Sunday 20 March 2016

From ChristopherS - Egyptian Professor of Archaeology and Archaeologist Adventurer (Curtgeld) (40 points)



These two are my Curtgeld entries for last years challenge and this years challenge as well. Last year was a difficult challenge where I completely lost my painting mojo very early on and to my shame I also failed to turn in my entry fee. This year has been the complete opposite where my mojo has been very high and I even managed to break the 500pts barrier for the first time on straight points without entering the bonus rounds.Anyhow enough of my blathering.


First up is the Egyptian Professor of Archaeology for the Ant-Hero/Villain. I pictures him as the unscrupulous rogue in the older films who either for personal gain or working for the undead mummy Pharaoh was always planning against the hero to get a relic or magic book. He often gave a friendly face before revealing his true motives. I suppose most often he was often the villain, but not always and has at times been portrayed as a crafty individual wanting to collect items that interested him and therefore was in competition with the hero rather then wanting his demise making him a kind of anti-hero of a sort at times.


The figure is a 28mm Coppelstone Casting and like all his figures an absolute pleasure to paint.


The second figure is this years Risk Taker theme in the form of the  Archaeologist Adventurer is an obvious risk taker who will take any risk to achieve his goal as personified in the Indiana Jones films. He is a rogue to be sure and I suppose somewhat of a an anti-hero, but a above all a fantastic risk taker battling men, weather, elements, magic, insects, traps and animals and moving vehicles in his pursuits to get the object of his goal. This model fit the bill nicely and was an easy choice for my selection.

The figure is once again a brilliant  a 28mm Coppelstone Casting a blast to paint up.


Both of these figures will give me 10pts.

This is my last entry for what has been a great challenge and my best so far. I've managed to break my 500 pts. ceiling, defeat my good friend Nick in a hard fought Bavarian Challenge and give a respectable showing in the Bronze to Steel Challenge. I wish to thank Curt for hosting yet another fantastic challenge and I hope to see all of us in the thick of it again next winter!

Thanks for viewing!

From Minion Tamsin:
Two very lovely pieces of Curtgeld there Christopher. You must have forgotten that Curtgeld figures are actually 20 points each, so this entry will grab you 40 points, not 10.
It's been great having you along once more - hope to see you for next year's festivities!

18 comments:

  1. Great figures Christopher. I can see Sidney Greenstreet playing the Prof.

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    1. Or George Zucco perhaps?
      ; )

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    2. Thank you Peter and I had something like that in mind.

      Christopher

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  2. Great work Christopher! Lovely Curtgeld minis!

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  3. Beautiful brushwork, Christopher! I like the villain the most...it has to be that snappy red fez! ;)

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  4. Lovely work, Christopher!

    I've been wittering on throughout the Challenge when I see a particularly good bit of work in painting textiles, but speaking from experience, I know how hard it is to nail it down. Which is my way of saying you've done an exceedingly good job on Indy's clothing!

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    1. Thank you very much Evan I appreciate that! I actually enjoy painting clothing so had fun working on the textile clothing, but straps especially horse harness on the other hand I hate!

      Christopher

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  5. I'm just catching up from the last days' flurry of posts.

    Christopher, these figures are fabulous. I'm just so impressed. As you say Copplestone makes such lovely figures and you have take these as foundation and just ran with it. I agree with Evan in that Indy's clothing colours are beautifully rendered and I love the skin tone of the Egyptian professor. I can't wait to debut these in an upcoming Pulp game.

    I know last year was an 'off' year for you, so you can imagine my delight in your roaring productivity (and amazing quality) this year. You were on fire, my friend. Congratulations on both hitting your 500 point target AND for (narrowly) besting the very worthy Nick in your 'Bavarian Challenge'. Thank you and well done.

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    1. Thank you very much Curt on all counts! When comes to quality casting, sculpting and ease of figure painting it doesn't get much better then Coppelstone.

      Indeed last year was just horrible and I'm so happy to get off that unhappy ride and back on the fast track(well fast for me anyhow). I think the challenge with Nick did help some with getting me to the painting desk, but overall my mojo was and still is running high.

      Look forward to seeing them in your Pulp game!:-)

      Christopher

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  6. I really love theses Chris! I've always been a great Indiana Jones fan and you've captured that look and feel perfectly.

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