Below are two more Grenadier miniatures from the 1980's. This first one is a henchman/hireling from the AD&D set 2004 Hirelings. Once again I tried to do a quick Zenithal primer/highlighting scheme before applying glazes. It didn't work out to my satisfaction and I ended up going back over him to blend highlights and shadows.
For the final protective coating, I used Games Workshop's Purity Seal for the first time. I applied two quick coats which was way too much. This stuff made the colors look cloudy and dulled ..very strange. Perhaps I needed to shake the can for 5 minutes or more. I only did one minute. Anyways, I went back over the miniature with ink washes to brink back the vibrance of the colors...and I rescued him!!!
Next up is a miniature I found in the bitz bin at a local game store. The bins there are full of vintage miniatures considered junk these days. I have no idea why folks would throw them out.. they need to be brought to life. This guy is a Grenadier Fantasy Lords orc. He has a very intereting pose, like he is pointing his mace at a guilty adventurer.
The Zenithal priming/highlighting plan worked better on this miniature than the others. Also, he has not been coated with GW Purity Seal of Doom. I think this miniature would make a great orc leader who talks to players and taunts them. Perhaps a mean jailor ....
That is all for now. Coming soon will be the huge Reaper troll miniature: King Kallguk.
