Author Topic: Medieval Painting Order (Read 290531 times)

Too Bo Coo · « **Reply #660 on:** November 17, 2013, 11:55:49 AM »

Quote from: Hatemonger on November 17, 2013, 03:51:38 AM

Eek! Just under the wire!

His love for you is ticking clock,

#197 - Berserker

Made for my SAGA warband, the figure is a mix of parts from Wargames Factory: body is from their ancient Germans, weapons and head from their Vikings. I have three more in the batch, but I decided to push forward with this one alone, to ensure he made it into the club.

I think maybe I should have gone one more layer lighter for a more "Northern" skin tone, but if he's running around in the summer sun with his shirt off, he should have a little more color than usual anyway, right?

- H8

He looks great mate! I just started playing with a new way to do lighter skin tones. Instead of browns to shade, I went with more purples with some red. Vallejo Violet Red and Black Red instead of darker browns. I also made a mix of red and purple inks, 50/50, so I can quickly shade troops the same way. I used it on all of these vikings, but I think it shows up best on my first one on page 38 or so.

Cheers!

15thpanzer · « **Reply #661 on:** November 17, 2013, 04:52:38 PM »

No 198

Sir Ralph Percy of Leconfield

The command stand from a 30 figure retinue, that I hope has just crept under the wire for inclusion into the 200. Please excuse fingers by the way. Have just finished them this minute so hot off the desk which has been sadly dormant for so long. Will post the whole on another thread.

Elk101 · « **Reply #662 on:** November 17, 2013, 05:13:16 PM »

No. 199 A man at arms in the service of Sir Robert Ogle

Front Rank figure. No grasses to the base yet as I can't find them!

Vonkluge · « **Reply #663 on:** November 17, 2013, 05:57:05 PM »

Who would have thought!

As I awoke this morning and found the count was 199 I began to sweat!!!...

could I get the camera out fast enough, had I made a mistake playing SAGA too long yesterday and slept in this morning? Will I miss slot #200! I had painted like a fiend for the last few weeks and had 15 new figures for the challenge, but not good enough...I had run out of time...quick Photoshop, quick hit reply, Arrrgghhhh!!!! what mini out of 15 to select...arrhhgg I cant decide...wait "hey you in the back... yes you! ...Banner Man of the Flemish Mercenaries...step forward! Is your paint dry yet? why no sir! you finished me 20 hours ago, clear coated and based me, then dam had me march off too battle with those Vikings!"

Our last figure in this most excellent fashion show of men from the "Dark Ages" is concluding with "Rollo" the Flemish flag Bearer. Rollo is clad in a yellow red themed outfit as are his 8 other members of the group. I wanted to do this to show that they were indeed different and also figured that this was historically justified by groups wanting to be able in the heat of battle identify one another easily. So I used the same color group, yellow, black, red, white, throughout but mixed it up as to how it was applied on each figure with a few random colors thrown in. This works well I think to show some continuity as well as randomness as uniforms transition from the Hodge Podge of the "Dark Ages" to the more uniform looks in the "Middle" ages. The spear and banner as with all my minis are hand made steel and copper sheet with a hand painted flag.

This has been inspiring the most fun Ive had in any thread yet! I hope we can post more shots of the figures as groups or even start another "challenge"

No. 200 Flemish Mercenary in Norman service Yes I'm adding to this as you read and re posting...

And since the challenge is over(?) here is the group shot of the "Flemish" enjoy.... again thanks to all for your wonderful looking entries and most of all the inspiration to us all to get "painting" Bill W

Cubs · « **Reply #664 on:** November 17, 2013, 06:15:51 PM »

Superb, what a great way to cap off this particular legion of honour.

Admiral Benbow · « **Reply #665 on:** November 17, 2013, 06:35:34 PM »

Yes, we've made it! Congratulations to everyone who participated in this shiny challenge, it was real good fun and I'm looking forward to the next painting challenge on yet another board!

Engel · « **Reply #666 on:** November 17, 2013, 06:41:09 PM »

Damnit, over all ready.

Quick everybody delete your post and start all over.

Seriously, great miniatures everybody. Its been a lovely journey visiting this tread each time your on the LAF forum.

Vonkluge · « **Reply #667 on:** November 17, 2013, 06:52:55 PM »

ok everyone hit refresh as I just finished the #200 post!

Too Bo Coo · « **Reply #668 on:** November 17, 2013, 06:54:05 PM »

Ok, so now that the practice run is over.... the real goal of 2000 can start!

Mason · « **Reply #669 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:15:47 PM »

This has been a wonderful thread to follow.

Well done all who posted!

OSHIROmodels · « **Reply #670 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:19:29 PM »

Well done all round chaps

Plenty of inspiration for future painting and projects

cheers

James

imurdentist · « **Reply #671 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:25:46 PM »

This is a great final entry to an awesome threat!
A joy to watch and take part! Thanks all

janner · « **Reply #672 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:26:26 PM »

Congrats one and all

Gibby · « **Reply #673 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:43:40 PM »

Well done everyone

It's been great to actually be involved as well!

Argonor · « **Reply #674 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:49:56 PM »

Well done, gentlemen! As expected, you finished just in time for me to return from Horisont V in Silkeborg and see the final contributions

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