Monday, January 7, 2013

I Painted Something!



It’s been a while, but I seem to finally be over my bout of painting burn out. 

But first, some non-hobby updates.  I’m still dealing with Sandy’s gift that keeps on giving… no it’s nothing that has to be treated by prescription drugs (get your minds out of the gutter).  My office building just had full power restored last week, and has at least 2 elevators working now.  I assume that means that both I and my staff that have been scattered over 3 states since Sandy blew in way back in October will soon be back in one (hopefully mold free) location.   I’m going to hate adding an extra hour and half back to my commute each way, but it pays the bills.

First up, the Russian Guard Jagers not my best work, but they’re done.  I actually finished these right before Christmas, but I just finished the bases last weekend. 








A Bombard battery.  The observant will note these bases aren’t complete, because I need some recommendations from the handful of folks that read this.  Way back when I started my Renaissance Armies I finished my infantry bases in a very basic, paint the wood with a mixture of glue and green paint and dip in railroad turf to flock the base.  My basing has evolved since then, but the dilemma is do I continue to base the infantry the same way for a consistent ‘uniform’ look?  Or do I change to my current basing technique, and have an inconsistent look? (I’m sure at least one of you will say rebase the old ones to the current style – but I hate rebasing). 

Looks like the background needs replaced, I see a seam.  Or maybe it's a lightning bolt?

Soon to follow, a unit of Pikemen which are about 60% done so far.

So much lead, so little time

7 comments:

  1. Well, as you know, I am lazy when it comes to basing. I simply can't be bothered with more than glue and flock, an occasional command figure being the exception.

    The Jagers came out well - between us, I think we must have almost 100 Guard Jagers... 32 of yous, and 54 of mine! Talk about over kill!

    Peter

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    1. 86 figures sounds about right, there were what, 6 battalions? And these are the only Guard figures I have (so far).

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  2. Very nice! You'll hold that village next time with these fellows!

    You are going to have to rebase, you know. Your newer method just looks so nice, the old style basing will bother you to no end. ;-)

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    1. Thanks. By the way, how did I know you would be the one to say rebase?

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  3. Nice jagers Barry--good to have plenty for 1813 Peter. They can always double as grenadiers or well dressed line jagers!

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    1. Thanks James. I agree these will useful for the 1813 war of liberation.
      BTW Peter, any more thoughts on what battles we’re doing for Historicon this year?

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  4. Very nice collection of Jägers!
    Phil

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