Saturday 31 January 2015

From SanderS - Fireman Sam (32 points)

Dear Ladies and Gents,

As a part of my ever expanding Victoriana Project, my latest contribution is a Victorian Fire Engine. This nice little piece is a West Wind Productions model for their Empire of the Death line. Upon researching the colours of this vehicle, I stumbled upon the museum of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in London. They actually have some of these and this model is very close to the original. It's a horse driven vehicle, as you can plainly see, but it has a steam-powered pump.

My 3 year old son is totally hooked on Fireman Sam and all things connected to firemen, so the driver was named Sam pretty quick. He's also made me promise him, to visit said museum the next time we visit London.






 I would like some more firemen to fill out the engine's benches but that's for the future, now I'm off painting some more regular troops.

Cheers Sander
Posted by Sander at 12:19 am
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11 comments:

  1. Curt31 January 2015 at 01:55

    Now, this is something you don't see everyday! Lovely model Sander and you've done a cracking job on the assorted metalwork of the pump and your freehand on the Met signage is fantastic. Well done!

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  2. MartinC31 January 2015 at 01:59

    Great figure filled with personality. Think reins may help though.

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  3. Clint31 January 2015 at 02:37

    I am now wondering if I should invest I one of these for my Wild west set up! A splendid model with oodles of charm.

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  4. TamsinP31 January 2015 at 02:44

    oooh - very nice work Sander :)

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  5. Sander31 January 2015 at 05:07

    Thanks people!
    @ Martin: you're right about the reins, yet as I said earlier, both my modelling skills and the rigours of my gaming habits have made me decide to leave them off.

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  6. Mad Padre31 January 2015 at 07:57

    That is novel! Lovely work all around Sander. Lettering is ace, the fireman's uniform is also well done. Good entry.

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  7. david bromley31 January 2015 at 08:14

    I love the colors and signage! The brass work is very well done!

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  8. Juan Mancheño31 January 2015 at 15:00

    Very nice!!!

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  9. Millsy31 January 2015 at 15:44

    That's truly wonderful Sander. The whole thing is so well executed. The brass work is spot on and the hand-painted lettering is so crisp and neat. One of the best entries yet IMHO.

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  10. Sander1 February 2015 at 03:59

    Thanks gents, much appreciated!

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  11. Ian2 February 2015 at 06:33

    Excellent piece of work, for me it's the metal work that grabs me the most

    Ian

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