I've been on a moratorium on buying new lead for a few months now, so had a dig in the lead pile and found a Che Guevara model that was given away by Wargames Illustrated at Salute and Historicon in 2014
It's rather a nice model and was and a simple paint job in his combat gear.
Che will be my prize figure for the Island and has they don't get much redder than Marxist Che I'll start off at Sander's Sand Dunes and shall be declaring the Peoples Republic of Challenge Island and forming a revolutionary committee to ensure that the plans for the capitalist exploitation of Challenge Island are thwarted and their running dogs sent scurrying.
Looking forwards to the coming weeks on the island with you all.
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Haha! What a fabulous figure (the lit cigar is a great touch). I really like your take on having Che for Sander's 'it must be Red' challenge. Well done Paul!
'Viva! Hasta la Victoria, Siempre!'
...and a very tidy 60 points for you, sir. Nice one!
Now, off to eBay to see if I can nab one of these for myself...
(someone whistling The Red Flag)
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Lovely work, Paul. Have you ever heard Mark Steele's lecture about Che? If not, it's well worth listening to - it's available on YouTube :)
Thanks Tamsin, I do like Mark Steeles work so I'll have to look that up
DeleteFreedom for Tooting. Lovely
ReplyDeleteFine job Paul
ReplyDeleteGreat looking figure, and well done on avoiding the capitalist trap of buying new minis.
ReplyDeleteThanks all
ReplyDeleteThat's a great looking figure Paul.
ReplyDeleteVery nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteI like your take on Red Paul, lovely work.
ReplyDeleteWell done Paul!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Lovely looking Che! Forward in every direction!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Great figure and its always good when you can rummage in the Lead Mountain to find a neglected figure to paint.
ReplyDeleteLovely entry Paul, I thought it was Citizen Smith at first (showing my age !) One out all out brothers 🇨🇳
ReplyDeleteCheers Ken.
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Thanks all
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, you beat me to this theme at Sander’s dunes
ReplyDeleteAwww, sorry.
DeleteNice work
ReplyDeleteVery well done Paul! I applaud your excellent interpretation of ‚Red‘. After all it doesn't get much redder than Che, right?
ReplyDeleteThanks Nick
DeleteWell yes Red is a state of mind as well as an actual colour, great idea! Love the idea behind it as well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander, and cheers for the inspiration.
DeleteChe definitely qualifies as Red! Nice work, Paul that is some good highlights on the fatigues and excellent work on the rifle furniture too!
ReplyDeleteThank you David
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