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Friday, 1 March 2013

RP No124 Ripper Street - Victorian Coppers



I've been catching up on the BBC TV series Ripper Street and saw the fine looking fellows on ebay for a snip, they're from Foundry and were a pleasure to paint up. I was unsure of how to base them up, I actually took Fran's advice (something that I don't usually do??) and used greenstuff to model the cobblestone effect, I think it looks quite fetching?
These Victorian Coppers will be up on ebay this weekend (they didn't sell and weren't pinched at Cavalier) for the princely sum of £20, so keep an eye out for them if your interested.
The 5 figures were entered into Curt's Challenge and earned me 30 points!!! I'm currently in 8th place, the top 5 looks like its gonna be hard to break, but I'll plod on, get it? plod on???
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46 comments:

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh1 March 2013 at 13:54

    They look great! Good choice for the base.

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  2. Chris C.1 March 2013 at 15:19

    Nicely done -- the cobblestone effect worked out really well.

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  3. Simon Quinton 1 March 2013 at 15:23

    Nice work they look great, I've been watching the same shiow recently as well. I'm going to be getting my Peelers from Westwind when there Kickstarter finish's they have some really nice normal, armed and steampunk version's.

    Good luck with the ebay sale!

    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/832150598/empire-of-the-dead-requiem-0

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    1. Ray Rousell1 March 2013 at 21:22

      My my, they do look the biz!!! Fran bought some Coppers in capes at Cavalier, not sure what company they were from though, I'm sure he'll tell us later.

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  4. Clint1 March 2013 at 15:29

    Nicely done Ray. I'm also working on something which I'm watching on DVD as I type this. And I agree Ripper street was very good.

    As for Fran's advice..... even a stopped clock is right twice a day!

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    1. Ray Rousell1 March 2013 at 21:23

      Great saying Clint, never heard that one before!

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  5. Solo wargaming-on a budget!1 March 2013 at 15:30

    These are really very good! Very well painted.

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  6. Sean1 March 2013 at 15:31

    It's airing here on BBC America, I've been DVRing it but I usually watch it straight away. I think the cobblestone base work was a good call. Nice looking bunch.

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  7. Andrew McCory1 March 2013 at 15:40

    The bases are good. And the figs too. Quite the tough guys they are, right?

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  8. Кирилл1 March 2013 at 15:49

    Beautiful miniatures!!

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  9. Hobbyworker1 March 2013 at 15:58

    Great looking coppers Ray!!

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  10. Broeders1 March 2013 at 16:16

    Some serious tache action going on there. Nice work, ray!

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    1. Ray Rousell1 March 2013 at 21:27

      I was thinking of growing one myself, trouble is it'll be mostly grey??

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  11. Phil1 March 2013 at 16:19

    Hi! I just want to say that I respect the law, sir...Great work, chief!
    Phil.

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  12. Zabadak1 March 2013 at 16:30

    They look great Ray and should easily sell imowhen you run them in Ebay, bases are very suitable.

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  13. D41 March 2013 at 16:48

    They look rather mean and aggressive. Accurate!

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  14. Wargame News and Terrain Blog1 March 2013 at 18:39

    Looking great, have the same miniatures waiting for some varnish although yours look better (mine are to light blue).

    Cheers!

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  15. Adam1 March 2013 at 19:04

    Love em, very nice blue.

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  16. Melanie1 March 2013 at 19:05

    Those are awesome Ray...and much cooler than the cop I had to call to my house this morning!!

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  17. Anonymous1 March 2013 at 19:05

    I started to watch it but couldn't get into it. You did a great job with these. Good luck with the sale, Ray.

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    1. Ray Rousell1 March 2013 at 21:27

      Give it another go Elsie, its a great show.

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  18. Mike1 March 2013 at 19:38

    very good painting. The bases are a nice touch

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  19. Rodger1 March 2013 at 19:49

    Very very nice Ray. The basing is excellent too!

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  20. Vampifan1 March 2013 at 19:58

    Lovely figures, Ray. I have been a big fan of "Ripper Street" and I'm glad that a second series has been comissioned.

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  21. Daisy Gowan Ditchburn1 March 2013 at 20:05

    nice work

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  22. Unknown1 March 2013 at 20:46

    Foundry always does a great job with its figures. Really like these coppers Ray. And of course Fran was right, they look excellent on those bases. When will you learn to listen to your betters?

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    1. Ray Rousell1 March 2013 at 21:18

      Never will I learn that one Anne and you gotta admit, he's a bit of a tit!

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  23. Paul1 March 2013 at 21:50

    Sweet looking peelers Ray. I am glad they were not 'nicked' the other weekend...Nicked...Get it!

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  24. Jay1 March 2013 at 22:43

    Nice work, Sir Ray. And very nice work with the GS base conversion!

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  25. PanzerKaput1 March 2013 at 23:29

    Lovely work there Ray and I love the TV series too and I think you have got it right. The only thing is where is the segt with the bushy beard?

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  26. Paulalba2 March 2013 at 00:39

    Very Nice Ray,
    You should keep em and use them in some Victorian zombie game! zombie chimney sweeps and ladies of the night (after mr ripper got to them)could be cool?

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  27. The Happy Whisk2 March 2013 at 01:03

    I like the new background and table setting. Looks professional and fun.

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  28. Scottswargaming2 March 2013 at 09:13

    Excellent stuff Ray.

    There has to be something said when a figure can claim a cover bonus due to the size of his own moustache! ;-)

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  29. Silver Whistle2 March 2013 at 14:53

    Lovely job and a perfect backdrop, which I believe is Letsbe Avenue.
    Cheers,
    Pat.

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  30. The Extraordinarii2 March 2013 at 15:30

    Thats a nice set of Victorian Bobbies you have there Ray.

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  31. Lead Legion2 March 2013 at 15:43

    Very nice work Ray. I'm surprised they didn't sell.

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  32. Michael Awdry2 March 2013 at 18:16

    Great job Ray, love the basing.

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  33. Juan Mancheño2 March 2013 at 21:49

    Very nice figures, Ray. They are waiting for Jack the Ripper...

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  34. Lonewolf3 March 2013 at 10:50

    Great painted cops! I like the faces!
    Regards
    Bruno

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