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Title: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Captain Blood on 01 October 2012, 05:33:13 PM: Here's my William of Orange, with some of his forces (the forces you've seen before in the last LPL), William is new, and here they are all together for the first time having been ejected at semi final stage in the latest painting competition over on Steve Dean's :)

All the figures are by Front Rank except for some North Star 1672 (ex Copplestone Glory of The Sun) figures in the background on the siege shot...

Blue coats are Dutch, Red coats are English, Black coats are French Huguenots in William's service.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_01_10_12_6_22_08_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_01_10_12_6_22_08_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_01_10_12_6_21_06_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_01_10_12_6_21_06_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_01_10_12_6_21_06_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_01_10_12_6_21_05_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/11/577_01_10_12_6_21_05_0.jpg)
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 01 October 2012, 05:35:26 PM: Bravo, Richard, they're a masterpiece!

I only wish you would start to paint eyes :)
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Malamute on 01 October 2012, 05:36:21 PM: Totally wicked cool :D
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 01 October 2012, 05:41:48 PM: Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on 01 October 2012, 05:35:26 PM
I only wish you would start to paint eyes :)

Don't, we feel inadequate enough as it is lol

Very nice indeed :-* :-*

cheers

James
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Ray Rivers on 01 October 2012, 06:02:17 PM: Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts galore!

Very awesome, Richard! :-*
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Galloping Major on 01 October 2012, 06:28:10 PM: Outstanding painting :-* 8)

www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on 01 October 2012, 06:41:58 PM: At least they are metal, Richard! ;) Seriously though, they are wonderful work! Love the siege pictures!
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Bugsda on 01 October 2012, 06:50:23 PM: They are beautifully painted Richard but I'm sick of the sight of them ;)
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Hammers on 01 October 2012, 07:04:29 PM: Top, top notch, Richard. Gems, the lot.
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: matakishi on 01 October 2012, 07:12:42 PM: They're all a bit shit aren't they, but, never mind, bring 'em along to BLAM and I'll help you get shot of them ;)
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: white knight on 01 October 2012, 07:22:51 PM: Your wonderful bright colours never cease to impress. You'll have to tell us your secrets!
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: anevilgiraffe on 01 October 2012, 07:32:03 PM: some lovely colours there... and I must admit, I didn't notice they had no eyes, so maybe you don't need to worry...

out of interest, where did you get the green man sconce?
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Captain Blood on 01 October 2012, 07:36:15 PM: Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on 01 October 2012, 05:35:26 PM
I only wish you would start to paint eyes :)

lol Ah, Alex, you and I will never see eye to eye on that one ;)

Quote from: anevilgiraffe on 01 October 2012, 07:32:03 PM
out of interest, where did you get the green man sconce?

That's the Forgeworld Inn in the background... The Green Man is cast on in various places. Sorry :(
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Eric the Shed on 01 October 2012, 07:41:44 PM: Gorgeous - I doff my hat to a master of his art

Where do you find the time?
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on 01 October 2012, 07:45:43 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on 01 October 2012, 07:36:15 PM
lol Ah, Alex, you and I will never see eye to eye on that one ;)

I never give up my hopes :D
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Hammers on 01 October 2012, 07:51:06 PM: Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on 01 October 2012, 05:35:26 PM
I only wish you would start to paint eyes :)

People who paint eyes are bound for hell. It's in the bible.
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: matakishi on 01 October 2012, 07:59:29 PM: I must admit I never noticed that you didn't paint eyes, clearly not a necessary part for your figures.
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: anevilgiraffe on 01 October 2012, 08:15:32 PM: what is that light blue/grey you use for the english stockings?
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Captain Blood on 01 October 2012, 10:30:12 PM: Quote from: anevilgiraffe on 01 October 2012, 08:15:32 PM
what is that light blue/grey you use for the english stockings?

It's a craft paint, Anita's acrylic, 'Ocean Blue' - I use it a lot. Most Anita's acrylics are kind of thin, glutinous paints, but this is a particularly nice colour and I've stuck with it ;)
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: DFlynSqrl on 01 October 2012, 11:33:23 PM: Those are wonderful. A real treat to log in and see today.
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Hitman on 02 October 2012, 12:41:22 AM: Captain Blood;
You are indeed an artist. Each figure you paint is a tiny little masterpiece. I would just love so see these figures used in a game...that I could partake in...I am so impressed!!

Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Hitman
8)
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Silent Invader on 02 October 2012, 12:51:54 AM: More masterpieces....... Excellent 8)
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Mason on 02 October 2012, 12:57:03 AM: :o :o :o

Bloody hell!

Amazing!

:-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: aggro84 on 02 October 2012, 04:01:19 AM: Where the hell did you find the time to paint all those. They look great!
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: flags_of_war on 02 October 2012, 08:53:47 AM: Great work Captain. Not so sure about his blonde hair but ill let you off with it seen as you didn't do a white horse :D
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Driscoles on 02 October 2012, 12:22:27 PM: Those are really beautiful painted miniatures.
I just continued painting my Zulus and used your color scheme they look better. I also overwork my old painted too. Better result.
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Calimero on 02 October 2012, 12:38:31 PM: Quote from: Hammers on 01 October 2012, 07:51:06 PM
People who paint eyes are bound for hell. It's in the bible.

Oh cr*p!… I’m doomed! :D

Seriously really great paint job on these Richard 8)

The figures are a mix of Front Rank and North Star right?
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Phil Robinson on 02 October 2012, 01:55:06 PM: Great stuff Richard, I have been following their progress on SD, just pipped by the CC I see.
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: yar68 on 03 October 2012, 09:21:06 AM: My my they're beuties!!! :o
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Marine0846 on 03 October 2012, 04:00:27 PM: Another set of great figures, by "The Master."
Hat's off to you for the beauty of your figures.
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Captain Blood on 03 October 2012, 04:02:26 PM: Thanks gents :)

He's Dutch - of course he's blonde! ;)
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: flags_of_war on 04 October 2012, 08:02:11 AM: Quote from: Captain Blood on 03 October 2012, 04:02:26 PM
Thanks gents :)

He's Dutch - of course he's blonde! ;)

He would have looked belting with a blonde handle bar mustache ha
Title: Re: William of Orange and troops
Post by: Mr Pommeroy on 04 October 2012, 08:54:31 PM: Ah, exquisitly painted, sir!