Monday, 5 November 2012

Crusader Gun Tractors & 17 pdr guns (with crews)

Hi everyone!

Bit of a busy weekend this last one was (I had to go to a concert in the northern part of Greece - my girlfriend was singing, so you get the idea...), but I managed to finish a big lot of figs and vehicles and guns.

If you have visited my blog recently, you probably have noticed that I received some Crusader Gun Tractor models, made from Rapid Fire Miniatures (Ready to Roll models). Some days ago I also received some 17 pdr guns from Britannia Miniatures and Skytrex Models. And last but not least, I got some figures to accompany them, purchased from AB figures (the best in the market IMO).

A few nights of cleaning, washing, priming, painting, basing and varnishing and this is what I got in the end:




And after:



The 17 Pdr guns  and their crews before:



And after the painstaking procedure of modelling them:


Finally, the whole lot. I hope you like it! :-)



Its been a busy couple of days, to be honest, but, in the end I managed to give my self a smile. :-)

Panzers, beware!

Have a great night everyone!
T.


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33 comments:

  1. Michael Awdry5 November 2012 at 23:54

    My word you have been busy and such fabulous results - top work Thanos.

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  2. Jay6 November 2012 at 00:22

    Yes, a tremendous amount of very fine work. The results are great...super nice models, Thanos.

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:22

      They are great models Jay. All I tried to do was to give them what they (IMO) deserved. :) Thank you

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  3. peter6 November 2012 at 00:25

    Excellent work Thanos!

    Do you ever sleep? Seems to me you paint a lot the last time!

    Greetings
    Peter
    http://peterscave.blogspot.be/

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:23

      I have the best realtionship with Morfeus, however, I don't get the chance to see it often. :) Thank you Peter!

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  4. FriendlyFire6 November 2012 at 00:43

    A girlfriend who sings, a lucky man you are! Top notch work here, on everything! I really like it when you show us all these less mainstream model companies, gives me some nice references for my future buys!

    Keep it up!
    FF

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:27

      She is a virtuous girl to be honest. I wonder if she's real...sometimes. :)
      It's amazing what you can find in the internet regarding our hobby. Whenever I can, I will give you details for what I find. :) Thank you for your kind words.

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  5. Unknown6 November 2012 at 01:01

    You were a busy bee Thanos-these look marvelous. How long before the girlfriend becomes the Missus my friend?

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:32

      Βee is what my friends call me. I never sit still, always have sth to do...:) You found my major drawback! :)
      As about the Missus, I hope to make the leap soon. If it wasn't this god damn recession, I'd be married already. :) I have to show some patience (and her as well). :)

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  6. Pablo J. Álvarez6 November 2012 at 01:09

    Superb, and uncommon pieces, congratulations.

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  7. Jacksarge Painting6 November 2012 at 06:40

    Fantastic work T. A great choice of figures, vehicles & guns- your Wessex Division is shaping up really well.
    Which Brigade of Wessex Division do you think they would be from?
    Have you read Delaforce's book on the "Fighting Wessex Wyverns"?- you should be able to pick up cheap reading copy from ABE Books.

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:37

      Thank you John. I am afraid I don't have a clue of their 'origin'. I found the book (a bit pricey). That's what I am going to ask as a birthday present! :) Thank you!

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  8. Remco6 November 2012 at 07:40

    Cool work, you are a master by creating from just a block of resin such a cool vehicles!
    Realy like it all...

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:40

      Ιt was the paints and the brushes Remco, I am not guilty! :) Thank you!

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  9. Daisy Gowan Ditchburn6 November 2012 at 07:53

    Nice work, some very fine guns and the little gun tractors suit them well

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  10. Greg6 November 2012 at 08:07

    It is amazing the amount of work you complete over a weekend. Great arty battery I wouldn't like to be on the receiving end!!

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  11. Simon Quinton 6 November 2012 at 09:28

    They are beautiful, love the 17pdr's and crews

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:40

      The sculptors had an inspiration while making them! :)

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  12. Thomas Nissvik6 November 2012 at 10:02

    Lovely stuff all around, but I especially like the gun tractors.

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:41

      Thank you Thomas. They are great models indeed (and price friendly)

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  13. Al6 November 2012 at 10:29

    Surely some of your best work Thanos, btw, daughter got the books, thanks mate

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:42

      Really?? So nice to hear that! Happy reading then! :)

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  14. Paul6 November 2012 at 12:42

    Amazing work Thanos. I take my hat off to you mate!

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:42

      Thank you Paul, but please don't exaggerate. :) I merely painted these models.

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  15. Ray Rousell6 November 2012 at 19:18

    Some great painting Thanos!!!!

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  16. darkbirk7 November 2012 at 14:09

    Thanos, would say this is the best work I´ve seen on the wwweb during the last months. Big deal
    Cheers
    Birk

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    1. Thanos8 November 2012 at 23:43

      Wow...thank you Birk. I don't know if it's the best work, but, I know that the post was full with photos. Perhaps the longest in the wwweb! :)

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