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Title: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on July 06, 2008, 07:29:01 PM

(http://www.witchhunter.net/league/02_season/10.Round/06_tsar1701_bolshevik_force.jpg)

(http://www.witchhunter.net/league/02_season/10.Round/15_Lt_Hazel_Red_Sailors.jpg)

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Poliorketes on July 07, 2008, 09:10:59 AM

Note that the shadows on the red flag are painted, it's no trick of light while taking the photograph! I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't seen it first hand.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Keith on July 07, 2008, 09:22:01 AM

Both are excellent but the sailors are remarkable!  :-*

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Ray Rivers on July 07, 2008, 09:35:00 AM

The sailor's are loverly!

But... I gave the Bolshevik's the nod, cause he put together a great force, including the armored car, which I really like.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Captain Blood on July 07, 2008, 09:56:20 AM

 :o Very tough decision this one. Congratulations to both.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Helen on July 07, 2008, 10:04:24 AM

Hi Guys,

You both deserve to win in my books. Congrats to you both on a wonderful entry.

My favourite period 8)

I went for the sailors as my vote! 8)

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Svennn on July 07, 2008, 10:36:29 AM

Another great armoured car and I wish I had thought of that shot composition. The sailors are pretty phenominal though.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Hammers on July 07, 2008, 10:58:37 AM

You boys certainly don't make it easy for us. I just think Hazel's paint job is one tiny notch more inspired.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Keith on July 07, 2008, 01:19:59 PM

Would Lt Hazel be kind enough to say where the inspiration for those sailor's uniforms came from? I'd love to know more about their 'irregular' look.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Mancha on July 07, 2008, 03:20:57 PM

Quote from: Keith on July 07, 2008, 01:19:59 PM

Would Lt Hazel be kind enough to say where the inspiration for those sailor's uniforms came from? I'd love to know more about their 'irregular' look.

I was going to ask about that too.  This is by no means a complaint, because the paintjob is beautiful, but I thought sailors had a more uniform appearance.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Lt. Hazel on July 07, 2008, 04:03:06 PM

I´ve got my inspiration from the Osprey. They wore mixed naval and imperial uniform pieces, I think not straight from the beginning but later (?). The naval equipment was unpracticaly in the field, but they wore naval pieces with pride, as the sailours were some of the best troops the Reds fielded. And I love the campaign look!

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Keith on July 07, 2008, 04:09:50 PM

Quite right too - thanks for your response! The campaign look is carried off wonderfully with these.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Mancha on July 07, 2008, 05:18:12 PM

I guess that's the beauty of Russian uniforms; the lack of uniformity prevents the painter from going nuts with boredom. 

I love the striped shirt, and you've got the scruffy, unshaven look down pat.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Admiral Benbow on July 07, 2008, 05:43:08 PM

The Red Sailors are nicely painted, but my vote went to the Bolshevik Force as a more rounded unit, and quite nicely painted as well.

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Wirelizard on July 08, 2008, 07:41:31 AM

Once again, I wish for an "All Of The Above" vote...

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Darkoath on July 11, 2008, 07:51:52 AM

Both stunning entries!  I am really loving all the RCW figures this round! :D

Title: Re: Round 10 - Bolshevik Force vs. Red Sailors
Post by: Grimm on July 12, 2008, 11:06:31 AM

 :othe sailors are the best entry (in my eyes) in these round !
you realy catch mood of the  down-and-out sailors.
Must also buy some of them  ;)