Matt's painting diary

[Matt J]

Super detailing is one thing, Matt, but the "GR" on the drummer's headgear is just sticking the knife in. 

you should see the '58' on the band on the back of the mitre 

[Matt J]

After a few months of dealing with the dross of real life finally got some painting done    finished some Normans

Spearman units



Medium spears





Heavy infantry

[Blaxkleric]

After a few months of dealing with the dross of real life finally got some painting done 

Know the feeling, but fortunately I'm in the painting zone at the mo. Long may yours last too 

But please don't paint anymore 10mm buttons on your models... I struggle just painting the basic jacket... you seem to pick out the seamwork!! 

[Nosher]

This is EXACTLY why I am avoiding doing the vikings...

I painted an army of saxons followed by an army of Normans and the shield designs just about did my head in .

It doesnt seem to matter how varied YOU try to make them, the next shield just looks like the one you did 120 miniatures ago!!!!

Lovely stuff though Matt, puts my efforts to shame

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Superb stuff Matt, beautifully detailed! 

[Steve J]

Very nicely done as always Matt .

[Techno]

Really good !!
Cheers - Phil

[Hertsblue]

Excellent, Matt. Shield-patterns are top-notch. 

[Rothgar68]

Very nice!

[Leon]

 

[nikharwood]

Nicely done Matt 

[Matt J]

Planned to get loads of painting done over xmas but turned out to be zilch. I'm resigned to getting very little painting done until my little horrors are a bit older.
Managed to finish the Llanguedoc regiment for Quebec project. Just needs basing so pics to follow.

But Pendraken 2013 painting competition is here  so hopefully motivation to get cracking.
Mini's ordered today so I'm looking at trying to get through 4 entries -

Pre-C20th foot - Fraser's Highlanders
Mounted - Napoleonic 8th Hussars
Vehicle - M48A3 patton
Open - AWI battle scene

I've already got the highlanders so started work on those last night with a few minor conversions (arm/leg alterations, head swops etc) and I've worked out a reasonable tartan painting method (using a brush with 4 bristles  ).
The Hussars should be straight forward just some minor conversions.
The M48A3 patton will be modelled wth some tank riders so I've ordred some vietnam figurs to chop up.
The AWI battle scene will be the most time (and I'll doubt I'll get time to finish it to be honest  )

I'll post progress pics for anyone interested and good luck to all participants!

Bugger just realised forgo order the relevant bass 

[Leon]

Planned to get loads of painting done over xmas but turned out to be zilch. I'm resigned to getting very little painting done until my little horrors are a bit older.
Managed to finish the Llanguedoc regiment for Quebec project. Just needs basing so pics to follow.

But Pendraken 2013 painting competition is here  so hopefully motivation to get cracking.
Mini's ordered today so I'm looking at trying to get through 4 entries -

Pre-C20th foot - Fraser's Highlanders
Mounted - Napoleonic 8th Hussars
Vehicle - M48A3 patton
Open - AWI battle scene

I've already got the highlanders so started work on those last night with a few minor conversions (arm/leg alterations, head swops etc) and I've worked out a reasonable tartan painting method (using a brush with 4 bristles  ).
The Hussars should be straight forward just some minor conversions.
The M48A3 patton will be modelled wth some tank riders so I've ordred some vietnam figurs to chop up.
The AWI battle scene will be the most time (and I'll doubt I'll get time to finish it to be honest  )

I'll post progress pics for anyone interested and good luck to all participants!

That all sounds good, I'll be looking forward to seeing some of these in the Comp!   

Bugger just realised forgo order the relevant bass 

Pop me an email and we'll get them sorted for you.

[Matt J]

Pop me an email and we'll get them sorted for you.

Its ok Leon I've got another order to go to you in a couple of weeks so I'll add them to that.

[Leon]

Its ok Leon I've got another order to go to you in a couple of weeks so I'll add them to that.