However, the painting of them I did not enjoy. The figures are from Warlord as part of their SPQR range. They are of that wierd plastic / resin mix. The undercoating was a chore as the paint does not spread well. Probably better to use a spray undercoat. The other issue is the horse's legs. They are quite spindly and give a lot of movement to the figure. A bit annoying when trying to paint and the figure seems to bounce around to each brush stroke. For whst should have been quite a quick paint job has taken me a week to complete. Thankfully I don't have any more to paint up.
I have also taken advantage of the sale from Newline Designs to pick up a few more Britons and some Numidian Javelinmen.
Great painting Neil!
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DeleteSometimes if I don't like the way paint is spreading on plastic figures, I'll undercoat them with matt varnish before the black undercoat proper. Seems to work...
ReplyDeleteCheers, might give that a try
DeleteNice work
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Cheers Christopher
DeleteWell despite the challenge they have come out well, I would be tempted to add some white to the shields to make them standout 👍
ReplyDeleteCheers Matt. I did intend to pattern the shields, but failed as I didn't enjoy painting these
DeleteGreat looking and useful cavalry, Neil.
ReplyDeleteCheers Dean
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