Small addition to VSF Transylvanian army...

[Captain Blood]

Bit of a change from C15th England 

A small addition to my Transylvanian VSF force...

The figure is 'Ivan' from Ironclad. Nice character I think, although the legs are beyond 'Munchkin' stockiness... 

Anyway, I can't resist figures smoking fags...

[Traveler Man]

Very nice! I like the subtleties of the shading.

[Svennn]

Nice and smooth. Hope he never needs to hide in a snow drift with that red jacket

[Lt. Hazel]

Nice Miniature and superb painting.

[Bugsda]

Anyway, I can't resist figures smoking fags...

Since I gave up they just make me jealous 

Great paintwork dispite, love that red 

[Chairface]

Very nice. I think that he was the owner of Ironclad's first attempt at sculpting if my memory serves. A beautifully painted mini.

[gamer Mac]

Lovely reds
Not so sure about the blue eye patch

[Prof.Witchheimer]

superb..what Red do you use, Richard? so vibrant..

[Captain Blood]

Thanks Alex 

The basecoat is Inscribe 'burnt sienna', the top coat is a mix of 'burnt sienna' and 'GW blood red', and the highlights are made by mixing increasing amounts of Vallejo 'bright orange' (and a tiny little touch of white for the very top highlight) into the red/sienna mix.

As you know, the subtleties of shading like this, are achieved by building up several very watered down coats of paint, so you can't see the transition from basecoat to topcoat to highlight 

It's supposed to be a darkish red-brown, like dried blood (Transylvania see?  ) but this one seems to have come out somewhat brighter red than the earlier ones 

Not so sure about the blue eye patch

No, I agree, it's a bit odd, but it matches the stripes on his trousers 

[Prof.Witchheimer]

thanks, Richard, actually a similar combo I'm using (GW Red Blood). But your red painted minis look more vibrant. What lack do you take?

[Hammers]

'GW blood red'

This particular pot is hard to match. I've found no other like it.

[redzed]

Anyway, I can't resist figures smoking fags...

Public Schoolboys and Americans think that is disgusting

great Red recipie which I will now borrow, any other GW recommended colours

[Malamute]

Good to see you dipping your toe in VSF waters again with your latest beautifully painted figure. 

[Captain Blood]

Yes, my Transylanian VSF army now conists of 16 figures and one armoured car. Is that enought for a battle? 

Really must do a few more... so many good ideas, so little time 

great Red recipie which I will now borrow, any other GW recommended colours

Cheers Shaun 
I only use a few GW colours, but I tend to use them a lot - blood red, snakebite leather, bestial brown, bleached bone and shining gold. I really like all these colours.
Plus occasionally desert yellow, scorched brown, vermin brown and brazen brass.
To be fair though, I haven't tried most of the others 

Richard, actually a similar combo I'm using (GW Red Blood). But your red painted minis look more vibrant. What lack do you take?

Sorry Alex, something's got a bit lost in translation there 
Are you asking what black or what lacquer / varnish?

 

Richard

[Hammers]

Sorry Alex, something's got a bit lost in translation there 
Are you asking what black or what lacquer / varnish?

 

Richard

Lack => lacquer / varnish? Same in Swedish. I also find they can make quite a difference in the finished model. Most often to the better but not always which I sometimes take into account.