When I was collecting my pre-order of Wars of the Roses figures from Eureka Miniatures UK at last Sunday's Partizan I happened to notice to the side of their stand a small rack of figures from The Miniature Company, amongst which was a Welsh Priest priced at £2.50. Just what my Medieval Welsh needed, some 'Spiritual Guidance', or the occasional 'Damnation' of opponents! There are two parts, the figure itself and the crozier staff. I've bought some new Superglue too, so I thought I'd try it out on the figure. 'Hardens in 3 seconds' the bottle claims! Well, it does on fingers! On metal casting bits it proved almost useless! I think I detest multipart castings almost as much as I do Plaaaastic, Perrys' vent runs, blistered figures... and Superglue! Anyway here he is, Daffyd ap Glendwr, Parish Priest of St Llareggub's from 1061-1078 ~
I have finally got some Wars of the Roses figures spray undercoated by venturing out between the recent downpours! I'm starting off with some Lancastrians: a Retinue of Bill & Bow with a separate Command base; a group of Men at Arms; and a group of mercenary crossbowmen with pavaise. When I see how I progress with them then I will get some others ready to go. In the meantime, following a recent ACW game here in GHQ, I've finally got around to reflagging Hood's Texas Brigade. I've only had the GMB Designs flags for three years or more!
Nice work David, I have a few druids sat on the painting table half finished I might just get them painted up now. As for pet hates ? We have all suffered from superglue which seems to fail to stick anything other than fingers !
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DeleteThat's a nice figure, I think I'd have painted him black as a Benedictine as they were definitely around back then.
ReplyDeleteEarly medieval priests wore mostly drab clothing like their village folk. As my Welsh are drab so is the robe of the priest. Of course other choices would be equally valid.
DeleteA fine figure there David and I have some flags to do as well!
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I discovered others needing reflagging when I sorted the boxes into cupboards! Doh!
DeleteNice work, a very decent figure too, good addition to your collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie, I appreciate your support!
DeleteA nice figure, cursing or blessing as required, and the paint job and basing sets him off nicely.
ReplyDeleteAs for superglue, I find Loctite precision maxx works a treat, but like all superglues, as it gets older, it is less effective in sticking quickly. A tip to use is when you are ready to glue, breath heavily on one part as the moisture from your breath will condense slightly on it, then put glue on the other part and stick together. Normally it grabs pretty quickly. The moisture acts as an activator, which is why your fingers stick instantly. I tend to lightly stick the parts together and when held, go around with a needle or such like, and reinforce the join. Hope this helps?
Thanks for the tip SteveJ, I'll give it a go!
DeleteA very versatile character well rendered.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil! I think he must do?
DeleteA fine looking fellow David…
ReplyDeleteAs for Superglue… Both useful and irritating at the same time…
I will take one piece castings any day of the week.
All the best. Aly
Certainly irritating in this case!
DeleteA formidable looking priest there, lovely work once again! Especially the basing.
ReplyDeleteBasing certainly better than the figure's face!
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