Well as mentioned 2 days ago here are the WW1 British medical team. Just 3 figures and starting from the left. A Dr, and two medics or simple stretcher bearers that's up to you to decide.
The Dr could pass as any senior officer. I say senior officer as he is opening a gold cigarette case. It always strikes me as odd just how many Dr's and Nurse's smoke in England. They of all people should know and be aware of the dangers. Still it is their life and if that's what they want who am I to complain. But I will anyway. So this figure along with the others in the medical team are unarmed and should in theory not draw any fire from either side. We all know that the reality might be different at times, but generally this was adhered to.In the Centre is a more general medical orderly. While you may think of him as a Doctor I tend to think he is slightly more experienced than just a stretcher bearer. He carries a blanket to cover a body or corpse with should the need arise.
On the right we have the afore mentioned stretcher bearer. As it takes two, or more people to move a loaded stretcher he will no doubt team up with the medical orderly to move a body. All three of these should make a team but I suspect the Dr would be safely away from the very front in a field hospital or aid station.Again all three figures are for Matt and his growing WW1 collection. And I have some more German Cavalry on the paint table to come along soon. But I hope to have a break and get a figure of my own done over this Bank holiday Weekend.
Just before I sign of until Sunday I would mention there was an earthquake here last night. Not a big one and no-one got hurt as far as I am aware. But It did make the local and national news, and yes I did sleep through it!
Have fun, take care and all the best from Kent!
Nice work, Clint. I love them, especially the humble stretch bearer!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mathyoo. The stretcher bearer is such a good pose with the packs of medical supplies as well as the stretcher all weighing him down. I am sure for some people it was like that.
DeleteClint, these look very splendid indeed. Great painting, and a great addition to any game - whether as a baseline vignette, or as a unit trying to achieve a difficult task. A great tribute to the chaps who were always in the front lines, at the regimental aid posts. Do you know which manufacturer they are from?
ReplyDeleteThanks Sidney. As these were painted for Matt I do not know, But would suspect Woodbine Miniatures or Great War miniatures. But that really is a guess based only on the sculpting style and nothing more.
DeleteJust got the reply back from Matt; He says...."The Doctor/Officer figure is from Woodbine Miniatures(Gripping Beast), the stretcher bearer is from Empress Miniatures & the final medic originally comes from Musketeer Miniatures with a Woodbine head swap."
DeleteThanks for finding out, Clint! I'll track those chaps down!
DeleteAs an ex army medic I appreciate these little guys very much! Your work is very impressive.
ReplyDeleteCheers Mate. I can only say that I have a huge respect for army medics.
DeleteVery nice set!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly David
DeleteGreat figures they will be a nice addition to your battle fields
ReplyDeleteThank you Adam. No promises but maybe a zombie soon! (No Not me I just feel that way.)
DeleteGreat looking set Clint! Do they have rules or are they just set dressing?
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob I can't answer that as I am not sure what rules Matt will use I suspect "Through the mud and the blood!" But not sure so they could be set dressing OR they might have a role.
DeleteMatt has you painting up some really interesting figures and I like these guys very much.
ReplyDeleteI never think of England as having many earthquakes, so when you mentioned this one, I looked up your fault lines. It seems you guys are at risk for a really big quake some day. The Mirror says you have Super Deep Fault Lines and Kent is near one.
Thanks Anne. Just finished something for myself. Expect a zombie and survivor on Sunday.
DeleteEngland has very few real earth quakes. And as I slept through this one I am not going to worry about it. (I can't do anything about it after all).
You should be afraid of those earthquakes, so afraid in fact that you move. You should come to Ireland as we're only in danger of being wiped out by a Tsunami. Seriously, that's what the news said and Irish people don't swim, so we could use you as a life raft :0)
DeleteThat's a very generous offer Anne, I have always wanted to be used as a life raft! I will give it some thought.
DeleteVery nice to see battlefield medics and stretcher bearers...not often seen on the games table.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lee. You are of course right support services are seldom seen on the table.
DeleteMore wonderful work Clint. I just love the way you bring these WW1 minis to life, and despite being from different manufacturers your style brings them together. Great work. Looking forward to your zed minis as well :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. The survivor and zed are now finished, so now back to some more figures for Matt. (More dismounted German Cavalry)
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ReplyDeleteSorry Clint, that will teach me to leave comments still half asleep, but they really are lovely.
DeleteNo worries at all. And a Big thanks. Half asleep, that sounds like me on a good day.
DeleteThank you Michael.
Very nice mate.Look forward to see what minis you get done for yourself over the weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brummie. Quiet at the moment on the paint table as I wait for things to dry. Start again tomorrow now.
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