One of my favourite posts from last years Challenge was by Paul Scrivens-Smith, he posted some Napoleonic Scientists from Brigade Games in the US.
Yes he is using a 3 inch brush to write his notes before anyone says anything?
Paul was living in the states at the time and offered to purchase the figures for me as he was heading back to blighty shortly. Paul got me these fine looking fellows as well as some other bits and bobs from Brigade Games.
Like Paul's figures, the table and other equipment all come from the
WizzKids Range
In 1798 Napoleon headed for Egypt taking with him 160 scientists, engineers and artists to study the wonders of Egypt. My figures will head the other way over to Haiti, to study the stars and local fauna.
They are all of course Doctors of Astronomy, Biology and Naturalism.
All very Strange indeed!
So they fit in perfect with planet Skaro/Strange Doctors theme. Now I've completed 4 planets on the outer ring I'd like to head for Cybertron.
4 x 25mm figures @5pts = 20pts
Table and equipment 5pts
Skaro Bonus 20pts
So 45 pts in total!
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Thanks for this Ray. The figures here are really neat, and well-painted, but I particularly enjoy Challenge posts that feature connections between different participants in the Challenge. It's a big globe, but this hobby can help make it a smaller world. I hope Paul will be chuffed to see these painted up, and be part of your cool Haitian Revolution project. Well done.
GregB
These are all kinds of fun and neat.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave.
DeleteExcellent figures Ray. They clothing equally inappropriate in Haiti as it was in Egypt. Any plans for Pauline Bonaparte in full on hedonism?
ReplyDeleteIts still chilly in the morning Peter. Ooo good idea on Pauline!
DeleteThat is a great little piece of table dressing- I love it!
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteA great set of figures, Ray! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamsin.
DeleteWhat a great set of super accessory figures. Well done.
ReplyDeleteCheers Bruce.
Deletethis is a great set of figs, top job
ReplyDeleteThanks Martin, I likes 'em!
DeleteWonderful figures, but the story of how you acquired them is even better!
ReplyDeleteGreat isn't it. The fellowship of the Challenge at its best.
DeleteSplendid bunch of scientists, they look great!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Why thank you Sir!
DeleteThat’s cool Ray .
ReplyDeleteCheers Dave.
DeleteI do like non combatants like this, they just add to the scenery on a table and help make it look more realistic.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely agree. I love this kinda stuff.
DeleteNice additions to table, clearly not painted with a 3 inch brush.
ReplyDeleteOk, a 2 inch then.
DeleteDamn these look familiar :D
ReplyDeleteGreat work on them Ray
Hmmm?
DeleteThey look absolutely wonderful, and make for a very nice different theme. The colour combinations are great too. Nice!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like 'em!
DeleteLove these, Ray! What a great, unusual set of figures!
ReplyDeleteThey're great figures to paint up.
DeleteSuper creative, Ray, love these guys and the table w their gear adds so much. I’m guessing all those scientists got left behind by Napoleon when he left Egypt?
ReplyDeleteCheers, MikeP
The clever ones were sent to Haiti........
DeleteVery cool entry Ray!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Cheers Chris.
DeleteThat’s a fabulous looking bunch of weirdos… ahem… scientists
ReplyDeleteHaha, absolutely.
DeleteGreat post - very unique!
ReplyDeleteCheers Jez
Thanks Jez.
DeleteSeriously cool Ray!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander.
DeleteWonderful natural philosophers!
ReplyDeleteIndeed my good man.
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