I was going to write up a step by step tutorial for these being the first of the 60 figure Confederate Epic units for Chris in NZ but time constraints means a series of start to finish photos, as much for my own reference to be honest. Fast and furious method, especially in early stages with lots of controlled drybrushing followed by careful but fast detail painting and highlighting. I'm pleased with the finished look - they will be matt varnished - and hopefully Chris will be too! As always they look much better 'in the flesh' at true 13.5mm scale. No basing is required as Chris will be doing it himself.
6 Epic strips, 60 figures, total painting time just under than 5 hours including prep.
As I was home from work just after 4pm (!) I did a little more work on the first of the French ships, the sail sets are now painted and ready to mount. Still having trouble tracking down a .5 or .7mm miniature drill bit for my hand drill so can't begin rigging until I can find one.
And finally - I have weakened and ordered myself an Essex Miniatures Macedonian DBA army to mess about with! Real old school 15mm's, I just fancied doing some shields and armour. I think that between the ships and DBA I could be quite happy for a few months. Been years since I painted Essex and decades since my regular Saturday morning trips to the Canvey Island factory/shop with the family including large Golden Retriever packed into our small car, soldiers purchased followed by a walk round the country park and McDonalds on the way home, great memories.
