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Author Topic: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New AAR (new update 4 Sept. )  (Read 14859 times)

Offline richardpate

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New Buildings (new update 21 july)
« Reply #45 on: July 28, 2014, 03:25:51 PM »
  uh-rah !!!  it looks great. way to stay focused!

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #46 on: August 06, 2014, 11:49:12 PM »
Finally have some what figured out how to use a new camera.
So want to post a few photos of units.
The 7th Hussars, all Foundry figures and a little Green Stuff.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/DwfBqmk.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/p1YQqoc.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
And the 93rd Highlanders. A little story about these guys. I first purchased the figures back in 1988.
A friend saw them and wanted to paint some.He painted six. I then had to painted another six for a unit of twelve.
Then I decided that I did not like the look of only 12 figure units. So started painting 8 figures of my other units. But did not paint any more of the 93rd.
Finally after about 26 years, I painted the other 8. Now I have a unit of 20. Is that a record for being on the lead pile. lol
Not the best photos, having trouble with closeups.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/oZf7sF3.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/BFdjL2d.jpg" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #47 on: August 06, 2014, 11:59:00 PM »
A thoroughly enjoyable gawp at some nice pictures of what looks like some good fun games.
 8) 8)

I really like the way that you have added the illusion of textures to your cloths.
Works well for me, especially the first few pictures.
 :-* :-*

As for suggestions of how to improve the buildings: I would add a few more stages to the painting, with a slower transition between the coulours.
I typically use five stages of drybrushing, more sometimes if the 'texture' is there.

There is nothing wrong with the construction at all, they look really good.
They are really well thought out and assembled, well done!
 :-* :-*

Small details are always good too.
Add the odd weed or crack in the plaster etc as you have in some of the others.
Small details really help.
 ;)

Going back for another drool now, as they are very inspirational.
 :D


Offline richardpate

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #48 on: August 07, 2014, 12:12:35 AM »
randy they look great and you managed to conceal the age difference.  there are cosmetic companies who would pay greatly for your secret.  seriously, great paint job. rick

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #49 on: August 07, 2014, 06:31:57 AM »
That is all really very splendid, especially the buildings and the city walls.  :-* Well Done that man!
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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #50 on: August 07, 2014, 06:57:33 AM »
शाबाश, शाबाश!  :-*

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #51 on: August 08, 2014, 12:17:54 AM »
Thanks for the nice comments everyone.
It has been a fun project so far.
Going back to figures painted in the late 1980's and trying to match paint jobs has be interesting.
Hope there is lots more to come.
Have another battle planned soon, if I can fit it in around one of my kid's wedding.
I told her to just elope.  lol

Mason,
 Thanks about the comments about the buildings.
Some great ideas. Will add to their look and will be easy to do.

Offline Marine0846

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New AAR (new update 4 Sept )
« Reply #52 on: September 05, 2014, 01:35:56 AM »
Not much time for gaming this month due to my daughter"s wedding.
It went very well, now back to the fun stuff. ;D
Decided on the battle for the Char Bridge, Lucknow Sept.25 1857.
Two brigades of British Inf. two batteries horse guns, Cav Regiment.
Indians had two brigades of Inf. and three batteries, but not at full strength.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/IIJ75tS.jpg?2" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The start of the game. Indians with one brigade on the table. One Regt. in the Yellow House.(center of table)
One the left edge, British will come on, top right 2nd brigade is coming across the bridge. (Great die roll to get them to enter on turn one.)
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/wAo3CMH.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The Yellow House, on a few maps looks like more like a compound. Would play an important part in the battle.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/tXzDEir.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
A view from behind the Mutineer line with the 2nd British brigade advancing.

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #53 on: September 05, 2014, 02:02:55 AM »
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/qCJo4dS.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
A look at the 2nd brigade moving forward.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/UdNPd8R.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
A view of the 1st brigade.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/StWxF8n.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
A good view of the 2nd brigade. They would be able to maintain a good formation during the game. At this time the horse guns of the British,
were able to fire into the Indians, causing some lost to the Indians.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/aRec4AK.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The other Indian brigade has advanced with most of their units on the other side of the bridge.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/t3FY5jp.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
Here the Indians have started to deploy on the other side of the Yellow House. At the top, British Cav. try to flank them.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/t7Nh6wY.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The 1st brigade about to move up to the Yellow House.

« Last Edit: September 05, 2014, 02:09:38 PM by Marine0846 »

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #54 on: September 05, 2014, 02:20:23 AM »
Great looking battle.  Really like the earlier city set up as well.
2024: B: 0; P: 148; 2023: B:77; P:37;

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #55 on: September 05, 2014, 02:22:45 AM »
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/gyR9Mpo.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
As the British advance, they start to use their Enifields to good effect.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/Q9HIaVE.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The British on the move to the Yellow House. The Indians on the other side are trying to move forward to hit them in the flank.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/OnYv1DU.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The British about to attack the Yellow House.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/oiB8l0g.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The Indians were not able to advance fast enough to flank.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/cAMpG7M.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The Sikhs attack but were thrown back, much to everyone's surprise.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/FbiE0LW.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
But the Naval Brigade defeats the Indians and take the compound.

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New figures (new update 6 Aug. )
« Reply #56 on: September 05, 2014, 02:51:28 AM »
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/WarW7ai.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
Here you see the reason why the Indians could not advance to flank.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/Lgzl120.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
A view of the 2nd British brigade, They continue to kill off men in the Indian Inf Regts. But the Indians do get their licks in against the British.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/Lgzl120.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
Here is a good view the the most important attack of the game. If you look at theIndian unit next to the Yellow House, they turn and attack
the Naval Brigade. With a plus 2 added to their attack, they fail. (Very poor die rolling by me) :-[
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/rQncA6f.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
Sadly for the Mutineers the end is near.
<img src="http://i.imgur.com/nOtD06W.jpg?1" title="Hosted by imgur.com"/>
The British in force in the Yellow House. Most of the Indian units were down about 1/2  in figures. A couple of their units had routed and were off the table.
We called the game at this point. A great win for the British. Hope you enjoyed it.
« Last Edit: September 19, 2015, 02:32:53 AM by Marine0846 »

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New AAR (new update 4 Sept. )
« Reply #57 on: September 05, 2014, 09:24:24 AM »
More great eye-candy!
 :-* :-*

I particularly like the shrubland/difficult terrain areas with the aquarium plants on.
What is that base/groundwork made of?
That is a great look, and one that I shall be copying shamelessly when I get around to my jungle scenery.

It looks great!
 8)

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New AAR (new update 4 Sept. )
« Reply #58 on: September 05, 2014, 03:06:03 PM »
  @Mason,
Thanks for the nice comments.
The shrub land is Lemax Moss Display Mat. Found at craft stores during Christmas.
Its about 39 inches long by 18 inches wide.
The moss is fixed onto a rubber backing.
It can be cut to shape.
I glued it on to some MDF board so I could drill holes to stick some of the wire plants in.
If you just wanted to, you could just hot glue plants to the moss.
I like the stuff a lot.

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Re: Indian Mutiny Summer Painting- New AAR (new update 4 Sept. )
« Reply #59 on: September 05, 2014, 04:25:14 PM »
Lovely stuff! Great eye candy and a picturesque period to game. :-*
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