I started these tiny figures by dry brushing a buff colour over all the belts and pikes. I am trying to train myself to paint these 15mm figures a bit faster than my 28s. So, with one brown colour I paint all of the hair and muskets etc. Some of these hair colours may be tweaked later when I have the black contrast colour on my brush.
Contrast paint is fantastic for just going over stuff and tweaking it later in the process.
Buff belts for everyone!
GW red paint is used to block in the coat. I found it better to paint the big cuffs and trousers first.
As there is so much red, I did take the opportunity to highlight it with a lighter colour. One of the officers was painted in a very bright red, so it looks like he's coat is made of superior cloth. Above we can see the three makes of figures, now they have paint on I think they go together okay.
The two standard bearers with their brass coloured spear tops.
Grenadiers with 20mm US cavalry behind.
Essex, Furiko, Irregular miniatures.
It's really nice trying to think of a colour to paint the main officer, I chose a nice grey outfit for this gentleman.
The Essex figure is growing on me because he's so accurate. He is a tiny bit smaller but it's not really noticeable as his hat is the same size as the others.
These will be washed with Army Painter strong tone to shade them, nice and quick.
The Kirke's drummer with his reversed coat colours.
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Super work on them and the three different ranges work very well and should make for a really good looking unit.
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