From LeeH - Kung Foo Panda (5 points)

Today's entry is just a small one and is just a little bit of whimsey. I came across this model last year and couldn't resist buying it, just for fun. The Panda is 19mm tall (including the hat) and is made by Bombshell Miniatures. I've not heard of them before but a quick look at their website shows an interesting and eclectic mix of fantasy, sci-fi and steampunk miniatures in various scales. The handful of points I'll get for this figure isn't going to rock my final score by any massive amount, but it was great fun to put together and paint.

The blossom-covered tree I found in a local model shop and all it needed was some filler (and a dab of paint) to turn the wireframe into something better resembling a knarled wood trunk. I also knew I had some suitable bases I could probably use and sure enough, I found this one. Its resin but that's about all I can tell you. I have no idea when or where I bought it, I'm just glad that it has finally found a use.

In order to fix the Panda to the base, I had to cut away and file down the integral base. With the bottom of the feet now flat I inserted a pin in one of the legs so that I could get a strong bond with the new resin base. A tiny dab of fast setting epoxy was then used to bind the two together in what I hope is a strong bond.

I have a couple more entries that I am trying to finish for the end of the challenge, so I'm heading back to my painting desk to crack on with those.


Tamsin:

Now, that is an unexpectedly cute little entry Lee and a welcome break from nasty puppies, little beardy guys and such like. And the sandbag is a nice nod to Challenge traditions.

Given that you had to do extra work with the tree (and the panda), I'm going to score them together as a 28mm foot figure. Hopefully that will teach you not to try diddling yourself out of points! Hah!