| Imperial Forge | 21 Aug 2008 2:01 a.m. PST |
I ran a news story in the news section, but the pictures had to be reduced practically to nothing. Thought I would share some high quality pics of some models I finished recently. Their shields were inspired by the Osprey books and/or adpted from period art. The character "Shou", sewn in seal script on their pants an the backs of their jackets, means "Long Life" and was believed to have magical properties in Old China. It was frequently used as an amulet to ward off enemy missiles. They also have the character "Sung"(Dynasty) sewn on the right breast of the jacket. The swordsmen's leader (in red jacket) carries a shield with the depiction of Guan'yin – the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy. The banner has the Sung Era Name painted on it, which reads as, "Establish a Happy Rule, Cleanse the Country". The primary target of their righteous wrath: Mongols! 28mm figures from the TAG Sung Chinese Range: picture picture picture picture picture picture picture Hope they are liked! :-)) |
| ioannis | 21 Aug 2008 2:57 a.m. PST |
I like them…the lettering on their clothes is fantastic! |
| Who asked this joker | 21 Aug 2008 7:18 a.m. PST |
All I have to say is WOW! |
Sturmpioneer  | 21 Aug 2008 7:26 a.m. PST |
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| wrgmr1 | 21 Aug 2008 10:33 a.m. PST |
Exceptional!!!
You painted the lettering and shields yourself? |
| Cyrus the Great | 21 Aug 2008 4:28 p.m. PST |
First, let me say beautiful paint job! Second, how easy were those new decals to use? You make them seem seamless with the paint job. |
| Imperial Forge | 21 Aug 2008 7:11 p.m. PST |
Well, I am used to dealing with decals – after all, I make hem! :-)) Seriously though, I find decals easy to use. So long as you water the surface, position the decal carefully where you want it to be, and drain excess water, I don't see why there should be any problem. It is certainly easier and more straightforward than dry rub-on transfers in my opinion. |
| Cyrus the Great | 21 Aug 2008 10:50 p.m. PST |
Imperial Forge, Well some of us did catch the announcement in the news section. ;^) More to the point, how did you avoid the outline of the decal from showing up on the miniature? I use a gloss varnish for the decal to adhere to and when dry give it another coat of gloss varnish. When dry, I give it a shot of Testor's Dullcote to bring back the matt finish. I was curious what method you used. Thanks. |
| Imperial Forge | 21 Aug 2008 11:11 p.m. PST |
In my experience, the trick has been to apply the decal on a thoroughly wet surface (regular dry acrylic paint is fine, no need to gloss beforehand) and then, press it firmly into it, making sure to drain excess water and keeping the decal in its intended position at the same time. After it is dry (1 hour or so, but overnight is best), I spray the whole thing with a 20-year old Armory varnish I still have around. That seals (obviously) the decal in place. Once dry, a coat of matte varnish takes care of the glossy sheen. Never had a problem with decal outlines showing. |
| oldbob | 24 Aug 2008 8:05 a.m. PST |
Somebody please give me some paint remover, I need to start over. I've painted the same figures and they don't look anything like these. Where did you get that standard pole? Truly beautiful!!!! |
| mikeah | 24 Aug 2008 6:31 p.m. PST |
I hate people who paint like you. |
BlackWidowPilot  | 28 Aug 2008 8:54 a.m. PST |
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| andysyk | 18 Mar 2009 6:34 a.m. PST |
Where can I aquire the decals used in these photos? Thanks
Andy |
