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Title: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Robforce on 26 September 2013, 06:24:27 PM
Hello all,

Just entered this forum after finishing my first 10mm 18th century trial figures. Ordered some civilians & SYW Prussians and gave it a shot. After reading some tips I tried a white base coat (normally I use black) and am rather happy with the result.

Next up will be a Prussians battalion then...

Cheers

Rob
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Steve J on 26 September 2013, 06:33:03 PM
First of all welcome to the forum Rob :). Secondly, what a wonderful little vignette 8). Great first effort.
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Techno on 26 September 2013, 06:33:14 PM
Excellent Rob !! :-bd
Particularly impressive as a first (?) attempt. (Stroll on !!)
Oh.....And a very warm welcome to the forum. :-h
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: barbarian on 26 September 2013, 06:45:10 PM
That is "merveilleux". ;)
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 26 September 2013, 06:46:43 PM
Superbly atmospheric piece, like it a lot!
8)
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: WeeWars on 26 September 2013, 07:11:34 PM
Hi Rob!

Looking very nice! Think I have that female figure waiting to paint somewhere. So glad the gentleman didn't fall into the trap of picking an armful of flowers from the lady's garden.

Cheers, Michael
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: petercooman on 26 September 2013, 09:45:16 PM
Splendid job! And a warm welcome  :-h
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Hertsblue on 27 September 2013, 07:51:49 AM
Nice one, Rob. Love the flowers.  :-bd
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Zippee on 27 September 2013, 08:13:05 AM
Lovely - I do like that civilian pack, adds a bit of flair to the baggage park  :)

Welcome - now get cracking on the battalion.
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Leman on 27 September 2013, 09:56:58 AM
Beautiful start Rob and welcome. That pair have often featured as an objective in my Maurice games.
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: BH62 on 27 September 2013, 11:30:37 AM
"Bienvenue sur le forum" Rob. Very good job.
BH62
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: chalkie on 27 September 2013, 11:57:59 AM
Really nice Rob, well done .
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Robforce on 29 September 2013, 09:49:03 AM
Thank you gentlemen for the warm welcome and the kind words. Very encouraging indeed.

I finally finished my first battalion (I am not worlds' fastest painter!) As battalions go it's rather small, but as I intend to use the Koenig Krieg rules it will do for a Prussian battalion. Lots more to paint before I can even start thinking about playing a game...

Just a small question: can anyone tell me if the flags have been moulded on to the flagpoles across the 18th century range? I had expected an bare flagpole (does take a lot of time painting those flags!!)

Anyway, hope you like my attempt at IR9 Quadt von Wickeradt

cheers
Rob
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: clibinarium on 29 September 2013, 11:06:18 AM
Very Nice! I too started out with my armies based for KK, though later intended to expand the battalions, ultimately selling my collection though.

I think cast flags are standard in the Prussian and French ranges, but there's a separate pack of bare pole standard-bearers available too.
http://www.pendraken.co.uk/SYW13-p3331/
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Hertsblue on 29 September 2013, 11:17:23 AM
Excellent, Rob, and the flag is very well done. I would recommend the bare-pole figures though. Paper flags are much less hassle as you've probably decided by now.
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: WeeWars on 29 September 2013, 11:33:32 AM
Looking really good, Rob!
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 29 September 2013, 12:06:54 PM
Very good indeed.
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Zippee on 29 September 2013, 02:57:28 PM
Great start - and I'll add my voice for the standard bearer pack, far better poses than any of the inherent command figures, I use them copiously  :D

as you can see on my French and British stuff. . .
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Leman on 30 September 2013, 09:30:22 PM
Agree. My Prussian troops use the bare pole figures and paper flags, although my regular opponent has done a very good job with the cast flags.
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: Techno on 30 September 2013, 09:48:11 PM
More excellent work.
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: my first 18th century figures
Post by: nikharwood on 05 January 2014, 03:29:36 PM
Superbly done  8)