Saturday, 20 February 2016

From DaveD - Ethan Edwards "The Searchers" 54mm (10 points)

As things have in general been a bit dusty on the paint table with work continuing on the Sudan stuff I  wanted to do something a bit different with some strong colour. Here we have another Andrea Miniatures 54mm Cowboy - its the classic John Wayne from the "The Searchers". The film itself can be somewhat dark an disturbing - you just never know if he is going rescue Debbie or kill her...



And by special request from Millsy - a group shot of the 54mm Cowboy collection - shoot out anyone?


 Right ho - back to "dusty" things....
I love this whole large-scale cowboy diversion, Dave. You always do such cracking work on the figures and The Duke here does not stray from the rest. I especially like his face and his jeans - such great paintwork. It makes me want to watch the film again. Brilliant.
It's also wonderful to see the figures from the previous Challenge getting good press again. That Butch and Sundance set is still one of my favourites.

 Well done Mr. D!
Posted by DaveD at 1:38 am
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32 comments:

  1. The Angry Lurker20 February 2016 at 02:39

    Classic work from a classic movie!

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  2. Clint20 February 2016 at 03:06

    Yeeehaw! What a great figure. If people with my name do not like cowboys then there is a problem!

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  3. Bill20 February 2016 at 03:55

    "That'll be the day!" Amazing work!

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  4. TamsinP20 February 2016 at 04:13

    Cracking work Dave - you've captured the look spot-on :)

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  5. Moiterei_198420 February 2016 at 04:21

    Outstanding work again!

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  6. MartinC20 February 2016 at 04:43

    Fantastic painting

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    1. DaveD20 February 2016 at 05:45

      Cheers Martin, I did enjoy doing this one

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  7. Ian20 February 2016 at 04:58

    Excellent work great to see them all together as well

    Ian

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    1. DaveD20 February 2016 at 05:46

      Thanks Ian, I enjoyed getting them out of the display cabinet.

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  8. AdamC177620 February 2016 at 05:06

    Great figure and so very accurate to the film. And it's cool to see them together

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  9. john de terre neuve20 February 2016 at 05:24

    Wow Dave that is quite impressive and what a collection.

    John

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    1. DaveD20 February 2016 at 05:51

      Thanks John, still got a few more to get hold of though

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  10. thefrenchjester20 February 2016 at 06:51

    Fabulous work!
    great bunch of "pistol" Heroes!

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    1. DaveD20 February 2016 at 14:22

      Oh yes... They are a sight to behold.. Maybe one day get a game in too

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  11. david bromley20 February 2016 at 09:07

    The Duke looks very fine! I like that vibrant red shirt too!
    The Duke and Clint are the only two cowboys I've ever cheered for too! ;)

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    1. DaveD20 February 2016 at 14:23

      It's a bit more red and the jeans a more vibrant in the pics than to the eye.. But I wanted some colour. Cheers

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  12. Greg B20 February 2016 at 12:07

    Outstanding stuff Dave - very well done.

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  13. Millsy20 February 2016 at 15:25

    Nice brushwork pilgrim!

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  14. Barks20 February 2016 at 18:50

    What a great collection!

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    1. DaveD21 February 2016 at 02:29

      It's getting there... Still have another 3 or 4 to acquire and paint up yet

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  15. Sander21 February 2016 at 03:39

    Great work on this iconic figure!

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  16. Samuli21 February 2016 at 05:31

    Great looking figure Dave! You've done an amazing job on the larger scale minis!

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    1. DaveD21 February 2016 at 06:14

      Thanks.. They are incredible castings which really helps

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