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Saturday, 7 February 2015

Analogue Painting Challenge Myth Bonus Round - Robin Hood


I struggled with a figure to paint up for the Myth bonus round, but while browsing through North Stars Military Figures, Bargain basement page the other day, I found this Robin Hood figure for the measly sum of £1.10. So along with another few bits and bobs from their 1672 range he was purchased.
I thought he'd be a good Myth figure, Robin Hood being a famous English legend, but who was the real Robin Hood??
Many names have been put forward, Robin Earl of Huntingdon, Robin of Loxley, Roger Godberd and the name we all know although spelt slightly different, Robyn Hode.


He's not sculpted in the usual Robin Hood style, but he's a more modern looking chap, he looks like he fit right in a Zombie game to me??


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51 comments:

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh7 February 2015 at 23:34

    Good choice! And I like his looks. You're right, he could be hunting zombies. Rich ones of course...

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  2. Blaxkleric7 February 2015 at 23:39

    Oh he looks superb... and could easily pass for the street vigilante (Green) "Arrow"... something of a myth amongst the police and criminal underworld :-)

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    1. Ray Rousell8 February 2015 at 19:43

      Yeh, he does look a little like Arrow, doesn't he??

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  3. Rod8 February 2015 at 00:33

    Very nice ray. Yes, I was kinda thinking Green Arrow-ish character too.

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  4. Monty8 February 2015 at 01:29

    Great figure Ray! Steals from the rich, gives to the poor...sounds like a man for our times.

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  5. Rodger8 February 2015 at 02:11

    Brilliant choice Ray! Great work with the brush too!

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  6. DeanM8 February 2015 at 03:05

    Great looking figure, Ray - I agree that he could fit in fighting zombies as well as with the Sheriff of Nottingham.

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    1. Ray Rousell8 February 2015 at 19:45

      The Zombies of Sherwood Forest?? Sounds like a plan???

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    2. DeanM8 February 2015 at 21:41

      Them and werewolves of London :)!

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  7. Chris C.8 February 2015 at 04:00

    Nice!

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  8. Phil8 February 2015 at 07:52

    A great choice, a hero of our childhood...and great job!

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  9. Mike8 February 2015 at 08:39

    Quite a versatile figure... I agree. Begs the question - who's the best Robin?
    Errol Flynn...? Michael Praed...? John Cleese...?

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  10. Vampifan8 February 2015 at 10:36

    Good choice and a cracking good paint job, Ray.

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  11. The Extraordinarii8 February 2015 at 10:53

    Very nice Ray, looking very green.

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    1. Ray Rousell8 February 2015 at 19:48

      Robyn always liked a bit of green, so its said??

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  12. Unknown8 February 2015 at 11:16

    He is very modern maybe he takes after the BBC of some years ago? None the less we done there Ray.

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    1. Ray Rousell8 February 2015 at 19:49

      That was my thought Rob, but now I'm thinking more on the Green Arrow line.

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  13. TamsinP8 February 2015 at 12:03

    Very nicely painted Ray :)

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  14. Simon Quinton 8 February 2015 at 13:55

    Lovely job Ray!

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  15. Unknown8 February 2015 at 14:01

    Great job Ray! I think he could be hunting zombies in a blog near you soon.

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  16. Silver Whistle8 February 2015 at 20:09

    A perfect backdrop for Mr Hood. Great painting Ray.

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  17. Jay8 February 2015 at 22:48

    Nice job, Rayman! With a little putty over the eyes and nose and he might be found working overtime on the weekends as the Green Arrow.

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    1. Ray Rousell10 February 2015 at 22:02

      Yep, some others have said he could be the Green Arrow.

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  18. Clint9 February 2015 at 07:46

    Nice one mate. One would not expect dragons and ogres from you.

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  19. Stefan (aka. Monty)9 February 2015 at 09:49

    Nice work, Ray.

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  20. John Lambshead9 February 2015 at 16:26

    I suspect Robin Hood is an amalgam of may real and mythical characters, CF King Arthur. I have also been tempted hy the North Star figure.

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    1. Ray Rousell10 February 2015 at 22:06

      At a mere £1.10 I was silly not to buy him.

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  21. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)9 February 2015 at 22:25

    He looks good Ray!

    Christopher

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  22. The Happy Whisk10 February 2015 at 01:19

    Looks good, Rayolla.

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  23. David10 February 2015 at 09:29

    I bought the same figure in the sale along with MM and the S of N

    You have done a great job with what I honestly thought was a pretty poor sculpt

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    1. Ray Rousell10 February 2015 at 22:13

      I didn't think the sculpt was bad, it is just a little strange, neither here nor there in any period?

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  24. Zabadak10 February 2015 at 15:34

    Great paint-job on a very nice sculpt and congratulations on reaching your challenge target too.

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  25. cameronian11 February 2015 at 17:15

    Comic book and TV 'Arrow'? A multi-use figure perhaps.

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  26. Mike12 February 2015 at 02:23

    Good stuff, Ray. I say it's a winner. Nice camera work as well.

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