First up is a native Canoe being portaged - I will be using this as a movable deployment marker in Sharp Practice 2, but have left the canoe separate so I can instead add a ladder or other ancillary equipment instead if required.
And 8 villagers of various ages - some lovely stuff from Aged woman and girl holding hands, Woman milling corn, swaddled infants and quietly smoking pipes. They will inhabit the longhouse and village that I have planned (for after AHPC finishes).
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Lovely work Paul. I've always liked these civilian scenes, no matter what the period. The portage set brings back good memories of going canoeing up north. Our canoe was pretty lame, made of fibreglass, but I've seen many authentic birch bark ones like this. One thing about canoe decoration is that it was typically achieved by scraping the bark to give varying shades of tan, brown and black. Paint was rarely used as it was hard to come by and dyes wouldn't last in the water. Obviously this one belonged to a family that did very well in trading with either the North West Company or the Hudson's Bay Company. :) The family taking their leisure, enjoying the day is brilliant - great job on their buckskins. Now you just need a tipi to complete the scene!
This group of Native Americans, including the little bairn, camp bits and their canoe will give you 60 points. Nicely done Paul.
Smashing stuff! I'm a big fan of things that make the tabletop look more realistic and these civilians will certainly do that.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Paul! I'm loving going on this FIW adventure with you.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Paul! I'm loving going on this FIW adventure with you.
ReplyDeleteLovely work Paul :)
ReplyDeleteLovely work Paul! It will be a treat to finally see all of yours and Alan's figures and buildings out on the table.
ReplyDeleteWell done Paul, especially that canoe.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great scene of everyday life back in the days, I dread the moment your more bellicose figures enter the village you've planned, since that will put a stop to the leisure time these people are clearly enjoying!
ReplyDeleteLoving the canoe, great figs
ReplyDeleteGreat work Paul.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on these. I love the idea of using the canoe as a deployment point. You've reminded me of my boy scouting days with the bateaux, and also the old Mr Canoehead skit.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking figures and super canoe!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
That canoe is wonderful and I appreciate the dual purpose for the braves too. I really like the families you painted too they look wonderful! ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool! Nice work!
ReplyDeleteNice! I love a bit of set dressing and these are awesome...
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Paul! I had these Indians in my hands yesterday at Cavalier, for some strange reason I chose not to buy them ..............yet!
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