Have taken on a private painting commission which will take up most of my painting time in the next few weeks . I'm not to keen on painting other peoples figures as it's a bit like fostering - just get them ready to play with then somebody comes and takes them away ! . Another down side is they are 15mm figures - it's ages since I've painted this scale as I find them a bit of a pain . On the up side is they are 'Peter Pig' 15mm which are beautiful little figures and from his American War of Independence range , figures I have admired for a long time - so now I get to paint them . Once you have got into the swing of things I'm getting through them fairly fast , above is the 63rd Regiment of Foote in campaign dress as they will be portraying the later Southern campaign . Some Highlanders from the 71st are next - luckily NOT in kilts ! . The owner is going to do the basing and providing the flag .
Good work so far...Peter Pig figures are great, but I just find 15mm too small to paint now.
ReplyDeleteYes 40mm are more my style nowadays , Tony
DeleteHmmm...Commissions- can be a bit un-nerving when you've done such a good job and you have to part with the goods (often for a meagre payment). In years gone by I did design and make a lot of model buildings for customers- from Castles to Bridges...now that I'm retired I find that I do not want or need to do anything for Customers - in fact I now refuse outright- just doing stuff for myself is enough. KEV.
ReplyDeleteNot something I do a lot of, but it will be a challenge, Tony
DeleteIf you can make some funds out of it for your Hobby - then it is a good thing. 15mm are a challenge to paint though more becomes easier - once you get your eye in. KEV.
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