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Monday, September 4, 2017

A few more figures finished

And some more painted up from the leftovers box. This time a mix of Tin Soldier and Xyston 15mm Gauls (with one Old Glory figure in there as well, I believe). These are from a long-stalled project. Still five more units to paint, and it's hard work, because, a) I don't like painting Gauls b) my painting style has changed a bit since I did the first eighteen or so units of these and this latest batch is an unhappy compromise between the old and the new and c) I'm becoming less and less of a fan of the Tin Soldier figures.

Oh well, only a few more units to go. I wonder if I can get through them!




I think the thing might be to do a Caesar in Gaul game and see if that can't motivate me for the last stretch.


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20 comments:

  1. Jonathan FreitagSeptember 4, 2017 at 10:28 PM

    Getting a game on the docket in which you do not have the requisite figures is a great motivator to paint. By the way, very colorful batch of Gauls.

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  2. DeanMSeptember 4, 2017 at 11:58 PM

    Nice work, Aaron. The variety of colors on irregulars are always a challenge for me. Very impressively done.

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  3. William ButlerSeptember 5, 2017 at 12:43 AM

    well done, Aaron

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  4. Grzegorz ZydorSeptember 5, 2017 at 2:26 AM

    Very nice models good painting mate

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  5. Tony EmerySeptember 5, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    Good looking warband Aaron! Lots of variety in colour.

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  6. KevinSeptember 5, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    That's exactly what I do Aaron to keep my motivation going. Play some smaller scenarios to keep the juices flowing. Keep trudging along sir, looking good!

    Cheers
    Kevin

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  7. PrufrockSeptember 5, 2017 at 8:37 PM

    Thanks, gents! That's some good medicine ;-)

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  8. BigRedBatSeptember 7, 2017 at 2:27 AM

    Tidy enough Aaron- and minis always look twice as good when based!

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    1. PrufrockSeptember 7, 2017 at 12:48 PM

      Hi Simon, thanks for dropping by! And yes, basing does make a big difference.

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    2. BigRedBatSeptember 7, 2017 at 4:50 PM

      ...I always think of the stage when the minis are on the un-grouted base, as the dark before the dawn. :-)

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    3. PrufrockSeptember 12, 2017 at 1:05 PM

      That should be the title of a Bigredbat painting guide, I'd say!

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  9. GonsalvoSeptember 7, 2017 at 8:16 AM

    Very nice, Aaron! What rules do you have in mind to use?

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    1. PrufrockSeptember 7, 2017 at 12:47 PM

      Just my usual assortment! Lost Battles mostly, CCA, hopefully some more To the Strongest! at some point.

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  10. caveadsum1471September 8, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    Nice looking bunch of Gauls and getting towards a game , even better.
    Best Iain

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  11. UnknownSeptember 8, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    Interesting to see the Tin Soldier Gauls I guess they're biggies if they fit with Xyston?

    You have them looking good.

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    1. PrufrockSeptember 12, 2017 at 1:04 PM

      Thanks - yes, they're even bigger than Xyston, so I've decided to take a couple of their poses 'off the table,' so to speak.

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  12. UnknownSeptember 8, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    Interesting to see the Tin Soldier Gauls I guess they're biggies if they fit with Xyston?

    You have them looking good.

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  13. PhilSeptember 9, 2017 at 12:53 AM

    Great job and beautiful details Aaron!

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