One of the problems with the S.Y.W. era is that most gunners wear dark blue uniforms and red cuffs - a bit boring ! . So when I can across the above unit I thought that's the one for my Allied forces !.
The coat is maybe a little to 'light blue' but look better for it I think !.
The above figure is another Irregular 42mm figure , this time a Cavalry Officer , who annoyingly had a Carbine moulded on, which I decided to cut off .
He cuts rather a dash doesn't he?
ReplyDeleteHe painted up better than I thought - the original casting did not inspire me .
DeleteLight blue looks good - have you seen how quickly dark colours are bleached by the sun?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty figures! What type of paint did you use for the artillery crew?
ReplyDeleteBet Regards,
Stokes
I use Vallejo acrylics and the occasional Games Workshop paint . They were painted a darkish blue first then highlighted with a couple of lighter coats . I then varnish using clear Yacht varnish which seems to 'pull them together'. Cheers Tony
DeleteThanks Tony. You've achieved some lovely effects here.
ReplyDeleteBest Regards,
Stokes
The artillery never looked as neat as the cavalry; their job was disprized and the education of the personnel lower as others. You give them an heroic and fine touch - I like this very much!
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