ECW project - For King and Parliament

Started by paulr, 28 June 2018, 09:11:23 AM

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Duke Speedy of Leighton

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FierceKitty

Quote from: Steve J on 23 September 2018, 07:39:12 AM
Leven Miniatures do a great range of 6mm stuff, generally very well detailed and at an excellent price:

http://www.levenminiatures.co.uk/

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paulr

24 September 2018, 10:43:44 AM #227 Last Edit: 24 September 2018, 10:45:46 AM by paulr
Looks like I will be ordering from Leven, their English church and various buildings from their Medieval range :)
My wish list has crept up to 14 buildings :o

Test hedge soaked in diluted PVA :-w
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paulr

A couple of minor touch ups on the current batch earlier this evening :)

Bases labeled :)

Current batch washed :)

Sorted out the next batch; 3 units of Dragoons and 6 Field guns :!!
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Techno

 :o :o :o :o......You ARE getting quicker & quicker, Paul. Stroll on. :)

Cheers - Phil

paulr

I find I do get quicker as I get more familiar with the figures
There are no more "what is that" moments with bits of detail, the ECW standard bearer's sash is a good example of that. Obvious once you see it but confusing until then :-/ :)
I also get to know the 'best' way to paint particular bits, angle the figure that way and the brush this way...

I've done the final dry brush and painted the figure bases on the current batch :)
They should be dry enough to base this evening :-w

The PVA on my test hedge looks to have soaked in and is slowly drying :-w
Needs some highlights, flock and varnish :!!
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paulr

Based the current batch :)
Weather is not looking promising for varnishing for the next week :( :-w

PVA is probably dry on my test hedge and it is definitely more robust, thanks ML:)
Will highlight tomorrow when I'm sure it will be fully dry :-w

Prepared the next batch; 3 units of Dragoons and 6 Field guns :)
The figures will be going on the painting rods shortly :!!
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Duke Speedy of Leighton

You may refer to me as: Your Grace, Duke Speedy of Leighton.
2016 Pendraken Painting Competion Participation Prize  (Lucky Dip Catagory) Winner

paulr

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paulr

Weather was better than forecast so I managed to get the the next batch undercoated :)

Touched up flock on the current batch :)

Also flocked my trial hedge :)

Then distracted by a friends birthday party <:-P
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Techno

It's strange.....Whenever Paul mentions that HIS weather is getting better.....It reminds me that in the Northern Hemisphere....Our weather is just going to get worse and worse.
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Cheers - Phil  :)

Sandinista

Quote from: paulr on 26 September 2018, 10:39:12 AM
Weather was better than forecast so I managed to get the the next batch undercoated :)

Don't talk to me about the weather  >:(  I have been soaked every day this week on my commute in to Auckland

Cheers
Grumpy and damp

Techno

At least you know it's going to get better, Ian.  ;).......Until it's our turn again.

Cheers - Phil

paulr

Did churchyards in England during the ECW include graveyards and did they have gravestones (similar to those provided by Perfect Six) :-\
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d_Guy

Hi Paul,
Graveyards as consecrated ground associated with a church have been around for several centuries. The use of upright gravestones (I just looked at perfect Six) I don't think came into common use until the mid to late 17th c. The PS set strikes me as 19th c gothic.
Maybe one of our English friends could go look at some  ;)
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