I managed to finish another three sailors for my (Bolshevik?) force. This time it's one of their commanders and two sailors painted up as Guards (thanks to the tips of Cuprum at the LAF). These three should have been done on Monday last week but sadly a black Vallejo bottle exploded on them and myself when the nozzle got blocked and I pressed a bit too hard. Sadly the faces were already done at that point. Still, the new faces are just as good.
The guy in the stripped shirt was a pain to paint and looking at him now, I could have done this or the other a bit better, but I guess I am quite pleased with his shirt and him as he is.
Now, I also would like to hear your opinion on something... Since I might be done with the sailors in a couple of weeks (all my mates are absolutely stunned by the speed *lol*) I wanted to start a second unit that would also be "speedpainted" in a similar way: The faces done in a good quality and the uniforms using mainly the washes. Now, I am swaying between the Copplestone partisans and some proper Bolsheviks.
-With the partisans I might be able to create a force that is flexible in it's interpretation. They could be Reds or Whites or even Anarchists. All I would need, would be enough standard bearers and maybe different commanders to create the needed impression. An added bonus is the amount of beards in the partisans that would make the painting of a faces a lot easier. Yet, can the partisans be a force to be reckoned with?
-With the Bolshevik soldiers I would have a consistent uniformed type of troops that might paint a bit quicker... although I doubt that, especially if I keep the partisans in Browns, Blacks and Khakis. And I would be able to buy the Siberian Rifles which have the most shooting poses. Furthermore it would mean less fuss, since I would have one side to work for and that is it.
So, what do you think?
6 comments:
Marvelous. Really like them. The striped shirt looks pretty cool. I know stripes are a pain to paint.
I think you should go for "regulars" first. As you already mentioned they´ll be faster to paint. I like the way you use washes on the clothing and your brush-magic on the faces. Keep em commin´Doc!
Jan
Like I said on sweetwater,they look superb!
Like Jan said.I'd go with the regulars first to get the army on the table and then later the others for options and variety.
Cheers
Christopher
Thanks guys...
I guess that would make sense... It's just a pity that I would lose flexibility. Well, got till Tuesday to decide. It's ordering time on Tuesday. :)
I vote regulars mate, i really enjoy painting mine. I'l put up a pic on my blog with the few that i have completed and you can see my attempts.
Wishing i went with the washes as i have soooo many to do!
Loving the Sailors, the stripes look sweet. I must paint mine....
Oi, you too for the regulars! Arrrrrrg! :) But they have more face to paint! :D
So you all think that the Partisans would not be a force to be reckoned with... Hmm...
Rob, the washes are a great way to go forward. Obviously the trousers of the commander were painted regularly but other than that I paint the basecoat, wash and the paint highlights with the basecoat. Sometimes I repeat this another time. Pretty straightforward and similar to Imrie's method minus the horrible drying times and plus the different colours available.
Oh my god!!! Incredible miniatures, are awesome, i discover u blog today and i am really impressed!!!!
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