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Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Axebreaker am 01. Juli 2009 - 10:56:11
I was asked why I didn\'t post in the Gallery with these guys,so here they are. :)
This is the start of my Norman army with a few pics of mounted and dismounted Knights for my DBMM army.
I thought I would try out out a new system of painting in 15mm.I used a black shade method in that I painted the raised areas and left the recesses in the black undercoat.This system works great in a small scale and so far I\'m pleased. :)
Anyone else tried this method before and what do you think? :)

Mounted Knights led by a converted Duke William and Bishop Otto.

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1030649.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1030651.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1030652.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1030654.jpg)

Some dismounted knights

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1030655.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1030657.jpg)
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Crusader am 01. Juli 2009 - 11:38:44
Terrific :thumbsup:
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: cuckoo am 01. Juli 2009 - 16:37:57
:applaus: Awesome paint job.
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Tankred am 01. Juli 2009 - 16:46:02
Sehr schön! Besonders die dynamische Wirkung durch die vielen Fahnen gefällt mir aber auch die kontrastreiche Bemalung ist gelungen.
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Black Hussar am 01. Juli 2009 - 16:57:51
Impressive...you\'re crazy, man... Wunderschöne detaillierte Bemalung (und das bei 15mm)!!!  :thumbsup:
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Desert Rat am 01. Juli 2009 - 21:12:33
Hey, you know what !! You are a pretty good painter !!
The only thing which in my opinion lets then down is the basing.
Try doing them ina lighter earth colour (either drab or khaki), a bit of highlighting and static flock

Apart from that they look really impressive. It\'s nice to see that there are people here who paint whole armies and not just single figures.
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Wellington am 02. Juli 2009 - 00:33:26
Great stuff!
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Axebreaker am 02. Juli 2009 - 00:37:22
@Everyone
Thank you very much for the very nice support! :D

@Desert Rat
I prefer dark bases almost always unless I\'m doing a very dry climate.With this project,I was trying to keep the work load down.I prefer to put my time into 25/28mm but still produce some armies in 15mm, that\'s the reason for the black shade method and simple basing.I was trying to balance time and effort,but still wanted a decent looking army.But,your right in that I could add a bit more highlight to the basing. ;)
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: lameth am 02. Juli 2009 - 10:07:22
Hey Christopher, the quality and quantity of your painted Miniatures is amazing. Very impressive! :thumbsup:
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Axebreaker am 02. Juli 2009 - 11:43:22
@Iameth

Thank you, :D but I painted these a little while ago,actually I\'m a slow painter. :rolleyes:
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Doc Phobos am 02. Juli 2009 - 13:18:09
Hey, I completely overlooked this thread. I might agree about the bases. They do seem to be missing certain depth, but the miniatures more than make up for that. Great quality paintjobs there. And now I know that OG (if I remember correctly these are OG?) produces some decent 15mm Normans.  :thumbsup:
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Axebreaker am 02. Juli 2009 - 23:52:31
Thank you and yes indeed they are Old Glory 15\'s.Old Glory makes very nice 15mm,but their 25mm+ isn\'t that nice. ;)
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Axebreaker am 26. September 2009 - 12:15:22
Hello everyone,
Here are some more Normans using the blackshade method.These are some heavy infantry with the better armored to the front.The shields are more plain and not as fancy as the knights to reflect their less esteemed status. Next up some bowmen and crossbowmen. :)


(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1040340.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1040341.jpg)
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Hochmeister am 27. September 2009 - 20:39:05
Class, it looks very impressive, which I liked very very good :thumbsup:
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Regulator am 27. September 2009 - 21:09:38
Class mate. Not my scale but what\'s better than an awesome looking army? :thumbup: so far
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Antipater am 28. September 2009 - 10:29:33
Now that\'s an army. Very cool, if a bit too dark regarding the bases. As someone said before, a lighter tone would enliven the unit\'s appearance quite a lot.
Nevertheless, great work, I\'m looking forward to your next installments.
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Axebreaker am 28. September 2009 - 10:42:22
@Everyone

Thank you gentlemen. :D

@Antipator

Thank you.Regarding the bases I understand how you feel and I suppose it comes down to taste.I prefer a dark base as I feel it deepens the color and adds depth from my perspective.The only time I won\'t use a dark base is where it doesn\'t make sense like the desert or a very dry climate.Still.I appreciate your helpful suggestions and welcome them as always as I do everyone\'s.Please keep any idea\'s or advice coming as I will always consider it. :D
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: cuckoo am 28. September 2009 - 17:48:03
Thumbs up. Fantastic work so far and I hope to see more of this painted figures. You can\'t have enough painted Normans. :D
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Hanno Barka am 28. September 2009 - 19:33:35
Not my scale but GREAT paintjob! :thumbsup: ...and lovely bases!
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Axebreaker am 09. Oktober 2009 - 01:49:56
Here are a few more units to add to my army using the same technique as the others.I need to add some more cavalry and expand my baggage/Camp base,but that will have to wait until later.I also have a couple more pics in my blog if your interested. :)

Archers
(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1040443.jpg)

Crossbowmen
(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1040444.jpg)

Baggage/Camp
(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/desk/P1040440.jpg)
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Mad Mö am 09. Oktober 2009 - 06:51:52
Very good. :thumbsup:
Titel: Normans(15mm)(Update #2 )
Beitrag von: Hanno Barka am 09. Oktober 2009 - 07:56:55
Very nice brushwork! I love \'em...