Tuesday, 27 June 2017

My mistake and a gift

After
Okay I will admit I got it wrong....  I have re-painted 2 figures for Matt. If he had told me on the Friday or even Saturday I would have changed them in time. No worries they are changed now.  Yes you have seen these two figures before but now they have different paint jobs.

Clearly the gut in the Fez has changed from Blue to white and the guy in the turban has changed from white to blue!

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All my mistake and quickly rectified (OK not quickly but all in a day!) However in doing so another pot of Blue has been exhausted and needs to be replaced either at the next show or via eBay, depending on how quickly I need it.... eBay being quicker than waiting for a show!

Currently on the painting table are a horde (20) of Burpas so expect the start of them at the weekend. However for now Tim (Link) of Frontline wargaming bought down a box of mis casts. Thee it must be said are not good enough to sell and he has no way of reclaiming the resin so he offered them all to the club for free.

Peter and Bob had first pick then me and Richard. We were all very gentlemanly about it often asking if they had missed a specific vehicle or pointing out one they could use. And as Tim did not want them and would have thrown them all away I grabbed the lot that no one wanted. I can give them to other clubs or kids or throw them away myself after all.

As you can see I have separated them into 2 rows. The closet row I have a use for almost straight away. While the 3 at the back I can use but not instantly.

Here is what they are:
  • BEDFORD OYD 3 TON LORRY
  • Universal Carrier
  • Bren Gun Carrier
  • Rolls Royce armoured car (1939 Pattern)
Second row.
  • MORRIS COMMERCIAL 15CWT PLATOON TRUCK (I think)
  • SdKfz 10,(or maybe a SdKfz 7) I would need to check Halftrack
  • an Italian SEMOVENTE L40 47/32
 While I do have a use for them I will need to talk to Tim some more and get some crew for the open topped vehicles. But as Freebies I am not one to complain. The damage is mostly air bubbles which can be filled with some time and a bit of miliput. For example if you look at the second picture you can see the side of the universal carrier has an airbubble. All the damage is a quick fix and is mostly on the tracks so mostly not noticeable at first glance.

Any way thanks for looking today and with luck more again soon.
All the best Clint
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24 comments:

  1. Michael Awdry27 June 2017 at 22:23

    We all make them Clint, but to your credit yours were fixed in the blink of an eye.

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    1. Clint27 June 2017 at 23:09

      Thank you Michael. Better to fix any mistakes and admit them I find.

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  2. Dave Stone27 June 2017 at 23:18

    Very quick on the mistake fix Clint, and nice haul on the freebies which sound like they will be easily fixed

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    1. Clint27 June 2017 at 23:22

      Thanks Dave. I will be honest some fixes take ages and ages. I am not always quick! As for the Freebies I am very pleased. You will probably see some of these quite quickly.

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  3. Matt Crump27 June 2017 at 23:32

    Nice job both schemes look ok 🙂

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    1. Clint27 June 2017 at 23:49

      Thank you Matt. The second scheme is what Matt wanted so happy to oblige.

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  4. Vampifan28 June 2017 at 01:10

    That was a quick fix on the two mounted figures. Job well done. Nice haul of freebies and they should clean up fairly easily. It's been a good week for you - wink! ;-)

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    1. Clint28 June 2017 at 01:15

      Thank you Bryan. You are right it has been a very good week for me. Maybe I deserve a bacon Sandwich to celebrate. There were also a couple of trucks I snaffled as well but as I was Inpatient I started them before I took the picture so they are left out!

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  5. TamsinP28 June 2017 at 01:25

    Nice fixes and freebies Clint :)

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    1. Clint28 June 2017 at 01:46

      Thank you Tamsin. All I have to do now with the freebies is paint them and base them and crew them and use them in a game.... it is gonna take some time.

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  6. Carl 28 June 2017 at 01:35

    Easy mistake to make and fix. Nice paintwork.

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    1. Clint28 June 2017 at 01:47

      Thank you Carl. All fixed in one evening..... but I was sweating bullets by the end!

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  7. The Wargame Addict28 June 2017 at 04:03

    Excellent repaints Clint (what blue do you use?) and really nice gesture by Tim - that's a great collection of vehicles to add to your motor pool!

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  8. Clint28 June 2017 at 04:13

    Thank you Addict. I start with a "Coat d'arms" -Midnight Blue. As my base colour and lighten it with each shade with a medium blue from Foundry... As you might guess I am not a paint purist and will use any make I can get my hands on!

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    1. The Wargame Addict28 June 2017 at 14:40

      Thanks for the info, it's a cracking shade of blue and just what I'm looking for - I'll get googling ;-)

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    2. Clint28 June 2017 at 23:05

      if you are looking for a stockist try Col Bill

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  9. BigLee28 June 2017 at 10:13

    Doh! Still all fixed now.

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    1. Clint28 June 2017 at 10:29

      Thanks Lee. I need not have mentioned it at all. But My mistake and easily fixed. (Just sling some paint about a bit!)

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  10. Blaxkleric28 June 2017 at 11:31

    Great recovery Clint and some lovely (freebie) additions to your collection. Judging by the speed of your colour reversal I presume most of the vehicles are already based, primed and finished by now ;-)

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    1. Clint28 June 2017 at 13:26

      Thank you Simon. Alas fore the moment the vehicles are untouched (well apart from 2). The two I have started are only base colour at the moment. I have some other painting to finish first.

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  11. Zabadak28 June 2017 at 17:11

    Good turnaround on the the two mounted guys - I'm thinking you need a battery recharge.
    The freebies are quite an up-lifter though; I can see a lot of potential in all the pieces you have there, whether of immediate use or not, especially considering your potential for projects old, new and as yet un-thought of!

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    1. Clint28 June 2017 at 23:09

      Thank you Joe. Many projects at the club are 5 minute wonders. As they fade into and out of focus with different club embers. Some club members are only interested in a few periods or even sets of rules. Some club members change their minds far more frequently than I do, the trick I am finding is to do my thing and...oh look shinny!

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  12. Ray Rousell8 July 2017 at 13:43

    Great recovery work Clint!

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    1. Clint8 July 2017 at 22:36

      Thank you ray. Twas my mistake for not listening to Matt.

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