Impetus Unit Type: Camp/BaggageBase Size: 12cm x 8cm
Manufacturer: Corvus Belli, Tents by Baeuda
Comments:
This piece was quite a fun project, and in fact, was the first camp element I'd ever painted. The Baeuda tents were a real joy to paint and I can't recommend them enthusiastically enough. Those who have kept up with the developing army will notice that the tent colours match the liveries of my two generals; Sir James Stockwood (black & white) and his nephew, Rodger of Lynn (yellow & red).Close-Ups:
When I started painting this element, I knew that I would have two tents and some guards standing around. However, I also wanted something a little extra - something indicative of the Free Company army. When I thought about painting guardsmen in both livery colours, I got the idea of longbowmen sharpening their skills through a friendly archery competition. The arrows are straight pins cut and glued, while the fletches are made from tiny pieces of a cereal box carefully (and mind-numbingly) glued in place.
Stockwood's advisors William Boar (L) and Benito Tucci (R)
Guess where carelessness on the practice field gets you... guard duty.
"Not a bad shot... for a Lynn man!"
9 comments:
A very well modelled camp which is, I must say, rather inspirational. It also compliments your well painted army. Yes, I've been watching its progress with interest.
I'm stunned...this is the way ahead, JET; what can I say? this is a work of skilled art.
Nice one.
Excellent camp! Something to live up to! Well done!
Andy
I absolutely love these, well done, kudos!
Spectacular! I can't believe the level of detail you're achieving with 15mm figs. I love the way you've themed your army, and the archery practice was an excellent idea, brilliantly carried out!
I look forward to seeing this lot in battle...
Dan
Most excellent! A very neat idea, very well executed (as always). I really like the selection of models you've used for the target-shooting vignette.
Thank you gentlemen for your many kind remarks.
Completing the camp element marks a project milestone. I now have only 100 points left to paint, and I've already started in on my next two units. At this rate, the end of the month deadline shouldn't be a problem.
JET
Love it. You've got multiple scenes going on the same base, and yet each seems distinct from the others. Nice job.
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