The legionaries are all in one pose, so I mixed up the colors as much as I could and still keep the cohort looking like a cohesive unit. Gladius scabbards and helmets got some different shades. For the flesh on these guys, I used a lighter base shade than I usually do.
With no shield transfers suitable for these figures, I hand painted their shield designs. Click on any images for bigger pictures.
Legionary Cohort, Front View
Signifer, Centurion, and Cornicen
Legionary Cohort, Left View
Legionary Cohort, BackView
Legionary Cohort, Right View
Great looking Romans! Almost single handedly, you have me thinking about painting some myself.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is great and so is your painting. Having tried craft paints myself, I'm stunned at the depth of color you are getting over black undercoats. Are you using multiple layers of each tone? Your whites look especially strong. Perhaps you could do a post expanding on your methods.
Congrats on the good looking lad!
Very nice job!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I commend you on your decision not to do shield transfers! The blazons you painted look great! Another nice touch is the odd bronze helmet mixed in here and there.
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