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Post by silent on Jun 18, 2017 14:58:51 GMT
Hello chaps, these are my first Guard units. Hope I do them justice!
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Post by davidsh on Jun 18, 2017 19:31:29 GMT
They are excellent!
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Post by tim on Jun 19, 2017 5:08:28 GMT
Super!
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Post by john124 on Jun 19, 2017 6:56:39 GMT
Cracking stuff. I really like those. John.
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Post by bruce on Jun 19, 2017 20:45:18 GMT
Really good, all the more so getting such detail with H&R figs. I knew you used them, but I had to look twice! May I ask what brush you use?
Also I have found that H&R castings seem to have better detail and seem more precise in recent years. Have you noticed any change in quality? I too believe H&R are the true 6mm. I have Baccus for AWI, but H&R give the best massed look, in my opinion.
Baccus are a more artistic painting experience, as I believe Adler are, lovely figs. But you take H&R to a high level! Bruce
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Post by silent on Jun 19, 2017 23:35:09 GMT
Really good, all the more so getting such detail with H&R figs. I knew you used them, but I had to look twice! May I ask what brush you use? Also I have found that H&R castings seem to have better detail and seem more precise in recent years. Have you noticed any change in quality? I too believe H&R are the true 6mm. I have Baccus for AWI, but H&R give the best massed look, in my opinion. Baccus are a more artistic painting experience, as I believe Adler are, lovely figs. But you take H&R to a high level! Bruce Hello Bruce, thanks a lot!
Brushes are about the only thing I can't buy on-line. I have to see them for myself close up. So, I'm lucky to have a decent art shop nearby. For detail like crossbelts (you're favourite!), cuffs, cuffflaps-now that's just annoying- trouser stripes etc. I use ProArte 10/0, in fact at the moment most of my brushes are by them. They're a British company. But I found cost means nothing; You can get a good cheap one, or an expensive one that has a short life.
As to the quality of H&R I'll have to swing both ways so to speak. They have many top quality castings. The Russian infantry are just superb, so too the Poles.. and many, many others. But I have a problem with some of the French line infantry. Shako's can be ill-defined, they look diminutive and spindly next to say, the Marine infantry. I suspect that the problem lies with the fact that French line infantry marching (and in greatcoat) are the most popular, being used also for Spanish, Westphalian and a host of other allies, and that this causes more wear on the mould. I want to talk to Andy at H&R about this but haven't so far. However, this is a small price to pay, as in my opinion you're right in that they are the best for massed representation. That's what I was going for.
How are you're Russians coming along btw?
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Post by bruce on Jun 20, 2017 4:28:44 GMT
I am doing some Russian guns at the moment but I took a break to paint up some 3mm (gasp!) French and Austrians for my travel game, which I just finished in time for my holiday. I now find that the Russians look gigantic after 3mm and are much easier to paint! Looking to get enough done for the 1814 campaign, Borodino can wait.
You are right about the molds, I think. I would be interested in Andy's response. I think they sell pretty well, there is a guy here in the states who has painted 300,000 H&R Naps. Including one to one armies for Waterloo. I think he does not do cuffs.
Thanks for your thoughts on brushes. I am using Army Painter Insane Detail at the moment. You would think I could paint consistent cross belts with these, but i guess they are just too much insane detail for me. I will seek out the Pro Arte. Cheers, Bruce
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Post by silent on Jun 20, 2017 15:28:46 GMT
No problem Bruce. And enjoy your holiday! And thanks John, Tim & David for your kind comments!
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