Wargames Atlantic's Les Grognards - How I Paint Things
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Les Grognards are a range of multi-part plastic miniatures from Wargames Atlantic themed around classic French regiments throughout history with a little sci-fi flair. Easy to assemble and with plenty of weapons options, they're a neat alternative source of infantry for wargamers! READ MORE:
The core box of infantry can be found here: wargamesatlant... A second box of heavy weapons and command options has also just come out, meaning there's even more choice if you wanted to make a full-sized army of these guys!
The colour scheme on the box is reminiscent of Napoleonic infantry and the smart blue and white of their uniform, where I thought the Adrian helmets might be better complimented by a WW1-inspired choice. In the end, the look I've gone for here is reminiscent both of the old horizon blue Great War uniforms with a touch of Death Korps of Krieg about their equipment, showing just one way in which you can tweak historical inspiration to your own ends with these cool figures.
If I had a complete box with the bearskin hats I can imagine these guys would make amazing stand-ins for Vostroyan-style infantry in smart red uniforms and bronze plate, and there are plenty of spare heads in the kits which - I'm told! - fit well with a range of plastic WW2 infantry kits from Warlord Games and similar. Adrian helmets would make appearances on French troops wearing both British and American uniform throughout the stages of the Second World War as the men of France fought their way back to the homeland and pushed Nazi forces all the way to Berlin, and a few spare plastic helmets would make for a neat conversion opportunity!
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PAINTS USED:
PRIMER:
The Fang
BASE:
Abaddon Black
Iron Warriors
(Could swap these for Vallejo Air Metallic Black)
Steel Legion Drab
Iron Hands Steel
Balthasar Gold
Rakarth Flesh
Dryad Bark
LAYER:
Doombull Brown (or Vallejo Cavalry Brown)
Tuskgor Fur
Baneblade Brown
Russ Grey
Pallid Wych Flesh
Ironbreaker (or stick to Iron Hands Steel)
SHADE:
Agrax Earthshade
DRY:
Stormfang
SPRAY VARNISHES:
Vallejo Matt Varnish
BASE:
Stirland Mud, Golfag Brown and Tyrant Skull
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I have been watching you paint for over a year now, and I am still amazed at how easy you make it. If I have learned one thing from you: a colour plan is 80% of the battle. Keep doing what you're doing! You're awesome!
Thank you kindly! The funny thing is that I still struggle - after years, so many years! - when I'm halfway through a paint job. Despite knowing exactly how a colour's going to look once I'm finished with it, I still balk when it's not done and it doesn't look right, and my brain is telling me, "Oh that's awful, that's going to look terrible!" ...then I hold my nerve, throw on the Agrax and job's a good 'un. ;D
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio I am more of an Army Painter Strong Tone “guy”...but I totally get what you’re saying. Lol! Cheers and all the best!
I bought a sprue of these guys on ebay to make a conversion of some Vostroyans and was so impressed. I also managed to use some of the spare heads to make some rough rider conversions i was already working on look more like some awesome Hussar style cavalry. Now though i'm tempted to buy a full box to make some WWI style infantry, not necessarily for my Astra Militarum army but just because they look awesome.
Run them as Concripts. Would look different on the table than your regular Cadians/Catachans/etc. (these narrow tables in 9e mean that the chance of troops getting jumbled on the table is a real possibility)
I actually found these minis by complete accident in my local hobby store (which has no GW stuff :c) and I fell in ABSOLUTE LOVE with them
It was by pure chance that I stumbled on to them online again, myself, and remembered I'd lucked upon that spare sprue a while back. Definitely got my eye on them for some projects over the Christmas period.
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio They might make a great basis for Guard conversions, do you think the bits in this kit would fit cadians or vice versa? I've never built any Guard models, I would love to hear your opinion, Best wishes!
I'm not entirely sure if they're completely compatible, but I've seen a couple folks mention using them for conversions. It sounds like the parts would fit well enough, I've just not tried it myself.
@@loganstafford249 PeteTheWargamer did a conversion video with them for vostroyans, you should check it out!
@@jackszyprowski Cheers!
They look “trenchy” without looking anachronistic. Great models and awesome paint job!
slap an imperial Aquila on them and you've got yourself a guard regiment
They're the core of my renegade guard army. No need for those silly imperial symbols with my lads!
All the head options for these minis are great, but the bearskin heads are the best option in my opinion.
Funny going back and seeing how far Sledge has come in the last few years. 😊
Just bought myself a pack of these- was about to start a Cadian army in sort of a WW1 colour scheme, and then thought "hang on... why am I doing that when these exist?!" Really looking forward to them arriving, and I'm currently looking into tank proxies to give the whole army a very diesellpunk look.
Also, the array of heads looks perfect for making character models without having to buy different distinct models. very cool. Reminds me of getting the old plastic Guardsman box of 36 minis for a tenner and being able to build a platoon of three squads and command section really easily and cheaply. Happy days!
Just came across these and started googling and of course it turned out you already have a video with a great paint job for them :).
The figure is very interesting and the kits sound very interesting. Great paint scheme too! Thanks for sharing this.
Great videos. Been watching your tips on painting tanks as I'm painting a leman russ at the minute. Great work buddy.
Very nice paint job as always ! Your scheme is both simple and really evocative, that guy saw combat action recently : )
There's something about a bit of grime and dirt on a greatcoat that helps ground the whole miniature. Funnily enough, I can never bring myself to do it on a miniature that's wearing trousers, but the seasoned campaigner in a battered old greatcoat definitely needs a little dirt!
What an awesome mini! Once again I leave motivated. That paint job came out great and you didn’t do anything out of my skill range
Cheers bud! The idea is always to stick to simple techniques that are easily replicated; the easy stuff can take you a surprisingly long way with results. :D
YES! I had been hoping for this!
First things first: Nice video, keep up the good work!
Secondly: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA*
(*I keep forcing myself to forget this kit exists for the past year, and whenever I remember it does- like now- I am SO TEMPTED to buy about 5 boxes and start a new Sci-Fi French WWI Guardsmen army!)
Muwa-ha-haaa! C'mon, it's almost Christmas... just tell jolly ol' Saint Nick that you're in desperate need of a few boxes of plastic crack! They've even got the heavy weapons and command options available for order now, you couldn't jump on at a better time. :D
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio that sounds like an idea that is too good to be true! If I start now I might even be able to get them 'Home by Christmas/Life Day.' ;)
Thanks for the review! Lovely painting!
My pleasure! These guys are super cool. Since I've been super good this year, Santa already got his orders with these guys on the list. ;D
Amazing work as always 👍
Wow....nice paint job...i like the feathering on his coat ...
Thank you! Cheers!
How well would these work with Anvil Industries heads? I'm thinking the Ushanka heads would turn these into a pretty nice Valhallan guardsman.
The joint at the base of the head and the socket it fits in is almost identical to the size and fit of the Cadian neck joint, so the Anvil heads would need a little filing underneath to fit flush on these bodies. Though, that being said, it's a hell of a lot easier to clip down a little plastic than having to green stuff and bulk out extra necks instead!
Nice tutorial . Amazing work .
Thank you , Sonic .
For people who are interested, the proper pronunciation is "leh groh-knee-ard", with the "nee" sounding like the spanish "ñ".
That coat.... magnifique
I have a random question. I use a nail polish shaker for my paints but it's noisy. If I use it how long will the paint stay mixed for? Can I do it then use it later when the kids go to bed?
You ought only need to give your paints a really thorough shake like that if they've been sitting for a couple of weeks. Once they're mixed thoroughly, you should be able to just pick up a pot and give it a few seconds shaking by hand. You can skip the shaker for paints you use regularly - let the kids rest. ;D
@@SonicSledgehammerStudio God/Emperor bless you!!
prononce in phonetic "les groniar"
Hello ther wonderful paint job. Can you do a WW1 German Soldier from Wargames Atlantic?
The mini is really cool and the colors fit very well, it's perfectly grim :D
For the pronounciation you can try as if it would be written "Groniar" ("i" pronounced as in "pizza", "d" & "s" silents), it's pretty close in french ;)
Good to know! I had a feeling that it wasn't a hard G sound for the end of 'Grog' but I wasn't entirely sure. At least I've finally learned how to pronounce Leclerc! ;D
you got some nice grognards
very nice. I was expecting you to paint the coat lining a different colour. I could see that coat being green on one side and white on the other for a reversible look
If I were planning on spending a little more time on them, there's all sorts you could do with the turnbacks and similar. Reversible coat would be one thing; a lighter blue or something on the inside could work, too. For an army to get out and see action ASAP, I'll spare the extra detail where I can! ;D
Wish you would do a Napleonic color scheme for them, currently trying to do that and my current scheme takes so long
love your videos!
Thank you kindly! :D
Could you paint it with the bearskin or shako?
Yup! It might look like this: czcams.com/video/5zy1GWioIec/video.html
Please if you can do more wargames atlantic stuff 👍👍
Eventually! I'm waiting on their release of the plastic French kit. :D
What range & color is the base paint?
"The Fang," from Citadel. Listed in the description with the other paints. :)