Barons War Retinue

[Ivan S]

Hello there!

Haven't painted any miniatures for a few years, so this year I thought that I should finally start doing something with my collection of little shiny lead people.

I've bought some Baron's War miniatures like two years ago, all this time they've stayed on a shelf - assembled, primed and with a noticeable coat of dust.

These all changed this month, as I've finally took my brushes again after a long hiatus. Please, welcome the retinue of Peter des Roches, Bishop of Winchester.

I still have several models to paint, so there'll probably be some updates on this thread. Maybe even a battle report or two, since a friend of mine, who sat on a painted collection for this whole time (we've ordered all the models together back then), is more than excited with the fact I'm finally on a painting train again!

Cheers!

[Ragnar]

Welcome back to painting.  You're off to a great start.

[Pattus Magnus]

Yes, very nicely done! And, not to be a bad influence or anything, but 2 years isn’t very long to have assembled figures sitting on a shelf waiting for paint. In my collection, those are still “young” figures, barely out of the box. When it’s 5-6 years waiting for paint, then I start wondering what I was thinking..,

[Iain R]

Outstanding, those really look the part!

When it’s 5-6 years waiting for paint, then I start wondering what I was thinking..,

Rookie numbers. If you've not got hoarded untouched minis in the double figures age range then you're clearly not trying hard enough...

[Pattus Magnus]

Iain, I’m always glad to hear someone has unpainted figures waiting even longer than mine, it makes my own lead pile seem a little smaller! 

[RedRowan]

Lovely job on those.

Steve

[blacksoilbill]

Beautiful work on these.

[Ninefingers]

Superb! Who makes the bird houses in the background?

[Ivan S]

Thanks for kind words everyone! There should be a little update soon, as I still have some unpainted models from this range!

When it’s 5-6 years waiting for paint

Yeah, I think I have a "couple" of models this old too!

Who makes the bird houses in the background?

They are 3D-prints made by VESNA Sculpts, which I'm part of, so I have plenty of test-prints to use at home!

[Basementboy]

Really nice work! Will second that the bird houses look great

[Little Odo]

Excellent painting and a nice little set-up you have there.

I know you mentioned that they are all Baron's War miniatures - I am especially interested in the archer types, as they would make great Lord of the Rings rangers. Thanks for showing them.

[Ivan S]

Thanks folks!

I am especially interested in the archer types, as they would make great Lord of the Rings rangers

Yeah, they are from the "Outlaws 2" pack. They have a couple more with a similar aesthetics. 

Also the Warhost (a fantasy supplement for Baron's War by Hobday and Hicks duo) worth a look for some low-fantasy looking models too - I believe they fit very well with the classic GW LotR range made by Perry's.

[Legiox217]

Nothing wrong with a hiatus - I've taken a few myself, but I did miss them. Lovely brushwork here. The freehand is something I always admire in any capacity. Also glad to hear that you've a mate for the project! Something that should never be taken for granted.
Awesome stuff!

[Grimshwiz]

Love them. How did you do the bases?

[Ultravanillasmurf]

Very nice start.

Yes, very nicely done! And, not to be a bad influence or anything, but 2 years isn’t very long to have assembled figures sitting on a shelf waiting for paint. In my collection, those are still “young” figures, barely out of the box. When it’s 5-6 years waiting for paint, then I start wondering what I was thinking..,

Not wanting to venture into The Four Yorkshire men territory but I still have some original RTB-01 (bought from Dalling Road, Hammersmith)awaiting painting...