Today, in order to stop myself from just lazing about playing computer games, I went into the studio and forced myself to start painting (finally) my English Civil War New Model Army list.
Filing and Basecoating Stage (no detailing at all)
Had already started filing but still missed a couple of mounts. Only picked it up upon inspecting after applying the priming coat. Using a light grey instead of the usual black primer.
My plan was to use a black wash to help pick out the details after priming.
Most of the filing was done with the mounts because there were a few poorly or incomplete casting. After fixing the worst mistakes, I began painting. First unit is an Ironsides unit. Originally listed as Butler's Horse but now also known as Fairfax's Horse. Either way, they're Ironsides.
Colouring two different tones. One uses Vellajo Plague Brown for the lighter tan-colouring and for the darker mounts I had to use equal mix of Vallejo Beastly Brown and Scarlet admixed with a droplet or two of Black because the original colour selected dropper was empty. Left the bugler's mount in its light grey primer coat and just a dull Black on its mane, tail, and legs (photo above).
The Hinchliffe lot does not come with cavalry standard bearers but as I am in a bit of a rush, I'm foregoing the cornet until my next order when I will have more time and can carefully select my figure for conversion.
Applied rough coat of paint on the riders. The Ironsides buff coat basecoat is a lighter tan Vallejo colour (name escapes me at the moment). Using blue sashes and dark brown pistol holders and boots for the other items. Saddle cloth will be red or scarlet with blue trim. But all that will be covered in the detailing section. In between the washes.
Next unit for the painting table - a unit of Gallopers. Pye's Horse. Assembled after filing done. Ready for priming.
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Personalities
Fun part. Two earlier period commanders were also basecoated. Detailing to follow.
Above is Earl of Manchester
Above is Earl of Essex
The two will be used in the next get-together game later on in the week. Hence their inclusion as part of the paint rush. Cheers....
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23 April
Coming down with the lurgy so won't be posting for a while. Cheers.
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