From StephenS: Jack Tars (50 Points)

G'day all! I'm excited to be back for my fourth round of this awesome painting challenge. A big shout out to Curt for all the effort that goes into running a global event like this!

Here is my first entry for Challenge IX - a Royal Navy section in 28 mm from Warlord Games.

I originally purchased these for an Operation: Sea Lion campaign; however, the ship has sailed on that particular project... These lads will instead join a list I'm building for Bolt Action and will add a splash of colour among the usual Early War British browns.

They were nice and quick to paint up, being basically just blue and khaki. I'm not sure what their fascination with Molotov cocktails is, as I presume they would have access to actual grenades? Also,  the British sailors have a reputation for not wasting alcohol! However, it gave me a chance to try a new flame technique. It's still a work in progress.

A quick and cheerful paint job to get my first points on the board. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and that you have a very Happy New Year!

Cheers,

Steve

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Well Hellooo sailor, welcome back to the Challenge! 

What a cracking first salvo - these swabbies look terrific, Stephen. I like your nice, bright and clean brushwork on these fellow - they really pop visually. I also think your flame effect came off quite nicely, especially on the chap who's about to toss his bottle of Bacardi. 

These ten tars will give you 50 points to get on the chart. Well done and Happy New Year to you and yours!