Washing the Bommer

The stage after painting the base coats and the details on the boomer I thought the next stage would be relatively much easier, however I was mistaken.

I was using a variety of Citadel shades initially, I left the boomer to dry. I found one of them I was using left a residue on the model. I was lucky that I was able to remove the residue with water and some kitchen towel. I am not sure what caused the problem, maybe one of age of my paints or not mixing it properly.

In the end I am quite pleased with the end result. What I was trying to achieve was a weathered aged look that is the result of a complete disregard to maintenance or care for the bommer. If this was a human Imperial Guard plane, it probably wouldn’t be able to fly, however as this is an Ork aircraft, it flies because of the sheer will of the pilot.

The next stage will be drybrushing, but in my next posting about the bommer I will look at the engine and engine details.

The Younger Stanley – Tally Ho! Workbench

This model is from the Wargames Foundry Darkest Africa range. The Younger Stanley is carrying his rifle. This is a picture of the painted model from the Foundry website.

The Younger Stanley – Tally Ho! Workbench

Having based the model on a two pence piece, I gave Stanley a white undercoat.

The Younger Stanley

The Younger Stanley

I also, as I said with Teddy Roosevelt, intend to use the model for VSF and Old West scenarios too.

Teddy Roosevelt – Tally Ho! Workbench

This model is from the Wargames Foundry Darkest Africa range. Teddy Roosevelt is carrying his helmet and carrying a rifle. This is a picture of the painted model from the Foundry website.

Teddy Roosevelt - Tally Ho! Workbench

Having based the model on a two pence piece, I gave Teddy a white undercoat.

Teddy Roosevelt - Tally Ho! Workbench

Teddy Roosevelt - Tally Ho! Workbench

I also intend to use the model for VSF and Old West scenarios too.

Wild Bill Hickok

I already have quite a few miniatures suitable for the Old West style game. At GamesDay 2008 I did purchase the Warhammer Historical Old West rules, I also found some other Foundry Old West models to complement the blisters I already had.

Wild Bill Hickok is part of the OW9/1 Shootists pack.

Wild Bill Hickok

Wild Bill Hickok

The model was based on a two pence piece and then given a white undercoat.

Rollo Sullivan

I already have quite a few miniatures suitable for the Old West style game. At GamesDay 2008 I did purchase the Warhammer Historical Old West rules, I also found some other Foundry Old West models to complement the blisters I already had.

Rollo Sullivan is part of OW9/1 Shootists.

Rollo Sullivan

I based the model on a two pence piece. The next stage will be a white undercoat.

1914 British Infantryman on guard with rifle and bayonet

There are four metal models from this range on the workbench. I gave the models a white undercoat. Here is one of the models, an infantryman on guard with rifle and bayonet.

I have been looking at a few online forums for guides on how to paint these. Going for a relatively simple and quick paint job, probably basecoat, webbing and other details, followed by a wash before final detailing.