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Title: My pirate project [Updated 24.5.20]
Post by: manatic on May 04, 2015, 04:42:01 PM
A Foundry pirate to kick off my new project. C&C welcome!

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/pirate.jpg)

Title: Re: My first painted pirate
Post by: Malamute on May 04, 2015, 05:20:16 PM
Nice brushwork :)
Title: Re: My first painted pirate
Post by: Captain Blood on May 04, 2015, 08:27:59 PM
Lovely figure that one. I've got about 100 of the Foundry cutthroats, and he's always been one of my favourites. Lovely pose, lots of character. Good paintwork too  :)
Title: Re: My first painted pirate
Post by: Hitman on May 04, 2015, 10:11:23 PM
Fantastic looking figure. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman
 8)
Title: Re: My first painted pirate
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on May 04, 2015, 11:06:54 PM
Nice pj. Top sculpts those Foundry ones.
Title: Re: My first painted pirate
Post by: Sendak on May 05, 2015, 03:54:57 AM
That's a fine looking buccaneer you've painted.

Who is the maker, please?

Well done!

Best,
Sendak
Title: Re: My first painted pirate
Post by: manatic on May 05, 2015, 09:50:02 AM
Thanks for the comments! It's a Foundry miniature, from "Bloody Bill's Butcher Boys" here http://www.wargamesfoundry.com/our-ranges/pirates-and-swashbucklers/treasure-island-collection-bccut002/
Title: Re: My first painted pirate
Post by: Hu Rhu on May 05, 2015, 10:05:12 AM
Nice start yto your collection.  Hope you'll show us some more in due course.
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on May 20, 2015, 12:12:25 PM
Here's the latest, from Black Scorpion:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/pirate2.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: rumacara on May 20, 2015, 04:22:07 PM
Ahoi, matei!!

Nice paintbrush. :-* :-*
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Duke Donald on May 20, 2015, 04:31:32 PM
Nice, this one is next in my paint queue.
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on May 26, 2015, 02:50:26 PM
Thanks! Here's my latest:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/pirate3.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: carlos13th on May 26, 2015, 03:31:11 PM
These look great. I particularly like the guy in red.
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on August 04, 2015, 01:58:43 PM
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/48922401/Photos/pirate2.jpg)

Another pirate done!
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Malamute on August 04, 2015, 02:58:39 PM
Great stuff.  ;D He is certainly a seafarer, look at his weatherbeaten face :)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: mweaver on August 04, 2015, 06:33:52 PM
Very nice work!  I am a big fan of both the Foundry and the Black Scorpion pirate ranges.
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on August 04, 2015, 08:23:20 PM
Great stuff.  ;D He is certainly a seafarer, look at his weatherbeaten face :)

Very nice work!  I am a big fan of both the Foundry and the Black Scorpion pirate ranges.

Thanks Malamute and mweaver! I love both ranges too. I'm glad I managed to transmit the feel of a wiry, worn pirate. I had something like Long John Silver and Blind Pew from Treasure Island in mind :)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Galloping Major on August 04, 2015, 10:13:01 PM
Very nice paint jobs, especially the one-legged fellow  8)



www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Melnibonean on August 05, 2015, 02:50:04 AM
Nice brush work.
Pirates are always fun to paint as you don't need to follow any paint guides.
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on October 04, 2015, 12:33:12 PM
Following up on Melnibonean's comment...

I dubbed my latest pirate Flamboyant George for obvious reasons:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/flamboyantgeorge.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Jeff965 on October 04, 2015, 12:48:56 PM
Lovely little crew being built up here  :-*
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: folnjir on October 04, 2015, 11:35:09 PM
That's a very nice collection you're building there.
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on October 05, 2015, 05:59:15 AM
Thanks for the kind words! I might do a group shot once I have a few more done :)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: tumeveumevla on October 05, 2015, 04:15:49 PM
I really love :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Lord Borjado on October 05, 2015, 05:47:43 PM
Very nice miniatures (and painting job)!
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: gamer Mac on October 05, 2015, 06:19:00 PM
Nice paint jobs on some nice figures  :-* :-* :-* :-*
Keep up the good work
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on November 23, 2015, 09:38:06 PM
Some more painted, an undead pirate from Black Scorpion and one of Galloping Major's merchant seamen:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/undeadpirate.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/musketeer1.jpg)

Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: gamer Mac on November 24, 2015, 10:52:39 AM
The skeleton s face, and the rest of him are particularly lovely, if that is a good word to describe something undead
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Captain_Hook on November 24, 2015, 05:18:49 PM
Very nice work!
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Galloping Major on November 25, 2015, 07:35:17 AM
Great to see one of our sailors in there  8)




www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on November 25, 2015, 09:45:22 AM
Thanks for the kind words! Maybe now is the time for that group shot, if you're interested?
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: pocoloco on December 06, 2015, 04:49:49 PM
Thanks for the kind words! Maybe now is the time for that group shot, if you're interested?

A long over due already! Do treat us with one :)

Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on December 07, 2015, 02:39:22 PM
Here you go! A group of pirates standing where a town will soon be:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/48922401/Photos/pirates.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: folnjir on December 08, 2015, 07:35:46 AM
Very nice. I hope you're planning to add more.
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on February 28, 2016, 12:50:04 PM
Finally! First pirate of 2016:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/pirate31.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: pocoloco on February 28, 2016, 01:39:47 PM
Looking great :)

So total number is now seven? Will you add to the pirate crew still or go for the opposition next?
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Spooktalker on February 28, 2016, 06:15:59 PM
they look especially good in the group shot.
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on February 29, 2016, 08:16:14 AM
So total number is now seven? Will you add to the pirate crew still or go for the opposition next?

Couple more to go, then I think it's time for some British soldier types!
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Malamute on February 29, 2016, 05:39:51 PM
Lovely, especially his face. He looklike a right swarthy scurvy sea dog!
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on May 28, 2016, 08:13:33 PM
After plenty of terrain building, here's a painted mini for a change. Melisande Wavecutter from Reaper, painted as a Spanish pirate queen.

https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/05/28/from-the-painting-desk-40-pirate-queen/

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/48922401/Photos/piratequeensmall.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on May 29, 2016, 07:49:46 AM
Very nice!
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Malamute on May 29, 2016, 08:33:20 AM
Lovely figure. ;D
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on June 04, 2016, 11:22:55 AM
Thanks again! Showed this one already in the painting club thread, he's my latest addition:

https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/06/04/from-the-painting-desk-41-caribbean-pirate/

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/48922401/Photos/pirate4small.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Mason on June 04, 2016, 11:36:36 AM
That is fast becoming a wonderful band of cut throats.
 :-* :-*

Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: archiduque on June 04, 2016, 12:25:57 PM
Very nice work! ;)
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: Romark on June 04, 2016, 03:02:17 PM
Nice work on those pirates  :)
Cheers
Keith
Title: Re: My pirates
Post by: manatic on August 27, 2016, 11:42:12 AM
I added some Casting Room WSS British to fight my pirates, quite happy with these and fun to paint:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/48922401/Photos/redcoats.jpg)

Write-up and some thoughts on historical accuracy at https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/08/27/from-the-painting-desk-42-redcoats/
Title: Re: My pirates [Redcoats added 27.8.]
Post by: Hu Rhu on August 27, 2016, 06:57:38 PM
Nice painting on some unusual poses.
Title: Re: My pirates [Redcoats added 27.8.]
Post by: manatic on October 06, 2016, 01:44:16 PM
Added these two civilians. The man is from Redoubt's FIW range, the lady is Front Rank. Happy with how that yellow turned out!

https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/10/06/from-the-painting-desk-43-gentry/

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/gentry.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirates [Civilians added 6.10.]
Post by: Mason on October 06, 2016, 03:07:08 PM
Very nice additions to your project.
That yellow has come out very well.
 :-*

Title: Re: My pirates [Civilians added 6.10.]
Post by: Malamute on October 06, 2016, 03:18:13 PM
Very nicely done :)
Title: Re: My pirates [Civilians added 6.10.]
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on October 06, 2016, 11:05:20 PM
Looking great...almost tempted to get my pirates on the desk again.........almost  :D
Title: Re: My pirates [Civilians added 6.10.]
Post by: manatic on October 07, 2016, 10:10:34 PM
Looking great...almost tempted to get my pirates on the desk again.........almost  :D

Do it Dave, I know you want to....:D
Title: Re: My pirates [Civilians added 6.10.]
Post by: Argonor on October 07, 2016, 10:15:32 PM
Great growing collection, there!
Title: Re: My pirates [Civilians added 6.10.]
Post by: manatic on October 23, 2016, 02:20:50 PM
Ok, these aren't really pirates, nor are they historical, but since they're a part of the same project and Halloween's right around the corner:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/crabman1.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/spirit1.jpg)

Full post here: https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/10/23/from-the-painting-desk-44-horrors-of-the-deep/

These will be used in a Halloween pirate game next Saturday!
Title: Re: My pirates [Monsters added 23.10.]
Post by: Argonor on October 23, 2016, 09:45:08 PM
Both are great minis, and that crab mutant is going on my to-buy list, for sure!
Title: Re: My pirates [Monsters added 23.10.]
Post by: manatic on November 09, 2016, 11:24:56 PM
A couple of new faces added!

Redcoat officer from Galloping Major (uniform definitely not accurate, this is Hollywood pirates)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/smythe.jpg)

Voodoo queen by Black Cat Bases

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/voodooqueen.jpg)

As usual, write-up here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/11/10/from-the-painting-desk-45-special-characters/).
Title: Re: My pirates [Officer and voodoo queen 10.11.]
Post by: manatic on January 23, 2017, 09:34:25 PM
Added a governor (left), his foppish dandy of a son (right) and their manservant, aka hired muscle/bodyguard (centre).

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/retinue.jpg)

Write-up here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/01/23/from-the-painting-desk-47-governors-retinue/).
Title: Re: My pirates [Governor's retinue 23.1.]
Post by: gamer Mac on January 24, 2017, 10:40:13 AM
Lovely  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
The eyes on the servant are amazing
Title: Re: My pirates [Governor's retinue 23.1.]
Post by: Vagabond on January 26, 2017, 12:59:25 AM
Only just read your thread, the latest 3 have turned out well, I particularly like Mitchell.

I got this figure a couple of years ago and put him on one side because of his massive size but he looks fine here. Maybe its because you've painted him dark and sinister in comparison to the others that he's worked so well. As gamer Mac says the eyes stand out well.
Title: Re: My pirates [Governor's retinue 23.1.]
Post by: manatic on January 30, 2017, 10:07:05 PM
Lovely  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
The eyes on the servant are amazing

I got this figure a couple of years ago and put him on one side because of his massive size but he looks fine here.

Thanks for the comments! It's always a fun moment when things come together, eyes can really make or break a paintjob. Mitchell really is massive, but I figured that I'd just make him massive in the narrative as well. I don't mind mixing sizes and scales somewhat, as once you're looking at things from even a gamer's perspective, most of the size differences tend to disappear.

To keep the ball rolling, I added a pirate from Hasslefree, and I'm really happy with the end result for once!

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/blanc.jpg)

With a bunch of other pirates also seen on this thread:

(http://i.imgur.com/TdVlahU.jpg?1)

As usual, write-up here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/01/30/from-the-painting-desk-48-the-unkillable-frenchman/).
Title: Re: My pirates [The Unkillable Frenchman 31.1.]
Post by: manatic on May 08, 2017, 11:38:13 AM
Back in business! Here's Big André, the Port George odd job handyman.

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/andre.jpg)

With full write-up here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/05/08/from-the-painting-desk-49-the-gentle-giant/).
Title: Re: My pirate project [Big André 8.5.]
Post by: DintheDin on May 08, 2017, 11:53:50 AM
Hasslefree piarte and Big Andre are both stunning! Very nice bunch of pirates you have! And ooh! The Manservant! Keep up the good job!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Big André 8.5.]
Post by: manatic on May 12, 2017, 12:48:15 PM
Thanks Dino!

Here's my latest, a privateer by Black Scorpion, with write up here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/05/12/from-the-painting-desk-50-the-doctor/).

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/doctor.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirate project [The Doctor 12.5.]
Post by: dinohunterpoa on May 13, 2017, 05:18:47 AM

Great brushwork as usual, CONGRATULATIONS!  :-*

And thank you very much for the pirate size comparison on your blog!  ;)
Title: Re: My pirate project [The Doctor 12.5.]
Post by: manatic on May 13, 2017, 11:09:59 AM
Thanks dinohunterpoa! When I get home in the summer, I'd be happy to take some more comparison pictures.
Title: Re: My pirate project [The Doctor 12.5.]
Post by: manatic on May 19, 2017, 03:15:07 PM
Added a night watchman from Blue Moon Manufacturing. Really happy with how this one turned out!

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/nightwatchman.jpg)

Write up here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/05/19/from-the-painting-desk-51-night-watchman/)
Title: Re: My pirate project [The Doctor 12.5.]
Post by: dinohunterpoa on May 19, 2017, 03:26:00 PM
Added a night watchman from Blue Moon Manufacturing. Really happy with how this one turned out!

Very nice!  :-*

I have this one and his "clone" from Foundry; both work at the beach signaling with their lanterns for the beaching party of smugglers in my pirate setting!  lol

Historical notes here: http://www.smuggling.co.uk/history_landfall.html (http://www.smuggling.co.uk/history_landfall.html)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Night watchman 19.5.]
Post by: archiduque on May 19, 2017, 03:55:05 PM
Excellent stuff!! ;)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Night watchman 19.5.]
Post by: Malamute on May 19, 2017, 10:26:20 PM
Ooh yes I like the watchman. His lantern is spot on. ;D
Title: Re: My pirate project [Night watchman 19.5.]
Post by: folnjir on May 19, 2017, 11:10:44 PM
Ooh yes I like the watchman. His lantern is spot on. ;D

Yes the lantern in particular is fantastic
Title: Re: My pirate project [Night watchman 19.5.]
Post by: manatic on May 21, 2017, 02:35:31 PM
Thanks! I was about to paint it yellow and then started looking at reference photos. A dim lantern apparently goes from white to yellow, orange, red and dark brown at the very edge. Really happy with it myself, too, and gave me the confidence to paint in some lighting effects as well.
Title: Re: My pirate project [Night watchman 19.5.]
Post by: DintheDin on May 21, 2017, 03:20:23 PM
Your lantern painting effect was unbelievably successful! The first time I saw it, I thought you used some kind of glass... and the little light seems to be flickering! Congratulations!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Night watchman 19.5.]
Post by: manatic on June 18, 2017, 01:25:12 PM
Two maroons from Foundry. They'll eventually be their own faction, but for now they're a part of my pirates. Blog post here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/06/18/from-the-painting-desk-52-maroons/).

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/maroons.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Maroons 18.6.]
Post by: Malamute on June 18, 2017, 02:45:15 PM
Excellent again, very subtle brushwork
Title: Re: My pirate project [Maroons 18.6.]
Post by: dinohunterpoa on June 18, 2017, 09:47:58 PM

From my personal experience in Haiti and Bermuda, the skin tones look PERFECT! Really amazing, CONGRATULATIONS!!! :O)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Maroons 18.6.]
Post by: DintheDin on June 19, 2017, 05:58:47 AM
Well done! Keep up the good job!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Maroons 18.6.]
Post by: manatic on June 19, 2017, 07:50:49 AM
Thank you very much, warms my heart :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Maroons 18.6.]
Post by: manatic on July 12, 2017, 02:20:41 PM
A rich plantation owner. He deserves anything nasty that comes his way.

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/sugartrader.jpg)

With blog post here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/07/12/from-the-painting-desk-54-foul-capitalist/).
Title: Re: My pirate project [Plantation owner 12.7.]
Post by: Mason on July 12, 2017, 02:58:32 PM
He looks very much the pushy, rich type*.
 :-* :-*


*So: Yes!
He does.
 ;)

Title: Re: My pirate project [Plantation owner 12.7.]
Post by: manatic on July 21, 2017, 09:39:32 PM
Two more additions! A cabin boy from North Star and a henchman by Outpost. Blog post on these two here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/07/21/from-the-painting-desk-55-big-guns/).

(http://i.imgur.com/QDIgwKb.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/TmsrpX0.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Cabin boy & henchman 21.7.17]
Post by: manatic on October 14, 2017, 11:35:56 AM
Added a jolly boat lightly converted from a Playmobil piece. I kept it neutral so it fits both pirates and redcoats.

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/jollyboat.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/queenboat1.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/soldiersboat.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: Plynkes on October 14, 2017, 12:22:47 PM
I love those redcoats. Which firm makes them?

Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: manatic on October 14, 2017, 05:34:29 PM
I love those redcoats. Which firm makes them?
They're WSS minis from Foundry's offshoot Casting Room miniatures:

https://www.castingroomminiatures.com/collections/war-of-the-spanish-succession/products/marlburian-infantry-characters
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: DintheDin on October 14, 2017, 05:59:51 PM
The boat! A very great addition for your project!
Beautiful pictures of both pirates and soldiers and oh! the watchman at the bow! I love this figure  :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: Plynkes on October 14, 2017, 10:29:25 PM
Thanks, Manatic! Most of Casting Room's models really feel like stuff Foundry are too ashamed to put on their main site, stuff from that time they want to forget about. But there are some real little gems in there, too.

I hadn't noticed these ones before.

Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: Golgotha on October 15, 2017, 11:39:54 AM
Jolly good...
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on October 16, 2017, 06:21:03 AM
Great stuff as usual....my own pirate band has not seen paint for quite a while.... :D
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: manatic on October 16, 2017, 07:10:13 PM
The boat! A very great addition for your project!
Beautiful pictures of both pirates and soldiers and oh! the watchman at the bow! I love this figure  :-*
Thank you! You can find the watchman from Blue Moon Manufacturing: http://www.bluemoonmanufacturing.com/view_product.php?product=BMM214

Thanks, Manatic! Most of Casting Room's models really feel like stuff Foundry are too ashamed to put on their main site, stuff from that time they want to forget about. But there are some real little gems in there, too.
Agreed :D The WSS stuff is fairly small though - while it might not be apparent from the photo, I bulked up the height of their bases somewhat. These are great minis though!

Great stuff as usual....my own pirate band has not seen paint for quite a while.... :D
I can just give them a better home next Salute :D
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on October 17, 2017, 04:11:13 AM
Great stuff as usual....my own pirate band has not seen paint for quite a while.... Cheesy

I can just give them a better home next Salute Cheesy

Hotel already booked :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: FifteensAway on October 17, 2017, 05:53:50 AM
Yes, some nice items here.  And the game?  Will that be in 2025?   lol
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: pocoloco on October 17, 2017, 06:11:51 AM
Lovely stuff!  :-* Great use of that Playmobil boat, do you have plans for bigger vessels?

Oh, and you should run a game in next Ropecon ;) :D
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: manatic on October 19, 2017, 06:24:07 PM
Yes, some nice items here.  And the game?  Will that be in 2025?   lol
Wait, people actually game with these?  :o

Ok, I've actually played a few!

https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/11/03/halloween-in-the-caribbean/
https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/09/13/pirate-raid/
https://dawnofthelead.com/2016/07/27/super-pop-culture-showdown/

Lovely stuff!  :-* Great use of that Playmobil boat, do you have plans for bigger vessels?

Oh, and you should run a game in next Ropecon ;) :D
Thanks! I have a Playmobil ship waiting for when I have the time. I've been seriously considering Ropecon, actually! Hmmmmmmm...
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: Mason on October 19, 2017, 07:50:52 PM
Lovely new additions.
 :-* :-*

Never seen a few of these figures, so thanks for opening my eyes to them.
 :)

Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: Patrice on October 19, 2017, 08:02:57 PM
And the game?  Will that be in 2025?   lol

Um, there's a confusion there, you are probably talking about a game that I wanted to organize 5 years ago. lol
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: Captain Harlock on October 20, 2017, 07:06:30 PM
beautifuly painted!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: kuba on October 24, 2017, 03:31:15 PM
Boat is amazing, do You remember which playmobile set has it? Or perhaps what was the colour of the boat before converting and painting?
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: manatic on October 26, 2017, 06:58:31 PM
Boat is amazing, do You remember which playmobile set has it? Or perhaps what was the colour of the boat before converting and painting?
It's apparently an old one, this: https://www.amazon.com/PLAYMOBIL%C2%AE-3053-Playmobil-Pirate-Ship/dp/B00005BN6C so it's Pirate Ship 3053. The boat itself was already brown, I just gave it a few drybrush layers.
Title: Re: My pirate project [Jolly boat 14.10.17]
Post by: manatic on December 07, 2017, 01:39:47 PM
I picked up a terrarium decoration piece at the local pet store...

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/cave-unpainted.jpg)

gave it a makeover...

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/cave-painted.jpg)

and added it to my project:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2017/12/img_20171119_2044451.jpg)

With write-up here (https://dawnofthelead.com/2017/12/07/turtle-rock/).
Title: Re: My pirate project [Cave 7.12.17]
Post by: Mason on December 07, 2017, 03:00:31 PM
Brilliant!
 :-*

I need one of those now....
 ::)

Title: Re: My pirate project [Cave 7.12.17]
Post by: Malamute on December 07, 2017, 03:23:50 PM
Brilliant!
 :-*

I need one of those now....
 ::)



Make one! You are more than capable ;) :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Cave 7.12.17]
Post by: manatic on December 08, 2017, 09:08:47 AM
Make one! You are more than capable ;) :)
Both valid options, the piece was only 10€! The manufacturer is http://www.exo-terra.com/
Title: Re: My pirate project [Cave 7.12.17]
Post by: Mason on December 08, 2017, 10:24:30 AM
Make one! You are more than capable ;) :)

Oh, I could, but...

Both valid options, the piece was only 10€! The manufacturer is http://www.exo-terra.com/

When things are cheap and give such a head start I will always take the easy option.
 ;)

I reckon this one would work well with some that I have that do not really work in my Old West theme (the more 'rounded' ones)...

(http://i1033.photobucket.com/albums/a416/blindbeggarminiatures/Rocks2036_zps2ef04af6.jpg)

Maybe two different types for different themes is a good idea.
 :D



Anyway, when I do make some I shall be basing them on your buttes, Mama.
You do have some lovely buttes....


Title: Re: My pirate project [Cave 7.12.17]
Post by: Malamute on December 08, 2017, 10:38:55 AM




Anyway, when I do make some I shall be basing them on your buttes, Mama.
You do have some lovely buttes....




Why thank you kind Sir ;) :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Cave 7.12.17]
Post by: manatic on January 06, 2018, 11:56:52 AM
As a look back on 2017, I posted a whole bunch of photos on my blog (https://dawnofthelead.com/2018/01/06/piratical-2017-recap/). I won't link them all here, but here's a few:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/pigsty2.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/smuggler2.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/hanging2.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/governor3.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirate project [New photos 6.1.18]
Post by: dinohunterpoa on January 06, 2018, 12:28:38 PM

 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [New photos 6.1.18]
Post by: Andym on January 06, 2018, 12:34:32 PM
Cool! I’m loving Andre the Giant! :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [New photos 6.1.18]
Post by: gamer Mac on January 06, 2018, 02:54:33 PM
Very atmospheric town pictures :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [New photos 6.1.18]
Post by: Malamute on January 06, 2018, 03:26:46 PM
Splendid stuff. I also love Andre the Giant ;D
Title: Re: My pirate project [New photos 6.1.18]
Post by: cianty on January 07, 2018, 11:56:28 AM
Lovely dramatic scenes! I can feel the swashes buckling in those photos.
Title: Re: My pirate project [New photos 6.1.18]
Post by: manatic on March 31, 2018, 12:26:27 PM
Newest addition after a good long while. Long John Silver by Slug Industries - an absolutely gorgeous mini.

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/ljspainted.jpg)

The mini is currently available through Slug Industries' Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/718310363/the-sailboat-malarkey-28mm-pirate-ship) and there's a free giveaway of a copy of the mini on my blog (https://dawnofthelead.com/2018/03/31/from-the-painting-desk-58-long-john-silver/), too, should you be interested.
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 31.3.18]
Post by: DintheDin on April 01, 2018, 08:38:55 AM
Oh! What a face! Stunning sculpt! And very nice painting too!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 31.3.18]
Post by: majorsmith on April 01, 2018, 08:50:47 AM
What a great thread!!!! I love the long john silver figure!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 31.3.18]
Post by: manatic on April 01, 2018, 10:54:32 AM
Thank you, thank you! It's a brilliant sculpt, I love Paul Hicks' work. Definitely worth picking up :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 31.3.18]
Post by: archiduque on April 01, 2018, 12:11:44 PM
Very nice work!!!! :) ;)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 31.3.18]
Post by: Duke Donald on April 05, 2018, 01:30:00 PM
This is a great thread. It greatly contributed to my decision to resume my pirate project that stalled ages ago.
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 31.3.18]
Post by: manatic on April 05, 2018, 10:29:26 PM
This is a great thread. It greatly contributed to my decision to resume my pirate project that stalled ages ago.

That's so cool to hear! Glad that I managed to inspire :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 31.3.18]
Post by: manatic on December 17, 2018, 09:06:20 AM
Oh dear, I haven't updated this post in such a long time that the forum is blaming me of threadomancy...

Anyway, this project still exists! Here are the latest entries:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/pirates1512-1.jpg)

L to R: Bad Squiddo, Black Cat Bases, Foundry

https://dawnofthelead.com/2018/12/15/from-the-painting-desk-62-dastardly-pirates/
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 17.12.18]
Post by: DintheDin on December 17, 2018, 06:28:36 PM
Neat, crispy paintjobs, congrats!
Keep'em coming! Cheers!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 17.12.18]
Post by: Bloggard on December 18, 2018, 09:45:54 AM
lovely figs and painting. Fantastic naturalistic faces.
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 17.12.18]
Post by: manatic on March 30, 2019, 10:46:27 AM
(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/maroonpirate.jpg)

A couple more! Can't seem to get my photography consistent, agh.

https://dawnofthelead.com/2019/03/30/from-the-painting-desk-63-its-pirates/
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 30.3.19]
Post by: DintheDin on March 30, 2019, 10:55:05 AM
Oooh!  :-*
Great job! The clothes looking so natural and the faces very well done!
Congrats!!!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 30.3.19]
Post by: manatic on May 11, 2019, 01:11:30 PM
Latest batch! Write-up at https://dawnofthelead.com/2019/05/11/from-the-painting-desk-64-an-eclectic-mix/

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/tiradora.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/africanlady.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/piratequeenbcb.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/pugilist.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/razor.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 11.5.19]
Post by: robh on May 11, 2019, 04:59:33 PM
Who makes the girl in the second picture?
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 11.5.19]
Post by: DintheDin on May 11, 2019, 05:13:54 PM
Very neat paintjob and nice color palette. Outstanding!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 11.5.19]
Post by: manatic on May 12, 2019, 09:24:20 PM
Who makes the girl in the second picture?
CP Models, it's a lovely mini: https://cpmodels.co.uk/shop/vc13-woman-wearing-head-scarf/

Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 11.5.19]
Post by: manatic on July 22, 2019, 08:40:26 PM
This project plods on and on, year after year! Next up is The Kraken Arms tavern, namely a Citadel Lake Town house:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/p7220666.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/p7220669.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/p7220681.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/p7220695.jpg)

And of course the tavern keeper, his wife and their greedy little landlord - plus a pirate regular.

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/p7220714-1.jpg)

As always, you can visit the blog (https://dawnofthelead.com/2019/07/22/from-the-painting-desk-65-the-kraken-arms/) for more information!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: M.P. on July 23, 2019, 12:56:20 AM
Cracking job :).
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: FifteensAway on July 23, 2019, 01:54:25 AM
Oh, sure, with a name like that, you think anyone's going to actually use that over water outhouse?  I don't think so!   lol lol lol lol
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on July 23, 2019, 09:03:09 AM
Looking great!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: DintheDin on July 23, 2019, 09:33:38 AM
Awesome Tavern! Many likes!  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: Malamute on July 23, 2019, 09:52:36 AM
Excellent stuff. :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: gamer Mac on July 23, 2019, 02:58:56 PM
Really like the choice of colours  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
The location of the privy is a bit dangerous but funny
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: Codsticker on July 23, 2019, 03:39:40 PM
I saw these on your blog- very nice work!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: manatic on July 23, 2019, 05:44:14 PM
Thank you for the kind words everyone! It's a lovely piece of kit, highly recommended :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: Hu Rhu on July 25, 2019, 12:11:58 PM
Fantastic piece of scenery, but even more impressed with your sea and beach.  Can you tell us your secret?
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: manatic on July 26, 2019, 07:05:45 AM
Fantastic piece of scenery, but even more impressed with your sea and beach.  Can you tell us your secret?

The beach itself is just cheap foam camping mat, which is a surprisingly awesome terrain base as it comes with its own light texture and doesn't hurt knocked down miniatures. The sea is toilet paper, PVA, paint and gloss varnish. Here's a great tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TwpB7sVMn8&t=5s
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 22.7.19]
Post by: manatic on August 04, 2019, 12:55:23 PM
Bolstered my pirates (and redcoats) with a gun battery from Slug Industries! Full post here: https://dawnofthelead.com/2019/08/04/from-the-painting-desk-66-gun-battery/

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/batteryfront-1.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/p8040679.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/p8040672.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/p8040707.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/08/p8040699.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 4.8.19]
Post by: Friends of General Haig on August 04, 2019, 03:52:27 PM
A fine looking battery!  The guns look especially good :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 4.8.19]
Post by: DintheDin on August 04, 2019, 04:25:23 PM
Really beautiful and inspiring job! I like it!  :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 4.8.19]
Post by: manatic on October 12, 2019, 11:51:00 AM
The project keeps plodding along, in its fifth year no less...

Couple of Barbary pirate types from Foundry:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/barbarypirates.jpg)

And some pieces I printed from the Depths of Savage Atoll KS:

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/dotsa121019.jpg)

As usual, more info on the blog: https://dawnofthelead.com/2019/10/12/from-the-painting-desk-67-a-piratical-assortment/
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 12.10.19]
Post by: Mason on October 12, 2019, 05:01:24 PM
Five years!
Still going strong with lovely additions to your collection.
 :-* :-*

Keep 'em coming!
 :D

Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 12.10.19]
Post by: manatic on March 01, 2020, 07:58:00 AM
The governor's daughter by Black Scorpion. Lighting on the photo is a bit harsh, but you get the idea.

(https://i.imgur.com/M82Gxa2.jpg)

If you're wondering about the parrot, the mini is a reference to the wonderful Jack of All Trades show.

https://dawnofthelead.com/2020/02/22/fembruary-2020-emilia/
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 1.3.20]
Post by: manatic on March 07, 2020, 08:07:19 AM
Couple more:

A Scottish sailor from Galloping Major

(https://i.imgur.com/XxHsDAi.jpg)

3D printed officer from the 1775: Join or Die Kickstarter

(https://i.imgur.com/9orBPbY.jpg)

https://dawnofthelead.com/2020/03/01/from-the-painting-desk-69-a-scot-and-a-spaniard/
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 7.3.20]
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on March 07, 2020, 08:11:14 PM
Just found this thread, what a great collection and loads of inspiration for my project, thank you.  :)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 7.3.20]
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on March 08, 2020, 07:47:52 AM
Great thread! Very impressed with how your Depths of Savage Atoll pieces came out. I won some in an eBay auction and was unsure what result I could get from them but you have shown me they have great potential.

Your terrain is so vibrant and immersive. Lovin’ it!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 7.3.20]
Post by: manatic on March 08, 2020, 08:43:32 PM
Just found this thread, what a great collection and loads of inspiration for my project, thank you.  :)
You're welcome - and likewise! Really enjoying your project :) Thanks for the compliments!

Great thread! Very impressed with how your Depths of Savage Atoll pieces came out. I won some in an eBay auction and was unsure what result I could get from them but you have shown me they have great potential.

Your terrain is so vibrant and immersive. Lovin’ it!
Thank you for the kind words! The DoSA stuff is really lovely, I'm looking forward to showing more of it later on.
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 7.3.20]
Post by: manatic on March 28, 2020, 02:59:06 PM
My most recent addition is this 3D printed fountain from Infinite Dimensions Games' Wightwood Abbey set. Happy with how it turned out, and as you can see, it's a sizable piece.

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2020/03/abbeyfountain.jpg)

Write-up on the blog (https://dawnofthelead.com/2020/03/28/from-the-painting-desk-70-fountain/).

Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 28.3.20]
Post by: DintheDin on March 28, 2020, 06:18:40 PM
Sizeable and impressive!
Nice paintjobs on the sailor the officer and the Governor's daughter!
Keep them coming! 
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 28.3.20]
Post by: manatic on April 16, 2020, 05:29:30 PM
Yet more stuff!

Write-up at https://dawnofthelead.com/2020/04/16/from-the-painting-desk-72-a-little-bit-of-everything/

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/ftpd721.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/ftpd722.jpg)

(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2020/04/ftpd723.jpg)
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 16.4.20]
Post by: Flinty on April 16, 2020, 10:53:33 PM
Monkeys! Love 'em.

Very impressed that you have kept this project ticking along, and a really like the addition of figures from so many ranges. Inspires me to branch out from that great (but a bit two-dimensional) Foundry collection I have.   
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 16.4.20]
Post by: gamer Mac on April 16, 2020, 11:34:40 PM
Love the eyes :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 16.4.20]
Post by: manatic on April 18, 2020, 11:28:41 PM
Very impressed that you have kept this project ticking along, and a really like the addition of figures from so many ranges. Inspires me to branch out from that great (but a bit two-dimensional) Foundry collection I have.

Thanks Flinty, much appreciated! This has pretty much been my only/main project for the past five years or so, crazy. I love putting together stuff from different ranges, I've found that uniform basing and painting style ties things together wonderfully. The Foundry range is the best one out there in my opinion, but luckily there are loads of other great ranges too, all with their own strengths.

Love the eyes :-* :-* :-*

Thanks Mac! They're the window to the soul and so on...
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 16.4.20]
Post by: manatic on May 24, 2020, 07:19:53 PM
(https://dawnofthelead.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/revolt1.jpg)

I got to play a cooperative game of Flashing Steel with my wife, great fun! The scenario was a slave rebellion at a plantation, you can read a write-up here: https://dawnofthelead.com/2020/05/24/uprising-at-the-plantation/

Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 24.5.20]
Post by: DintheDin on May 24, 2020, 07:38:21 PM
Beautiful pictures and an inspiring scenario!
But Grandma Piku is all the money!  :-*
I have a soft spot for cats! Cheers!
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 24.5.20]
Post by: TheDilfy on May 24, 2020, 10:26:52 PM
I love this thread so inspiring, soooooo many ideas I've gleamed from this for my next project. Just brilliant!  :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: My pirate project [Updated 24.5.20]
Post by: manatic on May 25, 2020, 09:46:16 AM
Thanks Din and TheDilfy!

The cat does like to be around whenever we're doing things, so I figured the internet needs yet another cat photo. Glad to hear that the project serves as inspiration!