Battle Casualties

[OldTaff]

Most of us who have 'been there' will remember that working with Historex figures not only tests our painting abilities but also
challenges our modelling skills. Building one of these things requires us to micro manipulate infinitesimally small parts ( that have
the inherent ability to fly off and hide themselves in the most obscure places ) , fill and file the tiniest of join lines, add texture to hair,
and no end of additional touches of realism like gently enhancing undercuts with a craft blade , and all this before we can even think
of picking up a paintbrush. The process can be as frustrating as it is eventually rewarding. We should all look at the work Auggie has
produced here with an extra measure of admiration and respect.

Mike

Couldn't agree more, Auggie has produced a fine and detailed piece here. Everything you mention, Mike, I remember having to do so well, following the occasional ' Stan Catchpole' articles , and tweaking his ear when he pinched our ideas! All in the best possible taste Oh, the pinging off of small parts (Who said that?) Lost forever in the black hole of the dimension of vanished bits. And the satisfaction of fixing tiny buckles to reins and sword-slings, then finding you'd placed them back-to-front
I for one appreciate the excellent sculpts we have at our disposal now, but always admire those who still have the steadiness of hand and clarity of eyesight to create their own little masterpieces.

Alan