Keeping to the Old Skool theme Edwin sends these marvellous 54mm plastic toy soldiers he's done-up for his nephew.
From Edwin:
Now Santa's been and gone, I can submit these. They are twelve 58mm plastic figures (two prone) from Steve Weston's D-Day pack.
They're here because my wife thought it might be fun to paint them up as a Christmas present for her nephew. Of course, she didn't realize that I wasn't going to start until 15 Dec and how long it would take me!
They're obviously in a 'toy soldier' style with limited detailing and a high gloss finish. Hopefully they will survive contact with the enemy (an eight year old boy!).
Great stuff Edwin. I've always had a soft spot for that dorky straight-arm-grenade-throwing pose. Wonderful.
These D-Day Tommies will give Edwin a very nice 120 points. A lovely gift Uncle Edwin!
Great work Edwin I hope they went down well on the big day
ReplyDeletePeace James
I'd have loved those as a kid; great gift!
ReplyDeleteNice work and your wifes nephew certainly loved these!
ReplyDeleteI can remember when my granddad painted up my 1/72 stuff for gaming with my brother when I was a child. I always loved what he did and most of the time I got some new models as an extra :-)
Very well done! I'm certain your nephew in law loved the figures. I can remember my granddad painting up 1/72 Revell figures for me and my brother when I was a child. I always loved what he did and as an extra there were always new figures on the way in my 'collection'.
ReplyDeleteExcellent Old Skool Edwin, reminds me I have box of Airfix Para's to do somewhere.
ReplyDeleteNice, but I would not want to look at them in six months time if I was you ;-)
ReplyDeleteIan
Thanks everyone. I can report that they went down well indeed with both boy and father! They were his Best Present until he unwrapped his dartboard ;-D
ReplyDeleteI think I might be asked to do it again.
Nice work Edwin - the lad must be very pleased to have these :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent work Edwin, I bet your nephew loves them!
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