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Miniatures Adventure => Colonial Adventures => Topic started by: Svennn on 06 March 2011, 06:25:37 PM

Title: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Svennn on 06 March 2011, 06:25:37 PM
Completely lost impetus with this project, not that I am doing anything else in its place mind, just not getting much done at all. Finally managed to find time to finish a couple more.

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/mb062.jpg)(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/mb073.jpg)(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/mb070.jpg)


(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w198/svennnthedhnut/mb086.jpg)

Did the khaki a completely different way for a variation from the others and the flag is a complete figment of my imagination

Svennn
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: timg on 06 March 2011, 06:52:34 PM
Smashing painting, khaki works a treat.
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: ardbeg on 06 March 2011, 07:12:07 PM
if you don't produce quantity you certainly get quality ;-)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Ray Rivers on 06 March 2011, 07:34:17 PM
 :-*

Very nice!

Love the horse.   :)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: FifteensAway on 06 March 2011, 07:54:39 PM
Nice figment, very nice.

--- and curse you for reminding me that I'm not working on my own Indian Mutiny masses ---   :'(
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Captain Blood on 06 March 2011, 08:36:53 PM
Nice pair Svennn  ;)

Now tell me - I recognise Mike Owen's style in the figures, but is that a Mutineer Miniatures horse? Only there's something about the pose and proportions that makes it look a lot like a Perry horse  :?
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on 06 March 2011, 09:14:41 PM
Very nice work, well done! You'll soon be back on track, so chin up. The flags are really useful too, your 'imagination' is obviously first class.
David
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Bugsda on 06 March 2011, 09:18:17 PM
Excellent Svennn, let's see some more, get stuck in!  ;)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: gamer Mac on 06 March 2011, 09:30:14 PM
Very nice :-* :-* :-*
Really like the effect on the uniforms.
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 06 March 2011, 10:07:15 PM
Nice pair Svennn  ;)

Now tell me - I recognise Mike Owen's style in the figures, but is that a Mutineer Miniatures horse? Only there's something about the pose and proportions that makes it look a lot like a Perry horse  :?

It's not an E-Bob sculpt is it?
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: sepoy1857 on 06 March 2011, 10:09:21 PM
Nice Work Sven!
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Johnno on 07 March 2011, 12:08:35 AM
I wish my imagination was that developed... :)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Arthur on 07 March 2011, 04:04:46 AM
It's not an E-Bob sculpt is it?

It is : the Mutineer horses are licensed E-Bob sculpts. 
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Malamute on 07 March 2011, 09:05:25 AM
Definitely Peachy ;)

Love the colour of the horse and the Khaki ;D
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Blackwolf on 07 March 2011, 09:13:59 AM
Love the horse,spot on,the rider is good too. Cracking I say :)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Old Goat on 07 March 2011, 09:35:53 AM
Tremendous work as always...
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Thunderchicken on 07 March 2011, 11:31:17 AM
I saw Svennn's collection in the flesh the other week and its bloody impressive!
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Malamute on 07 March 2011, 12:14:56 PM
I saw Svennn in the flesh the other week and its bloody impressive!

 :o :o :o

 :)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Svennn on 07 March 2011, 12:29:12 PM
Thats what all the girls say, like the one who said "why do they call you Fast Svennn".  I pulled it out and she said "oh my thats impressive, will it hurt?" and I said "did it?" ;)

Back on topic. Thanks for the comments chaps (I'm sure Gluteus liked them too ;D) It is indeed a Mutineer gee-gee and I was under the impression they are Ebob too.

The layout of the flag is authentic, I just have no idea if these colours were ever used - I doubt it tbh.

Svennn
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Arthur on 07 March 2011, 05:08:11 PM
The layout of the flag is definitely in keeping with HEIC regulations. It is way too large for a cavalry guidon, but wargamer's licence may apply here for aesthetic reasons (I think the League of Augsburg lads were among the first to deliberatly use oversized cavalry flags for no other reason than they look better that way).

As for it being carried in the field, it's unlikely : HEIC cavalry units had been following British army practice since at least the 1830's and never took their flags with them on campaign. So this is historically wrong but aesthetically right  ;)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Captain Blood on 07 March 2011, 06:55:49 PM
So this is historically wrong but aesthetically right  ;)

Just how I like it  ;)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Gluteus Maximus on 07 March 2011, 08:44:32 PM
..I'm sure Gluteus liked them too ;D)

Bugger, was in a bit of a rush when I managed to guess the correct horse sculptor and managed to erase the part of the message that said something like:

 "Great khaki shades and the horse is beautifully done etc etc"

The flag looks good to me, but possibly slightly too big for use on horseback? NB This is coming from someone who couldn't get that amount of fine detail on one at 54mm  lol 

I don't think I've ever seen a Sikh irregular cavalry unit with a flag before, so have no idea how big they should be. Ignore me. Yours is spot-on!

The Sikhs have always been my favourite colonial troops, so yes I do like these very much  :)
Title: Re: A couple more for the Mutiny
Post by: Arthur on 08 March 2011, 12:22:57 AM
Just how I like it  ;)

The things we do just because we like our toys so bright and oh so pretty...

Not that we won't burn forever in the flames of hell for this, mind you : lectures on the proper use of the bricole in the age of Napoleon will be held five times a day in the fourth fiery circle, and the damned are reminded that attendance is mandatory  :D