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Title: Round 5 Shore party vs. Seagoing hoplites of Rhodes, 15mm
Post by: Captain Blood on April 25, 2017, 08:14:54 PM

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Title: Re: Round 5 Shore party vs. Seagoing hoplites of Rhodes, 15mm
Post by: Mancha on May 02, 2017, 04:15:00 AM

I've never before voted for miniatures whose faces I cannot see, but that cape really grabbed me.

Title: Re: Round 5 Shore party vs. Seagoing hoplites of Rhodes, 15mm
Post by: Ivan DBA on May 02, 2017, 05:43:29 AM

Thanks!

I'll post a view from the front once this round is done... I'm very proud of how well I applied a customized set of Little Big Men Shield transfers to their shields (including special rose decals for Rhodes),   ;)  but I figured the rear angle better demonstrates whatever humble painting skill I have.

Title: Re: Round 5 Shore party vs. Seagoing hoplites of Rhodes, 15mm
Post by: khartoum2 on May 02, 2017, 01:49:58 PM

Two nice entries and very different - Love the sumptuousness of the ancients colours - Love the pulp figures as well, I always think the one on blue looks like Steve McQueen although I can never think why.  Are the bases of the sailors made from real wood as they give an effective finish.

Title: Re: Round 5 Shore party vs. Seagoing hoplites of Rhodes, 15mm
Post by: ErikB on May 04, 2017, 06:27:09 PM

The sailors need some depth to them.  Excellent brush control, though.

And the Greeks... wow.

Title: Re: Round 5 Shore party vs. Seagoing hoplites of Rhodes, 15mm
Post by: Braz on May 06, 2017, 01:16:05 PM

Quote from: khartoum2 on May 02, 2017, 01:49:58 PM

I always think the one on blue looks like Steve McQueen although I can never think why.

Yes, he also reminds me of the character Steve McQueen played in Sand Pebbles.

Quote from: ErikB on May 04, 2017, 06:27:09 PM

The sailors need some depth to them.

Agree! Made the decision to catch my flight to Sint-Maarten instead of doing any highlights, deepening the shadows, or painting more details so it's mostly basecoat. My bad but no regrets. Will be going over these later.

Quote from: khartoum2 on May 02, 2017, 01:49:58 PM

Are the bases of the sailors made from real wood as they give an effective finish.

Yes. Coffee stir stick planks glued to a steel washer, cut to size, and etched a bit. Painted with basecoat, slight dry brush and a wash. I really like how they came out.

@Ivan DBA  Great paint job... victory well deserved.

Title: Re: Round 5 Shore party vs. Seagoing hoplites of Rhodes, 15mm
Post by: Ivan DBA on May 06, 2017, 04:21:24 PM

Thanks Braz.  I hope you'll post another picture of these guys, it's a really cool set of figures.  And the Tommy gunner is definitely Steve McQueen!