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Title: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 06 July 2016, 09:30:27 PM: It's high time I make my official thread for the 2016 Army Painter challenge. I'm going to work on my long neglected Darkest Africa Azande from Wargames Foundry.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/4060_06_07_16_10_14_50.jpg)

Looks like I need to paint about seventy figures this time, four ten man units of Azande spearmen and two ten man units of 'regular' rifles plus a variety of leaders. I already have ten or so spearmen and some riflemen in traditional dress painted, from a few years ago.

I also have sixty+ pygmies and if I can get to it my hope is to finish the project with 'Pygmy Month' and knock the lil' guys out in thirty days.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Belisarius on 06 July 2016, 09:41:04 PM: What rules do you favour ?
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 06 July 2016, 11:31:41 PM: Quote from: Belisarius on 06 July 2016, 09:41:04 PM
What rules do you favour ?

I've played The Sword and the Flame 'Africa Variant' the most, with In the Heart of Africa a close second. I'm eagerly awaiting CONGO, so I hope it's good :)
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: War In 15MM on 06 July 2016, 11:37:56 PM: Love your work so I'll enjoy following this. Richard
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Post by: Captain Blood on 07 July 2016, 12:01:03 AM: Excellent Matt. Looking forward to this :)
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Post by: OSHIROmodels on 07 July 2016, 06:33:28 AM: Quote from: Captain Blood on 07 July 2016, 12:01:03 AM
Excellent Matt. Looking forward to this :)

Me too :D

cheers

James
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Belisarius on 07 July 2016, 09:35:23 AM: Quote from: Dr Mathias on 06 July 2016, 11:31:41 PM
I've played The Sword and the Flame 'Africa Variant' the most, with In the Heart of Africa a close second. I'm eagerly awaiting CONGO, so I hope it's good :)
Yes I,m fond of Chris Peers Heart of Africa rules and I see there's a new version just out , I wonder do they differ much from the first one. Looking forward to your future posts.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: rumacara on 07 July 2016, 01:12:42 PM: Go for it, Dr.
You can do it. :)
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Post by: Hupp n at em on 07 July 2016, 02:50:58 PM: Have some DA in the pipeline myself so I will be watching this with a keen eye to borrow ideas. lol :)
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Post by: syrinx0 on 07 July 2016, 05:54:15 PM: Looking forward to it as well. Maybe even a few in progress shots?
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Post by: Bugsda on 09 July 2016, 01:50:33 AM: Love your Darkest Africa stuff, my breath is bated ;D
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 09 July 2016, 04:57:05 PM: Good luck for this project! :-*
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Ray Earle on 09 July 2016, 10:32:13 PM: With CONGO on the horizon I too have some Darkest Africa in the paint queue. Will watch your progress with much interest. :D
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Post by: verd on 11 July 2016, 01:33:24 PM: I'm sure I will enjoy a lot this thread.
Good luck!
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 30 July 2016, 12:37:59 AM: I have my first unit painted and photographed. I started with the Azande Riflemen because they're kind of boring and I like to get the plain looking guys out of the way first ;)

Having acquired some rifles and vaguely Egyptian style uniforms, these soldiers are practicing under the watchful eye of a drillmaster.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hVAv7F0n55E/V5vi1S7VDLI/AAAAAAAAAfY/97GAPMtmKvQlkpxt2gJtR-Z6jLzVXCSJQCEw/s1600/Azande1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-of1d1Ybh1NQ/V5vi1E9lWwI/AAAAAAAAAfU/LCGE3687RIIsx9eJMB8T4NPJJDY_xK5NgCEw/s1600/Azande2.jpg)

Testor's Dullcote spray is really underperforming lately, I'm still getting a satin finish even after buying a new can.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: syrinx0 on 30 July 2016, 01:58:54 AM: A good start! I'm using W&N Galeria matte mixed with a little Tamiya Flatbase at the moment. It is really dead matte.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 30 July 2016, 02:07:32 AM: Quote from: syrinx0 on 30 July 2016, 01:58:54 AM
I'm using W&N Galeria matte mixed with a little Tamiya Flatbase at the moment. It is really dead matte.

I've never tried a brush-on finish, maybe I'll give it a go.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Overlord on 01 August 2016, 06:28:07 PM: Nicely done Matt. 8)

Always good to see some DA miniatures. I was torn between Darkest Africa and BoB Chinese for AP2016.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: gilibran on 01 August 2016, 06:46:50 PM: Maybe Duncan Ceramic Spray Sealer SS339 Super Matte might be an alternative.
http://www.duncanpaintstore.com/non-fired-products/spray-sealers

Used it several years ago and was satisfied
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 01 August 2016, 06:51:39 PM: Quote from: gilibran on 01 August 2016, 06:46:50 PM
Maybe Duncan Ceramic Spray Sealer SS339 Super Matte might be an alternative.
http://www.duncanpaintstore.com/non-fired-products/spray-sealers

Used it several years ago and was satisfied

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give that a try as well.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: rumacara on 01 August 2016, 08:27:38 PM: Well done.
Very nice painting. :)
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Svennn on 01 August 2016, 08:40:11 PM: Great start. Nice lineny look to the cloth.

I shall say this very quietly as I think it a heresy as I have never seen anyone else mention it at all but when Testors changed the formula on the spray to rid the toluene I switched to Humbrol acrylic matt spray :o Readily available, cheap and consistent.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Bugsda on 02 August 2016, 02:41:52 AM: I use Dullcote sprayed on with a cheap airbrush, best matt varnish I've ever used. Cost a fortune in postage from the US but it's worth it.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: syrinx0 on 02 August 2016, 04:00:02 AM: New dull cote is definitely a satin finish. :'(
I have used my airbrush as well as a brush with the W&N + Tamiya Flat base mixture. But if you can find a spray can you like that is definitely easier.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: dbsubashi on 02 August 2016, 08:40:06 AM: Wow! Very nice, and loving the scenery too!
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Bugsda on 02 August 2016, 09:24:23 AM: Quote from: syrinx0 on 02 August 2016, 04:00:02 AM
New dull cote is definitely a satin finish. :'(

Not if you tip a little bit of the clear liquid out.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 02 August 2016, 09:40:45 AM: Lovely job Matt 8)

Quote from: Svennn on 01 August 2016, 08:40:11 PM
I shall say this very quietly as I think it a heresy as I have never seen anyone else mention it at all but when Testors changed the formula on the spray to rid the toluene I switched to Humbrol acrylic matt spray :o Readily available, cheap and consistent.

That's what I use when it's not too humid.

cheers

James
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Mason on 02 August 2016, 10:26:10 AM: Nice work, Doc.
Those faces are so good.
:-* :-*

I wouldn't call 'em boring.
Not within effective range anyway....
;)
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 08 October 2016, 02:30:17 AM: The war drums have been sounding relentlessly, frantically trying to summon all capable Azande warriors in the vicinity to battle. Over a month late... and they're here. Some of them at least...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/4060_08_10_16_3_23_38_0.jpg)

My favorite is probably the leader with a 'Come at me bro!' pose. The head is a swap from a spare Azande warrior.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/25/4060_08_10_16_3_23_38_1.jpg)

I've been seriously strapped for time over the last several weeks. I haven't even squeezed in a game of 'Congo'!!!
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Captain Blood on 08 October 2016, 06:47:28 AM: Brilliant :-*
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Mason on 08 October 2016, 07:07:56 AM: Bleedin' lovely!
:-* :-*
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Post by: Stéphane on 08 October 2016, 04:17:10 PM: Yeaaahhh!
Your jungle and his inhabitants are gorgeous !
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Post by: FramFramson on 08 October 2016, 05:48:48 PM: Really nice, especially those shields!
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: marianas_gamer on 08 October 2016, 11:41:18 PM: Great work :o :o The shields are great but that spider shield is inspired!! :-* :-*
LB
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Post by: Hu Rhu on 10 October 2016, 10:19:11 PM: Cracking work.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: War In 15MM on 12 October 2016, 06:46:06 AM: Love your work! I never get tired of Africa.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 16 November 2016, 05:15:11 AM: Late again. Although this time the drummer is present...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/4060_16_11_16_6_11_03_0.jpg)

Random shotgun equipped Azande in uniform.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/4060_16_11_16_6_11_03_1.jpg)

I had two of the elephant tusk musician figures, so I decided to add a new headdress to match my previously painted MangBattu confederation figures.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/4060_16_11_16_6_11_03_2.jpg)
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: marianas_gamer on 16 November 2016, 05:43:06 AM: Really great work per usual :-* :-* :-*
LB
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Captain Blood on 16 November 2016, 07:53:52 AM: Wonderful Matt 8)
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Post by: rumacara on 16 November 2016, 10:08:47 AM: Very good painting. :-* :-*
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Hu Rhu on 16 November 2016, 10:39:03 AM: With quality that good, it's worth the wait. Fantastic painting and scenery.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Steve63 on 16 November 2016, 10:44:34 PM: Fantastic painting and great scenery excellent work
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Post by: syrinx0 on 18 November 2016, 08:58:27 PM: Fantastic work as always Matt!
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Post by: rokurota on 19 November 2016, 10:18:41 AM: What kind of mat is this?
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Hobbyone on 19 November 2016, 10:22:57 AM: Very very pretty... I like... :-*
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 19 November 2016, 05:18:17 PM: Quote from: rokurota on 19 November 2016, 10:18:41 AM
What kind of mat is this?

This is the Kickstarter I obtained it from:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/819121569/frontline-gaming-and-tablewartm-megamattm?ref=profile_backed

I think they may have changed the design for subsequent releases.
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: rokurota on 20 November 2016, 10:59:10 AM: Thank you mate!
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 30 November 2016, 02:16:27 AM: A small update this time, just the last three Azande riflemen.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/4060_30_11_16_3_12_09_0.jpg)

These last three slackers finish off the unit of more progressive semi-uniformed Azande.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/4060_30_11_16_3_12_09_1.jpg)

I have six more spearmen to finish up, then the Azande group will be done. Then on to pygmies...
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 07 December 2016, 03:17:49 AM: I finished up the last six Azande warriors last night.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/4060_07_12_16_4_10_50_0.jpg)

Joined up with their fellow tribesmen.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/4060_07_12_16_4_10_50_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/26/4060_07_12_16_4_10_50_2.jpg)

I think that's it for the Azande force. I'll have to double check but I believe that's all the Azande figures in the Foundry Victoriana catalogue, as well as the musketmen set that Copplestone Castings released. Every year I get one step closer to finishing off the Darkest Africa range :)
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Vagabond on 07 December 2016, 08:59:08 AM: Really like the subtle skin tones you get and as someone already mentioned the shield's are cracking :o :o
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Post by: Admiral Benbow on 07 December 2016, 10:17:48 AM: Superb work, Matt! Love the different and complex shield designs ... :-*
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Post by: Malamute on 07 December 2016, 10:23:52 AM: Lovely stuff, a fine collection. :-*
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Post by: FramFramson on 07 December 2016, 07:19:27 PM: Looks fantastic all laid out like that!
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: marianas_gamer on 07 December 2016, 07:29:14 PM: Another set of your superlative shields :-* :-* I am sorry that you have worked your way through the catalog as this is a thread that I really look forward to!
LB
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: gamer Mac on 07 December 2016, 07:31:52 PM: Lovely job :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 07 December 2016, 08:23:10 PM: Quote from: marianas_gamer on 07 December 2016, 07:29:14 PM
I am sorry that you have worked your way through the catalog as this is a thread that I really look forward to!

Oh, I still have Darkest Africa figures to paint. This was just the end of the Azande pages in the catalogue :)

I still have Pygmies I plan to add to this.

Then on to Baluchis, generic tribal warriors, tribal warrior women, all the generic weird hair/braided hair/etc. variants too.

After that... Copplestone Ngoni, Watuta, Germans, and Somalis. Looking like a couple more years ;)

Sad thing is I had them all painted once and sold them off before I set my goal of collecting the range :(
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Argonor on 07 December 2016, 09:56:57 PM: This is great, I am just trying to build up some impetus painting indigenous Africans of different kinds (mainly Zulu for now) for IHMN and Congo, and seeing all this eye candy is very inspiring!

I also need to start making some jungle terrain somewhen during this winter, and, again, your stuff is a fine source for inspiration.
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Post by: syrinx0 on 08 December 2016, 04:15:28 AM: Your work is definitely a great inspiration Matt! Problem usually is it also inspires more purchases. :D
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Post by: marianas_gamer on 08 December 2016, 07:44:56 PM: Ah, very good news then :D. Your loss in selling off these gems is our gain as we get to see them (with superlative backgrounds) as they come off your painting table lol
LB
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Post by: mikedemana on 09 December 2016, 03:29:53 AM: Matt, you are amazing. Truly one of my favorite painters on this board! I am resisting your lure to follow you into this period. I did pick up the Congo rules earlier this summer, but have so far fought the urge to buy more stuff for it...

You, sir, are not helping! lol lol lol

Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Miscellaneous/LPL_bades_zpsl7op2jaz.jpg)
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr Mathias on 09 December 2016, 04:18:52 AM: Quote from: mikedemana on 09 December 2016, 03:29:53 AM
Matt, you are amazing. Truly one of my favorite painters on this board! I am resisting your lure to follow you into this period. I did pick up the Congo rules earlier this summer, but have so far fought the urge to buy more stuff for it...

You, sir, are not helping! lol lol lol

You're too kind ;)
I just got in my first Congo game last Saturday. Good news is that it really doesn't take that many figures and it is pretty fun too :)
Title: Re: (AP 2016) Darkest Africa Azande
Post by: Dr. The Viking on 18 December 2016, 08:05:21 AM: I love Congo!

Very inspiring and great work here!

I botched it this year. But we'll, I'll be back.