This is my Insurgent ‘army’ for the Portuguese Colonial War. I’m also painting a Portuguese force.
Painting Guide
Painting wargaming figures is a key part of the wargaming hobby so I’ve a collection of painting guides, photo galleries and uniform guides to help out.
Steven’s Portuguese for the Portuguese Colonial War on Individual Bases
This is my Portuguese ‘army’ for the Portuguese Colonial War. I’m also painting a generic Insurgent force.
Steven’s Spanish Army of the Eighty Years War
My Renaissance Spanish army. These chaps can do service in the latter part of the Eighty Years’ War or in the Thirty Years’ War.
Archiduque Gallery of 28mm First Carlist War Figures
Archiduque Painting Service have done some lovely work painting up Perry 28mm Carlist War figures. They kindly sent over some samples:
Wargamers Guide to Horse Colours
A long time ago I read a great article about horse colours in one of the Wargaming magazines. I’ve forgotten who wrote it or where it appeared but I’ve remembered the contents. Basically it was an overview of horse colours and markings for a wargaming audience. Just as a refresher for myself I thought I’d write my version of that long lost article. I’m not trying to document all horse colours, just the ones to focus on for wargaming. If you want to know more then check out Wikipedia: Equine Coat Color and Wikipedia: Horse Markings.
Wargaming Painting Guides and Galleries
There are a number of period specific painting guides and galleries around the site so I thought I’d list them. The vast majority of my (Steven’s) figures are painted using the Black Undercoat Method.
Steven’s Peninsular French Army
A few snaps of my French army for the Peninsular War. Nominally they are for my Albuera Project although I’ve not much to show for them just yet.
Steven’s Peninsular British Army
A few snaps of my British army for the Peninsular War. Nominally they are for my Albuera Project although I’ve not much to show for them just yet.
Steven’s Dutch Army
My Dutch Revolt army was the first army that Roland Davis painted for me. In fact it was the second Dutch Revolt army Roland had painted in a row. He had previously painted this army for John Mclennan. I saw John’s army at a Wargames Tournament in New Zealand, fell in love with it, and asked Roland to paint one for me. Which he did. He was, I understand, a little tired with the Dutch by the end of it. These chaps can do service in the latter part of the Eighty Years’ War or in the Thirty Years’ War.
28mm Rif War figures from Rif Raf Miniatures
If 28mm is your thing then have a look at the superb Rif Wars figures from Rif Raf Miniatures. They have a good sized collection already and it is growing. They focus on the 1920s. Richard Ansell is the sculptor and the casting is done by Griffin Moulds Ltd.
Peninsular War Painting Guide: British Foot
This covers all the infantry that wore British uniform, including:
Painting Guide for the Portuguese Colonial War
This is both a uniform guide and a painting guide for the Portuguese Colonial War. It covers the Portuguese forces and the insurgents.
WW2 Painting Guide: Panzers
Some rough notes about painting Panzers during World War II. This is one of my WW2 Painting Guides.
Punic War Painting Guide – Spanish
This covers the Iberians (inc Balearic), Celtiberian and Lusitani. Check out my Field of Glory Ancient Spanish Army for more photos.