These are the first painting projects that I've done in about 7 months or so. The Ottomans and Mamelukes from TAG and Gringo 40's were the last figures I painted - last July or August. Nothing serious here, just a few Bronze Age Greek sample figures that Mike Evans from Relic Miniatures sent me last year. Also, a Montgomery figure from Rubicon and also a WIP repaint of a Corgi Panther another buddy gave me - also last year. I just found the motivation to paint these up today. I actually spray painted the Panther last night with a can of Tamiya Dark Yellow.
As usual for me nowadays, these figures were given a basic block painting followed by Minwax Tudor Satin stain. In fact, stain is from a can my buddy gave me a long time ago. I had to open it as the remnants of my old can had gone solid. Not surprising as there was only a little left in the can.
The Relic figures bare metal. They are on the more slender side - sort of reminds me of the older Newline Sea Peoples range. They are smaller, all-around, than Redoubt and Foundry Trojan War figures. One thing I like is the size and shape the figure-8 shield. It has a nice bulbous shape about it, much like how it is portrayed in period art.
The Rubicon kit for Monty als includes a figure of General Hobart. I like how he was fired and re-hired several times before and during the war.
Prior to re-painting the Corgi Panther, I had to fix a broken road wheel. I cut out a piece from an inner road wheel and used some Green Stuff to attach it to the outer wheel. For the record, my buddy gave it to me not because of the broken wheel, but because it's too big for the 1:56th scale vehicles he uses.
The road wheel repair isn't the prettiest, and should look okay after weathering. The earlier paint job my buddy added was stripped off using DOT 3 brake fluid. Not the environmentally friendliest nor healthiest to use but got the job done. I had tried 99% rubbing alcohol and it didn't work; I'd also given up on Simple Green ever since they changed the formula and it's also pretty much useless to remove paint. Plan to add camo to the tank using an inexpensive airbrush kit I just ordered from Amazon. My only previous experience with airbrushing was almost 20 years ago using one of those old $10 Testors airbrushes that had to be used with a can of compressed air. The airbrush kept clogging up before I could even finish the tank it was used on - coincidentally another Corgi Panther.
Anyway, guess I'm getting back into the hobby again - ever so slowly. Thanks for dropping by and checking out the blog.
Dean, it is a Big Whoop when you return to the painting desk! A lot of good looking stuff on deck.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much as always for your kind and encouraging words, Jonathan! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent figures and Panther Dean, good to see you back painting again!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Mike! Really appreciate the visit and kind words. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteJust a few but gold ones!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much as always, Michal! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteDean, good to see you painting again - the Montgomery figure is a classic pose and good likeness.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Norm! Yes, what other pose could Montgomery be. He really was a soldier's soldier. Probably not as beloved by Americans due to the rivalry between him and Patton, though. Loved how he named his dogs Hitler and Rommel. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteNice to see some painting action 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you, Matt! It's been a while. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteAs everyone has already said, nice to see you dip your toe back into painting Dean and you have not lost your touch since last august! How big is that Corgi tank, if it's too big for 1/56?!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe it's a national bias, but I never thought much of Patton - every story I heard about him made him sound like a right....so and so! I don't think Montgomery was a particularly great general, but he wasn't a narcissistic bully who thought he was a reincarnated Roman general!
Thanks for the nice comment, Keith! Yes, when compared to most 1:56th/28mm tanks, 1:50th Corgi is too big. However, they are a good match for 1:48th which I also use. As for Patton, war record or not, I certainly wouldn't wanted to have served directly under him :) ! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteNice work on the figures. Good armor project as well. Glad I still have an old bottle of simple green!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joe. I actually used DOT 3 brake fluid before Simple Green was around (the initial good formula). I used the brake fluid to strip paint off of old models I would pick up off of ebay - like the old Aurora Knights. It worked great, if not messy and having to be careful with it. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteFine looking addition, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Peter! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent paint work Dean. Look forward to seeing the tank painted.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Richard. Yes, I'm anxiously awaiting the airbrush kit from Amazon. Probably will practice a bit on cardstock prior to unleashing it on the Panther. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGood to see you back Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Ray! Good to see all the old familiar faces! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteI completely get it as I myself disappear for periods of time.
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Thanks, Christopher. Yet, I seem to always return to this hobby.. An important factor for this is I'm very fortunate to have a large local gaming community who I've known for over a decade. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteSeeing you begin work on the Panther is making me want to resume my 1/35 scale Tamiya AFVs. It has been a long time since I painted any tanks!
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