Once again these Iron Age Pigs proved too hard to resist after seeing them expertly painted by the talented Andrew Saunders on his weblog. I had toyed with the idea of painting them in a more commonly recognised pig pink, but the adorable stripes down the back of the piglets just had to be done – streaky bacon anyone?
I have to say that of the new ‘Warbases’ range that I’ve tried, these have been the best realised sculpts so far. That’s not to suggest that the others have been poor, far from it, in fact given the scale of the individual pieces ‘Warbases’ should be justly proud of the range, it was just that these stood out as been that bit better than the others.
Once again based on a variety of sizes of MDF discs and a little less static grass was used to give the illusion of mud for them to root in.
Michael once again you have captured the feeling of these wonderful creatures and also I have these too, are you my brother from another mother? I was thinking of painting them in a more piggy colour but like a rare breed but I have to say the stripy piglets, you are changing my mind
ReplyDeleteThank you Pete, we certainly share a few things in common, not sure about a father though. ;) We'll just have to get some more to paint in a piggy colour.
DeleteThis little piggy went to market...
ReplyDeleteSo full of character and your painting really brings that out. Excellent work!
Thank you so much Ben.
DeleteWonderful, just edded to my shopping list, so useful in so many scenarios.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Stu
Absolutely Stuaurt and reasonably priced too.
DeleteI am doing my best to avoid livestock in 28mm but my resolve ids Crumbling! These are excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you Clint, certainly worth a look and I understand the range is growing.
DeleteSooooooooo cute!! Love them Michael, excellent work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil.
DeleteGreat stuff Michael! Almost taste the bacon from here!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a jolly good idea Rodger.
Deletewonderful as usual, you are growing up a nice farm!
ReplyDeleteprobably we'll have to call you "Old Mc Donald"!
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Thank you Luca, I better get my walls finished soon!
DeleteIt would be rather boarish to continue with my puns. Whoops! I already have *grin*
ReplyDeleteLovely looking future butties Michael.
Hmmmm, I'm hungry now....
Too good for me, I'd only end up making a pig's ear of a response this morning!
DeleteThank you Squire.
ReplyDeleteThose are fantastic, nice work!
ReplyDeleteFMB
That is incredibly kind of you FMB, thank you.
DeleteGreat paint as always Michael .
ReplyDeleteCheers .
Thank you Vincent.
DeleteOMG! Now even your pigs put a lot of my work to shame.
ReplyDeleteNonsense Mark, but I appreciate the sentiment - thank you.
DeleteI'll save my half-assed puns for another time and just say that these are very nice indeed.
ReplyDelete"Half-assed" would work better with donkeys anyway.
DeleteThank you Finch and that reminds me I have a donkey somewhere!
DeleteGreat call on the striped piglets, that puts the set over the top!
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable and thank you Monty, very kind.
DeleteTruly amazing painting on these - as mentioned previously, the stripes on the piglets are superbly done. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean, I just had to try having seen Andrew's so credit to him.
DeleteFantastic work Michael love there markings.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon.
DeleteAhh...pigs to make my day special. Thank you for care and concern for these porkers. You shall be generously rewarded for your poignancy.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay, I had forgotten that these intelligent and sensitive creatures have a special place in your heart; I glad you approve.
DeleteVery nice work! Those piglets are stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, that is very kind of you to say so.
DeleteSuperb and very realistic painting on these Michael. Top quality as always.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pat.
DeleteGreat work as usual Michael.
ReplyDeleteThe piglets look amazing. Top marks dude.
Thank you my good man.
DeleteWonderful work on something so small.
ReplyDeleteThank you, they were rather fiddly!
DeleteTop work Michael, your basing is also excellent on these.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr. Smillie, I can't help thinking that they should have their own sty though.
DeleteThe way you've painted them makes them look more feral, more like what one would come across in the woods on a hike. Nicely done Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, these rare breeds are certainly closer to their original ancestors, probably why the piglets retain the camouflage early on. Warbases do a rather lovely wild boar set that I have my eyes on though!
DeleteYour on an animal roll Michael! They do look really good!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher, nearly done for the moment though.
DeleteNice work Michael... great looking base
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Captain, I wanted to give it that freshly rooted feel.
DeleteNow they are nice..breakfast on the hoof!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave, now feeling peckish!
DeleteGreat porkers, making me hungry
ReplyDeleteian
You and me both Ian.
DeleteHola
ReplyDeleteQue buenos esos jabalÃs y los jabatos pequeños me encantan
JAJAJA no te lo crearas pero me imaginado a Obelix detrás jajaja
UN SALUDO
Hello J.D. thank you for your kind comments and I love the idea of Obelix - I wonder if anyone does a 28mm version?
DeleteTop painting Sir M!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you kind Sir.
DeleteThese are quite exceptional.
ReplyDeleteMaking me hungry though!
Thank you Phil, I'm thinking two slices of bread and some sauce - brown or red?
DeleteExcellent porcine renditions and they look so much better for not being 'pink'.
ReplyDeleteThank you, but I am going to need some pink ones sooner or later though.
DeleteExcellent job on these Michael! All your livestock comes at the right time as I was just looking for stuff to use for Saga.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jason, I think it was Warbases had SAGA in mind when they committed the series. I believe the introductory price offer is coming to a close soon though.
Deletehehehehehe feeling hungry!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're not the only one!
DeleteThe strippy piglets are adorable!
ReplyDeleteFar too cute aren't they.
DeleteGreat painted animals! Are you starting a zoo?
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Thank you Peter, I think that will do for the animals for the moment back to humans next.
DeleteAwww, super cute!
ReplyDeleteIt's the stripes right? I knew I should have painted the pink!
DeletePiglet-tastic - not sure if that's a real word but it seems appropriate.
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt, it certainly seems to fit.
DeleteSuperb and love the detailing on the base too
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much.
DeleteLoving your recent livestock posts! Lovely figs and very nice paintwork on them.
ReplyDeleteThings like livestock and civilians just add so much to a game.
Thank you, I'm hoping they will become actual objectives if I ever get round to playing the game.
DeleteCracking work Michael!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, Sir Michael!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to lay my hands on a set of these.
Cheers
Stefan