4 slav army project

[Paul Potter]

I just painted up some QR miniatures from Poland, with these plus a number of left overs from other projects I'm hoping to put together an Estonian/Prussian army, a wend army, an early polish b army and if I still have enough mounted left over a Lithuania army (if not I'll scrounge around for the missing number of horsemen):

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-91.jpg

-Paul

[Xavi]

Paul, I officially hate your painting speed. It makes people like me cover in shame in a dark corner. Nice looking minis!

Xavi

[Ammianus]

Paul,
pm to you RE reinforcements.

[Paul Potter]

I'm a bit short on mounted fro the lithuanians so these will go back into the drawer for latter. but had enough figs for an all options wend army, a morph estonian/prussian and later poles. hopefully I can have the basing wrapped up sometime tomorrow then these will all be for sale:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/002-81.jpg

-Paul

[Lowkee]

So you've created three armies, out of painted models that you had lying around from other projects?

What's more impressive than the speed at which you pump out your forces, is the great standard of work in each of them.

Your techniques helped me get the 'hang' of painting 15mm models, but every time I see another army project posted, I learn something new. I bow down to the master! :up

Now I'll be over in the feotal position in the corner with Xavi.

[Ammianus]

Paul,
reinforcements on the way!
Cheers,
A

[geekmeter11]

That first picture looks my troops after gaming on Saturday mornings.

[Paul Potter]

No hiding in dark corners allowed.

Lowkee, glad to be of help, hope to see some of your stuff at some point.

-paul

[Paul Potter]

Was able to cobble together an early russian army:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-95.jpg

and some figs that I'll be adding to my Hott slavic armies:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/002-83.jpg

-Paul

[Gregorius]

Paul,

I have sent a PM regarding the Russians.

Cheers,

[Paul Potter]

One can never have enough Slavs so I am starting a fairly large Slav painting project. I have just started assembling the figs today, these consist of the old gladiator figs (now black hat), some old glory, Essex, QR miniatures, some splintered light miniatures, irregular,a few Khurasianian miniatures and of course a bunch of Essex. Here is the first photo:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/006-48.jpg

-Paul

[Ammianus]

These should make some interesting & colorful armies.

[Derek de Villiers]

Hello
They look really nice.
One thing I wondered about was how well the QR miniatures mixed with Old Glory (OG15s), and somewhat smaller figures such as
Essex and Gladiator figures (now Black Hat)?
Kind Regards
Derek

[NikosP]

The only one I cannot tell which company is, is the guy that hold the head ... any clue ?

[Paul Potter]

The QR figs mix perfectly well with essex, old glory and black hat.

the fig holding the head is from one of the QR sets.

Here is the majority of the figs for the new project waiting for priming and undercoating:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-176_zps12327ece.jpg

-Paul

[Terry37]

Paul, if I was looking at that many figures to paint at one time I think I'd pass out! But I am looking forward to seeing them finished.

[geekmeter11]

Paul, if I was looking at that many figures to paint at one time I think I'd pass out! But I am looking forward to seeing them finished.

Terry, you'd be catatonic if you saw all the bare metal in my collection.

[Terry37]

Oh trust me, I have more than plenty of bare metal, including moving boxes full going back to the 70s! But I never face that many to paint at one time usually, preferring to work on a few elements at a time.

[DaveB]

I agree with Terry37... I can not look at more than 12 or so figure to paint.

My wife on the other hand is quite happy to take a whole DBA army out of the package... glue them to sticks and prime them. She may only paint half of them before moving on to something else. She hates to paint foot. It does not bother her to have primed unpainted figs around. Me.. drives me crazy. Oh well.....

[NikosP]

I have around 10 DBM (not DBA, DBM) upainted full armies, so if anyone can paint that many minis at once Greece is a nice place for holiday :D

I too prefer no more than 4 or 5 elements at the same time

[Steppewarrior]

Paul,

You really are a painting dynamo - are you sure you are not part machine? However you have spurred me on to take some photos of my Early Russian/Slav army that has taken me over 6 months to complete!

I make things hard for myself by replacing all spears and most bows with steel pins or paper clips (Bw).

Keep it up as you really are an inspiration...

Steve:2up

PS - I also have enough unpainted lead for many an army - my imagination just runs way ahead of my ability to paint figures.

[Derek de Villiers]

Hello Paul
Thanks for posting the jpg above illustrating how well the figures mix.
Kind Regards
Derek

[Paul Potter]

Paul,

You really are a painting dynamo - are you sure you are not part machine? However you have spurred me on to take some photos of my Early Russian/Slav army that has taken me over 6 months to complete!

I make things hard for myself by replacing all spears and most bows with steel pins or paper clips (Bw).

Keep it up as you really are an inspiration...

Steve:2up

PS - I also have enough unpainted lead for many an army - my imagination just runs way ahead of my ability to paint figures.

Two requests, I would like to see some of the bows you have replaced and I would really like to see your early russian/slavs.

Tonight I added some shields to some of the foot leader/elder types and some kite shields to some of the horsemen which I'll use for eastern and southern slavs:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/003-125.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/002-161.jpg

-Paul

[Gregorius]

Paul,

I notice that you glued the shields on after undercoating the figure. Do you then undercoat the shield?

Cheers,

[NikosP]

had the same question to make

[Steppewarrior]

Hi Paul.

Here are some pics of my Slav figures from the New Ancient & Modern (Donnigton) Dark Age range with some head conversions for extra variety. I have tried to model the early Rus period.

Click on picture and they should expand!


http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/th_Russpearman_zps3c17cdc6.jpg (http://s965.beta.photobucket.com/user/SteveKeohane/media/Russpearman_zps3c17cdc6.jpg.html)

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/th_SlavspearmanII_zps37ede38f.jpg (http://s965.beta.photobucket.com/user/SteveKeohane/media/SlavspearmanII_zps37ede38f.jpg.html)

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/th_Slavspearman_zpsfa6ecb9b.jpg (http://s965.beta.photobucket.com/user/SteveKeohane/media/Slavspearman_zpsfa6ecb9b.jpg.html)

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/th_RuschieftanwithVikingguard_zps5ff88720.jpg (http://s965.beta.photobucket.com/user/SteveKeohane/media/RuschieftanwithVikingguard_zps5ff88720.jpg.html)

I will post the Ps next,

I would also like some advice on down loading the pictures like you do - I use photobucket to post my pictures.

Steve

[Paul Potter]

No, the shields were added after priming because I did not decide to add them till later. So after the glue dried the shields were primed.

Thanks for the pictures Steppewarrior. I have never seen the new donnignton figs in person. these look quite nice and I like that they look rougher than the essex rus. the designs on the shields are excellent.

about photobucket, here is how I do it:
Go to library(or album),
double click on image so that it enlarges,
after you get the big picture go over to the right and click on image links,
hit the drop down arrow(if using the new photobucket),
then click IMG code, it will turn yellow, come over to fanaticus and click
ctrl v and the img code will appear. after you submit the post the photo will appear.
hope that helps.


http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/004-87_zps6cb7baba.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/003-126_zpsc4fed0ad.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-177_zps1ad7baea.jpg

-Paul

[NikosP]

After the dark primer, what is that white thing you add on the minis ?

[Steppewarrior]

Hi Paul,

Thanls for the help - the setting was set at thumbnail!

So starting again - top is the Rus Shieldwall followed by two shots of the Slav spearman. Then Slav Comd. I have replaced some heads with other A&E and Essex heads to add to the variety. The shields are glued on afterwords. I prep the figures arm to accept the two pack epoxy glue.

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/Russpearman_zps3c17cdc6.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/SlavspearmanII_zps37ede38f.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/Slavspearman_zpsfa6ecb9b.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/SlavComd_zpsfa626c9a.jpg

[Steppewarrior]

As promised now the Ps - Bow and Javelin. Finally my Rus Warlord with his Viking guard. Again head conversions from both Essex and A&E Slav CV figures.

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/SlavPs_zpsa7ac8c63.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/SlavPsII_zps86e2063d.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/RuschieftanwithVikingguard_zps5ff88720.jpg

The A&E Dark Age range is very good, but you have to drill out the hands for spears and glue on shields - both of which I am more than happy to do.

[Steppewarrior]

Finally my Rus/Slav and indeed Viking shaman (Splintered Light)and shrine.

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/PaganSlavHolyman_zps4bf93f9a.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/PaganSlavshrine_zps313b43ed.jpg

I am working on the Cv see preview - again converted Khurasan Saxon Cv figures with Essex and A&E heads:

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/SlavChieftan-notcompleted_zps5e20af27.jpg

[Gregorius]

Hi SW,

Excellent work. The shrine is fantastic. Is this commercially available?

Cheers,

[Steppewarrior]

Hi Greg,

The shrine is home-made. The statues are from Monolith Designs 25mm Ancient Europe range:

http://www.monolithdesigns.co.uk/ancienteurope.htm

AEU25-56 Germanic/Slavic/Viking stone totems/cult stelae (x3)

They work fine for 15mm - you can trim the height to suit. The set includes a superb Thor statue which I will use as a terrain feature. It is worth looking through the various sections as they have a lot og good stuff!

Steve

[Gregorius]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for that.

Cheers,

[Derek de Villiers]

Hello Paul
I have an unpainted Slav DBA (III 1) army which I hope to paint in future.

Nikos asked above:
> After the dark primer, what is that white thing you add on the minis?

I must admit that I am also curious about this.
Are you first undercoating in a dark colour and then painting some surfaces such as shields white in order to highlight colours?
I have read about this painting technique.
Is this what you are doing in order to get your painted figures looking so good?
Kind Regards
Derek

[Ammianus]

Darn it, am I now going to have to buy a Slav army!??

[geekmeter11]

Darn it, am I now going to have to buy a Slav army!??

How does a Early Russian Field of Glory army sound? Thinking of selling the army I haven't painted.
Item #: FGSA-136
1 Commander in Chief, 2 Sub Commanders, 3 Battle Groups of Nobles and Retainers, 3 Battle Groups of Turkic Mercenaries, 2 Battle Groups of Town Militia Spearmen, 2 Battle Groups of Archers.

[Paul Potter]

Sorry for my delay Nikos and Derek.
The white on the slave foot is the base coat. I used an off white to base coat them as I will leave almost all of the fabric white. This is covered in a brown wash then I go back and highlight the fabric with white leaving the browner off white in all the low spots. it then turns out like this (these are almost done, the metallics and some shield designs need to be added):

slav foot command:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/002-162.jpg

archers:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-177.jpg

and assorted tribesmen/warriors:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/003-126.jpg

-Paul

[Paul Potter]

Darn it, am I now going to have to buy a Slav army!??

Yes, you should!

[Paul Potter]

How does a Early Russian Field of Glory army sound? Thinking of selling the army I haven't painted.
Item #: FGSA-136
1 Commander in Chief, 2 Sub Commanders, 3 Battle Groups of Nobles and Retainers, 3 Battle Groups of Turkic Mercenaries, 2 Battle Groups of Town Militia Spearmen, 2 Battle Groups of Archers.

What make of figs is this army? -paul

[NikosP]

They look great :up

[geekmeter11]

What make of figs is this army? -paul
Paul,
Old Glory 15s http://www.oldglory15s.com/Early-Russian-FGSA-136.htm

1 Commander in Chief 2 Sub Commanders: 3x3Cv
3 Battle Groups of Nobles and Retainers: 12x3Cv
3 Battle Groups of Turkic Mercenaries: 12x3Lh
2 Battle Groups of Town Militia Spearmen: 16x4Sp
2 Battle Groups of Archers: 12xPs

Email me directly if you are interested.
Steve

[Derek de Villiers]

Hello Paul
Your Slavs look very nice.
Paul thank you for sharing your painting technique above.
Kind Regards
Derek

[Paul Potter]

Hi Greg,

The shrine is home-made. The statues are from Monolith Designs 25mm Ancient Europe range:

http://www.monolithdesigns.co.uk/ancienteurope.htm

AEU25-56 Germanic/Slavic/Viking stone totems/cult stelae (x3)

They work fine for 15mm - you can trim the height to suit. The set includes a superb Thor statue which I will use as a terrain feature. It is worth looking through the various sections as they have a lot og good stuff!

Steve

thank you very much for the link. I see that these folks also have some 15mm buildings. I have two buildings that may have come from there range, too bad that there are no photos of these buildings.
http://www.monolithdesigns.co.uk/darkage.htm
-Paul

[Paul Potter]

all in an effort to start some Slavic mania here are some pictures of some slave elements/camps and strongholds:

first,
Baba yaga, Perun on a cart (this can be a camp or a magician), a steppe Idol (for a camp), Missionaries taking down a Perun (cleric) and Koshcheie the undying (a hero or magician):

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/004-87.jpg

A sacred grove, a stronghold for pagan slavs:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/005-60.jpg

Earliest Kiev or some other slavic settlement:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/006-49.jpg

[Paul Potter]

A dark forest, perhaps the home of Koshchie, Baba Yaga or even the frog Princess:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/007-36.jpg

and a christian church:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/008-31.jpg

and a grave yard/burial mound. this can also be used for steppe armies:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-178.jpg

-Paul

[DaveB]

great collection

[NikosP]

Fantastic !!! :2up

Where did you get the two houses for the settlement ?

[DaveB]

I think Paul spends almost as much time searching for items as he does painting. He always finding great things to use in his camps, etc.

[Redwilde]

Very lovely Slavic-mania!

[Steppewarrior]

Paul,

I take my hat of to you - your scenic creations have so much atmosphere, really wonderful.

I also would like to know from which range you sourced the building in you Kiev diorama?

Steve

[Ammianus]

Completely incredible Paul; you're getting even better over time. Great jobs!

[Paul Potter]

Paul,

I take my hat of to you - your scenic creations have so much atmosphere, really wonderful.

I also would like to know from which range you sourced the building in you Kiev diorama?

Steve

I wish I knew who made the buildings as I would like a couple more. -Paul

[Paul Potter]

the 'western' slav horsemen are coming along. these will also serve as Baltic and some Balkan horsemen:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-179.jpg

-Paul

[Paul Potter]

The first batch of this round of Slavs has been finished:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/005-61.jpg

the 'eastern' and 'southern' Slav horsemen have been finished for the most part.
I am a bit overwhelmed by the complexity of the Russian shield designs so I ordered a sheet of Russian shield transfers from little bigman studios, if these fit I may apply some of them or I may just end up using them as references for painting on the shield designs:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/006-50.jpg

-Paul

[Paul Potter]

here is the next army out of this batch, Wends. On the bases which are ready to be textured:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-182.jpg

-Paul

[NikosP]

Well done and keep going :2up

[Derek de Villiers]

Hello Paul
Thank you for posting these jpgs of your Slavs and how you went about painting them.
Very inspiring work.
Kind Regards
Derek

[Paul Potter]

The next army is ready out of this batch, an all element wend army:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/001-183.jpg

-Paul

[Paul Potter]

Here are some heroic slavs that will be going into a hott army, warbands:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/002-164.jpg

-Paul

[Ammianus]

RE: WBs, interesting mix of figures Paul.

[Paul Potter]

Here are the last figs to come out of this batch, an early Russian army and some left over knights types that will go into a hot army.
The little big man studio Russian shield transfers have arrived but the kite shield transfers are to small for my shields and the round shields are to large for these so I have tried painting the intricate Russian shield designs by hand:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/003-128.jpg

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/004-89.jpg

-Paul

[Paul Potter]

Hi Paul,

Thanls for the help - the setting was set at thumbnail!

So starting again - top is the Rus Shieldwall followed by two shots of the Slav spearman. Then Slav Comd. I have replaced some heads with other A&E and Essex heads to add to the variety. The shields are glued on afterwords. I prep the figures arm to accept the two pack epoxy glue.

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/Russpearman_zps3c17cdc6.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/SlavspearmanII_zps37ede38f.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/Slavspearman_zpsfa6ecb9b.jpg

http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae131/SteveKeohane/SlavComd_zpsfa626c9a.jpg

greetings steppewarrior. where do these decals come from (are they decals?)? -paul

[Paul Potter]

The early russian army is finished, here is a pic:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/potterfamilyinbg/002-165.jpg

-Paul

[Steppewarrior]

Hi Paul,

Sorry for the delay in answering - working away from home. They are Little Bigman Studio decals. The shield ones are 28mm Gripping beast re-sized to fit the 15mm shields. The banners are from the 15mm Dark Age options.

I do not have your skill doing shields so I go for the decals.

The QR miniatures are very tempting - they seem to mix well with SL and A&E figures.

Cheers, Steve

[Derek de Villiers]

Hello Paul
The Russian DBA (III 79) Army is very impressive.
It is interesting to see Essex and Black Hat (Gladiator) foot figures on the same base. They appear to mix well.
Kind Regards
Derek