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Tuesday, 1 January 2019

British Lifeguards

Today I finished the first squadron of a unit of British Lifeguards. These took me longer than expected but then everything I paint seems to take longer than I expect.


I have started another 6 figure squadron but have decided to put them to one side and paint some British riflemen instead as they should be a lot easier to do.


I find that red takes at least 3 coats to get a hood finish but the finished results is pleasing.




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21 comments:

  1. WSTKS-FM Worldwide1 January 2019 at 08:11

    Nothing quite like cavalry in red coats! They look great, and I can certainly relate to your observation about things taking far longer than one might anticipate. Happy New Year!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. Mark Dudley1 January 2019 at 10:05

      Hi Stoke.

      I think it takes me longer to paint these figures with neat lines and black lining than when I used to do washes and multiple highlighting.

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  2. Stryker1 January 2019 at 09:33

    They look great Mark! Will there be a trumpeter conversion in the next batch?

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    1. Mark Dudley1 January 2019 at 10:07

      Hi Ian

      I am using a Newline trumpeter and officer in the next batch.

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  3. lewisgunner1 January 2019 at 11:24

    Nice job and they look clean castings, not always the case with that figure.

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    1. Mark Dudley2 January 2019 at 00:26

      They are not originals so I guess it all depends on the quality of the original.

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  4. Jonathan Freitag1 January 2019 at 11:33

    These look sharp, Mark!

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    1. Mark Dudley2 January 2019 at 00:28

      Hi Jonathan

      British Cavalry should always look well turned out when facing the French

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  5. mojoworking1 January 2019 at 11:59

    Nice job there Mark, are these originals or JC recasts?

    Cheers

    Dave

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    1. Mark Dudley2 January 2019 at 00:29

      Hi Dave

      Yes these are JC recasts. They are nice castings.

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  6. Wellington Man1 January 2019 at 12:49

    Mark, those are superb! I can't wait to see the second squadron.
    Best regards and Happy New Year,
    WM

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    1. Mark Dudley2 January 2019 at 00:31

      Hi Matt

      Thanks for the kind words. I will complete the 2nd Squadron after the rifles.

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  7. Archduke Piccolo1 January 2019 at 14:33

    A fine unit. I do like the richness of the red!

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    1. Mark Dudley2 January 2019 at 00:33

      Hi AP

      I used Vallejo Scarlet. In fact I think I did 4 coats on these lads.

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  8. Graham C1 January 2019 at 20:30

    Mark,
    These look very good and I agree painting British in the 18th century always seems to take a long time!
    All the best for 2019

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    1. Mark Dudley2 January 2019 at 00:34

      Hi Graham

      Napoleonic British take longer than other nations. Although the French come a close second.

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  9. Independentwargamesgroup2 January 2019 at 00:01

    Lovely finish on the troop Mark. Ive found that using a dark brown undercoat with red helps make them stand out, but to be honest there's nothing wrong with the finish you have done on these chaps. Well done.

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  10. Mark Dudley2 January 2019 at 00:42

    Hi Robbie

    I might try the brown undercoat to see if this helps. I guess that red paint, and also yellow, may have less pigment as they are more expensive than other colours.

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  11. Rob2 January 2019 at 05:43

    With results like these it has to be worth it - my painting speed is glacial but I'm never happy to stop if I feel I can make 'em a bit better. I look forward to seeing the rest of the unit. Perhaps you need to set up a game to give yourself a deadline with a pay-off, I know it works for me - sometimes..

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  12. Aly Morrison4 January 2019 at 06:01

    A splendid looking squadron Mark

    All the best. Aly

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  13. James Fisher15 January 2019 at 17:40

    They look marvellous Mark. Certainly worth the effort

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