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Title: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: The Red Flame on 04 May 2020, 03:33:25 PM
Greetings ladies and gentleman.

Having recently joined the forum, I figured a painting log was in oder to keep track of what I do and for your perusal. I practice the correct manner of wargaming in that I have way too many projects on the go and no army is ever complete. This results in all manner of shennanigans occuring on the paint desk.

Frst up, and since this is the pendraken forum, are some 10mm. The main thing that has drawn me here is the napoleonics, so I ordered a small pack and did a couple of test minis. Here's number 1:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49855154566_66141f6a9a_w.jpg)

I was pleased with it but it needed tweaking so here, after some tips on the fourm, is number 2:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49854616658_c8152e7feb_w.jpg)

This was a little slower as I didn't cheat and use a wash but I am happier with it. Need to push the flesh a little more but good otherwise. I shall be using this scheme on the new Peninsular Brits which I will be backing shorlty.

What else do I paint I here you all cry? Here is a selection of my personal work for my various armies:

Repulican Roman Velites in 15mm from War and Empire:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49855154611_9e4e0d0dc6_w.jpg)

Polish 7tp Tanks in 20mm from Early War Miniatures:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49855455902_e50fb8f998_w.jpg)

And some Goblin Spear Chukkas from the Evil Empire:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49854616413_720b20b780_w.jpg)


I also dabble in some part time commission work. My latest batch is 28mm War of Spanish Succession Bavarians from Ebor Miniatures. I had been asked to paint four battalions (2 each of Leib Guard and Cologne Electoral Guard) and have completed three so far:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49854616633_6eba78437e_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49855155076_1a14ba0fd1_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49855154661_82a6612f77_w.jpg)

Anyway, I think that is enough for now - hopefully I haven't overwhwelmed you all too much. I am soon to be ordering some ACW from pendraken so hopefully I will have something to show soon in the 10mm scale. However, be prepared from a bit of everything before then.

All the best

David
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Orcs on 04 May 2020, 03:49:53 PM
They are really lovely.
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Shedman on 04 May 2020, 03:55:38 PM
Good stuff - Well done
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Steve J on 04 May 2020, 04:54:00 PM
Some excellent work there old chap 8).
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: mmcv on 04 May 2020, 04:56:34 PM
Great stuff, keep sharing what you do, always good to see.
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 04 May 2020, 07:16:20 PM
 8) Ace work! (*)(*)(*)(*)(*)
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: fred. on 04 May 2020, 07:18:29 PM
Great stuff, and a nice coherent set of subjects and scales, NOT!
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: lowlylowlycook on 04 May 2020, 07:56:10 PM
Excellent work!
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: paulr on 05 May 2020, 01:32:17 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd =D>

Great work

Quote from: The Red Flame on 04 May 2020, 03:33:25 PM
...This was a little slower as I didn't cheat and use a wash but I am happier with it...
Using a wash is NOT cheating ;)
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Ithoriel on 05 May 2020, 01:33:42 AM
Those are stonking! Especially like the Polish tanks.
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Noktu on 05 May 2020, 03:15:07 AM
Your 10mm test subject number 2 is looking great.

If you've got a hold of paint dropper bottles, I find blue tacking the minis on those efficient.
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Techno on 05 May 2020, 06:17:26 AM
Those all look excellent !!  :-bd

Cheers - Phil :)
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 05 May 2020, 07:37:28 AM
Seed worser !
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: pierre the shy on 05 May 2020, 07:46:24 AM
Very nice work David - those WSS flags look particularly impressive  :-bd
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: The Red Flame on 10 May 2020, 06:51:19 PM
Cheers for all the kind words peeps.

Reently I managed to get 8 French line infantry finished up. Had these lying around for ages and painted them up to get them out the way. They may go on eBay to raise funds for the garage conversion.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49878840361_4783c5ca84_w.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49855455802_acc22a96b7_w.jpg)

No photos but currently on the desk are 21 of the Cologne Electoral Guard n 28mm and 24 Republican Romans in 15mm.
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Techno on 11 May 2020, 05:35:03 AM
Those are rather spiffy, as well !  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Steve J on 11 May 2020, 05:53:54 AM
I agree with Phil 8). Keep up the good work and hope the garage conversion funds keep growing.
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: paulr on 11 May 2020, 07:26:59 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 May 2020, 09:56:17 AM
Those are fab
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Post by: Ace of Spades on 11 May 2020, 10:03:13 AM
Nice work!
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: The Red Flame on 31 May 2020, 09:16:43 AM
Update time!!

Finsihed a battalion of Cologne Guard for the WSS. All four done now:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49955123057_cc93567284_w.jpg)

Started to clear the shelf of shame and cacking on with some 15mm Republican Romans (the white shields is because they are awaiting transfers):

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49954337563_1883d04597_w.jpg)

And finally, I have had this Warlord Games Puma sat at this stage for about 5 years! Going to finish it off with some oil washes soon:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49954337633_c2e3ab9717_w.jpg)


In other news, after a slight misorder I have once more ordered some pendraken minis for my first 10mm poject - the ACW. A union army will soon be taking shape so stay tuned!
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: paulr on 31 May 2020, 09:31:47 AM
 :-bd =D> :-bd

:!!
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 31 May 2020, 09:33:22 AM
Looking good
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: mmcv on 31 May 2020, 10:36:39 AM
 :-bd
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Techno on 31 May 2020, 11:11:27 AM
Those are belting !  :-bd

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: Steve J on 31 May 2020, 04:07:50 PM
I concur with Phil.
Title: Re: The Red Flames Little Bit of Everything Painting Adventures
Post by: sunjester on 31 May 2020, 04:37:51 PM
Excellent job, Sir!  =D> =D>