tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post2188402569831121928..comments2024-01-21T01:59:22.202-08:00Comments on Ilkley Old School: British LifeguardsMark Dudleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-63361781926058211192019-01-15T17:40:04.464-08:002019-01-15T17:40:04.464-08:00They look marvellous Mark. Certainly worth the eff...They look marvellous Mark. Certainly worth the effortJames Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-36479440148009411732019-01-04T06:01:35.008-08:002019-01-04T06:01:35.008-08:00A splendid looking squadron Mark
All the best. ...A splendid looking squadron Mark<br /><br />All the best. AlyAly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-70717542946248800112019-01-02T05:43:53.802-08:002019-01-02T05:43:53.802-08:00With results like these it has to be worth it - my...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..Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-24347811745329864832019-01-02T00:42:29.264-08:002019-01-02T00:42:29.264-08:00Hi Robbie
I might try the brown undercoat to see ...Hi Robbie<br /><br />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.Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-51709653138679062242019-01-02T00:34:33.610-08:002019-01-02T00:34:33.610-08:00Hi Graham
Napoleonic British take longer than oth...Hi Graham<br /><br />Napoleonic British take longer than other nations. Although the French come a close second.Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-57355182447028921082019-01-02T00:33:04.720-08:002019-01-02T00:33:04.720-08:00Hi AP
I used Vallejo Scarlet. In fact I think I d...Hi AP<br /><br />I used Vallejo Scarlet. In fact I think I did 4 coats on these lads.Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-4625133622271741772019-01-02T00:31:00.849-08:002019-01-02T00:31:00.849-08:00Hi Matt
Thanks for the kind words. I will complet...Hi Matt<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words. I will complete the 2nd Squadron after the rifles.Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-42739173958257998282019-01-02T00:29:14.964-08:002019-01-02T00:29:14.964-08:00Hi Dave
Yes these are JC recasts. They are nice c...Hi Dave<br /><br />Yes these are JC recasts. They are nice castings.Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-21332092677273422842019-01-02T00:28:23.787-08:002019-01-02T00:28:23.787-08:00Hi Jonathan
British Cavalry should always look w...Hi Jonathan <br /><br />British Cavalry should always look well turned out when facing the FrenchMark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-76534962645702742722019-01-02T00:26:18.283-08:002019-01-02T00:26:18.283-08:00They are not originals so I guess it all depends o...They are not originals so I guess it all depends on the quality of the original. Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-55872753819245562272019-01-02T00:01:32.925-08:002019-01-02T00:01:32.925-08:00Lovely finish on the troop Mark. Ive found that us...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.Independentwargamesgrouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019172667119107650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-12012863534285498982019-01-01T20:30:53.317-08:002019-01-01T20:30:53.317-08:00Mark,
These look very good and I agree painting Br...Mark,<br />These look very good and I agree painting British in the 18th century always seems to take a long time!<br />All the best for 2019 <br />Graham Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229770388869939725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-46121905300834516152019-01-01T14:33:30.115-08:002019-01-01T14:33:30.115-08:00A fine unit. I do like the richness of the red!
A fine unit. I do like the richness of the red!<br />Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-52364365424209933302019-01-01T12:49:19.155-08:002019-01-01T12:49:19.155-08:00Mark, those are superb! I can't wait to see th...Mark, those are superb! I can't wait to see the second squadron.<br />Best regards and Happy New Year,<br />WMWellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-38193578851748274482019-01-01T11:59:47.068-08:002019-01-01T11:59:47.068-08:00Nice job there Mark, are these originals or JC rec...Nice job there Mark, are these originals or JC recasts?<br /><br />Cheers<br /><br />Davemojoworkinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755579098528760602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-86661732884850191262019-01-01T11:33:43.211-08:002019-01-01T11:33:43.211-08:00These look sharp, Mark!These look sharp, Mark!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-63757985507648956992019-01-01T11:24:24.969-08:002019-01-01T11:24:24.969-08:00Nice job and they look clean castings, not always ...Nice job and they look clean castings, not always the case with that figure.lewisgunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935143236897047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-4569036944010489182019-01-01T10:07:00.027-08:002019-01-01T10:07:00.027-08:00Hi Ian
I am using a Newline trumpeter and office...Hi Ian<br /><br />I am using a Newline trumpeter and officer in the next batch. Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-48881196765160240012019-01-01T10:05:31.129-08:002019-01-01T10:05:31.129-08:00Hi Stoke.
I think it takes me longer to paint the...Hi Stoke.<br /><br />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.Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-18728966022261333032019-01-01T09:33:54.219-08:002019-01-01T09:33:54.219-08:00They look great Mark! Will there be a trumpeter co...They look great Mark! Will there be a trumpeter conversion in the next batch?Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7538035190723791338.post-313882211136152112019-01-01T08:11:34.739-08:002019-01-01T08:11:34.739-08:00Nothing quite like cavalry in red coats! They loo...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!<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.com