I wasn't going to enter this round as I don't own any Victorian figures, but I was chatting with von Postie himself, who said he had a few 25mm Zulu Wars figures just sitting in a box. So I ended up flicking a little paint on the chap above.
Postie thinks its a Newline Design figure, but I've checked out their website and can't find him there? Anybody know where he comes from?
He is of course painted up as an Officer of the famous B Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Foot, the Royal Warwickshire regiment, later of course named the South Wales Borderer's.
Not sure if you can still vote for this round or not, but if you want to try, here's a link to do so,
The photos I sent in for this round made my figure look like my 7 year old daughter painted the figure, see below!! So I took another couple of pics, he looks a little better me thinks???
The one thing I can't understand though, is why he's holding a sword and also got one in his scabbard??
Finally as some of you may already now, my pal Fran, The Angry Lurker has buggered
off back home to Ireland today to start a new life.
I've gotta admit he will be missed, it just won't be the same without the Miserable Fecking Git.
Nice job, Ray!
ReplyDeleteCome on - you will miss him. Attitude and all.
We all will Alex, for our sins!!
DeleteNice job Ray. Two swords , yeah a little odd, unless he found a dropped spare one!... I also though the sword shape was a little unexpected... I thought the sword tip would curve up, not down?
ReplyDeleteLOL, I'm missing Fran already!
Perhaps the sword was supposed to bend up?? It'd probably move, hope it doesn't ruin the paintwork............oh damn!
DeleteNice job Ray. Glad you could scrounge up a figure for this round.
ReplyDeletePosties a handy chap to know!!
DeleteGood skills Ray.
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul.
DeleteMaybe he has retrieved a sword from a fallen enemy?
ReplyDeleteGreat pic of Fran. You know you will miss each other terribly.
I'll miss the happy, jolly, antics of the useless sod, that's for sure!
DeleteRay it's simple "You can never have too many weapons!" A saying from my old re-enactment days.
ReplyDeleteNicely done.
Will Fran be back for Salute?
"A saying from my old re-enactment days"
DeleteHaha! Good to see I'm not the only one. What's your best scar? :-)
Too true! (about the weapons) He said he'd be back for Salute, don't know to tell you the truth, it may be a bit early for him to make it back???
DeleteGood job Ray, and great picture of Fran!
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil.
DeleteVery nice work Ray and sorry about Fran leaving.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Me too Chris.
DeleteNice bit of painting Ray, so...what will you do without Fran???
ReplyDeleteNot too sure, I need a new foil???
DeleteLovely work on this guy Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rodger.
DeleteSurely you've heard the old adage "two swords are better than one". The outpouring of love and esteem Fran (as illustrated in the photo) showed you on a regular basis makes me misty eyed.
ReplyDeleteha ha!
DeleteIt will just not be the same Ray without Fran, he was your foil. My eyes have indeed misted up!
ReplyDeleteJohn
I'm sure we'll be up to our usual, only it'll be over the net instead of face to face.
DeleteA nice job on the officer, Brusho.
ReplyDeleteAlso, it is a terrible thing when you get a finger cramp.
I hope it hurt the twat!
DeleteGreat job. Maybe you can go visit him and help dig up some turnips or potatoes or something.
ReplyDeleteFran wouldn't know what end of the shovel to use Simon!!
DeleteNice job Ray. It's heartbreaking when a bromance ends dude!
ReplyDeleteTell me about it!
DeleteLovely job Ray, certainly looks good to me.
ReplyDeleteCheers Sir M!
DeleteNice job Ray! And a great choice of subject :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately my one and only 25mm Zulu War figure................ever!
DeleteTop brushwork Ray! Fran will be back, you know he will. People like that just don't go away even when you think they do.
ReplyDeleteor want them too!
DeleteGreat figurine, and all the best to Fran in his movement!
ReplyDeleteHis renowned for his movements Dez!
DeleteLurker's gone? FECK!
ReplyDeleteFeck indeed!
DeleteCracking figure Ray, well done postie for getting a figure painted up for free. Sad to hear Fran headed off to Ireland!
ReplyDeleteI don't think Postie has any plans for the figure, he already owns 10 ton of 6mm figures for the period!
DeleteGreat paint job Ray, and sorry to read that Fran has left.
ReplyDeleteLee
It is a shame, but needs must.....
DeleteSorry to see Fran's left you Ray.
ReplyDeleteFMB
The divorce will be finalized in a couple of weeks FMB, then I'm free.........
DeleteCharming figure and nice backdrop for the photo, Ray. Yeah, bummer about Fran leaving your group, but hope to see some post from him soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean and Yep, it is a shame about Fran.
DeleteExcellent redcoat Ray!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ken.
DeleteGreat painted figure Ray! I hope you gave Fran a big hug when he left!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Nope? he just vanished into thin air one day.
DeleteNice one, Ray. You can never carry too many swords in to action.
ReplyDeleteCount on seeing Fran when you least expect it...
Oh yes, I'm sure he'll make an appearance at Reject HQ soon.
DeleteHe might have taken up a sword from another fallen officer. No honour if the enemy gets hold of it!
ReplyDeleteCracking paint job on him yet again.
And the mad irishman returns to his native lands. It is going to be weird not having him and you argue over a game..
It is a sad day indeed Johnny!
DeleteSorry to see Lurker go but home is a good place to be. Hoping ya'll get to catch up in real life, soon. Cheers and boogie boogie.
ReplyDeleteIt made sense for him to go back home but he'll still be missed.....the shitbag!
DeleteI agree, well, not the shitbag part but that it made sense to go home.
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