Scots Mercenaries (Perry)

[SultanSevy]

UMMM-BEEEEE-LEEVE-ABLE!

 

I wish I could paint like that. It's just truly MASTERFUL.

[Atheling]

Absolutely stunning stuff Cap'n. 

One thing that hasn't been talked about is the really high quality of the cameraq work too- an oft overlooked part of showing mini's on any fora  .

Can't wait to see the 'Lombards'  .

Darrell.

[Captain Blood]

Thanks again chaps 

I completely agree with you Darrell. Being a good painter is only half the battle. Being able to create a good picture is just as important - more so almost. Look at the LPL: time and again you see really good paintjobs let down by fuzzy focus and poor framing, cropping or composition.
Equally, you can find lots of examples of pretty average painting really brought to life by great presentation and image making. You've got to work at both 

Intriguing!  Can u tell us more?

Yes - you'll have to buy the next issue of the rejuvenated Wargames, Soldiers & Strategy to find out 

[oxiana]

I completely agree with you Darrell. Being a good painter is only half the battle. Being able to create a good picture is just as important - more so almost. Look at the LPL: time and again you see really good paintjobs let down by fuzzy focus and poor framing, cropping or composition.
Equally, you can find lots of examples of pretty average painting really brought to life by great presentation and image making. You've got to work at both 

It's true – anyone who's seen Captain Blood's stuff in the flesh knows that behind the trick photography, they actually look like the work of a six year old!  

[Nighthawk]

Oh wow, what great minis. And the paint job and basing. Only one word can dis crib them. Incredible    Crap now I'm going to have to get into yet another period. Thanks Captain. 

[gamer Mac]

Just seen these again in Wargames Soldiers and Strategy.
Our Captain is famous
Very nice article Richard.
It is only the second time I have bought the mag and I am really getting to like it.
I bought WI at the same time and it is no where near as good unless you the one or two subjects that fill the whole mag. Mr bibbly did have some pics in that but not a full 3 pages

[Captain Blood]

Thanks Colin 

Yes, it's pretty much a retread of a thread I originally posted here, but it's nice to see it in print.

I have to agree with you, I think the new look WSS is one of the best wargaming mags I've seen. Certainly much more up my street than WI these days. I'm happy to contribute to such a well produced publication.

Tell you what, I'd bet that Guy Bowers, the editor, would kill for an article on making a zeppelin 

[OSHIROmodels]

Just seen these again in Wargames Soldiers and Strategy.
Our Captain is famous
Very nice article Richard.
It is only the second time I have bought the mag and I am really getting to like it.
I bought WI at the same time and it is no where near as good unless you the one or two subjects that fill the whole mag. Mr bibbly did have some pics in that but not a full 3 pages

Did I? Bugger, I hate being away 

And yes, I have to agree, it's certainly the best magazine for our hobby out there at the mo. It will be nice to see it go monthly 

cheers

James

[gamer Mac]

Some salute pictures. Very nice ones too. Yon can have my copy of WI if you want. Only filled with neopoleonic (spelling???) and FOE stuff.

[OSHIROmodels]

Some salute pictures. Very nice ones too. Yon can have my copy of WI if you want. Only filled with neopoleonic (spelling???) and FOE stuff.

Thanks Colin but I'll have a shufty at the weekend in WH Smiths and see if I fancy it or not  (old habits and all that although I've stopped buying WD permanently)

cheers

James

[Alex_Nay]

ABLALAJF,  , BLELELVV.....IM DROOLING   
tHIS IS ONE OF BEST POST PAINTED I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!

[Captain Blood]

Thanks 

Buy the current issue of WSS and own them (well their pictures) forever 

[JollyBob]

Buy the current issue of WSS and own them (well their pictures) forever 

I would, but apparently "issue 55 out in WHSmiths from July 1st" doesn't apply to any of the branches round here. Northist bastards. 

All looking great anyway, Captain. I am as ever jealous of your output. 

[dodge]

I bought that mag this month on a whim being bored of WI and my sub coming to an end.

Reading through I saw your article

just one word about it though

excellent 

now stop poncing around with articles and do some more painting   

dodge

[Captain Blood]