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Post by Mike Lewis on Feb 8, 2023 13:53:45 GMT
I have finally finished the last of the initial 5 British Units for a Rebels and Patriots force. These are 40mm Front Rank AWI painted Toy Soldier Style.  The finished 5 units - still need flags and some more movement trays.  They sat on the painting table for a year before being finished off - hopefully the American forces won't take as long.... |
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Post by spiritofethandune on Feb 8, 2023 15:00:24 GMT
Nice!
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Post by tradgardmastre on Feb 9, 2023 12:23:00 GMT
These look great, what rules will you use btw?
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Post by Mike Lewis on Feb 10, 2023 19:12:48 GMT
These look great, what rules will you use btw? Starting with Rebels and Patriots from Osprey Then Black Powder for bigger games Eventually plan to build up to The Wargame for the biggest games (hence the Toy Soldier, gloss look). So 12 man units, 24 man units and then 48 man units. |
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Post by Mike Lewis on Feb 23, 2023 10:49:43 GMT
 The next unit off the painting table is the first of the American Continentals. |
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Post by tradgardmastre on Feb 23, 2023 13:53:22 GMT
A fine body of men!
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Post by Brian Cameron on Mar 7, 2023 11:09:08 GMT
They paint up nicely in 'toy soldier' style. Though as per a conversation I had recently, back in the early 70s this was the best most of us could do! I think Matt varnish was still in the future and outside of those who paint Historex and the like with oils, no one shaded figures. I think the late, great, Bill Brewer was he first to do so around 1975. Although I've used shading since Bill taught me how to do it around 1976/7, I do enjoy painting my 42mm Little Britains in one colour/gloss varnish - quick and easy and there's still something magical about the glossy toy soldier look. I'm very tempted to do some of Spencer-Smith's Shiny Toy Soldier range as early 19th century in chocolate box fancy uniorms.
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Post by spiritofethandune on Mar 7, 2023 12:30:46 GMT
I'm with you there Brian. There's just something about glossy colourful figures on shiny green bases...
Cheers
Anthony
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Post by 79thpa on Mar 7, 2023 18:33:26 GMT
Nice work.
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Post by Mike Lewis on Nov 21, 2023 18:27:41 GMT
  A couple of quick photos of the latest figures which have finally made it out of the "paint Bureau of Shame"... 2 units of American Militia. Up next are 3 units of Continentals and I will finally be able to play a game... |
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Post by manoftinblog on Nov 21, 2023 20:34:52 GMT
Great looking figures, the officer reminds me of the one in Airfix Washingtons Army
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Post by patrick on Nov 21, 2023 20:35:04 GMT
These look great, the units capture the feel of undrilled rebels/freedom fighters.
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Post by epturner on Nov 25, 2023 16:07:49 GMT
Very nice.
Eric
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Post by Mike Lewis on Mar 8, 2024 14:07:10 GMT
 12 more AWI Continental infantry finished. These have been sitting on the painting table nearly done since the start of the New Year. 24 more to finish off in white facings which will hopefully get done soon. |
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Post by patrick on Mar 8, 2024 19:31:10 GMT
Great painting.
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