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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Harry Faversham on July 23, 2022, 11:33:32 AM

Title: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on July 23, 2022, 11:33:32 AM
I've just gleaned this Salute freebie. I understand Kevin Dallimore did a painted up version of him. I've searched the interweb for any piccys of a painted figure, for inspiration...
but have drawn a blank, anyone help?

???
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: CapnJim on July 23, 2022, 04:21:32 PM
Um Harry - I don't mean to be pedantic, but was there supposed to be a pic with that post?  :)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on July 23, 2022, 06:48:11 PM
Er, no. I'm hoping someone can give me a link to a painted up figure!

Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: aircav on July 23, 2022, 07:05:12 PM
Is he not basically in a school uniform?

Grey shorts, socks an jumper (or blue). Black shoes white shirt & cap in whatever school colours you fancy?
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Golgotha on July 23, 2022, 11:24:42 PM
It is odd that there are no pictures of it painted all I could find was this https://www.fantoricalwargaming.com/post/boy-with-spitfire

...and it has been painted as a statue.
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: MikeLance on July 23, 2022, 11:28:18 PM
painted pic at this auction...
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/175188877799
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Golgotha on July 23, 2022, 11:35:39 PM
Gosh that is well painted the detail like the rondels on the Spitfire is remarkable given its size.
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: carlos marighela on July 23, 2022, 11:36:07 PM
Want a painting source? I’d pull out The Battle of Britain and pop it into your VHS/ DVD/ Blueray player. IIRC there ‘s a scene where a returning airman gives a model Spitfire to his child.
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on July 24, 2022, 05:55:25 AM
painted pic at this auction...
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/175188877799

The prize goes to Mike, thanks...
just wot I was after for a bit of inspiration!

 ;)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: CapnJim on July 24, 2022, 05:55:56 PM
Er, no. I'm hoping someone can give me a link to a painted up figure!

I see you found what you were after.  I needn't apologize for my daftitude, then... 8)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on July 25, 2022, 12:07:48 PM
I see you found what you were after.  I needn't apologize for my daftitude, then... 8)

"Never apologise Capn, it's a sign'a weakness!"

 ;)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: carlos marighela on July 25, 2022, 04:01:03 PM
Of course if you apologise constantly you run the risk of being taken for a Brit. ;)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Dr DeAth on July 25, 2022, 04:13:31 PM
Of course if you apologise constantly you run the risk of being taken for a Brit. ;)

And why would that be a problem?
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: CapnJim on July 25, 2022, 04:41:58 PM
Okay, Gentlemen.  Let's settle down, now.   :)  Carlos was just making a joke.

As to the topic at hand, the good Mr. Haversham found that which he sought.  It's all good!  ;)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: carlos marighela on July 25, 2022, 11:02:00 PM
And why would that be a problem?

As someone born and part raised there I’ve never found it a problem, save for the odd occasion, explaining to the more clueless airline employee why I am carrying so many passports and how yes, I can, indeed have to, use different ones on different legs of my journey.

As the good Captain so rightly divined, it was a joke.
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Baron von Wreckedoften on August 10, 2022, 04:07:20 PM
And a very apposite one.
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Stuart H on August 10, 2022, 10:06:43 PM
Harry

The Salute guide had an article on the sculpting and painting of the figure with  two paint variants - one in colour and one in black & white/grey shades. I can try and find my copy of the guide but I fear it may have been binned.

Stuart
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on August 13, 2022, 12:11:25 PM
Thanks Stuart, I'd really appreciate that.

 :)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Mindenbrush on August 21, 2022, 01:20:12 PM
Have you considered contacting Kevin Dallimore, John Treadway or the South London Warlords to see if they have the information?
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on August 21, 2022, 03:31:12 PM
No I haven't, but that's a great suggestion, thanks.

 :)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Stuart H on August 25, 2022, 03:01:49 PM
Harry

V sorry but I couldn't find my copy of the programme but i did find this image  - https://www.ebay.ie/itm/175188877799

The article was  a decent read, especailly on how the figure was also painted black and white.

If i do stumble across it by accident, which is usually my way, I will post.

Good luck

Stuart
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on August 26, 2022, 01:57:08 PM
Thanks for that Stuart, much appreciated. I e-mailed Kevin Dallimore last week, no reply as yet, though.

:-[
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on August 26, 2022, 04:37:36 PM
If you PM me your address details I can send you a copy of the programme, I got given a coule of spares at the show.
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on August 27, 2022, 05:03:12 AM
You Sir, are an Occifer and a Gentleman, pm sent!

 :)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: Harry Faversham on September 06, 2022, 12:22:52 PM
All sorted, and I got a free carrier bag!

 ;)
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on September 09, 2022, 03:55:30 PM
 :D
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: FramFramson on September 09, 2022, 09:09:59 PM
Anyone still have a pic of the painted fig? The ebay link's dead already.
Title: Re: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.'
Post by: dadlamassu on September 09, 2022, 11:14:35 PM
This one  http://thewargamersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=5169&p=50543&hilit=boy+spitfire#p50543 (http://thewargamersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=5169&p=50543&hilit=boy+spitfire#p50543)

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/X7gAAOSw90piJQK8/s-l500.jpg)