Finished painted the structures of the farm compound.
Over a grey primer, the basic colors were lightly brushed on in successive coats. I tried not to gob on the paint too thickly as I didn't want to obscure/lose the shallow laser-engraved details.
The small pond still needs to be added to inside right of the gate.
The red brick areas were easier to do as they were given a wash/stain to fill in the details.
The rear doors of the barn were actually torn down and used as firewood by the KGL the night before the battle.
This is side that had a hedged, vegetable garden.
Toy Poodle for scale.
Besides the pond, there are still carts and farm equipment from the kit. After these, I'll start on the figures that came with the set - KGL Light Infantry and a battalion of French. Thanks for dropping by and wishing you all good gaming and happy painting.
Great work Dean! I always find getting an even coat on the walls of mdf kits tricky.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike. The walls certainly took some effort. But it might've been due to how big the kit was overall too. Glad it's done! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteI like it! This is HUGE BUA area to fight over. Poodle is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jonathan. This will be the centerpiece for the scenario. It has be, as there won't be too much table space left! Lol Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWoooow! That's looking awesome Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank, Michal. Appreciate your kind words. Warmest regards, Dean
Deleteboth lovely and impressive, there is just something about Waterloo farmhouses that brings a nostalgic pang to this signed up member of the Airfix generation :-), though this kit is somewhat palatial by comparison.
ReplyDeleteAt a wargame show that I went to some 8 years or so ago, a guy had put a large farmouse in the centre of a sort of dining table sized space (but square), using a teddy bear cloth as the ground and he did the re-fight for the farmhouse and it was spectacular - enough that it has stayed in my mind.
Thanks, Norm. Although I had the Airfix French Line and British Highlanders, I never had the farmhouse set (I did have the desert fort though). Yes, only fond memories of 1/72nd Airfix. I hope to have this as the centerpiece using the skirmish rules that came with the set. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteLooks awesome, excellent job Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Phil! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteSuperb looking Le Haye Sainte and yes, that Airfux box set has a lot to answer for.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thanks, Ross! I watched a video (Bob's from the basement) where the gamer had not only the Airifx set, but both the 1/72nd and 28mm Sarissa sets! Oh, and the Airfix one had the pond (incorrectly) outside the compound. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic brushwork, Dean!
ReplyDeleteAnd you did really fast:)
Thanks, Dmitry! The kit goes together very well (and with few parts); the painting, although a simple scheme, only took some attention with the low-relief laser cuts. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLooking good the centre piece of a large battle !
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt. Lately, I enjoy setting up game scenarios of sieges or otherwise a defense of some sort. Best regards, Dean
DeleteWhat a fantastic speed!8о
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Dean!
Thanks a lot, Denis! The most time-consuming part was painting the white walled areas - particular where I wanted to have the laser engraved areas visible. Otherwise, quite a straight forward model. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLooks great! Well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Peter. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteGreat job Dean, well done
ReplyDeleteThank you, Matt! BTW, I subscribed to your YouTube channel and will be checking out new posts. Best regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful job, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Sergey. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteLooks excellent Dean! Maybe a little light streaking down the walls to give it a more lived in look?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nick. Yes, I was thinking about adding some light weathering. I saw the Warlord example with some moss streaks. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking farmhouse complex! I also had the airfix kit when I was a lad, looking very nice!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Appreciate your stopping by and kind words, Iain. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThe poodle caught me by surprise and certainly put a smile in my face. Great work by the way.
ReplyDeleteLol! The poodle shot was my wife's idea. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteMy compliments Dean! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Mike. Working (slowly) on KGL Lights that came with the set. Warmest regards, Dean
Deletevery nice dean m. I also like your medieval figures
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic looking building...I think many will remember the scaled down Airfix version from their childhood/youth!
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