I was suffering a bit with "the Lurgy" this week but wanted to give Teemu a break from the 6mm Napoleonic onslaught I've been subjecting him to.
So I pulled out a couple of figures in the 28mm Napoleonic backlog that I think are perfect for the Lust and Gluttony circles of The Abyss.
First up is Colonel Claude Runciman, Wagon-Master General, he is described as an obese, indolent man, who because of his post as wagon-master general, attempts to get Richard Sharpe to refer to him as "General."
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This figure was the show figure, I think from a couple of years ago that chum James picked up for me knowing I would be interested.
I think he fits the Gluttony quite well, chowing down on his chicken leg in this sculpt.
The second figure represents Josefina Lacosta, Sharpe coveted her, but is told he'll never be able to afford her, so that fits right in with Lust.

This is a Brigade Games figure.
I rather rushed this one and the flesh tones have come out pretty terribly, I'll likely redo the skin tones.
One, 28mm mounted, plus one 28mm foot plus the two location bonuses should net me 55pts and take me over half way to my target!
TeemuL: I must say Paul, your skills with these 6mm Napoleonics are excellent, they almost look like 28mm minis! Hats off! :)
I'll buy your explanations on the theme rounds, very nice entries. I especially like the general, but Josefina looks fine, too. Maybe your redo of the skin will make her even better. You are now over half way of your target while the Challenge itself is not, so you can breathe a bit and fight that lurgy and reach your target in schedule. I just wonder what you might be painting next. Snow? Silver Bayonet?
Great job Paul
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave
DeleteExcellent characters for Sharp Practice. Very characterful and well done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bruce
DeleteGood fun figures!
ReplyDeleteCheers Barks
DeleteLove the figures. This might sound incredulous but I had never heard of the Sharpe series of books and TV shows. Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tom, the books are a great read, the TV series was good, but of its time.
DeleteThey look like they just walked off the silver screen, well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sander
DeleteNice one (well actually two) Ray
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerry
DeleteGreat painting and good choice of figures for the categories ...
ReplyDeleteThanks Jez
DeleteLovely work
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt
DeleteGood choice of figures, excellent painting, and I look forward to the next 6mm assault!
ReplyDeleteThank you, more 6mm incoming this week.....
DeleteWonderful - doesn't take too much imagination to see lust and gluttony there.
ReplyDeleteThank you Richard
DeleteThese two are great, I remember both well from the TV series!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom, it bought back memories for me too
DeleteExcellent work Paul!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray
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