Wednesday 30 May 2012

Sidney "Dirty Laugh" Cohen



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.


As with so much of Mr. Hick’s work this unmistakeable character really was a joy to work on.  Try as I might it was almost impossible not to hear Sid’s ‘Dirty Laugh’ reverberating around my head when painting him.  Having seen Pete Barfield's wonderful example of the same miniature on his excellent blog, 'PanzerKaput's Painted Review' it was clear that I had to use the same inspiration, that of Sid's Safari suit from 'Carry on up the Jungle'.  This at least opens up the possibility that he might be included in some form gaming action, perhaps,  

‘Carry on CAMARASAURUS!’

Sid James, 8 May 1913 – 26 April 1976


21 comments:

  1. Great job! Wow, that really does overflow with character :)

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  2. Great job on a lovely figure. I like the work you did on the base as well.

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  3. Great paint job the blue is really nice. You have certainly done him justice.

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  4. That is lovely work Michael. Excellent basing too.

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  5. Truly beautiful Michael and I can hear his laugh now!

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  6. Stiff upper lip....your kind of thing. :-)
    Amazing job you did on this figure Michael. Well done!

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  7. 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.

    Pip pip

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  8. Sidney has been honored by your heart, brush, and paint. Very nice modeling.

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  9. Great looking fig and base.....love the flowers!

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  10. Great looking figure, lovely paint job. Different film I know but best character name ever - Sir Sidney Ruff Diamond.

    Regards,
    Matt

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  11. 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!

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  12. I named my boy after Sid, a great name and a great character. You have done a superb paint job on a lovely sculpt.

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  13. Fantastic paint job on a wonderful model, just so full of character. Like Fran says, I can almost hear that famous laugh!

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  14. That's some outstanding work you have done there!

    Christopher

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  15. Excellent work all round, painting and base work, as you say I can hear his laugh, and recall his constant pursuit of Barbara Windsor...

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  16. Thank you all, now what did I do with his sidekick?

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  17. I say there Michael that is blooming lovely and I think has captured the character of Syd well. Thanks for the plug too.

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  18. He is excellent, well done

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  19. Nice, like that blue grey colour you have used for his safari jacket.

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  20. Fantastic work Michael like many I really enjoyed Sids laugh!

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