tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post1633961226309712056..comments2024-03-28T14:53:02.699-07:00Comments on 20mm Crimean War Wargaming and Other Stuff: Box of Scrap and Prinz August's ArmyBob The Old Painterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-26955628825147695842018-03-11T11:00:21.969-07:002018-03-11T11:00:21.969-07:00A really impressive result. I have a few of the mo...A really impressive result. I have a few of the moulds myself for that “ one day” project.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751744958434403184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-10474547554985797472018-03-11T09:54:44.617-07:002018-03-11T09:54:44.617-07:00You have really brought those old veterans back to...You have really brought those old veterans back to life. The painting style and the figures are a perfect match and are very eye pleasing.<br /><br />FritzDer Alte Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578422757511400566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-57026302676576969692018-03-11T06:32:52.681-07:002018-03-11T06:32:52.681-07:00I bought these molds and made two armies with them...I bought these molds and made two armies with them. I think they are nice figures; saying that most of my armies ended back in the melting pot. Your army is truly inspiring. Prince August also made 25mm Battle of Austerlitz molds. Sadly, the figures are posed differently than the Battle of Waterloo figures, so I never bought them, as I don't like the poses.jhnptrqnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011208263053721255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-5097891946000548882018-03-11T05:20:29.470-07:002018-03-11T05:20:29.470-07:00Thank you.Thank you.Bob The Old Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-20516986900250682372018-03-11T05:20:13.177-07:002018-03-11T05:20:13.177-07:00I am afraid that I did not strip them down. I also...I am afraid that I did not strip them down. I also used a rattle can primer to speed up the painting process.Bob The Old Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-64886281082396129062018-03-11T05:19:11.280-07:002018-03-11T05:19:11.280-07:00Worth the effort I think. Maybe I can do something...Worth the effort I think. Maybe I can do something similar with the British - Belgians maybe?Bob The Old Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-42274665178103629062018-03-11T05:18:14.672-07:002018-03-11T05:18:14.672-07:00They work well with the current Minifigs range, in...They work well with the current Minifigs range, in fact I have used some Pince August officers to make up Minifigs units.Bob The Old Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-71292834388093740702018-03-11T05:17:07.298-07:002018-03-11T05:17:07.298-07:00I doubt they would fit in well with the warrior fi...I doubt they would fit in well with the warrior figures, but I have some later minifigs (the fat ones), which would work well.Bob The Old Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-56074541995257110782018-03-11T03:46:59.886-07:002018-03-11T03:46:59.886-07:00Darn ... hit the wrong button...
And they do seem...Darn ... hit the wrong button...<br /><br />And they do seem to have been rather well cast.<br />Do they compare well with Minifigs ,warrior etc.<br /><br />All the best. Aly<br /><br />Aly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-43322273270426005722018-03-11T03:41:43.272-07:002018-03-11T03:41:43.272-07:00Inspired sir...
The basic shiny toy soldier look r...Inspired sir...<br />The basic shiny toy soldier look really suites the miniaturesAly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-66956423359525493332018-03-10T23:03:44.488-08:002018-03-10T23:03:44.488-08:00They look attractive and the gloss finish enhances...They look attractive and the gloss finish enhances the colours.<br /><br />Will you be able to use these with your Warrior collection ?Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-1388164234870890372018-03-10T21:10:49.026-08:002018-03-10T21:10:49.026-08:00I would not have resisted such a bargain myself. ...I would not have resisted such a bargain myself. And haven't they paid handsome dividends, in the end?Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-7939804027560818332018-03-10T18:07:40.976-08:002018-03-10T18:07:40.976-08:00I think you answered your own question- I don'...I think you answered your own question- I don't know why I bought these - with the old school answer, they just might come in handy one day. I have a loft full of figures for the same reasonVintage Wargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251018372867101509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-59782060130124207152018-03-10T16:01:26.269-08:002018-03-10T16:01:26.269-08:00Your salvage effort paid off handsomely! Did you ...Your salvage effort paid off handsomely! Did you strip the figures down to bare lead before repainting?Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-56694483132100770712018-03-10T14:22:44.163-08:002018-03-10T14:22:44.163-08:00Thank you. I have found that gloss acrylics allow ...Thank you. I have found that gloss acrylics allow for rapid progress. Those available today provide very good coverage too. The only downside is that when painting large numbers the paint can dry before the batch is finished. Also the Westphalian uniforms are very simple, with just a few basic colours.Bob The Old Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-8753464157870492432018-03-10T14:19:46.032-08:002018-03-10T14:19:46.032-08:00Thank you for your kind comment. I used a very bas...Thank you for your kind comment. I used a very basic toy soldier style, which was about as much as time would permit. I seem to remember seeing some excellent results from others, who have painted the old Spencer Smith figures in a similar way. Bob The Old Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-66180591108776953382018-03-10T14:15:26.055-08:002018-03-10T14:15:26.055-08:00Thanks, I am quite pleased with the result.Thanks, I am quite pleased with the result.Bob The Old Painterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799920263660656268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-41278901441003116112018-03-10T14:10:35.986-08:002018-03-10T14:10:35.986-08:00A great salvage job. The repainted figures look sp...A great salvage job. The repainted figures look splendid.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918057670249529750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-68764427953486008632018-03-10T12:46:50.114-08:002018-03-10T12:46:50.114-08:00Absolutely magnificent Bob! And you did all those ...Absolutely magnificent Bob! And you did all those in what...a week? It takes me that long to choose a shade, let alone apply it. Hats off to you.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-91136647455124888792018-03-10T11:53:24.697-08:002018-03-10T11:53:24.697-08:00Thus disproving the old saying about sow's ear...Thus disproving the old saying about sow's ears and silk purses. The finished figures look remarkedly attractive the way you have painted them. I was given a big box of these moulds and have yet to use them, this has me thinking again!<br /><br />Nicely done!<br />RossRoss Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7474733860161790452.post-28471503049700033092018-03-10T11:31:37.377-08:002018-03-10T11:31:37.377-08:00What a brilliant army from scrap ! , well done sir...What a brilliant army from scrap ! , well done sir !.The Good Soldier Svjekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749564052124659180noreply@blogger.com