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woensdag 9 januari 2013

Rock or spear, boss?

Here are my first figures of this year. It's the Hat 8184 Greek catapult set. A review can be seen here. The reason I've painted this set is, one because I had them from a swap with Paul from Paul's Bods, and second I had a duel with the great Rich from West Models and Figures. The result of the duel at Benno's Figures Forum can be seen here.

The set painted very nice. It's also the first time I'm pleased with the result of painting white uniforms. I first gave them a white basecoat and then used a Vallejo grey wash. After that I highlighted the upper parts of the white. The catapult was another story. Painting was ok but while I was assembling it, I found out that I was missing two parts. The two little parts to attache the slings (I hope this is the right word in English!). So those little parts on the back of the catapult are scratchbuild. The rope on the catapult is given by my wife! The grass on the base is from Games Workshop.













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30 opmerkingen:

  1. The catapult, the choosen colors , the base, the figures...and the rope, all is perfect!
    Phil.

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    1. Thanks Phil!

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      Peter
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  2. Zeer mooie opstelling hier Peter,en wederom mooie schilderkunsten...

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  3. Very beautiful this scene. I really like the colors. Ciao Peter!

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    1. Thanks Michele!

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      Peter
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  4. That catapult is epic! Really like the poses on these figures and you've done a fine job of painting them.

    The duel was very close. Just by one point, Peter.

    Great start to your New Year!

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    1. Thanks Anne! Those duels are for fun, and mostly I try to paint something else as Napoleonic figures!
      But yes it was close!

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      Peter
      http://www.peterscave.blogspot.be/

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  5. A great looking model and nicely painted

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  6. Some serious weaponry there! Great job. The white is really white!

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  7. Very good work like always!
    the catapult is very impressive and the figures are well painted.
    Good job!

    (and you didn't loose this duel, Peter, I'm sure that Rich has the same advice.)

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    1. Thanks Pascal! I did loose the duel but I had fun painting these figures and catapult!

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      Peter
      http://www.peterscave.blogspot.be/

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  8. Those white tunics look great - I am going to have to try your technique. Love the basing and the scene you have created!

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    1. Thanks Jonathan! Just let me know if it worked for you to!

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      Peter
      http://www.peterscave.blogspot.be/

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  9. Very nice! It would fit perfectly among my greeks! (when I finish them...) :D

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    1. Thanks Nick!

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      Peter
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  11. Fantastic work Peter! Very impressive dio.

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  12. Hola
    Magnifica escena,tiene un buen movimiento todas las figuras
    Atento te sigo

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    1. Thanks j.d! I'm pleased you like the scene!

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      Peter
      http://www.peterscave.blogspot.be/

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    1. Thanks Vincent!

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      Peter
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  14. Wonderful work as always. The figures looking real good.
    Regards
    Bruno

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  15. Spear Peter, spear!! :)
    Excellent work! :)

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    1. Thanks Thanos! I thought you would never say it! Good decision my Greek friend! ;-)

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      Peter
      http://www.peterscave.blogspot.be/

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  16. Mate what can I say is I am glad it was only three pics allowed, or I would have got an arse kicking. The white has really worked on these bods mate.

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    1. Thanks Rich! The pictures had nothing to do with it! You had the word Belgium in your title! That made them vote for you! :-D

      You deserved to win mate! It was a very nice entry!

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      Peter
      http://www.peterscave.blogspot.be/

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    1. Thanks DEZ!

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      Peter
      http://www.peterscave.blogspot.be/

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