Just a little post to show that I haven't left the planet yet. I'd like to say I was busy with work or something silly like that, but honestly I've just been a bit lazy. Probably something to do with taking a break after the convention a few weeks ago. I did, however, start on a project that's been in the back of my mind for awhile - at least since seeing the Perrys' Egyptian Campaign French in Kleber uniform. Those and always wanting to paint up some Janissaries. I had ordered some of those Perry figures and some Assault Group Ottomans before the convention and they arrived right around the time of the convention. Started painting up some of the French in various demi-brigade uniform colors. Before getting too far along with them I foolishly sent a shout out to some of my gaming buddies for a Western Desert Campaign Bolt Action game in a couple of weeks. Whilst doing a headcount of troops, it was discovered that the Axis troops outnumbered the British-Free French forces after painting up those Italian troops. Luckily I was able to pick up a another box of Wargames Atlantic French from my buddy yesterday and painted up a squad of Tirailleurs today. Here's a shot of them with the Minwax stain still wet - the Egyptian Campaign figures in the background.
Again, just a quick post to keep the blog in existence and let you know that I'm still in the game. Until next time, wishing you all the best and thanks for stopping by.
Tirailleurs look great. What’s this Ottoman stuff your talking about, time period wise?
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Kevin
Thanks for the visit and comments, Kevin! Yeah, the Ottomans are from TAG's Renaissance range, but I plan to use them against French in their Egyptian/Syrian Campaign 1798-1801. Plan to use Rebels and Patriots - small unit skirmish. Nothing big. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteLooking really great Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Michal! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAnother new project? Excellent! Tirailleurs are looking fine.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan.Yes, I've been wanting to paint up some of those French in Kleber reg uniforms - as well as Janissaries. We'll see how it goes. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteGood Marocans turned out, Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Alexey! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGood looking Tirailleurs! Lots of promise in background!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Joe! Yes, a project I'm keen on. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteSuper looking tirailleurs Dean. I must make a note to try the Minwax.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard. If you do try it out, use a fairly large headed brush with soft bristles - and also keep a jar of thinner handy to dab out blobs and pooled areas. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThanks for the advice Dean. I was going to ask what shade you use, but I saw your reply below.
DeleteRichard - this is the can I use. Make sure you get the polyurethane version, not the oil based one. https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=Awr9IlEz3aRiT9AArlZXNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNncTEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3BpdnM-?p=minwax+tudor+satin&fr2=piv-web&type=E211US885G0&fr=mcafee#id=11&iurl=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.hdsupplysolutions.com%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fd_no_image.gif%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_lossy%2Ch_350%2Cq_auto%2Cw_350%2F298991_WebOnly_Lg.jpg&action=click
DeleteSeems like a couple of appropriate projects as the weather heats up ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Markus. Yes, the warmer weather (still not here yet in the Puget Sound area), should give the project that much more flavor. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteLooking great Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! Your Haitian projects have inspired me to get more "tropical" :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThose Tirailleurs look great Dean. I should ask - what exactly is Mini Wax - is it a model/hobby product or something else? I am thinking the latter based on a vague recollection of something Mr Freitag wrote about it recently......
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith. Minwax is a poly-acrylic stain used primarily for wood; however, it was discovered (by other miniature painters) to be a great stain to use on figures. The particular shade that works the best is called "Tudor Satin". Available here in the US at select hardware stores. I've only found this shade in a local store called Ace Hardware. It is also available online through Amazon, I think. If you ever use it, be sure to get the acrylic based one, not the oil based one. The oil based one will never really dry completely. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThanks for the reply Dean!
DeleteGreat looking colonial troops and I'm looking forward to the Ottomans, always fancied doing them, of course I'd have to do Polish Commonwealth then......!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks a lot, Iain. Yes, I'm now thinking I might be able to use them against some of the ECW figures in some kind of border war - maybe. Warmest regards, Dean
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