The pending Big 50

[skywalker]

1973 the year I started senior school, the sixth formers ran a wargames club so I went along had a trial game and got hooked.
Started off WW2 using Airfix figures and WRG rules, I then ventured into Napoleonics using a selection of Airfix, Hincliffe and Minifigs but I can't remember what rule set

[Leman]

One of the inspirations for this Big 50 has been Javier Gomez' book, 'Painting Wargaming Figures'. At last a figure painting book I could actually understand. It has some great tips on mixing colours and applying highlights all neatly summarised in a large number of painting charts. Furthermore there was a section on painting 10mm figures (three different methods) including a quick black undercoat method which I thought I would give a try. First some FPW Mecklenburgers before reading this book:




Now some Pomeranian Grenadiers after reading the book, using the much quicker painting method:




TBH I don't think my camera does the difference real justice. They do look much improved in reality.

[paulr]

There is a definite difference and as it is a faster method giving better results it is a double win

[Techno]

Well put, Paul ! 
Cheers - Phil