KoW Elves are coming (finally)
Armour color scheme next step
A couple of pictures after adding the 2nd / 3rd stapes in the “Foundry” 3-step painting method. Nothing new, same colors used for the leather and armor as I the previous step, just using the next two shades n the Triad.
I used Contrast paint (Darkoath Flesh) for the faces of the Elves, and painted their hair with a base coat of Foundry “Buff Leather 7A” highlighted with Foundry Yellow 2B. For no good reason ‘ll paint all the hair the same. Just because.
Second shade added to all the original colors
Third shade addedI’m at the stage where I need to finalize my thinking on how to proceed. There are a few final touches on the figures – sword sheaths, hilts etc. but the man color is done. The decision is what to do about the shields and spears themselves.
I’m now in two minds as I quite like the idea of family “clan” colors which would mean that each smaller army would be a self-contained group, coming together for larger wars with third parties, but also potentially internal fighting as a kind of ‘civil war’.
The question then is, would the shields/spears be uniform across the Elven army (to provide some form of consistency or if they should be all different.
Time for a wee think.
I’d go with different shelf emblems if you can find a set of shield transfers for each clan/house. I too like the idea of the groups coming together for a common cause but could also have some in fighting in a skirmish setting. Looking forward to seeing where you go with the project.
I’m leaning that way now. If I think about the Greek City Staes during the Peloponnesian wars as inspiration, then each Elven Family/Clan could have its own shield device. I’m not convinced with many of the shield transfers I’ve seen, so might try to devise some simple “mon” or logos that I’d feel fairly confident in reproducing by hand. I could go for something simple as I think the overall look is what’s important. Basic shield colors are something to consider first though. I don’t want them to simply be the same color as the main armor. As for the… Read more »
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