Looks Like I'm Bill-Hooked ... Never Mind

[Captain Blood]

Very nicely done. Only a hundred or two to go 

[Mark M Down]

I must say these look absolutely fantastic. Love how you have painted these.

[Rick F]

These are really impressive, I love the colours you've chosen. I'm tempted into this period now!

[Black Burt]

They look great, think I will just throw mine in the bin.

[blacksoilbill]

Wow! Those muted, moody colours are superb.

[Bearwoodman]

It's not as if it's a punishable offence.

Seconded. And anyone who says otherwise is talking billhooks.

These figures are incredible. I love the face on the poacher chap particularly. I don't want to gush too much, but I could not help but think that you have made a better job of these than Rembrandt would have done (although I would have been interested in seeing his attempts at Perry's plastics too).

[Cubs]

Thanks guys, I do love to just slap muck and mud onto my models. It's really not too tricky - just literally brown and dark washes for the most part. I know it's possibly one of the most over-said things in the hobby, but the Perry plastics are just superb. They fit together in a way that makes them look like real people standing in real poses and, of course, the realism in the faces and accuracy of accoutrements is unmatched. The crispness and depth of the sculpt is such that if you're in a hurry, you could do a lot worse than just block paint them and then give them a couple of washes, I'm sure.

[Captain Blood]

I know it's possibly one of the most over-said things in the hobby, but the Perry plastics are just superb. They fit together in a way that makes them look like real people standing in real poses and, of course, the realism in the faces and accuracy of accoutrements is unmatched.

+1 to all that.
I actually think the original WOTR set, which was one of their first plastic sets, is still amongst the best they’ve produced.

[Atheling]

Thanks guys, I do love to just slap muck and muck onto my models. It's really not too tricky - just literally brown and dark washes for the most part. I know it's possibly one of the most over-said things in the hobby, but the Perry plastics are just superb. They fit together in a way that makes them look like real people standing in real poses and, of course, the realism in the faces and accuracy of accoutrements is unmatched. The crispness and depth of the sculpt is such that if you're in a hurry, you could do a lot worse than just block paint them and then give them a couple of washes, I'm sure.

Amen to that. They are absolutely superb. I really had my doubts when they produced the first ACW set.... I honestly didn't think it was going to catch on in the historical market. The the quality of their plastic products just keep on getting better and better.... to the point where they easily compete with their metals...

I'm pleased to say the initial negativity on my part was 100% incorrect!

[Cubs]

Something that blew my mind was when they brought out the British Napoleonic Infantry and the firing pose right arm overlapped the shoulder on the torso, hiding the end of the epaulette, so the epaulette on the arm was twisted round, enabling a real aiming pose. So many other models - not just multi-part plastics either - have their firers stood stiffly with the musket awkwardly poked forward. It's that sort of design that made me realise how much thought they put into everything they do.

[Atheling]

Something that blew my mind was when they brought out the British Napoleonic Infantry and the firing pose right arm overlapped the shoulder on the torso, hiding the end of the epaulette, so the epaulette on the arm was twisted round, enabling a real aiming pose. So many other models - not just multi-part plastics either - have their firers stood stiffly with the musket awkwardly poked forward. It's that sort of design that made me realise how much thought they put into everything they do.

Again 100%. Their ability to produce a really natural pose without losing any of the dynamism we come to expect from 'modern' miniatures is unbeatable.

[Westfalia Chris]

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.

I agree. Provided it is accompanied by such nice paintjobs, you may do so with impunity*, Paul.

*: Yes, I know, but we're reading it, anyway.

Late medievals is a bit of a torn-between topic for me. Always find myself drawn to it, but cannot really work up the enthusiasm for paint up larger numbers of figures for it with all the necessary research and the fact that the combination of heraldy for one medieval period would reduce my enjoyment for others if they do not fit both. But I really like this gritty take on it, even if I'd prefer a shiny, brightly-coloured one when painting myself.

[Arcane Steve]

Wow! they are simply stunning! I thought that I had finished my army but you are making me look again. I love the battle worn effects and bow strings....

[Mason]

Stunning!
 

Love to see your 'down and dirty' take on these chaps.
Nothing like a bit of filth to get my attention.
 

[Atheling]

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.

Genius 

I've got to give that a go!!

Looking forward to seeing more... them more again....