Gotta admit, I did struggle a little with Benito's Challenge, then I found this little figure, that I picked up as a freebie at The Other Partizan in 2018.
Its entitled Dulce et decorum est The Great War 1914-1918 and sculpted by Martin Baker
"A figure or vignette related to some brave feat of arms, almost hopeless against impossible odds."
It was the last two words of Benito's Challenge that inspired my choice of a downtrodden and exhausted Tommy .
It was a hard figure to photograph, as he's actually bowing his head in sorrow or weariness?
So I had to angle the figure up so you can view his face.
I kept the basing plain, no grass tufts or anything other than mud and dirt.
He was a enjoyable if quite solemn figure to paint up and for this reason he shall be put up as another Curtgeld figure.
Should be a very plain and simple 35 points, which pushed me up to 31st place.
Nice work Ray..to be honest, my first thought was he was on the Kari, but after reading your description, it became obvious he was just taking a break from the war!
ReplyDeleteIts a great figure Keith, world weary is probably the best description.
DeletePoor little fellow...He gives exactly the "exausted and disapointed", feeling as you described!
ReplyDeleteGreat paintjob!
Thanks, glad you approve.
DeleteHe does look exhausted by war.
ReplyDeleteIts a great sculpt, the figure says it all really.
DeleteYou did a great job photographing him, though. Looks real good with the back and the ground and little figure. Well done, Ray.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivy, he was a right pain to photograph!
DeleteSuperb figure, very poignant re the topic and an excelent paintjob. Great photos too and welldone showing his face.
ReplyDeleteCheers Joe, he was a pain!
DeleteVery thoughtful and beautifully painted figure, Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words Dean.
DeleteFed up with this war...Evocative and great job Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil.
DeleteGreat work Ray
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil.
DeleteGreat figure and great brushwork!
ReplyDeleteCheers Jonathan.
DeleteNice work, and a very evocative figure.
ReplyDeleteCheers Lawrence, glad you like him.
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