Sunday, February 14, 2021

Snowball Fight


A snowball fight 

This is a much belated Christmas present for Mrs Kinch and her mother.  I had hoped to get them finished for Christmas but things got sear with me. 

These figures are from Replica Toy Soldiers who do a special Christmas set every year.  They were a joy to paint.  There’s something very restful about painting big figures  in simple colours and high gloss. 

Using proper oil based varnish made with asbestos, fruit bats and arsenic which takes days to dry is a key part of the process. 

Can you spot the different regiments in the snowball fight? 

7 comments:

  1. Good to hear that we can still import fruit bats in these troubled times. Lovely figures and painting. My compliments to you, Sir!

    Kind regards, Chris.

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  2. Well painted and well presented! All in the spirit of the season and in which they were made.

    I can see this being a favourite bit of Christmas as the years go by.

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  3. Beautiful scene. Well done.
    Best wishes,

    Greg

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  4. Oh, that's beautiful! Interesting vignette, far from the usual, I find it inspiring :)

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