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Title: Thunderbolt Mountain F&IW French (now w comparison pics!)
Post by: Captain Blood on November 04, 2010, 07:56:56 PM
A couple of F&IW Frenchies from Thunderbolt Mountain... Sculpted by Tom Meier.

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/577_04_11_10_8_48_17_0.jpg)

And seen in situ...

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/577_04_11_10_8_48_17_1.jpg)

Notionally, they're 28mm, in fact they're probably a bit more like 32mm, but just to point out how remarkable these figures are - here they are at roundabout actual size  ;)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/577_04_11_10_8_48_18_2.jpg)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/577_04_11_10_8_48_18_3.jpg)
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: gamer Mac on November 04, 2010, 08:06:30 PM
Stunning paint job  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Are you sure they are only 32 mm they look a lot bigger.
Your big river looks like a little stream now lol
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Colonel Tubby on November 04, 2010, 08:38:01 PM
That is one fantastic paint job  :-*
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Tsune on November 04, 2010, 08:38:48 PM
Beautiful miniatures and paint job. :-*
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Remington on November 04, 2010, 08:41:55 PM
As said elsewhere, these are beautifully painted and their style is very interesting. They certainly don't make the impression of near 30mm miniatures.
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 04, 2010, 08:50:14 PM
Just stop right there, it's not fair. How can you paint a (large) 28mm like that and not be 28mm yourself  :(

Wonderful stuff though Richard  :-*  :-* although I don't want to paint any of mine anymore  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: vikotnik on November 04, 2010, 09:08:03 PM
Richard, seeing these miniatures painted by you really is a great pleasure.
I do not know many painters that are able to do the sculpts of the grand master of sculpting justice.

You do. Without being arty-farty.
Thanks for sharing these highly inspiring pictures!
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: dodge on November 04, 2010, 09:34:09 PM
I am utterly flabergastic at those, everything is perfect

you will have to give me a tutorial sometime :D

dodge
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Malamute on November 04, 2010, 09:41:39 PM
Stunning figures with a stunning paint job... Bastardo!  ;)
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Silent Invader on November 05, 2010, 10:03:24 AM
They really are a visual treat.   :-*  Fingers crossed that you have more on the painting table. 
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Aaron on November 05, 2010, 11:06:38 AM
Well done Captain! Just as nice as Oniria's, although in a totally different style.
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Patrice on November 05, 2010, 12:24:17 PM
Beautiful painting  :o

Er... the Thunderbolt Mountain website say they are 1:48 scale, that is bigger than 28 mm
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Andym on November 05, 2010, 12:53:48 PM
Nice 'true scale' miniatures rounded off with a brilliant paint job. Top notch!!
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Captain Blood on November 05, 2010, 03:12:39 PM
Er... the Thunderbolt Mountain website say they are 1:48 scale, that is bigger than 28 mm

Oh ye of little faith, my Breton friend  ;)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/7/577_05_11_10_4_07_14.JPG)

Left to right - Front Rank (true stubby 28mm), Galloping Major, Thunderbolt Mountain, Redoubt.

Stylistically very different, but height-wise, not a lot in it...  :)


Fingers crossed that you have more on the painting table. 

I certainly do. The indians are going to get the VERY special treatment the figures deserve... 8)

Thanks to all of you for the really nice comments. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Ray Rivers on November 05, 2010, 03:49:48 PM
Thanks to all of you for the really nice comments.

I didn't comment on purpose.

You're getting waaay too good.  >:(

 ;)
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Patrice on November 05, 2010, 06:50:02 PM
Oh ye of little faith, my Breton friend  ;)

Faith ? Yes, as saint Thomas has (almost) said: "Unless I see, and put my fingers deep inside, I will not believe"  :D

Thanks for pic of size comparison, it is very interesting.
Title: Re: Thunderbolt Mountain 28mm F&IW French
Post by: Silent Invader on November 06, 2010, 02:34:38 PM
The indians are going to get the VERY special treatment the figures deserve... 8)

Yay!   8)

All of the sculpts are extraordinary but the three indian figures are my favourites.... can't wait to see your painting of them..... especially the one advancing in the hunting shirt....