As with the rest of the figures currently in the army, they are from Copplestone Castings (though I now have some Brigade figures on the way). I think of these teams as terrifying psychological weapons, so I've decided to make mine rather gruesome looking and go heavy on the gore.
The ground has been given a coating of blood, dry brushed with gloss medium to make it look fresh, and plenty of splatter has hit the executioner himself. The prisoners' skin has also been given a wash of deep red and violet to show the vicious beatings they took in their final days.
Though this vignette is much more shocking than something I would normally put on the table, I think it really captures the horror of what it represents.
Superb! I remember seeing some photos of Chinese Executioners at work. Very powerful images. Your vignette prefectly captures that!
ReplyDeleteYikes, that is gruesome looking. Well done.
ReplyDeleteSo are they stationed behind the battle line to "encourage" the others?
That's the idea. In "Contemptible Little Armies" their presence can eliminate one morale role.
ReplyDeleteThey do look suitably grim.
ReplyDeleteBrutal! Good work though. cheers
ReplyDeleteGrim and beautiful painting.
ReplyDeleteThat's a strong piece of work, but superbly realised.
ReplyDeleteNice work. Its a bloody business indeed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Everyone!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteThis really is a rather grim vignette. Fantastic work nonetheless.
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