Some time ago, in a somewhat brazen act of imposition, I asked if some of my fellow Hinton Hunt collectors would be interested in showing off their painting skills by painting a 54mm Hinton Hunt or Stadden figure and sending it to me as a memento of our friendship. Aly was the first to complete the task, (https://miniatureminions.blogspot.com/2023/10/the-first-of-54s-classic-marcus-hinton.html), with Rob fast on his heals. While I am waiting on a plinth for display, I simply could not resist going ahead and posting some pictures of this magnificent piece. Thank you Rob!!!
I will let Rob's work on this figure speak for itself.
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| And y'all thought he was engrossed in a map of the battlefield... Just a final word of thanks to Rob for his magnificent work on this classic figure. I am truly lucky to have such friends! |
Very nice!
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DeleteThis reminds of a New Yorker Magazine Cartoon of two men looking at a very similar painting at an art sale. Man1: Will you buy it?”. Man 2: “I’m turning it over in mind”.
ReplyDeleteHah! - I hate to say how long it took me to get that. At least this way it's just PG-13. :)
DeleteWhat a fantastic paint job - well done Rob! Many similar figures available from https://traditionoflondonshop.com/ who have been really helpful to me, check out my blog for nowhere near as good painted 54mm and larger figures.
ReplyDeleteI received a Traditions hardbound catalogue from the '60s from a friend's Dad's estate, which was super helpful in identifying some of these older sculpts.
DeleteSplendid work …
ReplyDeleteThe ‘map’ is inspired as is the carpet painted on the base…
Well done Rob.
All the best. Aly
He really did go above and beyond. I owe you both!
DeleteNice work Rob and great to see the general taking some well earned r&r!
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