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Miniatures Adventure => Age of Myths, Gods and Empires => Topic started by: Frank on September 07, 2010, 09:48:55 AM

Title: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on September 07, 2010, 09:48:55 AM
I am about to start a new army for Field of Glory, a late carthaginian one. My first battle-group is a mix of 1/72 lead and plastic miniatures from different manufactures. Here are the first pictures:

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/9566/kelten01.jpg)

(http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5128/kelten02.jpg)

(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/1822/kelten03.jpg)

(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1600/kelten04.jpg)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: andyfb on September 07, 2010, 10:11:57 AM
 WOW ! Absolutly fantastic mate.....the most natural looking figures i've seen in years....

 Can't wait to see the rest of the army.

 Cheers Andy  :D :D :D
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Aaron on September 07, 2010, 12:50:21 PM
Yes, fantastic job on a 28 let alone a 20!  :-*
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Post by: Hammers on September 07, 2010, 01:32:57 PM
Gorgeous paintjob, my friend, and very effective photography.
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: redzed on September 07, 2010, 03:55:50 PM
brilliant, lovely paintwork :)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Captain Blood on September 07, 2010, 06:01:48 PM
Wonderful stuff Frank  :-*
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Post by: Tsune on September 07, 2010, 06:09:11 PM
Very nice army and great painting.
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Post by: Photographer on September 07, 2010, 09:34:03 PM
Very well painted!
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Post by: guitarheroandy on September 07, 2010, 09:56:04 PM
Very, very, VERY nice indeed!!!! Wow!!!!!!
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Post by: richard jackson on September 08, 2010, 07:29:44 AM
Outstanding sir !
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Post by: James Morris on September 08, 2010, 11:20:32 AM
Astonishing work, they look like much larger models. 
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Post by: Calimero on September 08, 2010, 11:38:39 AM

A really nice and colorful army. Nice work 8)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on September 09, 2010, 10:10:31 AM
Thank you all! The next two battlegroups are carthagian elephants...

(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5990/kriegselefanten01.jpg)

(http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/8555/kriegselefanten02.jpg)

(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/5489/kriegselefanten03.jpg)

(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8973/kriegselefanten04.jpg)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: abhorsen950 on September 09, 2010, 03:14:17 PM
Very very nice models, well done mate.
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Sangennaru on September 09, 2010, 07:14:00 PM
amazing, i love the paintjob you did on 20mm plastic stuff
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Dr. The Viking on September 09, 2010, 07:20:33 PM
Wow! This is brilliant Frank  :o

Especially because my speed painted Carthaginian 1:72 FoG army that uses the same figures now looks like little turds with spears and shields on them... *sigh* :'(
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: mikeygees on September 09, 2010, 07:28:22 PM
 :o Top notch!!!
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: VoodooInk on September 09, 2010, 07:58:01 PM
Everything looks fantastic! I especially like the infantry. The shields and patterns on the clothing are nicely done. These will look great on the table.

I'd love to see a photo of the entire group when your done.
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: cdm on September 11, 2010, 03:00:30 AM
Inspirational work, thanks for sharing :)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on September 13, 2010, 09:51:19 AM
Only a small update but with an important character…Hannibal:

(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/8710/hannibal01.jpg)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Ray Rivers on September 13, 2010, 10:51:55 AM
 :-*

Like you style.

Very nicely painted minis!

Looking forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Furt on September 13, 2010, 11:03:39 AM
Just seen these - WOW!  :o

Beautiful job, as had been said for 28, let alone 20.

Well done Frank.
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Sangennaru on September 13, 2010, 11:50:02 AM
I'm shocked.

can you post some step to step to see how you managed to reach this level?
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on September 16, 2010, 08:06:09 AM
I'm shocked.

can you post some step to step to see how you managed to reach this level?

OK, it will take some time, but I will post some step by step pictures!

In the meantime…here the next battlegroup...some Celtic cavalry....

(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/8029/kelten05.jpg)

(http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/6509/kelten06.jpg)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Sangennaru on September 16, 2010, 08:08:20 AM
Holy Celtic Cow!

even better than the others!




just one question: you have a undoubted skill, why do you use it on plastic kits?
couldn't you just use metal 28mm or 15mm?
i know it is more expensive, but the final result should be EVEN better!
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Ray Rivers on September 16, 2010, 10:52:27 AM
 :-*

Berry, berry nice!
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on September 23, 2010, 08:11:30 AM
@Sangennaru: I also have a lot of 28mm miniatures (Sudan, Samurai, East Africa, FIW, Fantasy and Star Wars). These are very good for skirmish games and small battles, but when it comes to big battles, I prefer 1/72 Miniatures. 15mm Miniatures are not my cup of tea…I don’t like to paint them.

My next battlegroup are some mumidian light horse. They are made more then ten year ago by Hät, one of their first miniature-sets. I really like these horses.

(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8788/numidier11.jpg)

(http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/4755/numidier22.jpg)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Sangennaru on September 23, 2010, 08:38:59 AM
i really love your style. those are great!
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Gibby on November 20, 2010, 11:14:59 PM
These are lovely! I have a question, though. Are the plastics you mention the softer plastics of the likes of Italeri? If so, do you have any trouble getting paints to stick to them? Which paints do you use, by the way?

Cheers,

David
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: War In 15MM on November 21, 2010, 02:44:39 AM
Nothing to add to what has already been said, but I do thank you for sharing.  I love seeing work of this quality presented in an interesting, dramatic setting.  Richard
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Mr.J on November 21, 2010, 11:29:45 AM
What a stunning paintjob! I really love your painting style.
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Trooper on November 21, 2010, 01:22:30 PM
Very hard to add to the comments already posted except to say these are excellent, and would do any wargames table a favour by being on it. Your finish and basing style are superb and I would love to see the armies laid out for battle, although I would probably have to go and lie down afterwards. Works of art!!!!!!
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Ray Rivers on November 21, 2010, 02:55:06 PM
 :-*

More great minis.

Love the horses and Hannibal came out a treat!
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Wolf 359 on November 21, 2010, 03:16:27 PM
Wow. What a way to get motivated first thing in the morning!!!! Other than Hat, who makes these figures? The elephants are calling my credit card.
Could anyone point me to the right collection of figures, please....?!!!

Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on July 15, 2011, 01:05:52 PM
I have been working on my Karthagian Army…here are the latest pics:

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/karthager-01.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/karthager-02.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/karthager-03.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/spanier-02.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/spanier-04.jpg)

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/spanier-03.jpg)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on July 15, 2011, 01:06:40 PM
...and one more:  :D

(http://tabletopdeutschland.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/spanier-01.jpg)

Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Aaron on July 15, 2011, 01:14:37 PM
Just... :o. Truly beautiful work there!
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Sangennaru on July 15, 2011, 01:25:09 PM
Oh gosh!!! :)

lovely paintjob, i renew my compliments!!! =)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 15, 2011, 06:11:44 PM
 :-*

This is my favorite era of Ancient warfare.  Two well matched armies (making for excellent wargaming), each with nice units making painting them pure fun.

As usual it is a joy to view your mini's.  Fantastic work on the really tough stuff... skin, shields, horses, armor...

Damn, I wish you were my next door neighbor because I would love to have the opportunity to play with these two magnificent armies!

Keep up the great work.   :-*
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on July 16, 2011, 06:16:18 AM
Thank you boys!  :D
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: El Grego on July 17, 2011, 12:37:30 AM
Beautiful  :-*

I would like to know how you deal with mold lines and priming - seems like there are many different ways to handle soft plastic.
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: twrchtrwyth on July 17, 2011, 03:16:44 AM
They're amazing.  :)
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: valleyboy on July 17, 2011, 04:34:29 AM
Jesus Jones Frank, I've not seen this thread before
Those are fantastic, no wonder you won the LPL
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: Frank on July 18, 2011, 08:19:54 AM
@El Greco:

For the mold lines I use a scalpel like this one:

(http://www.viking.de/pictures/de/vkg/sk/lg/10612_sk_lg.jpg)

This scalpel is very sharp and you can remove the mold lines very easy. The problem is, after one or two days it is getting blunt and you have to get a new one.

For priming, I use Games Workshop spray-paint. It is very expensive, but has a nice slight rough surface.
Title: Re: Punic Wars
Post by: El Grego on July 18, 2011, 12:59:44 PM
Thank you !!
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Post by: Captain Blood on July 18, 2011, 01:20:13 PM
Excellent Frank  :)