Author Topic: Grenadier Hirelings Set (Read 10323 times)

Mrwigglesworth · « **Reply #30 on:** March 13, 2011, 08:37:32 PM »

WOW! They look amazing!

phreedh · « **Reply #31 on:** March 13, 2011, 09:28:13 PM »

I give you ten quid!

They are honking amazing! And you've done them so quickly!

Sangennaru · « **Reply #32 on:** March 13, 2011, 10:00:33 PM »

i REALLY love it!

DeafNala · « **Reply #33 on:** March 13, 2011, 10:31:30 PM »

Thanks for the "full size" link; the enlarged photo gives a better idea of how VERY IMPRESSIVE your paint job really is...your assistant did a FINE job on the bases. The flushed complexion on the Imbiber is perfect. VERY WELL DONE!

Bloodysword · « **Reply #34 on:** March 13, 2011, 11:23:44 PM »

I just added your site to my favorites list. Amazing art work! I am so impressed.

Damien · « **Reply #35 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:00:17 AM »

The paint jobs are gorgeous, I really like the end results of your method, the colours are so vibrant. The bases are also done really well, I like the look of the brown rocks (I always do mine grey). Once again thank you for the step by step and get another Grenadier box; I think I speak for everyone when I say we want you to continue.

Cheers
Damien

antimatter · « **Reply #36 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:41:08 AM »

Thanks for all the comments. It's been fun painting these guys again after having done some of them in enamels almost 30 years ago. Back then I would not have imagined there were fairly simple techniques that could make these guys turn out so well, and so quickly. It's just that nobody told me that I could use a watercolor brush, or acrylic paints, or spray primer to start the shadow and highlight process.

One thing I did not describes was the base process. It was adding rocks and sand with Elmers glue, then painting a thin layer of tan on top and letting dry. The sand in my area is mostly light-colored calcium carbonate (coral rock really), so I don't paint over the light pebbles. If the sand is darker I add a drybrush of white+tan. Then when it is all dry, I add a wash of burnt umber + black + matte medium + some water. In some wet areas I dab a small bit of english ivy green, or olive to make mossy sand. Sometimes I use blue, purple and burn sienna ink to add a bit of color to the dirt and rocks if the figures are really colorful. I usually try to keep the rocks a similar tone to the soil, and give them a light wash of umber/black also. The final touch is a light drybrush of tan+white, then the flocking. I'm not a big fan of using lots of flock or grass. Just a touch here and there for color.

I'm curious who has the rights to these old boxed sets. I know Mirlton has the bulk of Grenadier stuff, but there are none of the old boxed sets, save a few goblins. Do they have the rights to everything, but are only casting some things? I'd use the photos of these painted guys in ShadowSea if I could figure out who to ask permission. I'll check with them anyhow and see if they can help me out.

By the way, here is the new box I have on the docket. I'll see if I have time to start these little guys.

Teshub · « **Reply #37 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:43:22 AM »

Wow, just beautiful work.

Operator5 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 14, 2011, 10:56:31 AM »

Your work is making me want to back and find all those old sets on ebay. I remember the Hirelings set and wanting to get hirelings when I played just to be able to use them.

I hope you find the old dwarf set and paint those up. They were my favorite.

phreedh · « **Reply #39 on:** March 14, 2011, 11:54:25 AM »

Quote from: Operator5 on March 14, 2011, 10:56:31 AM

Your work is making me want to back and find all those old sets on ebay.

You're not the only one there, Richard... know exactly what you mean. *looks at lead pile* Must be strong...

rob_alderman · « **Reply #40 on:** March 14, 2011, 12:28:51 PM »

Stunning work, I'm really looking forward to the Halflings getting some paint on them!

Damien · « **Reply #41 on:** March 14, 2011, 03:38:06 PM »

Cool you have another set! Whats funny is that I have the hobbit on the mule on my painting desk now. I was thinking of painting him, I got all inspired by your Grenadier models. Actually I am painting some Grenadier Skeletons right now.

Damien

antimatter · « **Reply #42 on:** March 14, 2011, 03:47:37 PM »

I'm on the lookout for other sets on ebay, so I'll see what I can get. I like the monster manuscripts also. those were always some great models.

Some tempting stuff here http://shop.ebay.com/shaggymatt36/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562

The shipping is pricey from the UK but he has the demon box, an awesome set.

Dr. Kevin Moon III esq. · « **Reply #43 on:** March 14, 2011, 05:24:03 PM »

Lovely paintjobs! Can't wait to see the halflings.

Delaney · « **Reply #44 on:** March 15, 2011, 12:26:42 AM »

A bunch of these boxes just came up on ebay too... your mission is to paint them all!

Amazing work, really inspiring.

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