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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: Bob Murch on July 13, 2020, 04:48:02 AM

Title: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Bob Murch on July 13, 2020, 04:48:02 AM
My Saxons and Normans side project is almost ready to hit the game table. Some friends are doing Saga but I'm also able to base tray the individual figs for (LARGE SIZED) DBA which I am more familiar with. Either way, soon to enter the fray!
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Vagabond on July 13, 2020, 07:26:11 AM
They look very smart, are the shields free hand or transfers?
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Atheling on July 13, 2020, 08:37:38 AM
Excellent mate  :-* :-* :-*

I wonder if this might mean that we might be seeing some Pulp Vikings/Saxons one day?  ;D ;) :)
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Bob Murch on July 13, 2020, 03:01:02 PM
Excellent mate  :-* :-* :-*

I wonder if this might mean that we might be seeing some Pulp Vikings/Saxons one day?  ;D ;) :)

They will be released through Crucible Crush eventually. Once a proper range is in order I think.
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Bob Murch on July 13, 2020, 03:02:15 PM
They look very smart, are the shields free hand or transfers?

Freehand. Its the part I really have fun with.
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Post by: juergen c. olk on July 14, 2020, 12:50:20 AM
Just beautiful work...I agree painting ines own flags and shields is fun.
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Post by: LouieN on July 14, 2020, 03:17:29 AM
sharp
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Post by: carlos marighela on July 14, 2020, 04:42:45 AM
Beautifully done!
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Post by: Swordisdrawn on July 14, 2020, 05:37:14 AM
Very nice indeed
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Post by: bluewillow on July 14, 2020, 05:53:44 AM
Great stuff Bob
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Atheling on July 14, 2020, 07:22:58 AM
They will be released through Crucible Crush eventually. Once a proper range is in order I think.

Thanks. I look forward to seeing them  8)
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Bob Murch on July 15, 2020, 08:09:44 AM
The Saxon armored shield wall forms up.
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Amalric on July 15, 2020, 08:56:35 PM
Wow, very very nice!
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Atheling on July 16, 2020, 10:36:34 AM
The Saxon armored shield wall forms up.

They look great  :-*

Is there any chance of getting a closer look when you can find the time please?
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Post by: bluewillow on July 16, 2020, 07:06:16 PM
They look fabulous Bob!

cheers
Matt
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: mikedemana on July 17, 2020, 02:10:35 AM
Those shields look amazing, Bob! I freehand my own shields, as well. However, I have to admit to creating my banners in Photoshop and printing them out...  :D

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Bob Murch on July 17, 2020, 05:40:55 AM
They look great  :-*

Is there any chance of getting a closer look when you can find the time please?

Sure. Here are some close ups. The first batch of round shields that I used are too thick. I'm making a new bunch of thinner round shields. Of course, these guys are done so they are stuck with the first iteration unfortunately. I don't want to paint 40 odd shields again. When they eventually go on sale they will get the new ones.
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Atheling on July 17, 2020, 07:17:34 AM
Sure. Here are some close ups.

Thanks, not only good sculpts but nice crisp vibrant brushwork too  :-*

I don't want to paint 40 odd shields again. When they eventually go on sale they will get the new ones.

I really don't blame you on that score! :)
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: mikedemana on July 18, 2020, 06:20:26 PM
And the shield designs look even better close up! Do you think your paint down to keep the layers from building up too much? Because I know my closeups tend to show that.  :-[

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Bob Murch on July 18, 2020, 07:01:09 PM
And the shield designs look even better close up! Do you think your paint down to keep the layers from building up too much? Because I know my closeups tend to show that.  :-[

Mike Demana

I try to keep the paint at a creamy consistency, fairly thin. This helps to keep it from looking clumpy. It requires going over the same area more than once though.
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Bob Murch on July 18, 2020, 07:10:57 PM
And the shield designs look even better close up! Do you think your paint down to keep the layers from building up too much? Because I know my closeups tend to show that.  :-[

Mike Demana

These shields are underway now. They still need some work but keeping the paint thin and allowing for drying time means it takes more than one sitting. It helps to work on many at the same time.
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 19, 2020, 12:48:11 AM
Very nice, indeed!  :-*
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Atheling on July 19, 2020, 04:13:29 PM
Love 'em  :-*
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Post by: Jagannath on July 19, 2020, 10:09:54 PM
Ace - these are fab!
Title: Re: Painted Saxons and Normans
Post by: Aesthete on July 20, 2020, 01:46:25 AM
Gorgeous work. Very inspiring. Like others have said, the shields look really good - but so does everything else.