Author Topic: 'Little Boy with Spitfire 1940.' (Read 3455 times)

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?

CapnJim · « **Reply #1 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?

Harry Faversham · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2022, 06:48:11 PM »

Er, no. I'm hoping someone can give me a link to a painted up figure!

aircav · « **Reply #3 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?

Golgotha · « **Reply #4 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.

MikeLance · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2022, 11:28:18 PM »

painted pic at this auction...
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/175188877799

Golgotha · « **Reply #6 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.

carlos marighela · « **Reply #7 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.

Harry Faversham · « **Reply #8 on:** July 24, 2022, 05:55:25 AM »

Quote from: MikeLance on July 23, 2022, 11:28:18 PM

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!

CapnJim · « **Reply #9 on:** July 24, 2022, 05:55:56 PM »

Quote from: 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!

I see you found what you were after. I needn't apologize for my daftitude, then...

Harry Faversham · « **Reply #10 on:** July 25, 2022, 12:07:48 PM »

Quote from: CapnJim on July 24, 2022, 05:55:56 PM

I see you found what you were after. I needn't apologize for my daftitude, then...

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

carlos marighela · « **Reply #11 on:** July 25, 2022, 04:01:03 PM »

Of course if you apologise constantly you run the risk of being taken for a Brit.

Dr DeAth · « **Reply #12 on:** July 25, 2022, 04:13:31 PM »

Quote from: 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.

And why would that be a problem?

CapnJim · « **Reply #13 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!

carlos marighela · « **Reply #14 on:** July 25, 2022, 11:02:00 PM »

Quote from: Dr DeAth on July 25, 2022, 04:13:31 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.

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