I've had my hands full recently, but I'm hoping to get a little painting done over the Christmas season. I'm torn between some Mahdists, which I have helpfully got based and primed or some 1/72 Zvesda Pikemen and Musketeers for Pikeman's Lament.
In the meantime, I can spare the time to appreciate the really fine work our man in Budapest has done on this Lifeguards Trumpeter.
The pictures here don't do this chap justice. He's 1/16 scale and is currently guarding one of my bookshelves. An old Airfix figure, he towers over almost anything else in my collection.
Mr. Tibi has done a very fine job on this chap.
I particularly like the subtle tonal shifts in the red. Painting red or white are a pain in the neck at the best of times, but he's has done it very well.
There's been a lot on for the last few months, but hopefully we'll get back into something approximately a decent routine shortly.
Your Hungarian Connection is a master with the brush!
ReplyDeleteHe is isn't he?
DeleteOh my! that figure takes me back - that range of Airfix figures must be over 50 years old and still looking good, excellant paint job, Tony
ReplyDeleteHe is rather special. I was thinking about picking up the other figures in the set - we shall see.
DeleteMr Tibi has indeed done you proud.A glorious job he has done on the figure.
ReplyDeleteI was in town over the holiday period and was looking at 1/72 figures by Strelsti. I was able to open the boxes and have a good look. I was very taken by the figures and only just managed to resist...
Go for the pike and musket figures, a small investment of time /effort will lead to a fun game.
Alan
Thank you very much Alan. The pike and shot project is fortunately being mainly serviced by material I have in stock.
DeleteI think some Revell Swedish cavalry are the only thing I'll need to add.
Great to hear from you and what a wonderful addition to the collection.
ReplyDeleteHe is keeping an eye on my books. They need keeping in line.
DeleteWow, I got this kit for my ninth birthday; a very, very long time ago...
ReplyDeleteI think he still holds up.
DeleteThat's a fine paint job, I especially like the face with it's highlights and shadow.
ReplyDeletePS Could you please remind me of your address again via email for the Russian chaps!
Regards,
Lee.
He's done a great job. I'll email you the address.
DeleteI made one of these when I was a lad and filled the boots with lead shot, squeezing a full tube of polystyrene glue into it to keep it firm. When I came to breakfast I found he'd keeled over. The glue had melted his ankles. I never made that mistake again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Suber. I am particularly lucky to have it my collection.
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