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| Unhappy to be the standard bearer? |
Does the standard bearer seem unhappy to be carrying the banner for his knight? The sullen facial expression of the standard bearer is very animated. He certainly is not pleased to be bearing his burden.
With the two units of Spanish foot crossing the painting desk of late, a few spare figures remained when the two dozen figures took their place in the ranks. Having an extra mounted knight, I figured the Spanish could use another command stand.
After this brief 28mm distraction, back to painting 15mm figures for the SYW and 1799 projects. After having recently returned from two weeks in Bavaria and the Austrian Tirol, expect a travelogue or two on the horizon (some with military history content) along with more work from the painting desk.
Oh, Excellent looking command Jonathan! really lovely models - and unhappy one!
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Glad you like them, Michal!
DeleteYounare so right...he is not a happy chap by any means, but it makes a great looking set.
ReplyDeleteI think it adds some interest and perhaps a little comic relief.
DeleteNice one Jonathan...
ReplyDeleteMr Grumpy... or should we say... senor grunon... made me smile.
All the best. Alt
Happy to get a smile from you, Aly!
DeleteExcellent job, and a great looking - even if unhappy - standard bearer, splendid colors!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil! He does look little grumpy, does he not?
DeleteLovely job,we can't all be happy all the time!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain! Marching into battle is a not a time to be cheerful.
DeleteNice base .... but I'm especially looking forward to the travelogue. I love Bavaria and the Tyrol.
ReplyDeleteRichard
Thanks! Richard, you may grow tired of travelogues by the time I finish...
DeleteYour range is most impressive (one day SYW and another Reconquista, among others). Small projects like command stands are a nice way to break up the "chore" that painting can be. I'm doing one now, myself--so, it's not just me :)
ReplyDeleteVariety at the painting desk allows me to never lose interest. This three-figure stand was just the ticket to push something over the painting desk while I am slugging through about 50 15mm figures.
DeleteWonderful command, Jonathan! Love the glum look of the standard bearer. He may know more about his commander than we will ever know Lol! :)
ReplyDeleteYou may be correct, Dean! The disgruntled standard bearer may know what lays ahead.
DeleteThat's a great expression, and complimented nicely by the 'harumph!' position of the shoulders, as if he's been caught just before he could get that sour look off his face before anyone sees! Great stuff :)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Aaron
Very astute observation, Aaron, and so eloquently delivered.
DeleteThanks!
Is the foot soldier behind him leaning over his shoulder saying "what's up cry baby farty pants"?
ReplyDeleteYou are right! The spearman is leaning over to his compatriot and likely saying, "suck it up and keep moving!"
DeleteLovely job! Nice little vignette as well as a command stand
ReplyDeleteThank you, Simon!
DeleteLovely command stand Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThat is one glum ensign! As always, Jon, you've produced some beautiful figures.
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind, Scott!
DeleteGreat looking command stand Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Much appreciated!
DeleteVery nice a timely reminder for me to get on with my 1st Millenium Project.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing that!
DeleteGood painting as always! He better wipe that look off his face before the lord sees it. Maybe something bad happened to the last standard bearer? 😀
ReplyDeleteThere is an interesting story in there but no one is talking.
DeleteNice looking command base, Jon. I rather suspect the ensigns unhappy face might be more due to a bout of dysenterry, a distressingly common ailment in armies until recent times!
ReplyDeleteIf dysentery, I would be grumpy as well!
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