tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post3909990914803783112..comments2024-03-01T15:09:19.824+00:00Comments on doctorphalanx: Thirty Years War 6mm progress 8: Cuirassiersdoctorphalanxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-39542515417431544132020-04-08T00:47:12.660+01:002020-04-08T00:47:12.660+01:00It's all smoke and mirrors!It's all smoke and mirrors!doctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-7737061877348506422020-04-07T20:59:28.211+01:002020-04-07T20:59:28.211+01:00They look surprisingly impressive for only two col...They look surprisingly impressive for only two colours per figure. <br />Balaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03333480235302616245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-7288481890174363482020-04-07T11:44:32.086+01:002020-04-07T11:44:32.086+01:00Pre-basing for me is all about being able to use t...Pre-basing for me is all about being able to use the figures to game before they’re finished and wargaming life moves on. If I had more control over my own time things might be different.<br /><br />However, if I painted the figures first and then based them I’d never be able to get in between them to paint the ground. I’d have to space the figures out, as many do, but the density wouldn’t look as realistic.<br /><br />I have recently invested in a good overhead daylight lamp which even allows me to paint in the middle of the night which I sometimes do!doctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-58357319300008074872020-04-07T09:32:50.416+01:002020-04-07T09:32:50.416+01:00You might find it easier to paint them first them ...You might find it easier to paint them first them base afterwards. That's my approach to 6mm and it makes handling the castings easier. I find the ral trick with 6mm is good light, I paint in front of a south facing window and with a hobby light that has a daylight bulb. Coupled with good magnification that leaves my hands free I can usually paint most things to the standard I aim for and I have been using my current eyes for almost 65 years! Your figures are excellent and I'm looking forward to a review of the rules in action as well as seeing more of your painted 6mm figures.Elenderilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950182992274113214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-56145402548065029242020-04-06T11:06:41.833+01:002020-04-06T11:06:41.833+01:00The pre-mounting was mainly driven by the aim of u...The pre-mounting was mainly driven by the aim of using them ASAP but it now looks as if I will complete them before they are ever used in a game. Regardless of that, the method saves on a lot of painting.doctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-18109501338701773982020-04-06T10:14:33.023+01:002020-04-06T10:14:33.023+01:00Your monthly focus is a good idea, I am trying to ...Your monthly focus is a good idea, I am trying to do that with rule systems, so that I get to know them better.<br /><br />The horse have turned out well and validated your belief in pre-mounting before painting.Normhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031444717952755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-49829763111707089952020-04-06T07:34:05.034+01:002020-04-06T07:34:05.034+01:00Hi Si
Yes! I’ve now got a good clutch of ultra-fi...Hi Si<br /><br />Yes! I’ve now got a good clutch of ultra-fine brushes which, contrary to expectation, are really needed for the tiny areas I’m addressing.<br /><br />I’m pleased with the effect gradually being achieved, but I’m finding the work to impact ratio is low and this is a little frustrating. I’m not questioning the approach I’ve taken but I don’t think I could do another 6mm army. It’s an age thing.<br /><br />Richarddoctorphalanxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805618584243510174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2654358191889198506.post-14806319827379890682020-04-06T07:04:05.250+01:002020-04-06T07:04:05.250+01:00Beginning to look good Richard, I take it the brus...Beginning to look good Richard, I take it the brushes arrived then?Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791963346486185268noreply@blogger.com