I'm not sure if anyone apart from the Brits will recognise this one.
This entry in 15mm, is for the Heresy circle.
Curt's notes say 'Something that breaks with the accepted code'.
The classic comedy film 'Carry on up the Khyber' bases a lot of the plot on the tradition of the highland infantry, and Scots in general, to wear nothing under their kilts. In the film Private Widdle was caught wearing some underpants. This resulted in an inspection parade where it was found all the soldiers were wearing them. The wife of the governor Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond was standing by with a camera to take a photo.
My take on the heresy theme is that the wearing of underpants broke with the code.
This is my homage in miniature to this famous scene. Various 15mm figures from the spare box inlcudes some Essex or Irregular officers.
The privates on parade are 15mm Peter Pig figures. They are flashing highlanders with head swaps, and also removal of some.....umm..extraneous parts to enable the pants to be painted on!
Lady Ruff-Diamond hides behind the hedge with a roughly constructed camera.
That's hilarious, really! Oh yes, even this non-Brit gets this. The Carry On series epitomises the best and worst of British humor, I'd say. The whole idea is brilliant, and the execution rather flawless, including the fabulous scene setting and photography. I don't know how you keep coming up with these things, but please... carry on!
I'm topping up to 45 points as soon as I stop laughing.
Martijn
Possibly the maddest AHPC submission I’ve ever seen. Well done sir.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it. The maddest? Now that is praise indeed...is there a trophy for that? :)
DeleteThis is awesome, excellent work. I never thought I would see the day when someone cast flashing highlanders!
ReplyDeleteThankyou. I did find some odd bits and bobs when looking. Carving off bits of anatomy made me wince though!
DeleteBrilliantly insanely funny vignette you have created. Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThankyou. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteThanks Martijn. Glad you enjoyed. Was a nice diversion from 'normal painting'. Thanks for the bonus points too!!
ReplyDeleteLol, now that is brilliant, brilliant idea and brilliant figures! It's my favourite Carry On film too! But the question is....will we get any Burpers?
ReplyDeleteI'm with Jamie...just bonkers! Well done.
ReplyDeleteOh this post made me laugh out loud gaving actually seen the film a long time ago, awesomeness!
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