This batch of figures were bought from the 'bring-and-buy' stall at a wargame show, and began life as German World War I Storm-troopers. (I subsequently discovered that they had actually been painted by someone that I knew, and who had taken part in Eric Knowles' famous Madasahatta Campaign.)
I managed to damage several of them whilst removing them from their original multi-figure bases, and in the end the renovation involved having to almost completely repaint them.
It had been my original intention to use the figures to depict reserve or second-line infantry, but I now think that they are good enough to join the ranks of my main infantry units.
I'm now going to take a short break from renovating figures, if only to stop myself from getting bored. I plan to do some German artillery next so that I can begin to organise the troops that I have already renovated into suitable tabletop units.
I managed to damage several of them whilst removing them from their original multi-figure bases, and in the end the renovation involved having to almost completely repaint them.
It had been my original intention to use the figures to depict reserve or second-line infantry, but I now think that they are good enough to join the ranks of my main infantry units.
I'm now going to take a short break from renovating figures, if only to stop myself from getting bored. I plan to do some German artillery next so that I can begin to organise the troops that I have already renovated into suitable tabletop units.
They do look very nice, Bob - much better than reservists and second liners. Volksgrenadiers, at least.
ReplyDeleteArchduke Piccolo,
DeleteCheers! They will certainly take to the field as 2nd or 3rd Wave troops, and will hopefully acquire themselves with glory.
All the best,
Bob
How do you go about renovating your figures? I remember using acetone and a toothbrush on my old pewter minis. That can be pretty rough on plastics though.
ReplyDeleteMr. Pavone,
DeleteIn most instances the damage has been to the figure’s extremities (e.g. helmet, ends of weapons) and all they need is a minor repaint of the affected area. Removing former basing materials often causes damage to the boots, which again requires a simple repaint. Any other damage is repainted using as close a colour to the original as I can. The paints I use are acrylic, and the figures - which are all metal - are cleaned using soapy water and a soft brush.
All the best,
Bob