In the Project Aon battle day pictures is this splendid unit of green Hobgoblins and orcs.
It was about 60% depleted when I took charge of it, with missing or rotted figures. I've tried to replace them like for like and paint them as they were originally done. Joe used a lot of inks on these, so Citadel contrast paints were really useful. When I came to take the pictures here, I was pleased that I had a job telling which were original and which were mine.
above are the survivors, below the rotted.
below, the regiment back to strength as far as I can know. One figure is being repaired by Geoff at Oakbound Studio, and I need to work on the banner I think they had.
Below, Joe's and mine mixed. I hope you can't tell the difference.
Below, a few shots of the replaced figures on the left, and the rotted orginals on the right. I haven't shown them all, but just a few to give an idea of how I copied the paint schemes.
It was a really fun project to complete, and I hope they will see battle soon.
Well I can't spot who did what so a success there I think! Frightening amount of lead rot on those figures - I hope that's the end of it and the survivors are now immune - any idea why so much of the collection was so badly rotted?
ReplyDeleteSuccess then, huzzah. I'm not sure what condition they were in when Joe passed away, but they then went to Caliver who had them a few years. The whole collection smelt a bit damp as if they had been stored in a garage, so that might have had something to do with it.
DeleteYour versions blend in beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI really like the old photos - I wish I'd recorded my old games. Of course it was so expensive to get film developed that it was kept for Christmas & Summer holidays! Try telling people that today and they won't understand!
Yes, and out of 20 pictures taken only 2 would be any use...ahh the good old days.
DeleteLead rot is a hell of a thing, you have done a great job matching the painting.
ReplyDeleteI really did enjoy it...no pressure to turn out masterpieces which often spoils the fun for me.
DeleteThanks for sharing. Really great to see them up close. It was really difficult to see the details in the old magazines.
ReplyDeletePart of the fun for me is identifying the minis from blurry pictures.
DeleteVery well matched in with the old figures. You have done a great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil.
DeleteExcellent work and a great contribution to the history of our hobby!
ReplyDeleteI hope Joe would approve, but he might be laughing and thinking I should be buying new stuff.
DeletePerfect matching, couldn't tell. Looks like a lot of fun was had by all.
ReplyDeleteJust got to add the repaired champion now.
DeleteYou are doing a fantastic job, mate! And it is pleasing to see these miniatures in the hands of someone who not only enjoys having and repairing and replacing them, but also one who takes the time to share with us what's going on. I don't know if you attend some of the local wargame shows in the UK throughout the year? Have you thought about setting up a table at one of the shows and doing either a demonstration or participation game with these figures , one based on a Joe Dever style wargame scenario like Thistlewood?
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm delighted to be trying to preserve the collection for posterity ( that did sound a bit pompous, but you know what I mean). I'm not sure many attendees of general wargaming events would really get original Oldhammer. I recently attended a sale with some of Joe's figures, and had absolutely zero interest. I do hope to run Thistlewood and other scenarios by Joe at BOYL in the future.
DeleteWhere was that sale happening and what were you looking to sell? Fantasy models or some of his historicals?
DeleteIt was the Tabletop sale at Lincombe Barn Wargames club in Bristol. I was selling historicals from Joe's collection for a couple of quid a figure, but no takers.
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