Amazing & Painless - FINISHED! 22.12.13

[majorsmith]

awesome, just awesome! 

[Michi]

Wonderful! That deserves to be copied...

[Admiral Benbow]

Marvellous Michael. A triumph 
Are you planning to do any more characters from the movie?

Yes, Richard, I would obviously like to create Django himself on horseback, but couldn't find any suitable miniature. Maybe I should have a closer look to the Perry's ACW cavalry, but I don't want to buy a full box for just one or two conversions ... My dream would be a plastic "Old West"-box from the Perrys with figures on foot and riders and a huge amount of equipment! 

Thanks all for the nice words - on to the next project!
 

[Captain Blood]

My dream would be a plastic "Old West"-box from the Perrys with figures on foot and riders and a huge amount of equipment! 

Yes, I'm sure that would be a massive seller...

As they seem to be reprising some of the Airfix sets of their childhood (Afrika Korps and 8th Army, for instance, AWI continentals and redcoats, and the upcoming ACW artillery set) let's hope it's just a matter of time

(And after that, Robin Hood, The Sheriff of Nottingham, Arabs, Foreign Legion, Wagon Train and Tarzan!  )

[Elbows]

... My dream would be a plastic "Old West"-box from the Perrys with figures on foot and riders and a huge amount of equipment! 

Thanks all for the nice words - on to the next project!
 

My buddy and I had a discussion on this very topic.  We're surprised some company hasn't come out and produced 12-20 figure "Skirmish" boxes for a variety of skirmish level wargames.  The profits would be less than your typical regiment boxes (and this is likely the reason).  But I'd imagine if a company released quality modular plastics for Old West, Gladiators, etc. they would have the market to themselves.

[Steam Flunky]

Love it Michael.
Hope will we see it on the table soon.
p.s Plastic Perry old west box. Great idea . I'll second that!

[DeafNala]

That is a BEAUTIFUL piece of modeling & brushwork. Considering all the attention to detail lavished on the piece, I was surprised you didn't do the reins. Aside from that, VERY WELL DONE!

[Admiral Benbow]

That is a BEAUTIFUL piece of modeling & brushwork. Considering all the attention to detail lavished on the piece, I was surprised you didn't do the reins. Aside from that, VERY WELL DONE!

Who said I won't do the reins? I'll add them later, as my roll of isolation tape is empty and I have to buy a new one after Christmas. 

[DeafNala]

Have you tried floral wire? It flattens out nicely & is quite durable...recommended.
AND a MERRY CHRISTMAS to you!

[syrinx0]

Magnificent work!   From the sculpted driver to the scratch built wagon, very impressive.

[von Lucky]

Stunning - one of the few pictures of eye candy where I can also hear music.

[Monty]

Absolutely gorgeous work, Michael. Especially the transfer looks perfect to me. 
I should consider some use for that...

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year !

Cheers
Stefan

[Heisler]

Looks awesome, especially the transfer. I looked into the VBS medium and then found a video from the folks at Golden. It looks like just about any acrylic medium will work. I'm going to experiment a bit before I try it on something that I have a lot of time invested in.

[FramFramson]

Holy moses! Another Benbow great!

[dm]

In total awe One of the nicest pieces of conversion/scratch build work i've seen in a very long time