Friday 23 December 2016

From AdamC: Bess the Butcher's Wife (5 Points)

I'm off to a slow start but this year but here three days in is my first entry.  I've been collecting Civilian figures to serve as extras in games of En Garde! Bess the Butcher's wife (her husband is coming along) is one of the War Lord "Clubmen" set.


Bess is clearly not happy about the level of street violence and is ready to make sure the young rakes get off her lawn!



The colors for her outfit were taken from a my study of paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries and from colors used by reenactor friends of mine who I know know there stuff.  Paints don't necessarily mimic them identically but I think I got the look of a reasonably prosperous trades woman.


Clearly she's a tough middle age broad who isn't going to take any guff from some rapier wielding raskals.  If the Cleaver doesn't serve to put an end to the ruffians her husband and neighbors are on their way to help. This first entry should get me on the board with 5 points.  (1495 to go)


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A formidable lady to be sure, good work Adam and welcome back. Both her and her cleaver are definitely things to avoid.

35 comments:

  1. Very nicely done. I like the simple design on the dress.

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    1. Thanks I spotted it in a period painting and thought it would look good. I am glad you like it.

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  2. Great job Adam. Good colour choices.
    Peter

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  3. Don't mess with Bess! A woman of strong convictions; we would be well advised to watch our Ps and Qs.

    Great first entry, Adam, looking forward to many more!

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  4. Bess the Butcher's Wife is exactly how I feel after a day managing an insanely busy retail store just before Christmas!!
    Well done on the colours of Bess's dress; she could be in a Bruegel painting .... minus the cleaver of course!
    It's always a pleasure to see civilian/non-combatants in the Challenge, especially a figure with such great character.
    Please could the Snowlord tag/label this a Sarah's Choice?

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  5. Great start Adam, reminds me of a Dinner Lady from my School days

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  6. Nice work love the skirt pattern.

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  7. Very glad to see miniatures painted you. Glad you're back at the event.

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  8. Clearly not a woman to Trifle with! I would like her in my En Garde gang.

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  9. Certainly not a lady I'd mess with! Nice work.

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  10. Good start Adam though I did expect at least 50 points from you to start off LOL

    Ian

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  11. Slow start or not, a Christmas diner prepared by Bess must be the best way to start the Challenge this year right?

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    1. ah now if the miniatures could prepare dinner for me I would have more time to paint.

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  12. Welcome across the start line... that is a mighty cleaver she is wielding!

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  13. Nice cleaver! And period colours too, I stand impressed :)

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    1. Thank you I'm trying to focus getting that close to right this year. Doesn't mean I won't go for a good look but being able to cruise the web for period images gives one a sense of what is right and looks good in the period its been interesting.

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  14. You wouldn't wanna meet her in a dark alley!!

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    1. Stay off her lawn and your are probably OK :)

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  15. Bess doesn't take any crap. Lovely figure, well done.
    M

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  16. Bess is grand, Adam! She reminds me of my wife if I forget and leave my muddy boots on...;)

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    1. Then I would recommend you take those boots off very quickly when you get home 😀

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