Saturday 17 August 2013

RP No141 Old Glory Taliban Insugents



A couple of months ago I can't remember why?? I agreed to paint up these Old Glory Taliban Insurgents for my former work pal Francis Ignatius Lee. aka The Angry Licker. He's been moaning like a biatch at why I haven't painted them yet, like he's gonna use them????
So I finally caved in and got the brush out, these are the first figures (apart from the recent buildings) I've painted since early June, I can't say I enjoyed painting the little buggers but it was great actually painting again. I did paint some other Taliban figures for his highness back in July last year, here . HRH was supposed to leave a few of the figures in the box with the unpainted ones so I could try and match them in, but of course he didn't, so after a quick search on his blog, adding more unnecessary bloody hits to the Lickers blog, I found the figures and had to match them from them, the useless Git!

The figures are from Old Glory's Fireforce 15 Irregulars and Insurgents range, I gotta admit I love the motorbikes! Unfortunately Fran wanted to base the figures himself, so before he ruins them I thought I'd post a few pics.








73 comments:

  1. Great painting Ray, heaps of character in these figures - the motor bikes look crazy!

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  2. Nice job Ray, Fran will be happy :D

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  3. Yes lots of character there. Nice job.

    John

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  4. I love the motorbikes and mules!

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  5. Happy Fran! Looking very good to me Ray...

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    1. He's rarely happy Phil, I'm sure he'll fins something to moan about!!

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  6. Masterful Ray!! Very very nice!

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  7. Ray you are a good mate painting figures for Fran. The world needs more people like you.

    Nice job on them mate. If Fran does not appreciate them I can find them a home in my AK 47 Army!

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    1. Couldn't agree more Clint ! If he's a bad boy, you'll be getting them in the post!

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  8. I'm reminded of that traditional Christmas Carol - "We three kings of Orient are, one on a scooter and two in a car". Something like that. Keep up the good work Ray! WW

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  9. Great to see you on the brushes again Ray and lovely job too.

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  10. Very good paint work Ray !!!

    Fran got to be pleased even if he probably newer would admit it:)

    Best regards Michael

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  11. Very nice, I imagine he wants to base them so he can steal your glory ;-)

    Ian

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  12. Great painting, Ray, and its great to see you back at it!

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  13. Happy to see this post. Love the little motor bike.

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  14. they scare me even through figurines....

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  15. Like the dudes on the scooters.
    Fran happy now? Or is that possible?

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  16. a good job on a bad subject

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    1. Yep!, its a bit to close for me, but he'll use them for generic insurgents, probably the citizens of Rayonia.

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  17. They look great Ray. I think Fran is just trying to bring out your full potential. ;)

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  18. Great job there Ray and I love the chap on the motor scooter

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  19. These are neat little figures with loads of character. Interesting to see pack horses mixed with motorcycles and machine guns-so modern!! Nice brushwork as well!

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  20. Nicely done Ray. I hope Fran likes them.

    Now, I really must get on with some painting - it's been weeks since I picked up my brushes.

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  21. You are a rebel at heart, Battle Ax! Great looking band of baddies.

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  22. Fantastic painting work, Ray. They are very nice!!!

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  23. But these are really cool, Ray! Why's it gotta take so long?!

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    1. Because I just could't be bothered to paint anything at all!

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  24. Sweet job on these Ray. Fran is a lucky bloke!

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  25. You're a good friend, Ray...even if it meant adding more page hits to Fran's blog! They came out great!

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  26. They look great, Ray! Fran is getting some nice figures!
    You should see how much stuff they haul on bikes. On OPs, I've seen them packed with parcels and even a family of six balanced precariously on one with a load that would have strained a van!

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  27. Awesome - gotta love the guy on the bike!

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  28. You did an awesome job on these Ray, they look very good.

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  29. very nicely done, I do think the base-work is not up to your usual high standard... :-p

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  30. Great looking figs. I love the red motorcycle!

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    1. Its my and by the sound of it most peoples favorite.

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  31. Cool paint job. The mules and the Motorbike a fantastic...

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  32. Welcome back to the brushes Ray! Really lovely work here - Francis should be very happy with this lot. Like everyone else, I love the bikes and mules.

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    1. You would think he'd be happy, but this is Fran we're talking about!!!

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  33. You haven't lost your touch ray, despite the lay-off. I initially wondered why you were painting 28mms - great paintwork !

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