English Archer Conversions SCULPTING GAMBESONS UPDATE 07/06/15

[Atheling]

OK, I've been quite busy converting some of the Salute Free Agincourt mini's sculpted by Alan Perry with other parts from their plastic HYW English boxed set again sculpted by Alan Perry along with a couple of metal conversions too.

If you remember, in my original post my aim is to create a few bases of archers in the process of nocking, drawing and loosing and to have a few bases of archers dropping their bows and getting stuck into combat. This all actually comes from a suggestion that i made to Michael Perry a few years ago and it's not impossible that this is where the idea for the Agincourt to Orleans Melee pack originated from(?).

First are two metal mini's that I converted some time ago. The first being a Handgunner with his hand cut away and a bow placed in it in place of the linstock. The bow I've tilted to one side as he reaches behind him to where I've placed a metal bunch of arrows. I think the conversion works quite well as it shows the archer in a slightly contorted pose reaching for the arrow:






The second metal conversion was actually really simple in that I had already cut away his arrows to add to the mini above so it was simply a case of adding some plastic arrows from the Wars of the Roses Boxed Set (The HYW plastics didn't exist at the time!). Again, although a simpler piece of work than his mate above, I think that it works quite well:






Next I have a mini using the archers body from the Salute Freebie and the arms and equipment from the HYW box. The body is in a much more dynamic pose then the one's in the box set and I've modeled him drawing the bow- with the bending of the back knee he really looks as if he is straining to draw the bow as one's body does. I've got to cut away part of the hood from the torso and then add a ProCreate hood as the hood on the Freebie hangs lower down than that of any in the box. I've also got some work to do on filling the gap of his right arm and his shoulder and modelling the details of his gambeson in that area. Mold lines have to be removed too:






Next, again a very simple conversion. I cut away one of the smaller bases from the sprue and rounded it off by filing away at it with an emery board. The mini was made up of parts solely from the box and I simply drilled a hole and added the arrows from the Freebie. Again a little ProCreate will be added just to fill in the gaps and the mini will have all mold lines removed- I find this actually easier to do when the mini has been stuck together and the glue has thoroughly set:






With the next mini I have utilised the steak with the axe stuck in from the Freebie and have my archer who has already armed himself with his buckler reaching for the axe in the wooden steak. It's as though he's dropped his bow and is about to take the plunge into melee. I want a series of archers in various stages or preparedness as I want the bases to look as though they are all just starting to wade in:






The next mini is very much a WIP and to be honest I'm not sure how he's going to turn out! time for some experimentation! i'm considering replacing the maul with a bill but I don't have access to my Wars of the Roses plastics at present so I don't know- long story!:





That's the end of the conversion for today. I'm expecting on or two more of the Salute Freebies in the post so there will probably be more tomorrow!

Now, got to go and start painting a few up!

Cheers,
Darrell.

[Miantanomo]

This is gorgeous. I wish I could do conversions as beautifully as that. I would even be happy with half as beautiful. Can't wait to see more and the Maid of Orleans herself. 

[Atheling]

This is gorgeous. I wish I could do conversions as beautifully as that. I would even be happy with half as beautiful. Can't wait to see more and the Maid of Orleans herself. 

Thanks, there is much more to come as ideas keep popping up in my minds eye!

I should get at least some painting to do though I do have some 'voluntary' work to do for a forthcoming Osprey.

Darrell.

[tomrommel1]

these are very nice indeed

[Atheling]

these are very nice indeed

Thanks mate, the putty work has to be done as I seem to have managed to get myself roped into putting up loads of curtains for my Mum and Dad tonight! I reckon it's going to be a late one as i don't want to lag behind and it can only help to improve my putty work if I do a little every day.

I'll try to get some pics of what I manage to do tonight up early tomorrow if I don't do it tonight.

Darrell.

[archiduque]

Excellent Darrell!!!

[Atheling]

Here are the completed HYW Perry Archer Conversions, for many of which I have used parts of the Salute Archer designed by Alan Perry.

They're at this moment drying after having been given and undercoat and will be ready for paint tomorrow. i hope to make a start on them tomorrow but I've got six archers nocking, drawing and loosing to start first.

An Archer about to Loose an Arrow:



Archer Hanging Onto Stake Thinking About the Melee to Come:



Archer Blowing the Note to Indicate to the Others That Combat is About to Ensue:



Archer Reaching for his Axe Just Prior to Getting Stuck into Melee:



Archer Holding Maul Psyching Himself UP:



Archer with Sword and Buckler:



Archer Getting Stuck In!:



Erm..... Stakes!


Darrell.

[Atheling]

Another addition to the mounting conversions, this time an archer holds aloft the Banner of St George whilst readying himself for combat.

[Miantanomo]

More great work! Can't wait to see the banner!

[dodge]

Really like the conversions, looking forward to seeing them completed 

Dodge

[Anna Elizabeth]

I really like them, Darrell.

[rumacara]

Looking very nice Darrell.
Keep it coming.
Anctious to see them painted.

[Atheling]

Thanks to all for the positive comments 

Looking very nice Darrell.
Keep it coming.
Anctious to see them painted.

Some of the first batch are on the painting table- unfortunately I've picked up an ear infection that's pretty bad so didn't get any work done yesterday- just sort of wallowed in my bed!

I'll try to be a braver boy today and get some work done

Darrell.

[tomrommel1]

Get well soon !

[Atheling]

Get well soon !

I'm trying to, currently shoving pain killers down my neck so i will hopefully be able to paint!

Darrell.