Just a very quick post to showcase a couple more miniatures for the 'Witchfinder General' project; standard bearers using the downloadable artwork from the 'Dashing Dice Games' website. The Courageous Witchfinders that battle against the many vile abominations that plague a once green and pleasant land are being pushed to the limit by the clandestine vampire factions, aided by their loyal Guardsmen of Blind Obedience.
To reflect the constant struggle against the legions of evil, I attempted to show the battle worn standard of the Witchfinders by first sealing it with Testors Dullcote then picking at the edges. Ink was then applied to try and hint at damage and folds, I'm not entirely happy with the effect, but it is certainly heading in the right direction.
Meanwhile the Guardsmen of Blind Obedience are immaculate in their appearance, the benefits of being in the employ of the wealthy vampire factions.
Beautiful work
ReplyDeleteThank you Martin.
DeleteLovely stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you kind Sir.
DeleteSimply stunning stuff, sir, quite stunning. I especially like the burnt ragged edges. Makes it look as if the banner has been involved in some terrific fighting in its time.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon and I hoping, at some point, that it will eventually see a battle!
DeleteNice work, really interesting subject.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much.
DeleteGreat idea and great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Luca.
DeleteGreat work Michael. The weathered flag look really adds to the feel of unit that's been on campaign.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rodney, that was certainly my hope and that they were hard pressed.
DeleteLovely stuff Michael :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamsin.
Delete"A thing of beauty is a joy for ever" - two things of beauty.... :) Marvellous work, Michael, beautiful, beautiful miniatures and flags! Greetings!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, such a lovely comment.
DeleteSuperb stuff Sir Michael! Loving the battle worn effect, bravo!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob.
DeleteThey look great - both the flags and the painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much my good man, greatly appreciated.
DeleteTwo very sharp looking minis, Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr. Finch, I was particularly impressed with the 'Blinder'.
DeleteThe models looks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteA very nice bit of work there, Mr Awdry, the banners are especially fine!
ReplyDeleteThank you Evan, ultimately I was pleased with how they turned out.
DeleteStunning work Michael !
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Michael.
DeleteNice work at adding some life to the banners.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I should have mentioned that I stole the idea from a magazine article - Wargames Illustrated perhaps?
DeleteThey look lovely . I do find banners a struggle, but when done do look worth it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Clint, I know what you mean. I would love to be able to do what Flag Dude does!
DeleteStunning job Michael, flags and figures are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Phil.
DeleteThe banners look superb!
ReplyDeleteThat is very kind of you Gordon, thank you.
DeleteVery nice looking banners!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nimrod.
DeleteVery very nice Sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Rodger.
DeleteCracking work Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you Francis.
DeleteLovely work, excellent flags.
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, I appreciate that.
DeleteVery nice! and a useful tip to boot, with the Agrax method.
ReplyDeleteThank you Roy, I'm pretty sure that I saw it in a Wargames Illustrated article.
DeleteAh, I don't buy any of the magazines so its a new method to my eyes :)
DeleteVery nice work on the flags. Great looking figures.
ReplyDeleteOh yes indeed - might have do some some ECW banners using that technique
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Thank you Paul, happy to pass it on as I can't claim ownership for the original idea.
DeleteSuperb work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jonas.
DeleteNice work Michael! The flags turned out great! I've tried weathering flags previously with washes and the like, but they've just seemed to turn out rather badly with the wash immediately setting in and being a bit too stark. Need to try your way with a layer of varnish beforehand if that would help.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it did seem to slow the seeping process down and the inks were not repelled as I sometimes find the case with PVA.
DeleteGreat looking banner bearers. I only wonder what it is that vampires, ghouls, werewolves and Zombies always seem to have German origin... "Blinder Gehorsam"
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick, a good point, perhaps your rich cultural heritage and the foreboding Black Forest?
DeleteHola Amigo
ReplyDeleteMagnÃficos abanderados
un saludo
\thank you so much J.D.
DeleteWell done on those Michael!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher.
DeleteLovely stuff! Makes me want to play the game...
ReplyDeleteThank you and me to, there seems to be an endless preparation for this, but I'm enjoying painting and collecting the new miniatures.
DeleteReally good work!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Monty.
DeleteAre the banners water decals? I am working on a project which involves decals but I want to weather them. I was thinking along the lines of spraying a clear matt coat on top of the decals and then using a toothpick to simulate paint chipping. Not sure if this will work though. Is it similar to what you are doing with the banners? A noob question I know ... hope you can help.
ReplyDeleteThese banners are just printed on to office stock white paper. The matt varnish certainly helps to slow down the seepage of ink/paint into the paper. I've not used water slide decal for an awfully long time, but understand that sealing is the way to go, so your idea sounds great.
DeleteVery nice work, Michael! Whilst your eyes may initially be drawn to the banners, the paint jobs on the figures are excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jez.
DeleteAn excellent addition for your collection. And some good hints for banners.
ReplyDeleteWell done, my friend!
Thank you so much Stefan, that is very kind of you.
DeleteThese are excellent Michael! Job well done!
ReplyDeleteLovely standard bearers and standards, Michael! So colorfully rendered.
ReplyDeleteGreat effects Sir, I do love a nice flag!
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