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Posted by Rich W on 05 Sep 2020, 09:31

A few early attempts at the AWI theme. I'm happy with my grenadiers, but not so much the regulars. Any feedback or advice always welcome.

Thanks for looking.

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Posted by MABO on 06 Sep 2020, 06:11

I like them and I think, in the meantime it is no longer possible for me, to offer tips to you. The only think is that I made some experiements with stronger highlights. Maybe this might be something for the red colour...
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Posted by Peter on 07 Sep 2020, 11:48

I like them. :thumbup:

I've painted one of their bigger brothers some time ago:

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Posted by Photoro Man on 08 Sep 2020, 10:45

I like them, too. Inks/Washes is always a topic, but depends on taste etc.
What disturbs you with the regulars?

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Posted by Bill Slavin on 09 Sep 2020, 14:37

Those look great - nothing wrong with the regulars, in my opinion, and the painting stands up very well in your close ups. I really enjoy painting redcoats but can't think of anything to suggest that could improve on what you have done!
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Posted by panzerman825 on 10 Sep 2020, 09:05

Nicely painted figures. Wash really brings out the details. Only suggestion I have would be some light color drybrushing on the boots and brown backpacks. Bill
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Posted by Rich W on 14 Sep 2020, 23:19

Thank you all for your positivity. I've now painted some A Call To Arms light infantry.

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Posted by C M Dodson on 15 Sep 2020, 09:14

Very nice, your forces are building rapidly.

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Posted by Minuteman on 15 Sep 2020, 09:24

A very good paint job on these figures. For my part I only wish that ACTA had made them a little bigger and more robust, but the Grenadiers in particular are in useful poses.
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Posted by Peter on 15 Sep 2020, 20:08

I like them! They will look beautifull with the others you have painted! Go on paint some more! ;-) :thumbup:
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Posted by Photoro Man on 16 Sep 2020, 22:04

Great painting, I gotta join the other's comments.
Only suggestion when it comes to historical accuracy: Light Infantry has to wear red vests beneath the regimental coat, not white.
But that's up to the artist, all good! Keep us posted!
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Posted by Rich W on 06 Oct 2020, 23:49

Here are some Imex British artillery. Not the nicest of sets ever made and quite tall compared to the rest of the AWI range.

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Posted by Bill Slavin on 07 Oct 2020, 02:37

What is it with lanky artillerymen? The Revell WWII 105mm German set come to mind, along with Italeri’s Napoleonic British. You’ve done a fine job with these, however. They look great!
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Posted by Minuteman on 07 Oct 2020, 08:45

Some very pleasing paintwork on the artillerymen!

I have to say that the IMEX AWI artillery sets are not the greatest in my view, and the gun carriages themselves are very small and possibly therefore not historically accurate. The wheels are fine as limber wheels however, and the barrels are OK on different mountings as very light artillery.
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Posted by Emperor on 07 Oct 2020, 09:35

Nice...Reminds me of diorama from movie Taking chances from 2009 in which a guy works in local museum in his town...
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Posted by Susofrick on 07 Oct 2020, 11:13

Nice continuation on this!
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Posted by Peter on 08 Oct 2020, 11:32

That artillery looks great (big, giants... :joker: ) ;-) :thumbup:
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Posted by KenzoSato on 15 Oct 2020, 16:42

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Posted by Rich W on 09 Nov 2020, 00:13

Here are some American militia from Revell/Accurate. A great set, shame there's no other good sets out there to compliment this one.

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Posted by C M Dodson on 09 Nov 2020, 09:18

Very nice work indeed.

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