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?
It's wonderful!
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Stokes
Good to hear that we can still import fruit bats in these troubled times. Lovely figures and painting. My compliments to you, Sir!
ReplyDeleteKind regards, Chris.
Must admit I was tempted with this set .
ReplyDeleteLovely figures, splendid work!
ReplyDeleteWell painted and well presented! All in the spirit of the season and in which they were made.
ReplyDeleteI can see this being a favourite bit of Christmas as the years go by.
Beautiful scene. Well done.
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Greg
Oh, that's beautiful! Interesting vignette, far from the usual, I find it inspiring :)
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