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Post by paintdog on Nov 27, 2020 23:27:59 GMT
The recent lively discussion on the use of washes inspired me to pull out my small SAGA late Saxon army. You'll notice that there's a lot of figures (about 120)......I have no restraint! Huscarls & Leaders to the front, Select Fyrd (didn't exist, evidently), flanked by archers in the second line & General Fyrd (as per previous comment) at the rear. To the left is the possibly mythical Saxon cavalry. My hand painted flags are a feature (I wish!) The arguable cavalry Massed archers (maybe this *is* a fantasy army???) Some of the "crazies". You get a sense of the washes I used: from brushed on "dips" to selectively applied black, brown & coloured washes. donald
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2020 5:23:55 GMT
They look fantastic Donald. Can certainly see how the shading has worked and given the figures a extra realism.
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Post by paintdog on Nov 28, 2020 12:05:11 GMT
They look fantastic Donald. Can certainly see how the shading has worked and given the figures a extra realism. Thanks for the kind words.
Please note: I'm not claiming these figures are exceptional. Indeed, I'd only put them at good wargames' standard: they're not going to win any painting prizes.
I'd also like to say that dipping & the use of strong washes suits some periods better than others eg Dark Ages. I'm much more circumspect with washes, say, with my SYW painting. Indeed, my "matching" army for these Saxons is a Late Roman/Arthurian army & the painting style is fairly different.
The wash technique is not all that difficult & you learn by doing.
donald
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2020 6:29:06 GMT
These look fantastic Donald!
Regards, James
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