tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post8445506141186409701..comments2023-12-13T10:49:00.529+00:00Comments on The Axis Of Naughtiness: If a picture paints a thousand wordsDr Vesuviushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05255420207375021875noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-90635744889606791252011-09-27T12:32:33.118+01:002011-09-27T12:32:33.118+01:00"uncommonly generous critique"..
Laffs, ..."uncommonly generous critique"..<br />Laffs, are you fishing for more compliments?<br /><br />I do agree with you about the pristine condition of your tanks (and figures for that matter). You put a lot of time and effort into making them look good, so why spoil that by applying an "approximation to realism".r1ckatkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239009024542589231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-44293462188025466112011-09-27T10:41:14.245+01:002011-09-27T10:41:14.245+01:00@R1ck
There you have it folks, confirmation that ...@R1ck<br /><br />There you have it folks, confirmation that I've been consistently sucking since the mid nineties, although I consider "a tad rough around the edges" to be an uncommonly generous critique.<br /><br />One advantage with gaming in the pseudo-Victorian era... no self respecting engineer is going to allow his prize contraption to become grubby or "weathered" so I'm able to extend the "toy soldier" style to the steamtanks and paint them in pristine showroom condition.Dr Vesuviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255420207375021875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-49664344591665942242011-09-27T10:33:03.662+01:002011-09-27T10:33:03.662+01:00@Bob
One thing I haven't tried yet is using Q...@Bob<br /><br />One thing I haven't tried yet is using Quickshade on 15mm figures in any numbers, though it did work fine on the 1/72nd plastics.<br /><br />If your current style isn't too dissimilar to the Quickshade results, it might be worth you giving it a try sometime. After all it's a handy tool to have in your back pocket for when you really need to get figures painted fast.Dr Vesuviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255420207375021875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-83316343410349878172011-09-27T10:25:49.849+01:002011-09-27T10:25:49.849+01:00@Fitz-Badger
Thank-you. Your figures look mighty...@Fitz-Badger<br /><br />Thank-you. Your figures look mighty fine and with far more detailing than I can manage. That's the downside with the tricorne-hat era I suppose - lots of lace and braid fiddly bits.Dr Vesuviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255420207375021875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-5032693174053818242011-09-27T10:19:18.045+01:002011-09-27T10:19:18.045+01:00@Scott
Looking at your recent Motley Crew post, y...@Scott<br /><br />Looking at your recent Motley Crew post, you've already got a great painting style, the only thing you might get from trying Army Painter is speed.<br /><br />Back in my younger days I didn't think using unpainted figures was too bad, but after being inspired by the Major General's site back around 2000 I swore I'd never put unpainted metal on the table again.<br /><br />Regarding the gloss finish from the AP Quickshade, it's easy to get rid of with a quick blast of matt varnish (or "anti-shine" as AP call it) but as you say, I'm deliberately going for a "toy soldier" look, for which the gloss is entirely appropriate.Dr Vesuviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255420207375021875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-37685493992293768262011-09-27T08:23:25.347+01:002011-09-27T08:23:25.347+01:00I think you get attracted to a hobby with the prom...I think you get attracted to a hobby with the promise of 'Just Doing It'. But as you mature and get into it you start to explore the other aspects which fullfil the desire to continue as a solo activity. Let's face it, getting together to game isn't so convenient!<br /><br />I've seen some of your past work Chris (when you lived in our village) and I can concur that it was a tad rough around the edges, but I knew I probably wouldn't be able to do much better and they served a purpose well enough. These photo's prove you've found your method.<br /><br />You know I've found similar problems seeing small objects these days, I often get the tricky sewing repair jobs that Mrs R1ck refuses to tackle and if the light aint bright enough (and artificial won't do it) then getting that yarn through the eye is a real task. I can't begin to think what trouble it can be to paint detail on some of those tiny figures,.. and then do it exactly the same on the other 40.<br /><br />Similarly with the tank models, slapping a bit of paint on is one thing, but applying the weathering and dirt is where the skill is. And I've seen the array of paint products from the likes of tamiya that you feel compelled to buy should you descend down this slippery path.<br /><br />Personally I settle for good enough,.. they're functional models not show pieces. So keep up the good work, hold onto your sanity and as ever I look forward to your next post.r1ckatkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239009024542589231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-59090033917383709582011-09-27T07:16:15.336+01:002011-09-27T07:16:15.336+01:00Dr Vesuvious,
I absolutely agree with you about h...Dr Vesuvious,<br /><br />I absolutely agree with you about how wargaming can be a means of acheiving some form of relief when everything else in the world seems to be conspiring to make your life difficult ... if not impossible.<br /><br />I also agree that the best painting technique is the one that suits you best. I wonder at the fantastic paint jobs that some people manage to achieve ... but despite trying the only way I can get near to their standard would mean I never ever painted enough figures to fight a battle! I use a slightly different method to you that involves dry brushing, gloss varnish, and India ink ... but the results are not that different and I like the end result.<br /><br />Good luck to you.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-83909268096823693312011-09-26T23:49:14.118+01:002011-09-26T23:49:14.118+01:00I like the various facets of the hobby and often s...I like the various facets of the hobby and often switch around, spending more time on painting when I'm in the mood or more time on gaming when I feel like it. As to painting, I do enjoy it, but I'm not fast. Whatever works for you is what counts. If you are having fun what else really matters?<br />I think you figures look fine for tabletop games. My own will never win any painting competitions, but I'm not trying to. I'm just painting to the level I enjoy.Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2668577041425925534.post-90888052255921378362011-09-26T22:52:42.303+01:002011-09-26T22:52:42.303+01:00Yes our hobby is multifacetted - painting, modelli...Yes our hobby is multifacetted - painting, modelling and playing with the figs, and many of us focus more on one area than others - I know folks who are more than happy to paint away and assemble armies almost for the sake of it, and just get the odd game now and then, and then theres those at the other end that want to play the game, cant paint, or cant be bothered to paint, and just put unpainted figs on the table... which makes me cringe a bit.<br />So if you are getting painted figs on the table, then good for you. If army painter works for you great. I have considered it but am as yet unconcinvinced, some negative comments out there on the web.<br />I have found a block paint as you do, then a wash with Vallejo Brown wash, gives a similar result without the gloss sheen, which I am not a fan of, but if you like the 'toy soldier' look, then it obviously suits you down to a tee. :-)<br />Keep up the good work.<br />Nice tanks too :-)Scottswargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581220877007982139noreply@blogger.com