When I joined the Wargames club I did liken my command acumen to that of the incredible (in his own mind) Captain Mainwaring. Ten years later I still meet those high standards, but only just! This figure was an absolute joy to Paint. Matt had added a Thompson Machinegun tucked under his right arm and to my eye it fits very well indeed. The colour choice of a dark brown suit was to give him a sombre appearance. The light blue armbands of the Anglican league contrast very nicely with the brown. Of course it had to be a black bowler hat as befits a bank manager and my one extravagance was the dull red tie against the white shirt. Many other colour choices were of course available but this seemed to fit the character nicely. I know he wears a charcoal suit in the TV series so I will just claim that a man in his position potentially may have more than one suit!
From the back you can see there is no shoulder stock on the gun. It would have been nice, but Matt did not waste time or effort by adding one. It would have given me a lighter brown to work with but overall unless you are being picky it was not a nessercary addition. The umbrella will no doubt be used for pointing at things and was part of the original figure and a very fitting accessory.
This should be the last Dad's Army figure for a while. (at least a year). Which is not to say no more homeguard but just no more TV series characters. I am painting some more figures for Matt as you read this and they should all be finished by Thursday. (Some BUF) for handing over on Sunday next week.
So until Tuesday when I get back to my "normal" blog posting schedule. "Stupid Boy!" Sorry I could not resist!
The mighty 'Napoleon' himself! I have now raised this set from 'would like' to 'must have', underlined twice on my wish list, which will probably mean more socks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael. As long as you still believe in Father Christmas you can still get toys, underwear is what happens when you stop believing! He is a very nice sculpt an my favourite of the bunh. I look forward to seeing you paint them all.
DeleteFantastic work on Mainwaring Clint!
ReplyDeleteThank you Roger. He was great fun to paint. I find I rarely paint a "Chubby" figure!
DeleteBrilliant job! Also now on my 'must-have' list!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gordon. That is one of the joys of others blogs I get side tracked just as quickly if not quicker.
DeleteYou've convinced me that it will be worthwhile getting this range for the civilian versions alone.
ReplyDeleteThank Bryan. I do not know, but suspect that if you talk to them they may just sell the civilian versions. No reason they would not after all.
DeleteAnd you save the best until last (although Jones is an equal first imo); great fgure, great brushork and I really do like the thompson tucked under his arm in a very casual fashion.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe. I wanted to leave the series of posts on a high point. And it was my favourite figure to paint.
DeleteLovely figure to finish this iconic group off with!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bob.
DeleteLovely job Clint. Hmmm thought I was on top of posts but yours appears to be under the radar again.
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. Only post comments if you want, there is no obligation.
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