My most recent painting efforts for the Tales from Pendawar project fall into the lovely but essentially unnecessary category in the shape of a Staff officer in his carriage. This fine set is from Black Hussar Miniatures and I received it not too long ago as a kind gift from Matthew. It's a very fiddly little kit which Phil was kind enough to volunteer to assemble for me, I'm just responsible for painting and basing it.
The carriage is most likely a representation of a gentleman's fast Phaeton or perhaps a Curricle, both two wheeled carriages pulled by a pair of matching horses. BHM might note though that the term 'pair' does not necessarily extend to identical poses! I painted Major M Thomas in the uniform of the Pendawar Fusiliers featured on this blog earlier in the project. On reflection I might use the piece in an ACD role, so note quite essentially unnecessary after all ~
There's likely now to be an hiatus in the blog as I'm going down to Herefordshire to see Matt, Sarah, Arthur and Reuben. Next up should be an AAR following the ACW game with Phil here in GHQ next week. The next painting blog post is a way off, the Native Indian Sepoys of the 1st Regiment, the Pendawar Grenadiers, having only just marched out of the Lead Pimple.
You have done a fine job on that Sir. With regard to BHM some instructions would have been handy too, even the photo on the website is unhelpful as a lot of the bits I managed to work myself out were not on the built up one.
ReplyDeleteWas it like using a Haynes manual? You followed it exactly but still haven't the foggiest idea what that washer, circlip and bolt you've left over belong to?
DeleteDelightful Mr.B!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon, much appreciated.
DeleteThat's just brilliant!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for such an enthusiastic endorsement SteveJ, really appreciated.
DeleteA splendid piece David, you always pull something out of the hat.
ReplyDeleteVery kind George, much appreciated.
DeleteA lovely characterful piece Dave...
ReplyDeleteDefinitely essential.
All the best. Aly
That settles it then, thanks Aly
DeleteThat is a great little vignette - shame about the horses! I really like this type of piece on the table even, as you say, they dont always have a practical purpose!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words rross.
DeleteHe looks splendid. The trap is really special and I love the dark shade of blue.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Foundry Equipment Black shade highlighted with a dry brush of Slate Grey shade.
DeleteLovely lookin base.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bartek, much appreciated.
DeleteA very lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gonsalvo.
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