WSS Imagination project

[Huggy]

Well I have been busy painting up some Strelets WSS figs for my imaginations project. I present a lousy photo of the 1st Groenstadt Fusiliers regiment. I have also painted up some of their opponents, loyal soldiers of the Protecterat Gris , but still loads to do.

[Huggy]

I ran out of dull coat just before the project but the gloss finish gives them a kind of lacquered toy soldier vibes. So might leave it that way.

[Peter]

Great looking figures Tom! Keep them coming!

[MABO]

Maybe you can post some more close-ups...?

[Huggy]

Maybe you can post some more close-ups...?

My painting is best appreciated from a few feet away with sub-optimal lighting.

Seriously, my painting isn't that impressive but I'll try to get some close-ups sometime in the future. That means setting up some stuff because of my crappy telephone camera really is really crappy.

[Kekso]

my painting isn't that impressive

The point of being here is to have fun, not to impress someone
More pictures and/or closeups would be welcome so we can enjoy your work.
No one should be ashamed of his figures if he enjoyed while painting.

Welcome to the forum.

[MABO]

The point of being here is to have fun, not to impress someone
More pictures and/or closeups would be welcome so we can enjoy your work.
No one should be ashamed of his figures if he enjoyed while painting.

Welcome to the forum.

Well said, my friend!!

[Bluefalchion]

@Huggy

You should see the figures I posted when I first joined this forum a few years back. Yikes!

But the guys here on Bennos were patient with me and gave me lots of positive feedback and tips. Now I can paint a figure to a decent enough degree that I even win a duel occasionally!

And from what I can see your WSS guys look just fine. If you want to avoid that shiny look, I suggest watering down your paints prior to application.

[Huggy]

@Huggy

You should see the figures I posted when I first joined this forum a few years back. Yikes!

But the guys here on Bennos were patient with me and gave me lots of positive feedback and tips. Now I can paint a figure to a decent enough degree that I even win a duel occasionally!

And from what I can see your WSS guys look just fine. If you want to avoid that shiny look, I suggest watering down your paints prior to application.

The shine is due to a gloss varnish finish. Normally I follow up with a dull varnish coat to take the shine off, but I am all out of dull coat. But I kind of like the shiny look on these WSS figs. So might leave it that way.

[Bluefalchion]

The shine is due to a gloss varnish finish. Normally I follow up with a dull varnish coat to take the shine off, but I am all out of dull coat. But I kind of like the shiny look on these WSS figs. So might leave it that way.

That's a lot of coats. I am a little more low-maintence than that. I usually just prime then paint with one part paint, one part matte finish, and one part water for acrylics. It is fun to experiment around with different techniques. Of course if the figures end up the way you preferred, that is very good!

[Susofrick]

I aloso want a closer look. And welcome here! This is a great place to have fun together.

[Santi Pérez]

...This is a great place to have fun together.

I can't express it better than Susofrick. Welcome to the forum; Huggy, as a Belgian reinforcement for Peter.

Santi.