Well, Spring and Trough - a modelling Masterclass

The latest Modelling Masterclass featured on Barking Irons Online is a scratch-built village well. for full details of the planning, construction and painting go to this link

The characterful structure was based on an internet/Google image I came across when researching the earlier and simpler stone and wooden troughs and once I saw it I knew that I had to model it.

I have used a number of modelling techniques to reproduce it and hope that by passing on these skills I will inspire others to build their own terrain pieces.

Photo One - The finished Well, Spring and Trough.

Photo Two - The same model shown alongside the wooden and stone water troughs that have featured in earlier posts on this Blog.

Photo Three - A view of the rear of the stone building. Showing both the water pump detail and the simple wooden door.

As stated earlier, a characterful model which could adorn a wide range of wargaming tables, periods and genres.

Tony

Favourite Army in Flintloque?

Bill, The Editor of The Miniatures Page (TMP) has asked the question; "What is your favorite Army or Faction in Flintloque?"  See; http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=257140

I'm having some difficulty in choosing one!  The truth is I think it has to be the Dwarves (Both Krautian and Finklestein) however I do like the Orcs and my collection of Undead has been steadily growing, then there's the Rats of Joccia.  Help me out, place your choice on TMP now.

I do know that I've never been a Ferach supporter, evil 'point-ears' and the Todoroni of Nepolise are such characterful miniatures. Oh S**t, I still not sure I can pick just one army.

Tony

New Dwarf Regiment - part three

Following on from the earlier post. This is the uniform colour scheme I am going to attempt for my latest Dwarf Regiment. Bottle Green or Blue/Green uniform, Blood Red trousers, Gold trim and Dark Brown Busby.

This image was copied and cropped from a larger image found on The Armchair General Forum and depicts a scene from the painting The Relief of the Light Brigade.

Tony

New Dwarf Regiment - part two

Not much to report this time around - the cold weather and snow has meant that I am not venturing down to the-shed-at-the-bottom-of-the-garden to do any modelling or painting.

One step forward is that I think I have decided on a colour scheme.  I had initially thought of a dark Uniform possible even Black, however I am now coming around to a Bottle Green jacket with Blood Red trousers and Busby sack. Cuffs and details are still to be agreed upon while the Busby will be Dark Brown, but I am liking the Blue/Green or Bottle Green colour uniform.

If I get a chance I will undercoat Black over the next few days - but with such low temperatures and still the threat of snow, spray paint will not cure properly.

Although I have loads of time - it is after all only the 5th of February, the first month of my Pledge is looking a little shaky.

Tony

Architecture of the Russian North - part two

I have been asked to supply a few more images from this book, see earlier post here 

Photo One - Church of St. John the Precursor

Photo Two - Church of the Deposition of the Robe

Photo Three - Church of the Prophet Elijah on Tsipina Hill

Photo Four - Chapel of St. George, Ust-Yandoma

Photo Five - Pershlakhta Village

Tony

Wooden Barn Flyford Flavell, Worcs.

Following a recent visit to the small village of Flyford Flavell, Worcestershire. I returned earlier today with my camera to record this characterful wooden barn.

Built from what I have been told is Yew, the aged wooden slats just cry out to be modelled.

Of special interest is the solid stone block foundations and the noticeable dip in the roof line above the main doors. I have been told (although I had no way to prove it) that the door/doors to the other side of the barn are approximately 1 metre lower than the main or featured doors. This is so full wagons can enter from the road and empty wagons can exit to the rear.

I would estimate the barn to be between 150 and 180 years old, however there were no markings or datable artefact to be found on the road facing side.

The building is currently in a state of dilapidation and from what I could see is empty. These images should act as a record should the building ever be removed.

Although I would not expect to produce a model of this actual barn, I can see a number of features of the building being incorporated into future terrain pieces.

Tony

New Dwarf Regiment

Last month I posted about my wish to take part in the Lead Adventure Forum miniature painting league, but decided that a smaller goal of painting squads or groups of miniatures during the whole year was a more realistic aim for me. The Pledge sets out my goal to model and paint at least 10 groups of miniatures between now and the end of the year. Month One is this group of Flintloque Dwarves, so far un-named, so suggestions very welcome.

Photo One - The bulk of the regiment will be converted Princess Juliana Chasseur Elite figures, for more details see this link To begin with I have converted six Princess Juliana Dwarves by adding Busby's modelled out of Green Stuff. The seventh miniature is a musician (also from Alternative Armies Flintloque range).

They are mounted on to 2p coins with the groundwork built up with Milliput and further detailed with sieved sand.

Photo Two - Shows all seven of the converted Flintloque figures. New headgear and some minor uniform details. The flag is modelled from a tomato purée tube, super glued to a new flagpole. The flagpole top is meant to represent a piece of Battenburg cake!

Regular followers will know that I usually model my Flintloque regiments with a minimum of eight figures and this regiment is no exception!

Photo Three - Model number eight - the regimental leader, a female Dwarf. The figure is a much modified Reaper Miniatures/Warlord figure 14524 - Valana, Forgemaiden which I picked up via e-bay.

I have kept the ceremonial hammer, added a Busby and 'Flintloque-ified' the detail and uniform to match in with the main regimental themes.

So far NO PAINT as I am still unsure as to the regimental name or colour scheme. Over the next couple of days I will undercoat and begin painting the flesh areas.

Further posts will follow soon with the goal of finishing this regiment before the end of February.

Tony