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Author Topic: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind  (Read 5997 times)

Offline Cubs

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Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« on: October 03, 2020, 04:18:13 PM »
   And with that pun so weak you're not sure if it is one or not, I admit my weakness in caving to the general WOTR trend.

   I've had a bunch of plastic Perry's Archers sat in a box on my shelf for ages. They were already assembled by the previous and I bought them cheap from him years back and ... well, you know. Finally they now have some paint and will hopefully just be the first in my mighty force of Welsh bow and billmen in the service of Rhys Ap Thomas, arch opportunist, taffy trickster and if rumours are to be believed, killer of kings. Bow strings are my old method of using the plastic bristle from a cheap dustpan and brush, then splitting it down the middle (they're fibrous and pull apart easily). They're easy to cut, easy to glue and they naturally want to sit in a straight line unlike wire or cotton.



This dude is some low grade poacher or other, rather annoyed at being pressed into service and lacking even a helmet. Tsk. Note the knobbly 'Welsh' bow, roughly cut to get the job done, not to look pretty.





This grizzled veteran, by contrast, is well tooled up with the accoutrements of a life spent soldiering. How much was bought, provided by his employer or looted from the slain is anyone's guess. Note painted (but chipped) bow, to protect it from the rigours of campaigning. Probably could do with another coat, Dai.





The helm isn't overly fashionable, but it does the job, as does his leather jack. Looks like he had a muddy walk to the battlefield.





This chap is a professional retainer, with helm, mail shirt and plate breastplate. His bow still gleams with its fresh coat of oil.




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Offline jambo1

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2020, 04:26:01 PM »
Wow! They are seriously good, looking forward to seeing more! :)

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2020, 04:26:55 PM »
Great painting work, really nice figures!
I am now painting some Claymore Castings French forces for this same ruleset. I am another "victim" of the Never Mind...

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2020, 04:29:30 PM »
Stunning  8)

Love the grit and grime.
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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2020, 04:51:30 PM »
Gorgeous! The grimey, subdued palette gives them a very different feel to other WOTR figures we see, and I love it. A bit like Ken Branagh's Henry V compared to Larry Olivier's.

And do me a favour and never stop with the word-play, Paul, however much people complain. It's not as if it's a punishable offence. :)


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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2020, 04:51:51 PM »
Fantastic... I love the thought that has gone into them

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Offline Atheling

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2020, 05:09:36 PM »
Brilliant brushwork Cubs!!  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Not only sublime brushwork really gnarly weather worn look to them. Perfect  8)
« Last Edit: October 03, 2020, 05:58:06 PM by Atheling »

Offline gamer Mac

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2020, 05:16:52 PM »
Really love the dark look of these chaps  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
And the bow string is  :o :o :o
How do you tidy up the ends, green stuff?

Offline Cubs

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2020, 05:32:29 PM »
Thanks guys, I'm glad you're liking them.

And the bow string is  :o :o :o
How do you tidy up the ends, green stuff?

Just paint! I use a sharp knife to cut it smooth against the bow (when the glue is dry) and then the knot and the little loops going into the nocks are just painted on. Effective innit?
« Last Edit: October 03, 2020, 05:34:03 PM by Cubs »

Offline Cubs

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2020, 05:33:31 PM »
And do me a favour and never stop with the word-play, Paul, however much people complain. It's not as if it's a punishable offence. :)


Offline Roo

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2020, 05:45:07 PM »
Gees they are incredible😳

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2020, 05:47:30 PM »
Top flight work!

And do me a favour and never stop with the word-play, Paul, however much people complain. It's not as if it's a punishable offence. :)

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Offline levied troop

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2020, 05:50:26 PM »
I love that painting style, magnificent work :-*
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Offline Bloggard

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2020, 05:51:27 PM »
Really love the dark look of these chaps  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

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Offline HappyChappy439

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Re: Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind
« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2020, 08:06:33 PM »
These are amazing! I love how much character you've given each of them!

 

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