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Title: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 20 February 2015, 10:07:46 PM: Having completed my Teutonic Knights I needed someone to take them on.....

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus1a_zpszph790kj.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus2a_zps4jwfknvy.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus3a_zpsfvxdsiv3.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus4a_zpsai0l31ml.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus5a_zpsw4ijxrno.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus6a_zpsbudrlbzi.jpg)

The mounted Druzhina, militia and archers are from Gripping Beast and the mounted Mongols are from Fireforge.

I don't know how long these will take to finish but I will post regular updates.

On a side note I would just like to say how awesome Gripping Beast are to deal with. As part of the Druzhina units I bought the Alexander Nevsky set. Unlike other sets he comes in a pack of three minis rather than 4. I asked if I could get a single Druzhina to make an even number which they did with no problems. They also supplied the mix of horses I wanted and the shields I wanted. Real pleasure to deal with.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Medieval Russians
Post by: von Lucky on 20 February 2015, 11:00:17 PM: Just taking my seat. Look forward how you paint them up.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Medieval Russians
Post by: Argonor on 21 February 2015, 12:50:50 AM: This should be good. Pass the pork scratchings and the beer! ;D
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Medieval Russians
Post by: syrinx0 on 21 February 2015, 02:52:52 AM: Looks like a nice balanced force.
I would have expected you to bring mead Argonor...
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Medieval Russians
Post by: Duke Donald on 21 February 2015, 04:20:22 AM: Nice figs. I like the mongols in particular; their poses are excellent. if they turn out even half as good as their Teutonic opponents, they'll look amazing once painted
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Medieval Russians
Post by: aircav on 21 February 2015, 07:58:56 AM: I'm looking forward to watching the progression of this retinue.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Medieval Russians
Post by: Colonel Tubby on 22 February 2015, 11:40:53 AM: Having just looked through your excellent Teutonic Knights thread I am really looking forward to seeing your progress on their opponents.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Medieval Russians
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 03 March 2015, 10:07:52 PM: Just started painting my Druzhina cavalry and have decided that this will probably be slow going........
First up is my "Prince" and his standard bearer with a home-made flag.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Alnev1_zpslnmbeqjs.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/AN_RusStandard2_zpsrrmyyivb.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/AN_RusStandard1_zpsrs3vqbrh.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Druz2_zps3fdyoyyw.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Druz1_zpssdsp19mj.jpg)

Hope you like them.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: tomek917 on 03 March 2015, 10:14:24 PM: Wow, lovely! :o

That force will look amazing when finished!
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Captain Blood on 03 March 2015, 10:15:35 PM: Gorgeous :-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Devoted of Slaanesh on 03 March 2015, 10:35:07 PM: Amazing papa!!! :o

Can I propose something regarding Russian titles?

Instead of prince, you can call him boyar (high ranked Russian noble) or bogatyr (legendary Russian hero). Can help you choosing proper name for him.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Argonor on 03 March 2015, 10:38:12 PM: Very, very nice! :)

And the models look like they could also be pressed into service as alternative Rohan Royal Guards o_o
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: SaxonBlackwater on 03 March 2015, 10:49:17 PM: I love the paint job on the horse on the right, can't wait to see you finish the rest of them!
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Mason on 03 March 2015, 11:00:58 PM: What a stunning start!
:-* :-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Eric the Shed on 03 March 2015, 11:03:24 PM: Ughhh....lost for words

Please tell me the flag is printed
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Duke Donald on 03 March 2015, 11:07:31 PM: Blimey, these are stunning!
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: tomrommel1 on 04 March 2015, 08:03:00 AM: How did you do the snow?
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: tancrede on 04 March 2015, 08:40:32 AM: Very, very nice start !
your medieval russians looks really promising.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 04 March 2015, 06:17:07 PM: Thank you all for the comments. I'm enjoying doing these but they are time consuming!

Quote from: Devoted of Slaanesh on 03 March 2015, 10:35:07 PM
Can help you choosing proper name for him.
You certainly can! The mini is supposed to be Alexander Nevsky but a suitable Russian name for the Prince would be ideal.

Quote from: Eric the Shed on 03 March 2015, 11:03:24 PM
Please tell me the flag is printed
Yes, it's printed.... lol

Quote from: tomrommel1 on 04 March 2015, 08:03:00 AM
How did you do the snow?

I use "Deluxe Scenics" Scenic snow kit ( at the bottom of this page)
https://www.deluxematerials.co.uk/gb/28-scenic-products
Hope that helps.

I'm busy at work at the moment but have some time off coming up to really get stuck into these.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Malamute on 05 March 2015, 05:07:42 PM: Great stuff Pappa. The Prince is lovely. :-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Atheling on 06 March 2015, 07:59:30 AM: Really beautiful brushwork on the Prince (Alexander Nevsky?) and standard bearer.

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

You can count me as very impressed!

Darrell.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Druzhina Started 03/03/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 28 March 2015, 03:57:27 PM: After a bit of an interlude I finally completed some more Druzhina.....

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Druzhina5_zpsul351ap8.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Druzhina6_zpszuf9sxum.jpg)

Really enjoying these, even if they take ages to paint....

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: Elbows on 28 March 2015, 05:30:56 PM: Horee clap... :o
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: commissarmoody on 28 March 2015, 06:47:08 PM: Damn sexy! :-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: Captain Blood on 28 March 2015, 07:07:05 PM: Sumptuous.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: Marine0846 on 29 March 2015, 02:14:16 AM: Your figures are the cat's meow. :-*
Their purr-fect. lol
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 29 March 2015, 02:31:58 AM: Lovely work :-* :-* :-*

I've git a tiny gripe about the size of the Mongol horses though, far too big :-[

I'm sure they'll look great when you've painted them though :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 29 March 2015, 07:30:40 AM: Well painted. :D

I'm surprised you find it takes a long time to paint these with all that metal going. o_o

Are the shield transfers home made as well?
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: Mason on 29 March 2015, 02:41:55 PM: Gorgeous.
:-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: tomrommel1 on 15 April 2015, 08:20:52 AM: just stunning
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: Admiral Benbow on 15 April 2015, 09:10:33 PM: Absolutely beautiful!
:-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 28/03/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 26 June 2015, 09:53:35 PM: After a major break from painting my Russians ( Norse Gods and Vikings got in the way....) I've finally painted some more mounted Druzhina. Hope you like them.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Druzhina11a_zps8hhiks0y.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Druzhina10a_zpsjii464mz.jpg)

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 27 June 2015, 04:46:16 AM: I like them :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Atheling on 27 June 2015, 06:13:39 AM: I think they've come out rather lovely :-* :-* :-*

I take it that they're shield transfers? I ask as I used to paint for GB and they are one's that I haven't seen before......

I do have one very minor criticism concerning the basing if you don't mind? I'll wait to see what you have to say before proceeding- it is a minor constructive criticism :)

Darrell.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 27 June 2015, 11:57:28 AM: Thanks gents. I've quite enjoyed getting back into these.

Quote from: Atheling on 27 June 2015, 06:13:39 AM
I take it that they're shield transfers? I ask as I used to paint for GB and they are one's that I haven't seen before......
I do have one very minor criticism concerning the basing if you don't mind? I'll wait to see what you have to say before proceeding- it is a minor constructive criticism :)
Darrell.

Yes, they are LBM transfers from the GB site. A little fiddly but really nice.
I never mind comments and would be interested to hear what you have got to say about the bases.......

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Atheling on 27 June 2015, 12:06:41 PM: Quote from: Pappa Midnight on 27 June 2015, 11:57:28 AM
Thanks gents. I've quite enjoyed getting back into these.

Yes, they are LBM transfers from the GB site. A little fiddly but really nice.

Yeah, they are very nice. Set the unit off.

Quote from: Pappa Midnight on 27 June 2015, 11:57:28 AM
I never mind comments and would be interested to hear what you have got to say about the bases.......

Well, what I was going to say (and it is all a matter of personal taste) is that plaster looks more realistic if done in the correct manner than the fake snow. There's a great article about it in Kevin Dallimore's second book if you have it?

I don't know if you conside rit worth trying on some bases without any painted mini's on?

Darrell.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 27 June 2015, 12:46:27 PM: Quote from: Atheling on 27 June 2015, 12:06:41 PM
Well, what I was going to say (and it is all a matter of personal taste) is that plaster looks more realistic if done in the correct manner than the fake snow. There's a great article about it in Kevin Dallimore's second book if you have it?

I don't know if you conside rit worth trying on some bases without any painted mini's on?
Darrell.

Thanks Darrell. I've seen and tried lots of ways of doing snow. It's quite difficult to see with the camera I'm using, but the snow I use has a nice "sparkly" ice effect, which looks quite striking in the flesh. I will look out for the article that you mentioned as I'm always open to new techniques.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 27 June 2015, 05:18:35 PM: Really well done.

I never appreciated how much metal colour goes into these. Looks brilliant. What was the cloth made from in reality?
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Atheling on 27 June 2015, 08:05:50 PM: Quote from: Pappa Midnight on 27 June 2015, 12:46:27 PM
Thanks Darrell. I've seen and tried lots of ways of doing snow. It's quite difficult to see with the camera I'm using, but the snow I use has a nice "sparkly" ice effect, which looks quite striking in the flesh. I will look out for the article that you mentioned as I'm always open to new techniques.

Regards
PM

Glad you took it in the manner it was meant to be..... I always feel a little apprehensive about making suggestions to others over the net as things can get lost in translation very easily.

Darrell.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 28 June 2015, 01:30:54 AM: Quote from: Dr. The Viking on 27 June 2015, 05:18:35 PM
Really well done.

I never appreciated how much metal colour goes into these. Looks brilliant. What was the cloth made from in reality?

Thank you. I used some artistic licence with the colours but here is some reference material I used:

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/1242icerusssml_zpshltdjhsu.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Ice_Battle_rus_3_zpsemciwhx4.jpg)

This horse shows how the "plates" were fastened together:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/piotr2_int-2_zpslkeuclpd.jpg)

and some body armour:
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/1746a9550917ed3ee0fb00aad90270dd_zps4udef6gq.jpg)

Quote from: Atheling on 27 June 2015, 08:05:50 PM
Glad you took it in the manner it was meant to be..... I always feel a little apprehensive about making suggestions to others over the net as things can get lost in translation very easily.
Darrell.

Not a problem , always willing to look a new ways of doing things.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Paint Pig on 28 June 2015, 03:14:11 AM: Lovely job pappa
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - More Druzhina added 26/06/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 20 July 2015, 03:09:54 PM: Just completed some Russian Militia to add to my force.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/RusMilitia1_zpsbv035zgw.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/RusMilitia2_zpso5qyxtof.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/RusMilitia3_zpsfcusocrd.jpg)

Just some archers and Steppe horsemen to complete ( although I have some Druzhina on foot on the back-burner.....)

Regards
pM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - City Militia added 20/07/2015
Post by: rumacara on 20 July 2015, 07:38:51 PM: :-* :-*
Very nice.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - City Militia added 20/07/2015
Post by: Golgotha on 20 July 2015, 08:02:39 PM: Fantastic and really good to see some Medieval Russians. Great paint job.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - City Militia added 20/07/2015
Post by: Little Odo on 21 July 2015, 07:27:41 AM: Very nice - the strikingly bright colours does them great justice.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - City Militia added 20/07/2015
Post by: tancrede on 21 July 2015, 07:39:04 AM: Very nice painting here !! :-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - City Militia added 20/07/2015
Post by: Hitman on 22 July 2015, 01:47:21 AM: Absolutely STUNNING!!!
:-* :o :-* :o :-*
Thanks for sharing!!
Regards,
Hitman
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - City Militia added 20/07/2015
Post by: Atheling on 22 July 2015, 09:54:50 AM: More excellent work :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Darrell.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - City Militia added 20/07/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 31 July 2015, 05:24:52 PM: Thanks Gents.
Just a few pics of my completed Archers.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus%20Archers1a_zpshj83mkfy.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus%20Archers2a_zpszutw6bgt.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/Rus%20Archers3a_zpsslq4uwlu.jpg)

Just got some Horse Archers to complete my army ( although I have got some nice Druzhina on foot to be painted........)

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Archers added 31/07/2015
Post by: Elgis on 31 July 2015, 06:17:10 PM: Those are lovely! i do like the decorated clothes a lot.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Archers added 31/07/2015
Post by: Atheling on 31 July 2015, 06:28:36 PM: I love 'em! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Darrell.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Archers added 31/07/2015
Post by: tancrede on 31 July 2015, 07:13:29 PM: Once again, very good painting here !
I love the way you've done the clothes... :-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Archers added 31/07/2015
Post by: Von Trinkenessen on 31 July 2015, 09:21:56 PM: I love the tones , they are some of the nicest painted historical figures that I have ever seen.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Archers added 31/07/2015
Post by: Commander Carnage on 01 August 2015, 03:46:41 AM: Truly spectacular minis on this thread. You are very, very talented.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Archers added 31/07/2015
Post by: tomrommel1 on 01 August 2015, 08:48:34 AM: very nice indeed
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Archers added 31/07/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 01 August 2015, 10:19:51 AM: Thank you for the comments. I just received my Fireforge heavy Mongol cavalry, which will give me some incentive to finish my horse archers.
Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Archers added 31/07/2015
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 26 May 2016, 03:12:00 PM: Well, it's been quite a while since I added to this thread. I found some minis I had base coated and got side-tracked and forgot. I thought I'd add some paint to them.
They are to be used as Druzhina on foot and the minis are from Gripping Beast and Drabant.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/DruzhinaFoot3_zpsu5ektzhs.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/DruzhinaFoot2_zpsvarjjjtr.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/DruzhinaFoot1_zpst4ocne6o.jpg)

Just got some horse archers STILL staring at me from my "to do" pile........

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Foot Druzhina added 26/05/2016
Post by: CptJake on 26 May 2016, 03:50:43 PM: Gorgeous figures!
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Foot Druzhina added 26/05/2016
Post by: Commander Carnage on 26 May 2016, 07:05:00 PM: :o The snow actually looks like it's melting on the edges, fantastic.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Foot Druzhina added 26/05/20
Post by: Romark on 26 May 2016, 10:39:33 PM: Fab,love the snow effect especially and the shields. :)
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Foot Druzhina added 26/05/2016
Post by: tomrommel1 on 27 May 2016, 07:30:38 AM: gorgeous :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant WIP Russians - Foot Druzhina added 26/05/2016
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 06 June 2016, 01:15:13 PM: Finally got around to finishing my horse archers. They are Fireforge Mongols on Gripping Beast Arab horses ( Their original horses are being used elsewhere....). I'm a bit peeved that the varnish has gone a bit patchy with white residue here and there. It's difficult to see with the naked eye but the camera doesn't lie!!!

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/horsearcher3_zpskgwcsxio.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/horsearcher4_zps8ajlbdgh.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/horsearcher2_zpsi5k5gg9u.jpg)

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c334/pappa_midnight/horsearcher1_zpstpmdlaqa.jpg)

That's my Russians pretty much done, although I might get some plastic Fireforge Russians when they are released.

Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: DonVoss on 06 June 2016, 01:39:53 PM: Brilliant painting...lovely and dynamic positioning... :-*

Cheers,
Don
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: tomrommel1 on 06 June 2016, 03:43:46 PM: stunning :-* :-*
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: Jacksarge on 06 June 2016, 11:37:18 PM: They look great!
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: tomrommel1 on 07 June 2016, 07:13:07 AM: these are looking really good
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: moiterei_1984 on 07 June 2016, 03:43:15 PM: Gorgeous work! I've never ever been tempted to do medieval Russians... up to now that is ;)
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: pbjunky1 on 07 June 2016, 04:30:22 PM: Fantastic work, the whole army looks really good. You've struck a nice balance of making the minis colourful but not garish.

The horse archers on the GB Arab horses really work. One thing that I didn't care for in the FF Mongols was that the horses looked too big to be steppe ponies. To me these are much nearer the mark in terms of scale. The dynamic poses of the archers also work very well.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: horridperson on 08 June 2016, 03:50:48 AM: Beautifully painted models. I love the patterns on the shields and the spots of rich colour. I need to find me some of those men on foot.
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: Pappa Midnight on 08 June 2016, 12:57:37 PM: Thank you for the comments.
When I've got time I'll post some pics of the complete army.
Regards
PM
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: Malamute on 09 June 2016, 04:20:10 PM: Lovely stuff. :-*

Regards the white spots with the varnish. Give them a coat of gloss varnish then re do with matt varnish and the misting should disappear :)
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: Argonor on 09 June 2016, 10:30:42 PM: Quote from: Malamute on 09 June 2016, 04:20:10 PM
Lovely stuff. :-*

Regards the white spots with the varnish. Give them a coat of gloss varnish then re do with matt varnish and the misting should disappear :)

I need to remember that one... for if I decide to varnish... :)
Title: Re: Led astray AGAIN by Lion Rampant Russians- Horse Archers finished 06 June 2016
Post by: Burnin Coal on 22 June 2016, 09:09:02 PM: Have come late to this thread but just have to say how AWESOME these figures look :-* :-* :-* - absolutely beautiful work - you have improved on the illustrations you used for reference and the basing sets them off a treat...I look forward to seeing a shot of them all together