Sunday, April 21, 2013

Entry #2 to the Lead Painters League: Greyscale French Poilu and Officer


I managed to pip a victory in the first round of the Lead Painters League with my Napoleonic  French battalion command stand (many thanks to all those who took time to vote) and today we head into the second match.

For this entry I've put forward a small squad of WWI French 'Poilu' dressed in their early-war uniforms. They are being led by a grizzled one-armed colonial veteran who is attended by his loyal trumpeter.


The infantry are from Great War Miniatures whereas the officer is from Artizan Design. I'm not sure how this entry will resonate with the voters as I realize my greyscale stuff is a bit esoteric and is probably a little narrow in its appeal. Nonetheless, it's nice to get another squad of Gauloises-smoking 'hairy ones' done and in the cabinet.


Again, please check out the League's 2nd round over at the Lead Painters Forum and place your votes for your favourites of the wide variety of subjects on display.

Posted by Curt at 2:13 PM
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39 comments:

  1. Moiterei_1984April 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Great work again. I really love your greyscale stuff... Maybe I should try it myself at some point. The coloured items make it really stand out.

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    1. CurtApril 21, 2013 at 3:27 PM

      Cheers Moiterei! Yes, you should definitely give it a go - I'd be very interested to see your interpretation of the technique.

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  2. The Angry LurkerApril 21, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Beautiful Curt, better and better, on my way to vote.

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    1. CurtApril 21, 2013 at 3:17 PM

      Thanks Fran! Hope you and the boyz had a good time at SALUTE this past weekend.

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    2. The Angry LurkerApril 22, 2013 at 9:26 AM

      We were until Ray turned up!

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  3. Ray RousellApril 21, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Excellent painting Curt, its such a clever idea! Good luck in the comp, but it looks like Scooby and the gang will come out on top.

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    1. CurtApril 21, 2013 at 3:18 PM

      Thanks Ray! You're right, Scooby and the Gang will win and deservedly so.

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  4. IannickApril 21, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Top stuff Curt. That Greyscale project of yours is fantastic.

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    1. CurtApril 21, 2013 at 3:20 PM

      Thanks Iannick! I really look forward to hearing how John's game went this past weekend. I'm sure you all had a great time (and I am envious)!

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    2. IannickApril 21, 2013 at 3:37 PM

      'course it was.

      I won ;-)

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  5. TamsinPApril 21, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Wonderful stuff Curt! :)

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  6. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)April 21, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Your grey scale material is simply brilliant Curt!

    Christopher

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    1. CurtApril 21, 2013 at 3:25 PM

      Thanks Christopher! I really enjoyed your recent El Cid Spanish - very inspiring work!

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  7. jmilesrApril 21, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Wonderful - job. It's more a work of art than a gaming piece.

    I continue to be amazed by your skills

    Good luck in the competition

    MIles

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    1. CurtApril 21, 2013 at 7:40 PM

      Well, I'm flattered Miles, thank you. I'll need a good bit of fortune as there are some very talented chaps in the mix.

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  8. SeanApril 21, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Good looking bunch, good luck with the voting.

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  9. ScottswargamingApril 21, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Very clever, and a nice dash of red!

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    1. CurtApril 21, 2013 at 7:49 PM

      Cheers Scott! I'm looking forward to seeing your efforts with the Victorian terrain. I'm sure it will up to your usual high standards. Have you watched 'Ripper Street' yet. I would imagine it would serve for good inspiration.

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  10. Pete.April 21, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    Your greyscale stuff is fantastic- gives the figures a haunting feel that I've seen anywhere else.

    Cheers,

    Pete.

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    1. CurtApril 22, 2013 at 10:56 AM

      Thanks Pete. Yes, I think the choice to use a grey with a blue base tone really accentuates the other-worldliness of some of the figures.

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  11. CurtApril 21, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Thanks Andrew. I saw Iannick's viking prize and that is a marvellous piece of work my dear sir.

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  12. DaveDApril 22, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Rather fine once more Curt

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    1. CurtApril 22, 2013 at 10:57 AM

      Thanks Dave! It's very good to hear from you after your absence.

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  13. Juan MancheñoApril 22, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Congratullations for your victory. These greyscale figures are wonderful and you deserve many more victories with them!

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    1. CurtApril 22, 2013 at 10:58 AM

      Thanks Juan but I don't think they'll come through for me on this match. Nonetheless I really appreciate the kind words.

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  14. Michael AwdryApril 22, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Fabulous job, but then I'm biased in favour of this tremendous project. Congratulations on the win, more photographs seemed to be call from the voting masses over on the forum.

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    1. CurtApril 22, 2013 at 10:59 AM

      Cheers Michael. Yes, I think the League as a whole would benefit from a few more photos and short descriptions of the various works. Then again I completely understand their desire for brevity and ease of posting.

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  15. Sidney RoundwoodApril 22, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Magnifique et formidable, mon ami! They simply are terrific. The colonial officer looks phenomenal! A really splendid addition to your collection, Curt!

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    1. CurtApril 22, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      Merci beaucoup mon ami! I really enjoyed working on the officer as he is suitably dour and pugnacious, reminding me of Gene Hackman in 'March or Die'.

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  16. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Excellent Curt. I really like them and am sure you earned some well-deserved points.

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    1. CurtApril 23, 2013 at 11:02 AM

      Thanks Seb, and yes I need every point I can scrounge!

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  17. KevApril 23, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Fantastic, love these..

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  18. MiniMikeApril 25, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Brilliant, Can't get enough from this project. Good luck in the competition

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  19. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Lovely... I still think your WWI project is the best thing since sliced bread!

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    1. CurtMay 20, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      Thanks for your kind words Burkhard, the encouragement really means a lot to me.

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