Sunday, May 19, 2013

Entry #6 to the Lead Painters' League: 'Citizens, We Must Feed the Revolution'



When I first saw this set of figures on the Eureka Miniatures website I knew I had to get them. They really have a certain charm about them - the young lass ardently kneading the dough with her bare feet, while her fellow citizens busily work it into loaves for the baker's oven. Bread to feed the hungry mouths of the Revolution!


I especially like her jaunty feathered bicorne and the men sporting their distinctive Liberty caps.
I've also included an industrious looking fellow sitting astride some sort of workhorse contraption. He's working on... I dunno, some manner of metalwork? Or perhaps he's a woodworker repairing some vital component of Monsieur Guillotine's Le Rasoir National.  You can almost hear some unfortunate aristocrat getting a 'haircut' in the distance accompanied by a refrain of La Marseillaise. 

Ah, spring in Paris...


I invite you to check out the Lead Painters' League to see all the entries from this week's round.
Posted by Curt at 2:58 AM
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46 comments:

  1. Michael AwdryMay 19, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    What a sensational set and wonderfully executed Curt - a real joy to the eyes!

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    1. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 6:41 PM

      Coming from a 'vignette master' such as yourself that is high praise indeed. Thank you!

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  2. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)May 19, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    Another cracking entry Curt! Vignettes as nicely done as this are always a joy to see.:-)

    Christopher

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  3. TamsinPMay 19, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Not enough bread? why don't they eat cake? ;)

    Lovely vignette Curt :)

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    1. UnknownMay 19, 2013 at 5:50 AM

      Not cake, madame, de la brioche.

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    2. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 6:48 PM

      I'm a pain au rasin man myself but I'm sure I'd be one of the first on the gibbet if I had lived in 1789...

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  4. PhilMay 19, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    Fantastic, I love that!!
    Phil.

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  5. Ben GilmourMay 19, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    Wow!

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    1. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 9:18 PM

      Says the same when said either way, nice! Thank you Rosbif.

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  6. Mad PadreMay 19, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Brilliant vignette Curt! Very atmospheric. I hope la jeune fille has washed her feet!

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    1. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 9:21 PM

      Mon dieu! The brioche is so much better with a bit of Parisian dust on her dainty feet. ;)

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  7. The Angry LurkerMay 19, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    This is one of your best Curt!

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  8. Moiterei_1984May 19, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Realy inspiring work!

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    1. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 9:22 PM

      A great compliment coming from you Moiterei, thank you!

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  9. Ray RousellMay 19, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    That's an excellent diorama Curt, splendiferous work!!

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  10. Juan MancheñoMay 19, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Wonderful vignette, Curt!

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    1. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 9:25 PM

      Thank you Juan! I'm still thinking (and admiring) of those Harkonnen figures of yours.

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  11. ScottswargamingMay 19, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Very nice work, and not your typical wargames diorama!

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    1. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 9:28 PM

      Thanks Scott. Yes, that is one of the reasons why it really caught my eye. I thought it would serve as a nice focal point within a village or in an established camp.

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  12. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Cheers Mr. Magpie. I have some Phil-inspired Pulp stuff coming up in the next few weeks so stay tuned...

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  13. CurtMay 19, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Cheers Andrew! I need to chat with you about acquiring some of your gorgeous terrain. Will be in touch.

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  14. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Hmm, about the only set I did not buy from Eurekas new "extras". And seeing how nice yours looks... I could kick myself for not doing so!

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    1. CurtMay 20, 2013 at 5:20 PM

      Ah, then you're ahead of me as I still need to collect a few more - they are so nice and provide such great character.

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  15. Sidney RoundwoodMay 20, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Wonderful, Curt - really wonderful. I love the way you've added the small touches, like the soot from the bread ovens and the bags of flour by the side. That would make a perfect base-line camp, something very worthy of looting for any Austrian Croats or Hussars!

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    1. CurtMay 20, 2013 at 5:22 PM

      Cheers Sidney! Yes, it certainly would serve as a good objective, I had not thought of that.

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  16. MikeMay 20, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Extraordinary, Curt; quite the scene.
    As to the previous comments, Defend the revolution! Keep the monarchists at bay!

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    1. CurtMay 20, 2013 at 5:28 PM

      Thanks for the kind words, Mike and best of luck on kicking cigarettes. Not an easy task, I can only imagine.

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  17. DeanMMay 20, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Beautifully rendered; the composition and colors are excellent. Best, Dean

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    1. CurtMay 20, 2013 at 5:25 PM

      Dean, thanks very much, I appreciate the encouragement.

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  18. Greg BMay 20, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Wicked work once again dude - brilliant!

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  19. Stuart SMay 20, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Great stuff Curt, just what needed for the revolution...

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    1. CurtMay 21, 2013 at 12:58 AM

      Thanks Stuart! BTW I'm really enjoying your Elizabethan Zombie Wars game. Very creative.

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  20. Stefan (aka. Monty)May 20, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Great work, Curt!
    Fine detailing and a very nice vignette indead.

    I was happy to vote for you on LAF.

    Cheers
    Stefan

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    1. CurtMay 21, 2013 at 1:10 AM

      Thanks so much Monty! It seems to be a very close match, which is good. Blackwolf's warband is excellent and very deserving.

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  21. ClintMay 21, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Very characterful. I am not sure I want to eat bread with toe- jam though. Very nicely painted and a joy to behold.

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    1. CurtMay 21, 2013 at 1:12 AM

      Thanks Clint, much appreciated! I have a suspicion that in living in those times the prospect of 'toe-jam bread' would be the least of one's worries.

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  22. SchrumpfkopfMay 21, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    That's a hell of a sweet set and your painting is glorious as ever.

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    1. CurtMay 21, 2013 at 10:04 AM

      Cheers Kawe! Hey, if you're in Montreal now we should arrange a time to get together for a visit and a game. Drop me a note.

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  23. MiniMikeMay 21, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Now I know how this looks painted. Looks awesome!

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    1. CurtMay 21, 2013 at 9:17 PM

      Thanks Mike! Now, you need to pick one up for your new Revolutionary War project...

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  24. Schedler Vincent May 26, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    Great work Sir .

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