I've cracked on and got the first batch of Prussian Fusiliers painted and varnished . They were relatively easy to paint once I got the first two or three done . I spray them black then paint the figure a darker shade of the required colours - ie a mid grey for the white straps , a buff colour for the yellow etc. . Then I overcoat with the correct shade trying to leave the darker colours for shading , I gave the yellow an extra lighter coat as it's so hard to get yellow right I find .
Prince August have a done a good job with these new wave of figures and they still match the older ranges in style and size . I will have to cast more figures up myself to form the next company so hoping to do that next week.
A close up of one of the Fusiliers , the heads are separate 'plug-in' and you can build Fusiliers , Grenadiers or Tricorned Line Infantry from this basic figure. I enjoy painting 40mm figures , probably because my eyes find it easier to see the details and also they look like 'real' toy soldiers .
They look nice - keep up the good work.
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A joy to paint ! .
DeleteLovely figures! I often think that were I to start all over again, the Prinz August figures would be just the ticket.
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Stokes
They have a character all of their own .
DeleteGood looking figures and the painting looks very effective.
ReplyDeleteThe gloss varnish helps a lot .
DeleteVery nice!! The painting style suits them well.
ReplyDeleteThe coat of yacht varnish helps hid any faults and seems to brighten the colours as well.
DeleteGreat work there- they look excellent.
ReplyDeletefine looking chaps
ReplyDeleteThey are nice castings
DeleteNice work, Tony! The close up really highlights your skill with these.
ReplyDeleteThank you , being semi-flat you have to be a bit bolder with the shading I think.
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