Two bases of swordsmen now done for my classical Indian army. These will either form units of their own or could be mixed with the bases of bowmen. I decided to limit them to four figures per base since 5 or 6 just seemed too cramped. These lads must have needed a bit of space to wield those two-handed swords after all!
I'm quite pleased with how my bases are looking. I opted for Javis Desert Sand and Stone mix and Javis Light Green Fine Turf. In particular, the fine turf seems to stick to the sand and stone mix much better than static grass. I might go back at some point and add a few small tufts here and there, but they're fine for now.
Not sure yet what I'll paint next, but it'll probably be some Indian javelinemen, and then maybe a chariot or two after that, or an elephant. I've no definite plan on how big the final collection will be, either for this army or any of the other ones I’m working on. Progress will probably be slow and erratic sometimes, but hopefully without too many long gaps between painting. The main thing for me these days is just to enjoy a spot of painting whenever I have the time.
Nice job, I can’t see any trace of the figure base, is the base cast thinly on these? I know my naps had quite thick bases from where they were attached in the mould.
ReplyDeleteHi Norm, the bases on these ones weren’t especially thick or thin I’d say, but like most of the Newline figures I use a metal rasp to file them a bit flatter, although that’s mainly to get them to stand up straight. I think the edges are not so noticeable on these bases because I managed to hide them with the Javis turf and some of the sand mix, but yes they can be a bit thick on some of the Newline ranges.
Deletelovely work as ever! Your basing looks great, I used to always use javis desert sand but I then all the sand and stones were all very round and ball like and went off it and started using filler and fine sand. Looks like I might have just had a bad batch going off your lovely basing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony, yes possibly you had a bad batch. I used the same sand and stone mix on all of my Naps without any problems, but one or two bags is all I’ve ever used because it goes a long way! I used to dry brush it with lighter colours but I just skip step now to save time. It looks fine as it is, I think. I definitely like the fine turf though - much easier to apply than static grass and doesn’t shed afterwards. Quite inexpensive too. I wish I had used it on my Naps…
DeleteYes I was always happy with the javis stuff unpainted was quick and easy basing. I might look into the fine turf it looks great!
DeleteWow, great painting Kevin
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike, much appreciated!
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