Monday 11 January 2021

From MartinN: The Pit of the Pendulum [75 points]

As we step into the chamber, portentously named Pit of the Pendulum, we stop dead in our tracks. "What's that? That's no bloody pendulum!" we mutter to ourselves as from out of the dark comes a trio of men in camouflage smocks. Their faces, half hidden beneath their helmets, curiously distorted by the dim flicker of a flame not bigger than a candle. It's only when they stop just a few feet away that we realize with horror it's no candle but the pilot flame of a flame thrower...


Well, admittedly it took me a moment till I found a way to somehow shoehorn my current project into the Pit of the Pendulum. But honestly, I can't think of many things more terrifying than be burnt alive. The flamer is a support choice for British Paratroopers in Chain of Command (and probably any other WW2 platoon level ruleset) and has a crew of three. One man carrying the blasted thing with two others probably busy staying away as decently possible from their unfortunate fellow in case he might somehow attract the attention of their intended victims.


Second part of todays submission is another squad of Paratroopers as yet another support choice for the platoon. With these done I think it's on to a little bit of AT-capability to round out the force. 






Two of the figures were started before the challenge, so that makes for 75 Points for this submission.
11x Standing figure = 55 points
1x Themed Bonus Points = 20 points








21 comments:

  1. Breathtaking brushwork as always Nick! Bloody amazing.

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  2. Martin. Fabulous. On a side note I have a sizable para force awaiting OMG from TFL and I used your inspiration painting to start autumn German camouflage. Two 10 man units done.
    Cheers
    BruceR

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous! Fantastic work as always!
    Best Iain

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  4. Amazing! Crisp colours and expert highlighting.

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  5. Your paras continue to impress. Very well done.

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  6. Wow - some outstanding painting here. Well done!

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  7. Meh, not bad...

    Haha! Got your attention, eh? :)

    Fabulous work Nick, and I'm happy to see that you've brightened up the photos. Such an improvement and a compliment to your fine brushwork. Beautiful stuff. Send them along when you can. ;)

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    1. Not quite sure if I like it tbh. Looks a little faded to me

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  8. Really astounding camo! Beautiful work.

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  9. Wonderful work! And a great inspiration for my on pendulous pit too - thank you!

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  10. Super paras as always, great collection 👍
    Regards KenR

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  11. Terrifying choice, Martin. I’m out of superlatives for your work, though.

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  12. Amazingly terrifying, Nick! The little flame becoming.... a much larger WHOOOSH! Really fabulous painting on all of these paras, mate. Just awesome!

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  13. These are off the chain fantastic Nick! I'm really looking forward to seeing your Market Garden Force it's going to be a real treat!

    Christopher

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