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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: vtsaogames on January 12, 2018, 04:15:27 PM

Title: Recently painted 15mm Essex and 18mm Blue Moon on parade
Post by: vtsaogames on January 12, 2018, 04:15:27 PM
Since weather and the local transit system conspired to postpone last night's planned game, here are some photos of my recent painting.

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More can be seen here https://corlearshookfencibles.blogspot.com/ (https://corlearshookfencibles.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: Recently painted 15mm Essex and 18mm Blue Moon on parade
Post by: FifteensAway on January 13, 2018, 05:22:20 AM
Thanks for posting - I have those villagers in line on my painting table as I type (which is where I will be in just a few moments).  Curious as to why you went so strong with the red colors on the natives - can you enlighten us, please?

Also, pure curiosity question, wondering if you knew the late Anthony "Tony" Mark who would have been more down Philadelphia way in the early sixties - but he might have been someone you knew since it was likely a pretty small fraternity back then?  He was a very good friend to me and much missed since his passing in '09.  He was half Italian, half Chinese and quite the raconteur.  Many a good laugh around the gaming table when he was present. 

Love Blue Moon's various ranges, many a hole in my collection filled from that wonderful panoply of figures.
Title: Re: Recently painted 15mm Essex and 18mm Blue Moon on parade
Post by: vtsaogames on January 13, 2018, 01:52:25 PM
Red colors on the natives; I used three basic shades of brown and the red brown just looked better at the time. Also, the digital camera seems to intensify it.

No, I never had the pleasure of meeting Tony Mark. It sounds like I missed a boon companion. I'm also half Chinese. The other half is more complex.