A couple more codes painted up from Newline Designs 1/72 Late Roman range. This time the two Auxillia codes. I was quite pleased with the "white" tunics, I used Vallejo Beige, Citadel sepia wash followed by highlight of Beige, then I introduced Vallejo Ivory into the mix which I blended on the wet palette untill I had the desired shade. I didn't use straight Ivory like I planned but I liked the finish. I tend to apply a basecoat, wash and highlight in the original colour but since moving to a wet palette I have found mixing shades satifying and end up with a more pleasing and subtle highlight, aided by the fact that its an extra level of highlight. Just to note the swordsman came with a spear but the angle of the forearm was crying for a sword which a made out of plastic card.
Auxillia Advancing
Auxillia Standing
Altogether the two codes work well with each other:
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ReplyDeleteReal cool painting style,i liked the painted spot on the tunics! BB
Cheers BB thanks for taking the time to visit the blog also! You have just reminded me that I was meant to point out that the embroidery patches are sculpted on details.
DeleteA very good paintjob on a subject, that came into my mind too since I read the Legionary series from Gordon Doherty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Use, I enjoy historical fiction but I have trouble finding time to read, hopefully I'll have a chance this summer to finally finish Clash of Empires!
DeleteVery good as always Tony!
ReplyDeleteCheers Aaron!
DeleteExcellent painted figures and I like the colors very much!
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Peter
Thank you I'm pleased with this combination of colours!
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