One of the great things about my club, and not every club is like this, is that if a member has more than he needs he gives it to another member. This week for example I gave Matt a figure (right) and a set of rules I had a spare copy of. (Thanks to Jon Rogers who very kindly gave the spare set to me). I only had his thanks which is actually worth more than I can say. Likewise Tim knew I wanted some 20mm tank turrets. (Dieselpunk project maybe something to show by weekend, don't know yet.) and he likewise gave me 3 resin Tank turrets. He claims they were miss cast, and the hulls might be but the turrets are fine. And I am likewise very grateful. 
Now about this figure.... Yes it is a 28mm "Belt Fed" Girl from Col Bill. Firstly let me say It was an absolute joy to paint and I may well get one for myself! As a gift it was not expected and I am sure Matt was delighted. It should fit in with his VBCW 28mm figures quite well. After all (Repeat after me) "You can never have enough Lewis Guns!". I gave her a blue skirt so she could be a member of the Anglican league! matt did say that her state of undress would not make her suitable! feel free to disagree. I did take a pic of her from the back but the pic was out of focus and if you have seen 1 cream coat you have seen them all. The figure (unpainted) retails for £3 and to my mind is one of the better of the sculpts but most are quite good IF they are of the right period for you.
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So until next time take care have fun and paint figures. All the best Clint
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Post Script: I forgot to mention I was also given a few LotR figures, they are still in my bag. Thanks Tim
It is always good to give and to receive. What a lovely, heart warming post, Clint. I love that Lewis Gun figure and if I could find a use for her I'd surely buy her.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bryan. I feel I may have to get one for myself (as I CAN find a use for her). I am in a very welcoming club we all get along and we all support each other. I am blessed to know them.
DeleteWhat a great gift Clint, and likewise the returning gift. Always great to read of such comradely
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave. You will understand that I cannot say anything else nice about them or they will all call me soft. Yeah they are alright I suppose!
DeleteIt's looking good, Clint.
ReplyDeleteWhile we're on the subject of that miniature, I've one of those Lewis Gun figures that I'm going to convert to be wearing a shirt/blouse under the coat. Just sculpting practice, really, and I'll have no use for the figure once complete - but I'm very confident that I'll do a decent job. Should it be of use to you, just say and I'll bring it down with me to Sittingbourne show. I'll leave it unpainted, then you can do with it as you wish.
Thank you Roy that is very kind of you I shall take you up on that offer with VERY much enthusiasm. I really do appreciate the offer. Thank you.
DeleteMarvellous brush-work, Clint, and I'm delighted to see your wonderful generosity being rewarded in kind. I'm hoping to get those "West Wind" Americans you kindly sent me painted up soon as I go on a "Konflikt '47" push in the near future :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Blax. I shall enjoy seeing the yanks with a coat of paint! Yes the club does have a very one hand washes the other ethos.
DeleteYou and your mates are very lucky chaps to hand furtuave such an understanding - I'm very jealous as I'm surrounded by Warhammerers and futurers (they're words right ?)
ReplyDeleteThank you Joe. I am not sure they are words but they were understood by me at least. If I were surrounded only by those types I am sure those are the games I would play as well. So it is good that you are staying as an individual.
DeleteTerrific work Clint!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray. See I knew you would like Diesel punk (Ok that's a stretch but at least not all fantasy/sci fi is bad!)
DeleteLovely job dude. I have recently started watching the Peaky Blinders and this would very much fit in there lol. But Perhaps with a blouse added.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. Given the figures name is Kiki Blinder I imagine that is exactly what Col Bill (Stu) had in mind. It is nice to see that his plan has come to fruition.
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