Monday 6 April 2015

RP No 167 Donnybrook - Lord Francis Fezziwig


This rather dashing??? looking chap was one of my entries into the Analogue Painting Challenge back in March. I'm not sure of the make of the figure but it could be Old Glory?? Any ideas?
He was an 18th century figure, with the usual ponytail  but after a little conversion work, with the addition of a rather poncy wig, he fits right into the previous century and as luck would have it, my Donnybrook collection!!!

I did ask, on the Painting Challenge post for a few suitable names for this porky chap, only two were given. Adam from Fencing Frog came up with Lord Fezziwig, while Ian from A Blog With No Name, thought of the name Fran for some reason? Can't think why, can you?
So Lord Francis Fezziwig was born.





56 comments:

  1. It's a good Name for such a character. And I am sure Donnybrook will benefit from his misrule.

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  2. From the neck up, I would think he was a Dixon samurai :) Just kidding, Ray. No idea who made him, but he certainly is a dashing character nonetheless.

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    1. Doesn't seem like anyone knows who made him???

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  3. He is a great character. Nice conversion, Ray.

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    1. Cheers Jay, I think he's gonna be trouble!

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  4. Great work, he looks like a character from one of those 18the century satirical cartoons

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    1. He does doesn't he, I think he looks a lot like the old English actor Robert Morley.

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  5. Lord Francis looks very cool Ray! Really nice paint work Sir!

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  6. Nice work Ray! :)

    All hail Lord Francis Fezzywig!

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  7. Love it. So fun. Great name. Great painting.

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    1. You asked about the nitrate free bacon. I don't know all that much about it but I do know it has less salt, tastes better (to me), and doesn't give me a headache when I eat it.

      Hope all is well on your end. Boogie boogie.

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  8. Great work there Ray and does his Lordship own land in Ireland?

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  9. Lol Awesome! Great looking characterful mini!

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  10. He's got the Dave Mustaine look about him, nice figures!

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    1. Afraid to say I had to look up Mr Mustaine on Google?????? I see what you mean!!

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  11. And what a splendid figure he is Ray - great brushork and conversion.

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  12. His Lordship Fran Fezziwig looks excellently foppish with the custom wig you gave him. ;) Great name choice, and get going on some bully boys for him to boss around! ;)

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    1. I did plan to get some done during the Challenge.....but.........

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  13. Fine 'Porky' face Ray! Great figure.

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    1. Thanks Lee, should have called him Mr Pig!

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  14. That's a great looking figure Ray, nice work!

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  15. Surprising and beautiful Ray!

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  16. Ugly with a capital U Ray. Nice work.

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  17. Great paint job Ray...but he needs to stop downing 8 pints with his fish suppers. It's affecting his figure.

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  18. Didn't knew that Fran was a Lord! Three cheers for the Lord!

    Great painting Ray!

    Greetings
    Peter

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    1. He is a Lord, a Lord of his own 10 acres, well his Mrs is in charge really!!

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  19. A fun character. Nice work Ray!

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  20. Looks like he never misses a meal! Well done Ray!

    Christopher

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  21. hope he doesn't have flees in the wig

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