This splending creation is 'Mutton Chop Miniatures' thinly disguised alternate identity for the 'Carry On' stalwart, Sid James. For those that may not be aware, 'Mutton Chop Miniatures' is the on line outlet of Mr. Paul Hicks of, amongst numerable others, ‘Empress Miniatures’ fame. The site contains his modest, but oh so tasty collections designed with the ecenricities of a 'Very British Civil War' in mind. In Paul's own words,
It is a collection inspired by the spirit of the 1930s and Heath Robinson styled contraptions. You wont find any large ranges of historical themed armies here!. You will find figures that are full of character and great for skirmishing or adding flavour to a themed army.
I have often
viewed many superbly painted examples of his work over at the 'Gentlemen’s Wargames Parlour' and have often had to fight the temptation to get hold of them; well I'm
fighting no more. The will power finally
gave way at 'Salute' and Sid represents the first of several packs that found
their way into my swag bag.
‘Carry on CAMARASAURUS!’
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| Sid James, 8 May 1913 – 26 April 1976 |
Great job! Wow, that really does overflow with character :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on a lovely figure. I like the work you did on the base as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat paint job the blue is really nice. You have certainly done him justice.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely work Michael. Excellent basing too.
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful Michael and I can hear his laugh now!
ReplyDeleteStiff upper lip....your kind of thing. :-)
ReplyDeleteAmazing job you did on this figure Michael. Well done!
Michael, looking forward to seeing him in the metal as it were - I might just have a little (or rather big) something for him to shoot at. If you want to hear a really good rendition of Sid's laugh, just buy one of our mutual friends a large Bacardi and Diet Coke in the local this weekend, then remind her of our trip to Euromilitaire.
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Sidney has been honored by your heart, brush, and paint. Very nice modeling.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking fig and base.....love the flowers!
ReplyDeleteNice work, Michael...love the flowers
ReplyDeleteGreat looking figure, lovely paint job. Different film I know but best character name ever - Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Matt
Excellent painting Sir!! I'm sure Sid would agree. I remember going to school back when I was 8 in 1976, and my best mate Paul told me Sid James died on stage last night, I was gutted!
ReplyDeleteI named my boy after Sid, a great name and a great character. You have done a superb paint job on a lovely sculpt.
ReplyDeleteFantastic paint job on a wonderful model, just so full of character. Like Fran says, I can almost hear that famous laugh!
ReplyDeleteThat's some outstanding work you have done there!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Excellent work all round, painting and base work, as you say I can hear his laugh, and recall his constant pursuit of Barbara Windsor...
ReplyDeleteThank you all, now what did I do with his sidekick?
ReplyDeleteI say there Michael that is blooming lovely and I think has captured the character of Syd well. Thanks for the plug too.
ReplyDeleteHe is excellent, well done
ReplyDeleteNice, like that blue grey colour you have used for his safari jacket.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work Michael like many I really enjoyed Sids laugh!
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