Saturday, 10 November 2012
First Unit of Victrix Hoplites. Fin.
I could offer up a number of excuses for taking so long in finishing up this unit but it ultimately comes down to the fact that real life keeps getting in the way of having fun. Despite that I hope you'll agree that the end result was worth the wait:
Actually really pleased with how these have turned out, I had a few doubts about all the different colour schemes on the shields but the sheer amount of bronze on the figures ties everything together really well. Increasing the density of 'tufts' on the bases helps as well, looking at a few old holiday snaps from Portugal brings home just how dense the low growing Mediterranean vegetation is.
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Really good looking unit, HGA. Amazing work on the shields. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteExcellent figures and ground work on this unit. Cheers, Ross
ReplyDeleteLove the bronze showing through the paint on the shields - not see that effect before but completely believable.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great looking unit! I like the dense tufts, too.
ReplyDeleteSimon
Many thanks Gentlemen, I've always regarded the sticking power of ancient paints with some skepticism, hence the decision to damage some of them. Glad you like them anyway.
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon, I've taken a bit of inspiration from your basing technique, now I've got apply this method to all previous bases.
Regards HGA.
Fantastic. Well worth the wait indeed! I agree with others, the worn paint on the shields lends a sense of reality to the scene. Great Job.
ReplyDeleteHGA, basing is a harsh mistress. ;-) Try mixing in some short 4mm tufts, and weeds, when you get a chance! Then repeat, endlessly, across all your other units.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Simon
Excellent looking units! Base is great too!
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