Just the briefest of posts today as I have just realised that I hadn't posted this small collection of loosely themed miniatures that were part of my efforts in the 'VII Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge'. In the back of my mind, I have an inkling that the new 'Congo' rules are something that I need to have and in order to justify that purchase, I have dusted down a few bits and pieces that might be suitable.
Various manufacturers on show here, Copplestone, Dixon and Northstar, I believe, but do correct me if not the case. I was actually quite surprised at how many potentially suitable miniatures I already have for this departure and so who knows where this may lead?
Great little collection, Michael, and nice flesh tones on the natives.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Simon.
DeleteOne of the things I admire about you is that you stick to Victorian and do it so very well. (Yes you have little detours but then you come back!)
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind Clint, I always enjoy returning to the era.
DeleteSo elegant sir...and so beautiful...
ReplyDeleteand so kind.
DeleteTop notch dear sir. The lady drinking tea reminds me of 'Anyone for Tiffin?'. Carry on Sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dan, now I feel the urge to unearth a tiffin recipe.
DeleteExcellent work Mr Awdry!
ReplyDeleteThank you kind Sir.
DeleteCongo is excellent. We have had some fun games. It's nicely written and produced.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon, finely going to have a look at it later this month.
DeleteVery nice, sir! I think I will check them out for a closer look.
ReplyDeleteThank you Monty, faotrlt sure the tea drinking lady is a Northstar piece and the seated lady from Dixon if that helps?
DeleteLooks great, Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr. Finch.
DeleteI love these figures Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter.
DeleteThey look great together, as if it was meant to be. Which I believe is largely the result of your skills with the brush. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThat is an incredibly nice thing to say, thank you Wouter.
DeleteGreat painting! I'd love to see what else you have for Congo.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian, I shall hopefully pick up the rules later this month and then have a root around to see what I have ready to go then. Perhaps I could use some of my Zulus?
DeleteLovely painting on those minis Michael, awesome stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteNicely done, Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you A.J.
DeleteLovely as always.
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger.
Thank you Roger.
DeleteFantastic work, like always brushmaster !
ReplyDeleteThank you Michał, you are very kind!
DeleteVery nice modeling, sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Jay.
DeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteToo kind Michael, but thank you.
DeleteGreat stuff, I myself have entered the latest Nickstarter for the Darkest Africa thingy so we're both in for it eh ?!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sander and I have done the same Kickstarter too, where will it all lead? :)
DeleteGreat additions to your collection!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray.
DeleteGreat stuff as always Michael - you now need to add the WW2 Para General to your Tea drinking collection :-)
ReplyDeleteI certainly do after seeing yours! In all honesty, I thought I had, but I don't seem to be able to put my finger on him at the moment!
DeleteFantastic figures and painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Cyrus.
DeleteThe best Thing about the "Lady" (apart from the painting) is the that the sculptor Added the "Tea Pinky" :-)
ReplyDeleteIt is such a nice touch, I couldn't agree more.
DeleteNice figures......I have the rules just not managed to get a game in yet !
ReplyDeletegreat job as usual!
ReplyDeleteIf everyone stopped for tea there would be no wars :) unless of course there was a battle for tea resources ^_^ Great work as usual Michael!
ReplyDeleteNow there is an idea!
DeleteNot sure if this tea drinking party ends well for the lady. :)
ReplyDeleteSplendid work!
Perhaps she is just buying time to plot her escape.
DeleteThey look great Michael. Lovely little group of figures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon.
DeleteAh now, more AFrican themed figures is something to look forward to!
ReplyDeleteI hope to have some more to show before too long.
DeleteQuite an eclectic collection Michael. Are we going to see some Congo Pulp gaming from you in the near feature?
ReplyDeleteThat's certainly the hope Terry, but first I need to pick up the rules.
Delete"A civilised cup of tea with the unwashed heathen." Quite the image, my imagination has some fun hollywood-style scenes for these four characters.
ReplyDeleteThe tribespeople's skin tones are very nicely done Michael, care to offer which paints you used?
Thank you Dai as for paint I used to use a couple of Foundry paint triads, namely African Flesh and Dark African flesh. More recently, and so the ones illustrated, I switched to the Reaper Master Series triad, Dark Skin made up of 09040, 09041 and 09042. I should add that I use a black base coat and occasional a sepia wash before the final highlight.
DeleteLovely figs...which I'm lucky enough to have in my own collection...superbly painted as always!
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