Well here it is merry Christmas, everybody's having fun,look to the future, it's only just begun!" As the strains of Slade circa 1973 fade into the background, I present a mounted Landsknecht commander, which I offer up as a prize for Peter Douglas and his renaissance armies ,as he plays Pike and shot I know you need a lot of command figures! Taking part in the Analogue hobbies painting challenge means you have to paint a figure and now you can choose who you paint for and having lost a renaissance painting duel alongside him I figured he could do with another!
He's a venerable Essex figure and indeed was the first figure I picked up when I restarted my Italian wars after a 30 year interlude, he has lain in his box while others have been purchased and painted but finally he has been painted and stands ready to make his way to Canada in due course.
My main focus for this challenge was going to be Napoleonic, I have 100s of figures primed and ready to go, so with laser precision I have lasted a day and started 48 gendarmes for the Italian wars! I'm not convinced I'll finish them , let alone the Napoleonics!
He's a bit of a lump but paints up nicely, the final shot is of him in his temporary home and also shows his size in comparison to the Foundry command and pike behind, right back to the gendarmes and no doubt Noel is trembling in fear at the 10 points towards our cavalry duel, or maybe not !
Merry Christmas!
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"Well I wish it could be Christmas everyday, When the kids start singing and the bands begin to play"... Wizzard circa the same time! A nice figure and pleased to see your dedication to the painting plan! Gave a great Christmas Iain.
ReplyDeleteThe early 70s was a great time for Christmas songs! Thanks Keith, have a great Christmas!
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That barding turned out well. Merry Christmas, Iain!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Markus! Merry Christmas!
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What a wonderful prize piece Iain, it's good you got to choose this year so you know what to send them. Good luck with the challenge ahead, I'm sure you'll do well, Have a safe and Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave! It's just a way of pushing yourself slightly to get things painted!
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Nice figure and nicely painted up. I m not really into the challenge thing. But I know quite a few who enjoy it . Have a great festive break if you are able and looking forward to a different new year 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt! I know the challenge isn't your kind of thing,you're too self disciplined! Here's to a better new year!
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Merry Christmas Iain. All the best.
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Very nice colorful mini. The renessaince armies are very tempting!
ReplyDeleteMerryc Christmas to you Iain!
Best wishes,
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Thanks Jan! Hope you had a good Christmas, have a great new year!
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Excellent command figure Iain, Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Cyrus! Hope you had a good one!
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Wonderful looking figure Iain, thanks so much for gifting him my way. I look forward to seeing him on table as Curt steamrolls over my armies.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like him Peter! I'm sure he will be rallying your troops for a counter attack!
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Nice job, black and red together always looks superb. There is a tendency to decry lead mountains, but yours sounds rather wonderful. Best wishes for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks Norm! A classic colour combo, there is both good and bad in the lead mountain!
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Iain, this is a great looking figure. I like the black and red motif as well. Peter is a lucky guy to get such a fine piece. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Jonathan! I liked the black and red too!
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Merry Christmas Iain, you have done a great job on this captain and really brought an old mini to life!
ReplyDeleteThanks Oli! Hope you had a good one,an oldie but a goodie!
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Fantastic work again sir!
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Well you certainly wouldn’t mess with him...
ReplyDeleteA Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year to you Iain
All the best. Aly
No ,he's a bit of a bruiser! Happy new year!
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That barding looks really effective mate. Nicely done. Here’s to a better new year for all of us!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark! We can only hope next year is better!
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He has painted up very nicely indeed. All the best for Christmas Iain.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lawrence! Hope you had a good one and happy new year!
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Truly excellent, he looks superb and strong...Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Phil! Happy new year!
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Continuing the theme, can't leave Jethro Tull out for a different twist:
ReplyDeleteYou'll just laugh when I tell you to take a running jump.
You're missing the point I'm sure does not need making
That Christmas spirit is not what you drink.
(Christmas Song).
Fine job on that figures, love the muted colours against the dark armour, works at treat.
All the best for 2021, we are all going to need it :)
Thanks Lee! Saw him playing at Cropredy,he was pretty good! Happy new year!
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That's beautiful! Merry (belated) Christmas and happy new year! Let's hope it all goes better! All the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks Suber! Yes let's hope next year is better!
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Lovely figure, Iain; IO am sure Peter will enjoy having it.
ReplyDeleteI've had 12 Eureka Gendarmes on the painting table, about 60% done, for about 2 months. I need to finish them, because I want to paint up more Napoleonics! :-)
Thanks Peter! Well I'd love to see your Eureka Gendarmes, I did take over a year once to finish off a unit of Gendarmes, I'm sure you'll be faster!
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Way to stay on target th the hobby challenge! It’ll all be alright in the end.
ReplyDeleteAnd Merry Christmas! 😀
I know, laser focus me,what?
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Beautiful figure Iain! I love the barding and the excellent base! Hope you had a great Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vol! Yes a lovely quiet Christmas, happy new year!
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Nicely looking commander, Iain! Wish you to finish you challenge successfully! Miracles happen at Christmas;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dmitry! I'll pray for miracles and happy new year!
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Lovely figure Iain! Good luck with the Challenge and best wishes for the new year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike! Disappointed your not joining us and best wishes for the new year!
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Lovely figure, Iain. Always loved the look of the intricate design on barding of this period.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean! The design is etched in, all I did was follow it!
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Nice Iain, that period is so colorful and I've tried to start an army for the period but it's just to much for me. Good luck with your run on it.
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Kevin
Thanks Kevin! I'm sure with your level of skill you could do it, you'd just have to drop your standards a little!
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He is brilliant Iain. I was really pleased to read of your hundreds of primed figures and laser-like focus; you are a fellow traveller, except that your output is more rapid and better quality!
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Thanks James! Hlad to hear I'm not the only easily distracted gamer around!
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