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Miniatures Adventure => Pikes, Muskets and Flouncy Shirts => Topic started by: Malamute on October 04, 2014, 10:22:46 AM

Title: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Malamute on October 04, 2014, 10:22:46 AM: I've been painting up some battlefield clutter/objective pieces etc for two games coming up at BLAM next weekend.

First up is an 18pdr siege gun which will be used to sink the jolly boats carrying Captain Blood's Royal Navy sailors and marines in a British/Mexican mash up set it the early C19th century somewhere along the Mexico coastline >:D lol

The gun is by Mutineer Miniatures and comes with the barrel and stack of cannon balls. A very nice piece. Gabions from Oshiro Models.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/86_04_10_14_11_06_56_0.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/86_04_10_14_11_06_56_1.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/86_04_10_14_11_06_56_2.jpg)

A supply wagon from Dixon Miniatures and barrels by Antenociti's Workshop.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/86_04_10_14_11_06_56_3.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/86_04_10_14_11_06_57_4.jpg)
(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/86_04_10_14_11_10_14_0.jpg)

The wagon may also get an outing in the Dorset Smugglers game (see Jimbibbly's Thread in the Workshop for details of the terrain) Along with the contraband below:

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/19/86_04_10_14_11_10_14_1.jpg)

These are from a variety of different sources picked up over the years added to the lead pile and finally painted. Now back to painting the beach boards where Richards Sailors will be blown to bits. :D
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Poiter50 on October 04, 2014, 10:27:00 AM: Can you remember where the woven wine barrels and the big pottery jars came from? ;)
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Malamute on October 04, 2014, 10:30:35 AM: Quote from: Poiter50 on October 04, 2014, 10:27:00 AM
Can you remember where the woven wine barrels and the big pottery jars came from? ;)

The wine barrels are from Front Rank:
http://www.frontrank.com/lev4_4_4_0_Medieval_Equipment.asp

The pottery jars I think are Skytrex 1/48th Railway model accessories. I am not sure whether they are still available.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: THE CID on October 04, 2014, 10:31:35 AM: Love that gun. THE CID
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Elk101 on October 04, 2014, 10:39:33 AM: Nice pieces and neat paint jobs, I like them.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Furt on October 04, 2014, 10:47:06 AM: All excellent! I'm a sucker for all these little things.

Looking forward to an AAR Nick - sounds like a VERY interesting game.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Poiter50 on October 04, 2014, 11:09:38 AM: Ah, Skytrex O gauge Carboys! Lovely and thanks. Looks like a small ish order for Skytrex.

Quote from: Malamute on October 04, 2014, 10:30:35 AM
The wine barrels are from Front Rank:
http://www.frontrank.com/lev4_4_4_0_Medieval_Equipment.asp

The pottery jars I think are Skytrex 1/48th Railway model accessories. I am not sure whether they are still available.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: rumacara on October 04, 2014, 11:55:35 AM: Nice painted items Nick. :-* :-*

Richard, if you see this i can send my landing party to deal with those nasty mexicans (where are they??). ::)
My party is not well painted but they are already veterans (dealing with slave trade in north africa) so no problems rolling dices. :D
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Mason on October 04, 2014, 12:23:29 PM: Looking wonderful, Senor Nico.
:-* :-*

And not a Kylie calendar in sight.
;D ;D
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: matakishi on October 04, 2014, 12:25:20 PM: Those are all very lovely. I do like things like this on a table, the added atmosphere and interest more than repays the effort of painting them.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Captain Blood on October 04, 2014, 12:55:08 PM: Ooh yes. love the wagon.
Not so much the big gun... :'(
If you sink my boats before they're even ashore, I shall be very >:( >:( >:(

;)
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: gamer Mac on October 04, 2014, 12:58:57 PM: Lovely paint jobs :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Dr DeAth on October 04, 2014, 06:22:27 PM: Totesamazeballs! It's going to be a very well dressed set :)
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Malamute on October 04, 2014, 06:25:47 PM: Quote from: Dr De'Ath on October 04, 2014, 06:22:27 PM
Totesamazeballs! It's going to be a very well dressed set :)

With hats ;)
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on October 04, 2014, 06:49:15 PM: Nice terrain or scenic items. I particularly like the painted wood effect.

Tony
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Romark on October 04, 2014, 11:45:54 PM: Lovely job on those items,the wagon is outstanding,really envious of your brushwork.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Sardoo on October 05, 2014, 07:19:37 AM: Quote from: dampfpanzerwagon on October 04, 2014, 06:49:15 PM
Nice terrain or scenic items. I particularly like the painted wood effect.

I totally agree! How did you get such a realistic effect with the wood, if I may ask?
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Malamute on October 05, 2014, 07:44:23 AM: Quote from: Sardoo on October 05, 2014, 07:19:37 AM
I totally agree! How did you get such a realistic effect with the wood, if I may ask?

Foundry Spearshaft triad paint over a very dark brown undercoat. It's quite time consuming as you paint the wood grain on with a very thin brush line st a time and build up the layers to get the desired effect.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Andym on October 05, 2014, 07:48:51 AM: Brilliant Nick! I can't wait to see you and Richards offerings next week!! :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: OSHIROmodels on October 05, 2014, 08:32:26 AM: Shiny mate, shiny ;D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Constable Bertrand on October 05, 2014, 08:44:59 AM: That timber Malamute is an absolute corker! It really does look well beeswaxed and aged, especially the gun cartridge. Superb, totesamazeballz. ;)

Good luck, May she shoot straight!

Cheers
Matt.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Bugsda on October 06, 2014, 01:59:18 PM: Excellent padrone :)
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Mindenbrush on October 06, 2014, 02:29:37 PM: Top notch brush work 8) :-* 8)

Looks like another order on it's way to Front Rank for those accessories :)
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Post by: Hu Rhu on October 07, 2014, 02:46:51 PM: Excellent set effects. Love the wood grain.
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Dr. The Viking on October 07, 2014, 06:31:05 PM: Wonderful! You are going to put Bugdsa out of work!
Title: Re: Set Dressing for BLAM
Post by: Elk101 on October 07, 2014, 06:41:14 PM: That wood effect is top drawer sir!