Having made it to another half term break, I have trawling through some of the splendid weblogs that I enjoy to follow. Just in the small time that I have had away there has been a massive amount of work done and I have thoroughly enjoyed catching up with all the hobby progress, furiously scribbling down some new ideas to try and projects to investigate - top of that list seems to be some shiny new Batman toys!
I was just reviewing what I have managed to achieve to date this year and noticed that I had not posted my Jailer's Van that accompanied my 'Victorian' themed entry to the 'Annologue Hobbies Painting Challenge', and so to complete the entry, have included it here. This then, a ‘Warbases’ Jailer’s Van, was one of those silly impulse buys that seemed to have inadvertently jumped into my virtual shopping trolley when last picking up some MDF discs. A relatively simple kit to put together* this Jailer's Van is a truly versatile kit, based on 'Warbases' original horse drawn van it could work equally well in the Wild West, stirring fond memories of my 'Timpo Jail Wagon'. The website also suggests that it might prove just the ticket as an appropriate transport for that most wonderfully camp villain, the Child Catcher, played by Robert Helpmann in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.**
*Which is fortunate as there were no instructions.
**Now there's an idea for a project!
Deciding against the more traditional colour scheme for the 'Black Maria'*** I opted for a dark blue colour. With a touch of weathering, some rust on the bars and a suitable base, this little MDF model soon sprang to life and I have to confess, I pretty pleased with it. The theme rounds have been a wonderful distraction for me this year and allowed me some sort of continued presence in the challenge whilst I struggle to make an impact on my target points tally - still plenty of time to go yet!
***Well this is supposed to be a painting contest!
That looks great Michael. I particularly like the basing. The Child Catcher (LOL)' the one childhood villain who really did scare the Bejesus out of me. So Batman! Knight models going to a have a new customer then?
ReplyDeleteIt certainly scarred the Bejesus out of me too. As for Batman, who knows, I've been watching the Dark Templar and Bullcher Feb build up the gangs and trading insults - and they are so lovely and shiny!
DeleteA very nicely rendered gaoler's wagon Michael :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your half term!
Thank you Tamsin, the goal this week is to finish my entires for themed rounds and then get some paint on as many things as I can!
DeleteIt's nice to hear from you again.
ReplyDeleteAnd the wagon is a beauty. Well done, Sir !
Thank you Stefanm it is nice to be back - let's see how long it lasts this time.
DeleteWell done Michael.That is a wonderful looking model!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rodger, they are certainly clever little kits.
DeleteGood job sir - a thing of beauty indeed - unless you find yourself in it .... ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you and definitely something to avoid at all costs! ;)
DeleteReally nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gordon.
DeleteThat looks very nice for being just an MDF part. Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteThank you, certainly a great kit for the price.
DeleteLovely work, Mr A. I'll be having one if them for my Ripper Street chaps.
ReplyDeleteAnd congratulations on surviving to half term!
Thank you Herbert, certainly enjoying the rest at the moment.
DeleteExcellent. Very useful for caging nasty beasts too! Your Scotland Yard company are lovely. Going to try to finish mine over the next few weeks.
ReplyDeleteThank you kind Sir, ferocious beasts - now there is an idea!
DeleteVery nice, Michael. Hard to believe the transformation from MDF cut outs. As an aside, when I saw Jailer's Van, first thing popped in my head was Stealers Wheel :) Regards, Dean
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean, certainly a wonderful kit to work on.
Deletevery original!
ReplyDeletei like the weathering on it and its base!
well done.
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Thank you Luca.
DeleteFine modeling work, Michael.
ReplyDeleteThank you my good man.
DeleteOh that is very well painted Michael. I find those mdf kits to be quite difficult to look right. But that is a mini masterpiece.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean, they can look quite boxy. That said they do offer an cheaper alternative to metal or resin kits.
DeleteOh this is nice mate.. very cool! I can say that although you might not be going for quantity at the moment, you sure are heading towards quality!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Mr. Lee, it was a great distraction to work on.
DeleteLooking really good !
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael.
DeleteNice, very nice! And a great base as well, very realistic job!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Phil.
DeleteGreat job Michael! Nice looking kit and your colour scheme is very cool.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob, I was pleased with the colour, it just seemed to work.
DeleteAnother fantastic entry Michael! Now my curiosity is piqued. Are you going to paint up a horse to haul it? Your entry has also reminded me of all those wagons & cart's I got from the Empire of the Dead Kickstarter I got into a couple years ago...now see what you've done!
ReplyDeleteAh a horse, now that's a good point! I was certainly considering one, but it seems to have got sidelined at the moment.
DeleteWow I didn't realise it was an MDF kit it looks marvellous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon, the quality of these kits has certainly improved recently.
DeleteReally good looking!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joel.
DeleteThat wagon is HIGH quality!
ReplyDeleteThe result certainly owes a lot to the quality of the kit, but thank you.
DeleteVery nice indeed sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you my good man.
DeleteGreat job, I'd love one for my EotD gaming... any thoughts on adding a horse and driver?
ReplyDeleteThank you Scott, I certainly meant to add a horse and simply forgot or got distracted! Warbases have a likely candidate, which will need to be added at some point.
DeleteGreat looking wagon, Michael. Perfect for holding unruly children and other ne'er-do-wells.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Just the ticket for keeping the streets clean.
DeleteThe wagon looks great Michael!
ReplyDeleteThank you kind Sir.
DeleteVery reminiscent of the Timpo version, one I unfortuately failed to get "in the day".
ReplyDeleteThe weathering looks great and it was a good idea imo to opt out going for the more obvious choice of black. The only thing I don't like about the model are the 'square' bars, but that is unavaoidable I guess with laser cut mdf.
Thank you Joe, I know what you mean about the square bars, they bothered me a little too. As you say, the price you pay for MDF cut kit, still great value though.
DeleteWell done Mr. Awdry! For me your Victorian entry probably was one of the best submissions to the challenge to date. Love it.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is incredibly kind of you - they were certainly my favourite submission so far.
DeleteVery nicely done and I really like the touch of frost added.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher and I would like to tell you that the touch of frost was deliberate, but alas it might have been the final grey highlight somewhat over enthusiastically applied that has sold that illusion!
DeleteGreat work on the van. The basing is excellent as well.
ReplyDeleteSimple but very appropriate paint job on the Jailer's Van to complement the colour schemes prevalent throughout the miniatures standing next to it.
ReplyDeleteAll very Ripper St... Lovely stuff
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