Redoubt FIW Highlanders

[Jeff965]

A couple of years ago now I painted 30 Perrys 42nd Black Watch Highlanders and after I finished them I thought never again.
However the smooth talking Mr Malamute asked me to paint these for him and who was I to refuse.
There's 30 in all, 5 packs of six figures and Nick is going to do the basing ( perhaps he will put a photo up once that's done).
Anyway after dicing on the socks, tartan and white lace as well as the normal three colour approach, I think I'll take another couple of years before I do anymore of our Scottish brethren.
Redoubt figures are nice large sculpts, and I hope you think I've done them justice. Please ignore the flags they are just something I have hanging around the painting table that I used so the ensigns didn't look like they were doing a highland fling and they will be replaced by some lovely new ones.

[Jeff965]

Some close ups

[OSHIROmodels]

They look superb  

But I doubt he'll get them based before Thursday  

cheers

James

[Malamute]

Well chuffed.

[Captain Blood]

Handsome as.
Brilliant Jeff.
Nick is a lucky boy. The plaid and stockings alone are wonderful.
Whatever he's paying you, it's not enough 

[Ray Earle]

Great work. 

That's a lovely vibrant red Jeff. What did you use?

[Jeff965]

It's straight out of "Painting Wargaming Figures" by Javier Gomez, Ray.
For the rank and file.
Base coat is Vallejo Cavalry brown 982.
1st highlight is 50% cavalry brown and 50% red 947.
2nd highlight is 5% cavalry brown, 85% red and 10% scarlet 817
For the Officer and Ensigns.
Base coat 80% cavalry brown and 20% hull red 985
1st highlight 25% cavalry brown, 25% hull red, 50% red 947.
2nd highlight just 50% the 1st highlight colour and 50% sunset red 802

All Vallejo paints, it gives a nice warm red colour.

[flags_of_war]

bloody hell they are gorgeous. I love that red.

[DoctorPete]

Wonderful work!   

[Marine0846]

Love the figures, excellent painting.
I find that Redoubt figures are sometimes hit or miss.
These are a hit, big time.

[Silent Invader]

Really, really like those 

[Ray Earle]

Thanks Jeff, I'll be giving that a try. 

[gamer Mac]

Lovely work

[Lowtardog]

Stunning, I have 30 of these in my lead pile too, the stocking put me off, yours are grwat

[Poiter50]

Now I know where I can get FIW Highlanders, a commission!