As expected, I screwed up the shield design. I had made a mental note not to use metallic paint because, not only am I challenged when it comes to painting patterns but the cheap brands I use can be hard to control when painting designs. Then I promptly forgot. I also forgot that the locating plug was square instead of round so the other side is skewed. I could paint over the shields but....it ain't going to happen.
I tried to think of things to make them look more Persian but alas, once an ad 5th/6thC Persian put on mail and a helmet, they just didn't look all that different. Still, if the guys they are fighting haven't figured out that the elephant is one with the enemy, they probably don't have much hope anyway.
Now, why just in time? Is there a battle coming? Nope, not soon anway, I need to paint my Persian General and Elite cavalry, and some infantry. No, its because something else arrived:
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| We have work to do!! |
"Aux pots camarades!" (sic)
Ross Mac,
ReplyDeleteIt looks even more impressive now it’s finished … and if you hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have noticed anything wrong with the design on the shield.
All the best,
Bob
Thanks Bob, I won't notice it on the tabletop either, at least not this side :)
DeleteThe painted elephant will look impressive on the tabletop.
ReplyDeleteNow to write some rules so the elephant and crew are a strong opponent but not an invincible opponent.
DeleteGrey as a mouse,
ReplyDeleteBig as a house,
Nose like a snake,
I make the earth shake,
As I tramp through the grass;
Trees crack as I pass.
With horns in my mouth
I walk in the South,
Flapping big ears.
Beyond count of years
I stump round and round,
Never lie on the ground,
Not even to die.
Oliphaunt am I,
Biggest of all,
Huge, old, and tall.
If ever you'd met me
You wouldn't forget me.
If you never do,
You won't think I'm true;
But Oliphaunt am I,
And I never lie!
You are definitely your father's son! Luckily for you that's a good thing.
DeleteVery imposing (and I wouldn't have noticed the shield too if you hadn't mentioned it).
ReplyDeleteTo be fair even I won't notice during a game.
DeleteFantastic, Ross! Shield design looks good to me.
ReplyDeleteThanks its a bit wonky in spots, especially on the other side....
DeleteWhat a splendid looking beast Ross…
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing it in action…
All the best. Aly
Thanks. Maybe by year's end.
DeleteThe elephant and howdah and all looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe sculptor made it easy. I've long wanted to paint it and put it on the table but I needed to know what era and setting before I could start.
DeleteAn excellent addition to your gaming table, he has painted up really well Ross!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alan. Now, how will it fight?
DeleteThat elephant is very impressive ! - but I can relate to the lure of newly cast shiny toy soldiers .
ReplyDeleteJackdaw instincts.
DeleteLike it. Should really add something to games.
ReplyDeleteAdding rules for it has been submitted to the appropriate brain committee.
DeleteGreat job! Most impressive!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Good sculpting can make even fast painting look good.
DeleteHonestly, Ross, I think you are being far too hard on yourself. That's a fantastic job on the elephant.
ReplyDeleteAnd I like the look of your work project there. Hmm. Wonder what you might be "cooking" up in the pot?
Eric
Thanks Eric. The shield was meant to be a star design, not a writhing octopus but it'll do on the games table.
DeleteThe new moulds are mostly for conversion fodder for the French Rev, apart from the mounted officer who is destinied for New France.
I love the look of this elephant so much. It reminds me of something that might be displayed on a bookcase or coffee table as much as on a wargames table. For the latter, I'd probably give it plot immunity, but that's me.
ReplyDeleteAlso octopi are very intelligent, as are elephants, so I'd just run with that idea and call the star an octopus and say that was a design choice for a unifying theme!
Alas for the elephant, it was recuited by the bad guys. I like the octopus idea. Bit of touch up and some eyes.....could work.
DeleteAll elephants are good elephants. Are the new packages moulds?
ReplyDeleteYes, those are the labels lying next to the moulds....which I see that I accidentally cropped!
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