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Tuesday 16 October 2018

Getting a grip - Warrior Russians

Well having had a good 'ol sulk about the loss of vision in my left eye, I thought it was time to get a grip and plod on.  Armed with new specs, better lighting and magnifiers, as well as an eye patch! I have had a go at what I really enjoy - painting model soldiers.  It is amazing how the brain adapts to working with one eye.

Anyway, during a figure swap some weeks back I ended up with a complete Warrior miniatures Russian Napoleonic army. I thought as a test I would attempt to paint some them. I had already finished off a group of Minifigs, started before my eye problems with some success.

So, here is the result:

Warrior Miniatures Russian line infantry
Not as easy as before, but just as enjoyable.

17 comments:

  1. Glad to hear your managing to cope and keep on painting .

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    1. So far so good. I amy not be as qucick as before, but it is good to be painting again.

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  2. These figures have a wonderful charm, little wonder you enjoyed painting them.

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    1. They are most certainly charming and very old school. A bit like ugly ducklings, looking much better when fully fledged!

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  3. They look pretty darn good to me

    (of course my eyes aren't what they once were but I did go for a full size view of the picture)

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    1. Thanks Ross, they have turned out quite well and I am encouraged to paint some more.

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  4. Results look good to me too! As long as painting provides some pleasure, keep after it!

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  5. Those guys really pop. I love the braid on their hats.

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  6. Bob- pleased that you are coping and adapting...great job on the Russians. Good health to you. Cheers. KEV.

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  7. Excellent work, as good as if not better than before. Well done, keep it up.
    cheers
    Mike

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    1. Thanks Mike, all this encouragement has been very helpful.

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  8. Glad to see that your back to painting toys...
    My experience is that indulging in your hobby can be some of the best medicine out there...
    All the best. Aly

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    1. Hi Aly, getting back to painting has certainly reduced my frustratin levels.

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  9. Ah, glad you are back in the saddle, Bob. And not bad for one eye! Not seen the Warrior Russians before: rather nice. I'm taking a sculpting break at the moment and painting up some Saxon Garde Du Corps so John can have pictures of the new range in his site.

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