This year I wanted to try and submit an entry on the opening day - challenging when the start time is 1700 local. Naturally, I went with a relatively simple model: the central playing piece from VPG's solo boardgame Nemo's War.
In this very enjoyable game his technological marvel has been given an artistic makeover and I wanted to give it due tip 'o the hat.
I eschewed the traditional metallic and iron grey and instead adopted the serene underwater hues that this more organic looking Nautilus would acquire in her natural element beneath the waves...
My Nautilus is also my opening salvo in the Naval themed side duel, "Engage the Enemy More Closely!" I suggest she is worth 2 points (equivalent to a 6mm vehicle) to get me off the mark.
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Well, there's lots to love in this opening post. The terrific miniature (that aqua blue is a spot-on choice for the 'Nautilus'), the description of the game (which I now have to hunt down a copy) and the terrific manifesto of the 'Brush Wielder's Union' (which seems to align perfectly with the tenants of the Painting Challenge). What an excellent opening post, Paul!
And you've stolen a march (a sail? a tack?) on us in the Naval duel. Curses!
Well done and welcome back, Paul!
Nautilus is great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sub! Great colour choices!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
beautiful, love the colour surprised it's only in 6mm ish scale
ReplyDeleteGood little start, a bit fishy mind ;-)
ReplyDeleteIan
Nice sub Paul :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice colour choice!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
She's a little beauty Paul!
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteNice boat (the correct term for a sub) and love the blue. Great manifesto too, something to live by for sure.
ReplyDeleteNice one, I like the colour.
ReplyDeleteNo that’s a proper Nautilus indeed. I‘m sure the Captain would love it.
ReplyDeleteWell done Paul!
ReplyDeleteWell played my friend...well played.
ReplyDeleteDas Boot! Sehr gut!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Paul.
ReplyDeleteAwesome choice for your entry. It's not something you see every day on a gaming table, but maybe it should be? Well done.
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ReplyDeleteI love this model. I started reading books quite early (ay about 7 y/old) thanks to a collection publised in Spain that had one page with text and the other with cartoon strips. My long time favourite writer was Verne and 20,000 Leagues ranked among the most cherised.
ReplyDeleteA lovely little piece. I’m unfamiliar with the game but am now intrigued.
ReplyDeleteColourful stuff indeed, as that's a corkingly good coloured Nautilus. I've been eyeing the game for a while, but am yet to hit the trigger.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful hue you gave the ship! Kudos on a well executed opening Salvo too!
ReplyDeleteExcellent piece, Paul!
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