Tuesday 15 March 2016

From MichaelA - Diving for Points! (10points)

My challenge has been somewhat derailed of late by a particularly virulent bout of manflu, which comes complete with its own debilitating cough.  If this wasn't enough, I managed to break a tooth the other night and so any plans of getting much more done before the end of the Challenge are somewhat evaporating.  Still, not to worry, I have had a truly splendid time and have managed to get a lot more done that I had originally envisaged.  There is still the faintest chance that I might get a few more Zulus off the, but I'm not holding out too much hope.

So in bid to tidy up a few loose ends, I present the final two companion pieces to the divers used in the 'Nautical' entry; both from the ever reliable 'Foundry' range and a joy to paint.

Could they possibly be considered a 'Pulp' entry?  I could certainly do with the points, but far too far behind my side duellists to make any substantial challenge - ho hum! 

Lovely work Michael. When I first saw these models I thought they were from Bob Murch's 'Pulp Adventure' range. Now I need to scamper over to the Foundry page... These figures are excellent and wonderfully off the beaten path. Is the fellow with the pipe supposed to be working a pump of some sort? I really like his grizzled beard, Greek cap and cable-knit sweater.  A very evocative set, well done!

25 comments:

  1. First Mate Trelawney attempts to cheer up the lads with a quick round of charades.

    "It's an air pump."

    "Wait for it, lad, I'm not finished yet..."

    "IT'S ALWAYS A BLOODY AIR PUMP!EXCEPT WHEN IT'S A BLOODY KANGAROO!Learn some new moves, for pity's sake!"
    ; )
    Lovely bit of work there, Mr Awdry, well done!

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    1. Haha! Good one Ev! I think he should go with 'Pushing the Pram' next time out. :)

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    2. i think its Corporal Millsy... he has just mislaid his jack hammer

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    3. I thought he was doing his Tommy Cooper impersonation.

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    4. Then your mission, Sir Michael, should you choose to accept it, is to find and paint a 28mm Tommy Cooper as a Victorian stage conjurer!
      ; )

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    5. Now there's a challenge, perhaps next year. ;)

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  2. Great work on them Michael! Manflu is a truly terrible affliction made all the greater by the constant reminders coming from the better half about overreacting to a little flu :)

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  3. Very nice, the shading on the jumper and diving suit is excellent.

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  4. Nice work as always Michael :)

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  5. Lovely work, I've submitted the pump winding guy to the challenge as a conversion, turn a hand round and give him a gun. Sorry to hear about the manful - I've had the cough since before Christmas along with all my 1st years

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  6. nice painting!
    don't forget the motto: " Dive deep ! die young!" ;-)

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  7. I pictured him leaning on a fence, kind of like Wilson. :-)

    Nice work regardless Sir Michael!

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  8. Beautiful, smooth painting - excellent work.

    And that is a fine beard!

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  9. Shame about the "Manflu" I am sure you will survive and go from strength to strength.

    As for the figures As always beautiful

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  10. Bad thing this manflu! Easily underestimated by those not afflicted by it by nature. My prayers are with you Michael!
    Nonetheless that's some truly terriffic painting Michael.

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  11. Cracking work Mr A... lets hope you recover swiftly ..

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  12. Thank you all, certainly on the mend, but I might wait until after the weekend before I let on to the dear lady wife.

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  13. Really nice tones here. Get well soon!

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  14. Nice crew for your steamer indeed!

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  15. Wonderful pair of minis, Michael! I really like the captain fellow with his sweater and beard. Nice brushwork on him! ;)

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