tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post781316287691245553..comments2024-03-01T01:36:41.620+13:00Comments on The Hinton Spieler.: A Swiss ConfectionWellington Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-9718232091070566232018-05-18T21:35:39.688+12:002018-05-18T21:35:39.688+12:00It's the screw cap from a wine bottle, CN. I&#...It's the screw cap from a wine bottle, CN. I've been using the same set of 12 caps for about three years now, which is why they've got so much paint on them. They're rather handy for wiping excess paint off from the brush tips!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-58191988397186523462018-05-17T18:50:43.677+12:002018-05-17T18:50:43.677+12:00Well spotted!Well spotted!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-20760921189030263452018-05-17T18:49:48.058+12:002018-05-17T18:49:48.058+12:00Cheers CN!Cheers CN!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-63292287294971720462018-05-17T07:47:14.644+12:002018-05-17T07:47:14.644+12:00By the way, it looks like he is mounted on a rock,...By the way, it looks like he is mounted on a rock, is that correct? I assume it is something that makes it easier to hold and paint. It also looks like you use it for testing the paint. Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-24162837526734597542018-05-16T12:07:22.482+12:002018-05-16T12:07:22.482+12:00By the way, he is fantastic!By the way, he is fantastic!Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-62314904029744758892018-05-16T12:06:20.228+12:002018-05-16T12:06:20.228+12:00Here is a larger version of the General: https://...Here is a larger version of the General: https://www.google.com/search?q=Nicolas+Antoine+Xavier+Castella+de+Berlens&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjR8e_B94jbAhVTz2MKHcqRBp8Q_AUIDCgD&biw=2021&bih=1099#imgrc=O7e1Ni6tsFsRdM:&spf=1526429100225<br />Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-87624873963713823362018-01-23T06:21:13.659+13:002018-01-23T06:21:13.659+13:00Thank you ABC. As I said, there was actually rathe...Thank you ABC. As I said, there was actually rather a nice figure under that terrible paint job.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-44173642990709936682018-01-22T11:12:39.155+13:002018-01-22T11:12:39.155+13:00What a transformation. Brilliant!What a transformation. Brilliant!ABC Wargammershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14565259869932116259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-48961036165600243502018-01-22T11:04:53.079+13:002018-01-22T11:04:53.079+13:00Or taking the flash off horses' hoovesOr taking the flash off horses' hooves Vintage Wargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251018372867101509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-11838898479901614742018-01-22T09:00:01.731+13:002018-01-22T09:00:01.731+13:00I'm all in favour of badly painted originals, ...I'm all in favour of badly painted originals, Mark. The worse they look the less likely it is that anyone will want to bid for them!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-50120044633559918102018-01-22T08:40:25.918+13:002018-01-22T08:40:25.918+13:00Cheers, Rob.
It's the same old camera, althoug...Cheers, Rob.<br />It's the same old camera, although I bothered to polish the lens this time!<br /><br />I think the FN224 was Marcus's best figure. I particularly love the way the horse furniture drapes itself so luxuriously over the horse, which is by far and away the loveliest one that Marcus ever sculpted.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-35523144608859773762018-01-22T08:31:10.335+13:002018-01-22T08:31:10.335+13:00It's for whittling down those pesky Prussians,...It's for whittling down those pesky Prussians, VWWellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-18846057826391886892018-01-22T08:23:33.906+13:002018-01-22T08:23:33.906+13:00Lovely as ever, particularly keen on de Berlens...Lovely as ever, particularly keen on de Berlens' sash. These photos are really good, very big and lots of fine detail (depth of focus covers everything) - have you got a new camera? Is it just me or is there something statuesque about the hindquarters of his steed?Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-51269577570666329302018-01-22T08:14:08.700+13:002018-01-22T08:14:08.700+13:00That seems to be an exceptionally large Swiss Army...That seems to be an exceptionally large Swiss Army knife he's carryingVintage Wargaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251018372867101509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-84642266521073707822018-01-22T07:10:56.906+13:002018-01-22T07:10:56.906+13:00He is stunning. The before and after photos really...He is stunning. The before and after photos really show off what you are able to do with these old figures.<br /><br />I look forward to reading of the exploits of your Swiss now they have such a well turned out officer to lead them. Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-14502026977892728462018-01-22T06:52:03.422+13:002018-01-22T06:52:03.422+13:00Thank you for your kind comments, Chaps.
HUB - I...Thank you for your kind comments, Chaps.<br /><br />HUB - I stole your idea of painting the horse dark red and then staining it with brown ink. It produced a lovely, deep rich brown, just as you promised!<br /><br />LG - Quite so. One can't be toooo bothered by your actual history or anything!<br /><br />Stryker - he is rather British looking, isn't he. I'll have to keep him on the flank facing the Prussians.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-40334122426200718692018-01-22T06:32:39.393+13:002018-01-22T06:32:39.393+13:00A very nice ‘gem’ like miniature...
All the best....A very nice ‘gem’ like miniature...<br /><br />All the best. AlyAly Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178180028439005095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-83409108974572573872018-01-22T05:01:10.278+13:002018-01-22T05:01:10.278+13:00Both man and horse are two of the most stunning fi...Both man and horse are two of the most stunning figures you have painted! Absolutely beautiful brushwork.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-80414499386792059492018-01-22T03:01:16.377+13:002018-01-22T03:01:16.377+13:00Superb - what can one say?Superb - what can one say?MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-27267902779969440532018-01-22T00:21:59.852+13:002018-01-22T00:21:59.852+13:00Like him? we love him! Great piece of work WM. I a...Like him? we love him! Great piece of work WM. I assume the reorientation of the heads of man and horse is one thing of those minor tinkerings undertaken in the days when people thought that a minor change in an item meant that copyright no longer applied. Given that we regularly field forces that defy actual orbats it hardly matters that he was convalescing whilst the actual fighting was going on.<br />lewisgunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935143236897047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-542106458743493882018-01-21T22:55:14.425+13:002018-01-21T22:55:14.425+13:00Superb work WM - let's hope somebody tells the...Superb work WM - let's hope somebody tells the voltigeurs which side he's on!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-32361355641639571742018-01-21T20:49:09.166+13:002018-01-21T20:49:09.166+13:00He looks superb, well done!He looks superb, well done!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-12631298845855988712018-01-21T20:47:58.389+13:002018-01-21T20:47:58.389+13:00A lovely figure beautifully painted.
Alan A lovely figure beautifully painted.<br />Alan tradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-50935785282864791352018-01-21T20:06:34.223+13:002018-01-21T20:06:34.223+13:00That is an impressive job of refurbishing that fig...That is an impressive job of refurbishing that figure. The general would be proud...<br /> Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.com