The month of May has seen all semblance of theme or direction thrown
from the proverbial window in favour of a much more eclectic selection of
miniatures. It would be fair to say that I’m
fighting the temptation to start new and wonderfully shiny projects, but at the same time failing dismally to complete any one unit! So, this then, is just the
briefest of posts to introduce the latest troops to shuffle off the paint queue.
More from 'Empress Miniatures' New Zealand Wars range, sculpted by Mr Paul Hicks. As I've come to expect wonderful miniatures that really are a joy to paint; these ones have once again been painted to represent the 58th (Rutlandshire) Regiment who arrived in the country from Australia on the 22nd April 1845.
More of the same can be found here.
Lovely figures. I really like your painting style, very 'clean' looking.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Matt
Thanks Matt, starting to find much more consistency in my painting, which helps to keep the spirits buoyed.
DeleteThey really are lovely figures. Beautiful painting Michael.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Gotta love those red jacketed Brits :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat sculpts but great painting Michael!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a wonderful job on some wonderful sculpts! Well done!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Lovely finish to those figures sir, I have never gamed the period but I am finding myself drawn to the figures.
ReplyDeleteThank you; I've yet to do anything with them yet, but I do enjoy painting them.
DeleteNice clean paint jobs. They certainly make some darn nice miniatures
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed sir! But I've been trying not to think about this range and stick to my current projects - blast it!
ReplyDeleteGo on, you know you want too!
DeleteThey look stunning, really nice colour and pose. Excellent work
ReplyDeleteIan
Great looking figures!! They do make some nice looking stuff!
ReplyDeleteNice work! after painting those teddy bears I've grown fond of the red coat & white stripes
ReplyDeleteNice work indeed! I have the same problem with focus. The shiny-factor gets me distracted to the point where I drag on projects forever.
ReplyDeleteAs an example, I got distracted by finding my 15mm heliograph team from Peter Pig in their little plastic baggie. So I am working on them instead of my VBCW Regulars, which have been slowly advancing for the last three months.
Wonderful stuff! Nothing stirs pride in the Empire more than the sight of some Red Coats (albeit the Maori Wars were not one of our better campaigns!)
ReplyDeleteVery very nice painted troops!
ReplyDeleteI like that red..did you put some yellow in for the highlights?
ReplyDeleteCheers
paul
Cor that was a good spot; tiny touch of orange in the final highlight.
DeleteAs most of your posts are on the Victorian era, I don't mind if you divert a little with your projects as it is all inspiring work. Superb painting once again.
ReplyDeleteVery nice brushwork on those figs Michael!
ReplyDeleteIt's the red that makes the warriors unique!
ReplyDeleteVery good work Michael!
They are wonderfully painted there Michael and its good to see that the Rutlanders getting a mention.
ReplyDeleteI say Michael it is good to see the Rutlandshires coming out to play. Lovely painting and bases
ReplyDeleteNow these are very very pleasing to the eye! Top work! Just love Hick's mins.... and your excellent painting and basing!
ReplyDeleteNice stuff, Michael...excellent painting and basing
ReplyDeleteYou are tempting me once more Michael. Mind what I really want to seeis the Maoris!
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