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Miniatures Adventure => Medieval Adventures => Topic started by: Captain Blood on December 05, 2011, 05:44:00 PM

Title: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Captain Blood on December 05, 2011, 05:44:00 PM: Well, here’s the unsuccessful party of Henry Tudor, self-appointed Earl of Richmond, fresh from Steve Dean's latest painting competition, where Sascha Herm's King Arthur did for them in the final.

The scene depicts Henry’s landing at Dale near Milford Haven in south Wales in August 1485 - from where he marched to Bosworth to seize the crown of England and establish a dynasty whose doings reverberate down the course of British history to this day.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_42_05_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_42_05_1.jpg)

The figures are mainly from the Perry Wars of the Roses range, plus a couple of figures from Stephan (Regulator’s) Pro Gloria range, sculpted by the indefatigable Mr Hicks.

The first two figures are assembled from the WOTR and Mercenaries plastic boxes, with fairly minimal conversion, but with the addition of the metal Tudor heads.
Now I adore Michael Perry’s work, but have to say that a set of plastic heads would have been a better bet. Firstly, the metal heads are whisker too big for the plastic bodies – to my eye, anyway – and they don’t sit properly in the neck socket either. I had to add a lot of epoxy around the necks to secure them in place properly. Secondly, the faces are a bit... odd. Not truthfully amongst the maestro’s finest work (sorry Michael).
The flag is a simplified version of Henry’s standard, hand painted on a piece of tomato puree tube. (Yes, I have to eat a lot of spag-bol to make all these flags).

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_42_06_4.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_43_49_0.jpg)

Next up, Henry himself plus a household Welsh longbowman. Again, slight conversions here to get the sort of poses I was after. Henry has another of the metal heads with the wonky face, whilst the longbowman has a beautiful (and free) zouave’s head, the hat reshaped with a bit of melted sprue into a Phrygian cap.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_43_50_3.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_43_50_4.jpg)

A pair of pikemen – again, metal heads on plastic bodies. The advancing pikeman has been made by drilling out a bill from one of the pairs of bill arms in the WOTR set, and replacing it with a pike from Warlord’s ECW set.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_45_24_0.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_45_24_1.jpg)

These next two are metal figures straight out of one or other of the Perry WOTR foot personality packs. Can’t remember who they’re supposed to be – I think one of them might be meant to be Henry VII, ironically… But they serve well enough as a couple of bigwigs in Henry’s retinue…

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_43_50_1.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_43_50_2.jpg)

And finally, these two figures are from Pro Gloria – metal figures, and very excellent characterful models they are too. I have several more on the paint table, and they are all just as lovely. Well done Paul and Stephan.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_42_05_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/9/577_05_12_11_2_42_06_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: thebunkergames on December 05, 2011, 05:56:56 PM: Wonderful!
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Malamute on December 05, 2011, 05:58:15 PM: 'Bout time you showed us something new. :D

I especially like the chap with the dog and the cleric, Marvellous ;D
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Helen on December 05, 2011, 06:44:16 PM: Very nice Richard, well done.

Helen
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Silent Invader on December 05, 2011, 06:55:12 PM: Great stuff - beautiful! :-*
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Phil Robinson on December 05, 2011, 07:03:09 PM: Outstanding stuff again :-*.

I think you were robbed personally :).
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Captain Blood on December 05, 2011, 07:16:26 PM: Quote from: Phil Robinson on December 05, 2011, 07:03:09 PM
Outstanding stuff again :-*.

I think you were robbed personally :).

;) Thanks Phil.
It was a tight one to call. I did think all along that King Arthur would edge it, and was surprised to find myself out in front by several votes halfway through. But the voting seemed to suddenly swing quite conclusively in his favour ::)
C'est la vie.
I'll be back ;)
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: OSHIROmodels on December 05, 2011, 07:17:47 PM: Stunning as always Richard :-* :-*

Although, to my eyes the dog looks a little purply (I am slightly colourblind so that might be it) ???

cheers

James
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Anderson Collection on December 05, 2011, 07:26:33 PM: Top notch :-*
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Paul on December 05, 2011, 07:35:30 PM: :-* :-* :-* Blimey, they are good....
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Mason on December 05, 2011, 08:12:12 PM: :-* :-* :-*

Amazing!

I envy your ability to pull off such stunning results using so many bright colours.
They are all great, but the Pro Gloria models just edge it for me.
Your basing is just amazing as well, setting off the figures beautifully.

I MUST check out the opposition to find out what could possibly have beaten this entry...
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Blue in vt on December 05, 2011, 09:13:47 PM: :o :-* ;D

Really top notch work here...the bright vibrant colors are spectacular and your blending is very smooth. Love them all but have to agree that the Pro Gloria models are the cream of the well painted crop.

Cheers,

Blue
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: janner on December 05, 2011, 09:19:24 PM: Awesome Richard and thanks for the pointers to a range I wasn't aware of (Pro Gloria) ;)

I also thought the dog looked a tadge purple in the main shot, but he looks the err dogs in the smaller photo :-*

James, you can stick the sammies up your arse - I want to get medieval again lol lol
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: JollyBob on December 05, 2011, 10:00:14 PM: Fantastic stuff Captain! :-*

I'm always impressed with how naturalistic you get the poses with your conversions, excellent stuff.

The Pro Gloria minis are lovely too, I've never seen them before, but now I want some! :D
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Dr Mathias on December 06, 2011, 12:10:12 AM: I'm constantly impressed by the clarity and vibrancy you can get. Well done, as we would expect :)
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Blackwolf on December 06, 2011, 05:37:24 AM: Richard,you already know how I feel about your entry; brilliant!!! :-* :-* :-*

Oh,and just remembered, looks like I'm painting some Napoleonics :o

Edited for forgetfulness.
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: thebinmann on December 06, 2011, 06:58:28 AM: Damn the winner must have bee good

Quote from: Malamute on December 05, 2011, 05:58:15 PM
I especially like the chap with the dog and the cleric, Marvellous ;D

Yes they are great models
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: twrchtrwyth on December 06, 2011, 08:29:18 AM: Fantastic. And of course Henry's the reason why I can hold an official office. ;)
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Lt. Hazel on December 06, 2011, 03:58:59 PM: I love them and they where my favourite entry in the comp. But Sascha in the final...a bit like the Euro 2008 from my german point of view.
The most interesting fella of the bunch is Henry, I think he´s got a close resemblance to Klaus Kinski.
Jan
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Hendrid on December 06, 2011, 11:33:29 PM: Very nice indeed, always top notch.

And yes he does look like Klaus Kinski
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Marine0846 on December 07, 2011, 04:00:34 AM: Beautiful, love all your figures.
Thank you for all the great figures and photos.
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: carlos marighela on December 07, 2011, 09:06:53 AM: Splendid work, as ever.
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Lowtardog on December 07, 2011, 09:36:56 AM: Fantastic Stuff :-*

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqUOKisE0s2IJLGyBNekeUztZ!~~_35.JPG)
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: **GS** on December 07, 2011, 09:48:00 AM: Outstanding painting and wonderful colors - bright yet not too comic like.

I really like your style.

Greetings from germany
gs
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: timg on December 07, 2011, 10:17:03 AM: Never liked anyone Tudor, treacherous blighters but the Cap'n's Tudor figures i do like!
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on December 07, 2011, 11:00:12 AM: Beautiful figure and some fantastic painting. And basing.

Tony
http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: carlos marighela on December 07, 2011, 11:13:54 AM: Quote from: timg on December 07, 2011, 10:17:03 AM
Never liked anyone Tudor, treacherous blighters but the Cap'n's Tudor figures i do like!

Wot? Not even Tenpole?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mANx3L-N0yU
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Axtklinge on December 07, 2011, 11:22:14 AM: Wow, those are really beautiful!
Fantastic paint job Blackwolf, congrats!
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: redzed on December 07, 2011, 11:25:45 AM: ooooohh yes :-*
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: timg on December 07, 2011, 11:40:20 AM: Quote from: carlos marighela on December 07, 2011, 11:13:54 AM
Wot? Not even Tenpole?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mANx3L-N0yU

mr Tempole excluded naturaly, a classic song from a classic decade.
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Captain Blood on December 07, 2011, 12:20:14 PM: Thank you chaps. Much appreciated :)
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: yar68 on December 08, 2011, 08:10:16 PM: WoW!! Fantastic painting!!!!
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: valleyboy on December 09, 2011, 06:56:34 AM: As superb as we've come to expect from you Capt :o
Title: Re: Henry Tudor and company
Post by: Hammers on December 09, 2011, 07:38:21 AM: Not only is the painjob brilliant, as one has come to expect, but the whole ensemble is like a turn of a romanticised history painting, like something by Benjamin West or William Frederick Yeames.