The 'Vth Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge' is well underway, with a staggering amount of high quality entries already posted, yet tours truly is somewhat left tying his shoelaces in the starting blocks! As we come to the end of a particularly long and busy term there is always much to do and I am afraid that this will need to remain my focus for a little longer. That's not to say that progress hasn't been made here at 'Awdry Towers'. The airbrush has had its maiden run over the weekend and worked a treat with the first of the themed rounds all but complete, now I need to decide what to start from my eclectic selection of primed goodies! So without a challenge post to share, I though I would offer up this little piece of resin as a stopgap.
This rather lovely piece of sculpting is from 'Fenris Games' and can be found in their vehicles section entitled 'The Lazy Wagon'. It struck me that it would prove to be a nice little bit of tabletop clutter for my 'Witchfinder General' project and so snapped one up at this year's 'Salute'. Simple enough to put together, but I wanted to add just a little more in the shape of a load of hay. Designed to be removed, the the Lazy Wagon retains its versatility, but sadly can't be counted towards my challenge total as completed outside the agreed timeframe.
So realistic, beautiful job Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Phil.
DeleteThat is a great looking cart and a great job you've done on it.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your challenge!
Thank you Mike, great appreciated Sir.
DeleteGreat looking cart! Can't wait to see your first entry to the challenge!
ReplyDeleteThank you and I'm hoping to meet the first theme round deadline this weekend - just need to add some gore!
DeleteLovely work Michael. Will your next piece for the back be a scantily clad lass tumbling out from the hay?
ReplyDeleteNow there is an idea Terry! ;)
Deletewonderful job, it looks real!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Luca.
DeleteHmm? very nice, I may have to pick up one of these!!
ReplyDeleteIt really is lovely, but Warbases do something similar for half the price - still they don't have as much detail in theirs, so you pay your money and makes your choice.
DeleteNow your rolling Michael, great paint job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat, but now I must get on with all things challenge related.
DeleteVery nicely done Michael! So very realistic looking great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon, I was thinking of all your amazing fantasy miniatures when working on this.
DeleteLooks good Michael :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tamsin.
DeleteAnother fine piece, Michael. Great how you have the hay/straw removable. It would work well in many scenarios - Witchfinder General not the least, of course.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean, it is certainly a lovely model and really quite versatile.
DeleteI see you have bought straw for the witch burning. Good job old man dry straw will burn readily.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work mate. Multi uses and periods and more fuel for the fire. Now get something done for the painting challenge.
Thank you Clint and I'm trying, but work keeps getting in the way! I should certainly hit the first theme round on time, but only with a single figure.
DeleteNow that's truly a fine cart. Should serve you well to liven up the gaming table.
ReplyDeleteThank you and I do hope so - just need to get a table now! ;)
DeleteNice work mate!
ReplyDeleteThank you my good man.
DeleteGreat looking table piece and the hay load looks great
ReplyDeleteIan
Thank you Ian, it is a lovely little kit although Warbases do something similar for half the price.
DeleteGreat looking wagon and the hay really adds to it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brian.
DeleteVery nice sculpt and painting, sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay, a joy to work on.
DeleteNeat trick with the hay, I may copy that!
ReplyDeleteThank you Scott and please do use the idea, such that it is - perfect for Hobbiton!
DeleteSplendid looking piece. Love the hay trick :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, it just allows me to be a bit more varied with its uses.
DeleteGood table clutter/cover and made more interesting by positioning it not resting on its forks.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joe, it was such a lovely design that I had to have one.
DeleteLovely piece of scatter terrain Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob, I need to take a couple of 'location' shots with the buildings and the like.
DeleteThat's a lovely addition Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave.
DeleteVery clever way to do cargo. I may have to borrow that some day.
ReplyDeleteThank you and do feel free, I just wanted to give this lovely model the opportunity of being used for other purposes.
DeleteFantastic work - I love the aged, well-used look of the wood.
ReplyDeleteAs an aside, I've just recently returned to miniature painting after a couple years' absence from the hobby, and am really happy to have discovered some excellent blogs, yours most especially! I've been combing through the archives and enjoying every post on my lunch breaks at work.
Thank you Bill and thank you also for your very kind comments, that is very kind of you. Are you charting your return to the hobby with a blog? I only ask as I can't seem to see anything when I click on your profile.
DeleteI am, I'm charting my work at http://dice-and-doubloons.blogspot.com/ -- it started out as a roleplaying blog, but since that wasn't helping my anxiety issues the way painting does, it's begun to transition over.
DeleteExcellent, that cthulhu model is a beast! Bill have you thought about adding a followers gadget? There are a couple available, but the one I favour is at the bottom of page 2 of the 'more gadgets' page. I find this invaluable for keeping track of what other people are up to, and I definitely don't want to miss have you paint up the beasty!
DeleteThanks Michael! I've been trying to add a followers gadget but I can't seem to find one. Even checking the second page of 'more gadgets' I'm not seeing it. Maybe it's a factor of the template I'm using?
DeleteThat's a blow Bill, I can't see any reason why your template wouldn't support the gadget as you already have some running. Just checking the list again, I can see it there at the bottom of the page. Layout panel, 'add a gadget', 'more gadgets' tab, 'Followers' - bottom of the page. Good luck!
DeleteFound it!
DeleteYou have a new follower, well done Bill.
DeleteYup, I'm there as well, Bill.
DeleteNice work on the wagon Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it is certainly a lovely kit.
DeleteGreat looking piece of kit Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne.
DeleteThat is awesome Michael! Really like the trick with the load too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rodger, I didn't want to fix it in as there are so many possibilities, perhaps a dung cart next?
DeleteVery realistic well done Michael .
ReplyDeleteCheers .
Thank you Vincent.
DeleteThat's so realistic, the hay is making me sneeze1 Well done, Michael, a very versatile model, suitable for all sorts of periods.
ReplyDeleteVery interested in your Witchsmeller project.
Cheers,
Michael
God bless you! Thank you Michael, the details were a joy to bring to life.
DeleteThe wood grain effect on the cart is really impressive. Was there any particular wash you used or just a simply dilution of a darker shade of paint?
ReplyDeleteThank you, I did use some Vallejo smoke, brilliant stuff! Wash into the details and then dry brush on top.
DeleteVery nice indeed. Great job on the cargo too.
ReplyDeleteFenris makes some great stuff.
Thank you Mr. Finch, Fenris certainly make it easy!
DeleteVery nice cart and great idea to add the hay in it !
ReplyDeleteI like !
Thank you Sam, great fun to do as well.
DeleteVery nice cart., Excellent paintjob, Michael !
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Stefan.
DeleteThat is very nice work there on the cart and I love the straw in the back of it. Very good luck and the best of British with the competition Michael
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pete.
DeleteLovely work there. Good luck with The Term That Would Not End. I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteReally nice looking cart!
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