Saturday, 30 September 2017

Otherworld Miniatures WE10a – Large Spiders v2 (3)

Otherworld Miniatures  WE10a – Large Spiders v2 (3)

When I saw these guys, I just had to have them. Richard surpassed himself by replacing the originals & to boot, they come in one piece. No gluing of separate legs. Excellent.

 
 
 
Colours used were:
 
Body & legs
 
  1. Black, any will do.
  2. Black + Vallejo Model Colour Burnt Umber.
  3. A little black + Vallejo Model Colour Burnt Umber.
Forgot what I used for knee joint colours on the legs. Probably Vallejo Burnt Umber, then Vallejo Flat Brown with a final highlight of Citadel Vomit Brown.

Must keep more comprehensive notes.
 
Markings
  1. Vallejo Game Colour Gory Red + a little black.
  2. Vallejo Gory Red.
Other Markings
  1. Vallejo Model Colour Khaki
  2. Vallejo Model Colours Khaki + Dark Sand.
  3. Vallejo Model Colour Dark Sand.
 




Old Grenadier Copplestone Halfling with Sword


Old Grenadier Copplestone Halfling with Sword (no product code)

Here is a doubtless one of the finest halfling miniature available, from the hands of the master Mark Copplestone. Nicely poised on the chubbier side of the slim style. The only issues with this gorgeous miniature is that it's only available from Italy & when you take into account shipping they are going to cost.

Link here just in case you are tempted: http://www.mirliton.it/index.php?cName=fantasy-2528mm-halfmen


Secondly the quality sets an unfair standard for other halfling miniatures. Well done for outstanding work Mr Mark Copplestone.


However, all is not lost you can buy Mark Copplestone's own halflings which are just as amazing.

Link again just in case you are tempted: https://www.copplestonecastings.co.uk/list.php?cat=8&page=1


For my records & just in case any other painters would like to know my colour palette. Here is what I used:

Tunic
  1. Derivan forest green which is Citadel's old Dark Angels Green or Vallejo Game Colour Dark green or latest Citadel Caliban Green as base.
  2. Wash/ shade with Citadel Coelia Greenshade.
  3. Layer with original Derivan forest green.
  4. Highlight with Derivan forest green + Citadel (old) Emerald Green.
  5. Final highlight just Citadel (old) Emerald Green.
Trousers
  1. Citadel Khorne Red as base.
  2. Wash/ shade with Citadel Agrax Earthshade.
  3. Layer with Vallejo Model Colour Cavalry Brown or Citadel Wazdakka Red.
  4. Layer with Vallejo Model Colour Red Leather.
  5. Wash with Citadel red shade, Carroburg Crimson to give a richer colour.
Hair
  1. Vallejo Model Colour 84 Flat Brown as base.
  2. Wash/ shade with Citadel Agrax Earthshade.
  3. Layer Vallejo Model Colour 84 Flat Brown.
  4. Final highlight layer with Vallejo Model Colour German Camo Pale Brown.



Final few pics, also showing rear of miniature. Hope that helps someone.


Monday, 28 August 2017

Reaper 14540 Crusader Casualty Marker Bobby Jackson, Kevin Williams

Reaper miniatures 14540 Crusader casualty marker by Bobby Jackson & Kevin Williams.








Taken from 3 different angles to show injury. Will be using as a casualty marker for Rangers of Shadow Deep. 

Wargames Foundry 28mm Viking Casualty

Wargames Foundry 28mm Viking Casualty painted last year. Lovely miniature sculpted by one of the Perry twins.



A slightly closer shot


Monday, 31 July 2017

Citadel C07 Ranger - "Hunter"

Citadel C07 Ranger - "Hunter"
 
 
Painted earlier this year, this old miniature of mine which I purchased in the 1980's. It came from the Citadel C07 Rangers range, circa October 1985. With Frostgrave been popular, I had to paint it with a winter, snow theme & racoon tail on head gear.
 


 
 
 


Sunday, 26 March 2017

Citadel Runequest Box 4: Beast Men - Minotaur with Battle Axe

Citadel Runequest Box 4: Beast Men -  9.Minotaur with Battle Axe

Bought on eBay last year. Always wanted this minotaur. It came from the Citadel Runequest box set 4, Beast men & it was No.9 in the set - Minotaur with Battle Axe. Sculpted by one of the Perry twins in the 80's.





 
 
Another photo, slightly closer to show more detail.
 
 





Saturday, 31 December 2016

Citadel C04 Thief - Rownald Byggs

Citadel C04-43 Thief - Rownald Byggs. Again bought on eBay.

 
 



Used Grant's house colours of purple & black, which I think suit the miniature. I also decided to paint a mole on his upper lip & give him an unshaven look.


 Really happy with this.

So this bring me to the end of 2016 which hasn't been a great year. So I thought better upload most of the miniatures I painted this year.