Friday, 31 March 2017

The" Heavies" have arrived!

True to form,John Holt of Warrior Miniatures sent my order through in super-quick time,and 50 Mongol Heavy cavalry came crashing through my letter box on Wednesday!

The figures are cleanly cast,with lots of detail,and no flash at all!!

I had previously asked JH to supply me with armoured horses,rather than un-armoured types,which he duly did-this horse is from the Roman range,and fits in nicely with the illustrations I have of Heavy cavalry.

Off we go!!-the first 16 figures ready to be under-coated-my units are in 8's,so this is two units.If I can manage to get two units painted per week,it should only take me three weeks to complete them!!

The 16 well on their way to completion,probably by Saturday or Sunday-I even attempted dry-brushing on the armour!!!















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6 comments:

  1. Independentwargamesgroup1 April 2017 at 17:04

    John,
    These look very pretty, however I wouldnt use any innovative painting techniques such as dry brushing. Still very nice figures.

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    1. william coutts3 April 2017 at 12:19

      HI Robbie,I have looked at your painting(ACW etc) and a few other members of our club and others,and I must admit to being very jealous at the way you guys get such great results-I should maybe just give up?
      johnc.

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  2. Anonymous4 April 2017 at 21:29

    Great work John. Never give up! Maybe try an ink wash on the horses' armour?
    Cheers
    Chris

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    1. william coutts5 April 2017 at 20:16

      Hi Chris-Paul has just shown me an image of your painting of a Roman Lady resting on a couch-and now I will give up!!!-how on earth do you do it???
      jealousc(johnc)

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    2. Anonymous10 April 2017 at 12:50

      New reading glasses help! ;-) Chris

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    3. william coutts13 April 2017 at 20:49

      Chris,in that case I'm off to Specsavers!!!
      johnc

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