Monday, October 22, 2012

prototype spearman

Here are some pictures of my prototype spearman.
Paint info:

Helmet:
Citadel Ironbreaker
Dazzling Metallics Champagne Gold
Citadel Mephiston Red

Scale Mail:
Citadel Ironbreaker

Leather gloves, boots, and pouch
Americana Dark Chocolate

Spear:
Citadel Ironbreaker
Dazzling Metallics Champagne Gold
Americana Raw Sienna

Belt:
Dazzling Metallics Champagne Gold
Citadel Mephiston Red

Face:
Citadel Cadian Fleshtone

Hair:
Citadel Cadian Fleshtone
Citadel Nuln Oil

Robe:
Americana Neutral Grey

Sunday, October 21, 2012

primed and ready

After much preparation, I have two units ready for painiting. First unit is 20 spearman + shields. Second unit is 20 archers.

Monday, October 8, 2012

stripping paint

After some test runs of my army, I decided 20 spearmen will be the core of my army. They are cheaper pointswise than seaguard and more effective in combat than archers. The unit of spearmen I acquired were used. They were glued into the bases at a 45 degree angle instead of the direction the base is facing. So to remedy, I chiseled them out. Half of them were painted already as well. I read that SimpleGreen works to safely strip painted miniatures so I decided to give a try. After a 24 hour soak and some light scrubbing with a toothbrush, 95% of the paint is gone. I dropped them back in for another soak to get the remaining paint off.