As regular reader will know I like the painting and modelling side of the hobby. More- in some cases- than the mere dice rolloing. I paint figures because I like 'em not merely because I want a few more pretty counters..
Thismeans that sometimes I paint figures which don't fit into any armies or projects- just because I like them
This is especially so when I(very rarely) paint any flats.
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Marian Roman legionaries . |
I've had a few flats in the lead pile for years adding too them once in a while because I like their delicacy and the fineness of the detail. I'll never be in the premier league of flats painters but I like to have a bash as a painting exercise.. It keeps your technique sharp. Remember, these little blokes are "30mm" so about the same size as most of todays "28mm" but much much finer in proportion.
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Robert the Bruce. Painting the double tressure was a right pain. |
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I think this one is supposed to be Joan of Arc but maybe not. |
Some flat painters only paint one side I paint both as one day I'd like to have 2 small forces either medieval or 17th century.
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Yes I do paint both sides. |
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However it is all a matter of "point of View" |
But we'll have to see . I paint slowly at the best of times and these take real effort. However I've a couple more on my desk. so this tiny collection will grow albeit at a snails pace.
Gorgeous! I'm not a skilled enough painter to have a go myself, but I enjoy very much gazing at others' 30mm flats.
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Stokes
I've loved 'flats' for many, many years, having seen them on display in a shop in London in the 70s (Possible "Under Two Flags"). Your brushwork is easily the equal of those, stunnign , just stunning.
ReplyDeleteThanks chaps I appreciate it. I just wish I was a faster painter. I still don't quite have the knack of using non-metalic paint for metals so I cheat !
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