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Monday, 30 June 2014

Painting styles

I thought it would be interesting to compare painting styles. I use the 'toy soldier' gloss painted style, but the Douglas Miniatures range look superb in the more normal wargames painting style, in matt colours, with highlighting and shading. These examples are produced here with the kind permission of John Cunningham, from his Vintage 20 Mil website:












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6 comments:

  1. The Good Soldier Svjek30 June 2014 at 13:00

    Very nicely painted figures - but I do like the 'toy soldier' look.

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  2. Jonathan Freitag30 June 2014 at 13:16

    Those figures look great!

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  3. WSTKS-FM Worldwide30 June 2014 at 15:46

    Agreed. I prefer the glossy look myself, but good castings like these are attractive whichever way one paints them. It seems hard to go wrong with Douglas Miniatures.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  4. Unknown12 August 2014 at 06:28

    I have a number of Douglas Miniatures that my dad left me when he passed away. I've been told he purchased them in 1958. The are Napoleonic French and British (the boxes range from NP7 - NP15). I'd just like to know if you can help me. How should they be kept and should I have them insured. I do have some pictures available if you would like me to email them. Thanks in advance for your help.

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  5. Bob The Old Painter12 August 2014 at 11:37

    Hi Andy. It is great to hear that you have some figures in their original boxes. I have a few of these figures myself. I doubt that they were bought in 1958 as production was around the late 60s - early 70s; maybe 1968? I am not sure that they are particularly valuable, other than for their nostalgic value, although a collector might pay a little for them in their original boxes. Most of the figures in the Napoleonic range are still being produced by John Cunningham. I would love to see the pictures just in case there are any that are missing from the range. We believe some figures were produced but no known examples have survived. As for storage, I am not an expert, but probably they are best kept in their original box and stored in a day place with even temperatures. Take a look at them once in a while as some older figures are prone to "lead rot" which means they crumble away into a white residue after several decades - although my 1960's figures are fine. I hope this helps. Bob

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  6. Bob The Old Painter12 August 2014 at 11:39

    I meant a dry place!

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