Koyote's SAGA Age of Crusades and Age of Chivalry

[Hu Rhu]

How about adding some pattern to his tunic? That would jazz him up a bit.

+1   

Still a good paint job.

[Koyote]

Thanks to all for the input on my Challenger model.  I always enjoy reading people's feedback.

It's a sad commentary on my hobby skills, but I have to confess that it took me four attempts to paint this stupid model. 

During my first two attempts I got a far as applying the base coats, which included decorative trim around the base of the tunic and sleeves, before dropping it into a jar of Simple Green to strip the paint. Initially, I didn't want to paint all of the cloth parts blue so I experimented with painting different parts tan, blue, and black, but I didn't care for my choice of colors.  Also, the model's tunic is short and flares out at the bottom so it kind of looks like a girl's skirt.  When I added the decorative trim, it looked even more so like a 1950s skirt. 

During my third attempt, I held the spray primer can too far away from the model, so particles partially dried before hitting the model.  The end result was a slightly fuzzy primer surface. Doh! Back into the Simple Green.

On the fourth attempt, I relented and painted the entire tunic and face scarf blue. I thought about adding a decorative pattern, like the 3-dot pattern on my Warlord's horse blanket, but the many folds in the skirt are deep so applying the pattern evenly wouldn't be easy and require some trial and error.  And frankly, at this point I've had enough of this stupid model and my own poor painting skills, so I am going to leave it the way it is.

[has.been]

and my own poor painting skills,


You are joking, aren't you?
If you broke your painting arm, wore a blindfold & boxing gloves, then,
& only then could you describe your painting as 'poor'.

[Hu Rhu]

I agree.  Your painting skills are up to a very high standard, so don't let one mini get you down. 

[Koyote]

Thanks guys.  I was mostly kidding.

I do good tabletop quality stuff, but compared to the real experts, I still have a lot to learn. 

I also recognize that painting for the tabletop is different than painting single show models for competition or for sale. When painting for the table you can't spend an inordinate amount of time on each model and expect to get your army painted in a reasonable amount of time.  As such, many of my techniques and choices (like using shield and banner decals) are driven by expedience.

[Erik]

I'm quite pleased with the greenstuff neck scarves.  I feel that they add a lot to these models. 


I totally second that. Hope it's okay if I copy that on my forthcoming Muslim DBA army


Cheers
Erik

[Roo]

Very nice indeed

[syrinx0]

I do good tabletop quality stuff, but compared to the real experts, I still have a lot to learn. 

I don't think any one stops learning, however your table top quality is exceptional.  Sure we all ooh and ahh over the works of art people enter in competitions but if I could elevate my painting and output to near yours, I would be very happy.   

[Koyote]

I finished the last four Tribal Hunters mercenaries. 

Rather than take a separate group shot of all eight models, I've reposted the orignal photo of four hunters below the photo of my newest additions.

[nikkobourges]

Hello,

Always so beautiful !!!

Nikkobourges

[Koyote]

Here is another Challenger model for the Old Feud scenario.  The model is an Abrakhan Merchant Guard from Games Workshop's Lord of the Rings model line. The only modification to the model was the removal of the raised snake pattern on the the sword's blade.

In the Old Feud scenario there are 6 archetypes to choose from: The Brute, The Counselor, The Traitor, The Soldier, The Princess, and The Mystic.  While my first model could serve as a Soldier or possibly a Brute, this second model is clearly best suited for the role of The Brute.  Also, the model's Arabian Nights eunuch guard attire make it better suited as a Challenger for my Age of Magic Desert Nomads than my Age of Crusades Moors.  Then again, in both my Viking Age Irish and Age of Invasion Britons warbands, I blurred the lines between historical and the fantasy, so I see no reason to treat my Moors any differently.

[Hu Rhu]

Lovely painting and a great base as well. 

[Tonhel]

He looks great! Nice job on the skin.

[Grumpy Gnome]

Great stuff yet again mate! Really love the hunter leader and that merchant guard. The skin tone in particular is inspirational.

[Atheling]

Lovely work Koyote