A collection of useful painting guides for various Blood & Plunder models, ships, and accessories.
Painting Guide
Charles Vane – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
The Raise the Black expansion includes a huge number of new "legendary" pirate commanders. Not only has Firelock Games delivered historical, fun and interesting sets of rules for each of these pirate commanders, but they have produced a set of 10 unique sculpts which you can buy on a sprue. One of those new unique … Continue reading Charles Vane – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
Stede Bonnet – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
Stede Bonnet is an entertaining and puzzling character. In Blood & Plunder, he's not very competent, but he's brave and won't back down from a fight. This miniature comes from the Pirates of Legend set of multi-part plastic miniatures, part of the Raise the Black Kickstarter. For this Stede Bonnet miniature paintjob, I based my … Continue reading Stede Bonnet – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
Dutch Militie – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniatures
Here's a set of Dutch Militie painted up with Army Painter Speed Paints. There is a paint/product list at the bottom of this short article and some tips included between the photos. This unit is the basic militia unit for the various Dutch land factions in Blood & Plunder. This is a simple, but classic … Continue reading Dutch Militie – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniatures
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Completed Brigantine Ship for Blood & Plunder
It's always satisfying to finish a ship project for Blood & Plunder! Check out this Brigantine model all painted and rigged up and ready to raid! The Brigantine is one of the most often referenced ships used by pirates in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The Brigantine usually have a square-rigged fore mast … Continue reading Completed Brigantine Ship for Blood & Plunder
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A Painting Guide for the Buccaneer Storming Party For Those Who Do Not Enjoy Painting
By Dan Carlson Ahoy there! It’s been awhile since I’ve chatted with you beautiful buccaneers! Having just finished up the last few articles for the Dutch Nationality, I figured it was time to do something hobby-related. It’s no secret that painting miniatures can be fun, but not everybody enjoys the act of painting. I prefer … Continue reading A Painting Guide for the Buccaneer Storming Party For Those Who Do Not Enjoy Painting
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How To Paint 17th & 18th Century Bronze Cannons
During the 17th and 18th Centuries, cannons were commonly cast both from iron and bronze during this era of history. It appears that the blackened iron was the most common type of naval gun used by both pirates and navies. Bronze had its advantages and sometimes they would leave them bare or polished for show. … Continue reading How To Paint 17th & 18th Century Bronze Cannons