Monday 28 March 2016

Tribute to Miles - Able Seaman, Jonathan Bullock


This Tribute figure is for our resident arch-mage statistician, spreadsheet guru and top-of-the-heap brushmeister, Mr. Miles Reidy. 


Miles has been an enthusiastic participant of the Challenge since it's second incarnation, back when I only accepted historical submissions (can you imagine the cheek!). On top of being one of the most prolific painters I know, Miles is also incredibly generous both with his time and encouragement to others. Being a 'financial services professional' he is also a shameless enabler.  I believe it was last year that he sent me several pounds of espresso to tide me through the Challenge. I still have some residual muscle twitch from that...



For Miles I've painted this rather pugnacious Napoleonic British seamen who is in the midst of boarding an enemy vessel. I've named him Jonathan Bullock, Able Seaman. He is closing for close action armed with cutlass, pistol butt and 5-days growth of stubble. In an attempt to fit in with the rest of Miles' collection,  I've clipped away his metal base and mounted him on a plain MDF base, which I simply scored with a hobby knife to resemble a ship's deck.


Thanks so much again Miles! Your work was instrumental in maintaining our record-keeping in fighting trim (despite my best efforts to muddle it up with outlier 'purple entries').  Also, congratulations on making it to the top of the points heap this year - that was no small achievement considering your worthy compatriots. 

I hope Jon Bullock finds a good home clearing the deck on the USS Wasp. ;)


21 comments:

  1. Lovely piece, that's some wonderful bull!

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  2. Love it! This is exactly how I feel about spreadsheets!

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  3. Superb and another fitting tribute.

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  4. Wonderful stuff and on the right side of the War of 1812 too! Well done Miles for all you painting, spreadsheet alchemy and support over multiple challenges.

    Cheers PD

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  5. Fantastic tribute figure Curt. I'm sure that the Reverend Fluffy will appreciate adding him to his collection.

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  6. A great figure Curt. I'm sure Miles will love him!

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  7. Fantastic, and a fitting tribute to one of the cornerstones of the challenge

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  8. "A British tar is a soaring soul,
    As free as a mountain bird;
    His energetic fist
    should be ready to resist
    A dictatorial word..."

    Splendid stuff, Curt1

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  9. Wonderfull - simply fantastic. I can promise that any player with Able Seaman J Bullock gets an automatic re-roll.

    As for his place on the USS Wasp, I suppose we can find a nice spot in the brig given his unfortunate choice of nationality.

    I'm thrilled with the figure and deeply grateful
    thanks

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  10. Wonderful figure Curt! He most certainly deserves a fitting tribute for all his work and support. I don't think he or Tamsin missed commenting on a single one.

    Yay Miles!!!!

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  11. Very nice figure, Curt! He definitely shows a will to prevail! Congrats to Miles and his new crewman of the Wasp!
    In regards to expresso, I seldom drink it. I did discover that it is perfect for washing down chocolate expresso beans as it enhances the flavor! ;)

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  12. Very good idea Curt!!
    Miles you are a genius, I don't understand half of what you write XD

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  13. Lovely tribute fig for a well deserving recipient.
    I am very fortunate to have met Miles and enjoy his company.

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  14. I like him, frantically wielding his pistol!

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  15. Great mini Curt, and well deserved for the superb work Miles has done indeed!

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  16. Most excellent painting! He definitely looks like a ugly bugger to deal with.

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  17. A wonderful figure and a well deserved price. Many thanks, Miles!

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