tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post8920792197536291825..comments2024-03-28T07:22:41.637+00:00Comments on Hinton Hunt Vintage Wargame Figures: Eugene de BeauharnaisStrykerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-6366538428618257592017-05-30T15:08:54.356+01:002017-05-30T15:08:54.356+01:00Let's hope he can roll his dice high!Let's hope he can roll his dice high!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-23146888505271352462017-05-30T14:44:45.086+01:002017-05-30T14:44:45.086+01:00Super job Ian - unbelievable transformation since ...Super job Ian - unbelievable transformation since previous post! I'm sure his army will be inspired.MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-38952403439650003572017-05-30T11:43:08.312+01:002017-05-30T11:43:08.312+01:00Archduke - yes it was no mean feat painting him, b...Archduke - yes it was no mean feat painting him, boom-boom!<br /><br />Lee - I think old castings do best with old painters.<br /><br />Conrad - yes, but I'm a bit worried that he may come to blows with Murat and Lasalle in the display cabinet as they attempt to out dash each other!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-47827565633541595172017-05-30T10:43:40.820+01:002017-05-30T10:43:40.820+01:00He is fantastic. Certainly cuts a dash. He is fantastic. Certainly cuts a dash. Conrad Kinchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683395740934527502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-2019053706701380242017-05-30T09:51:26.387+01:002017-05-30T09:51:26.387+01:00A beautiful figure and paint job, I'm amazed h...A beautiful figure and paint job, I'm amazed how well these old castings still stand up to a good paint job, it transports them to another level.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181989906410822069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-87856148618430449562017-05-30T09:38:35.668+01:002017-05-30T09:38:35.668+01:00He is predictably magnificent and unique. One of ...He is predictably magnificent and unique. One of the very few HH figures to have realistic feet. Well done, sir.the Archdukenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-58793613660145307592017-05-30T08:19:20.523+01:002017-05-30T08:19:20.523+01:00Matt - thanks for that, I'm glad I've been...Matt - thanks for that, I'm glad I've been able to capture "Frenchiness"!<br /><br />WM - That would be good indeed, just need to find some...Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-61225478368108859882017-05-30T05:43:10.473+01:002017-05-30T05:43:10.473+01:00He needs a regiment of Chasseurs, Ian! Simply supe...He needs a regiment of Chasseurs, Ian! Simply superb.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-5873504033702194522017-05-29T23:54:16.923+01:002017-05-29T23:54:16.923+01:00I knew that you could turn him into something spec...I knew that you could turn him into something spectacular...he exudes "Frenchiness". Plus he's the only one in the world like it-well done all round!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751744958434403184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-5177239309040530812017-05-29T23:54:11.087+01:002017-05-29T23:54:11.087+01:00Nolan - apparently his father in law insisted that...Nolan - apparently his father in law insisted that he didn't join Napoleon following the escape from Elba. You're right though it would be a good what if!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-85380376372451616922017-05-29T22:07:31.504+01:002017-05-29T22:07:31.504+01:00As I suspected, the way you painted the horse and ...As I suspected, the way you painted the horse and his furniture makes him look quite French. Why not throw Eugene into a Waterloo campaign and see how the old boy fares? A wonderful "What if?" scenario.Captain Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258683012806342747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-26786099179523227402017-05-29T20:59:18.197+01:002017-05-29T20:59:18.197+01:00Yes, it was quit tricky doing the horse as it is a...Yes, it was quit tricky doing the horse as it is a British one so I adapted it with a paint conversion.Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-29627211723637779772017-05-29T20:47:22.201+01:002017-05-29T20:47:22.201+01:00Excellent work, love the leopard skin effect, the ...Excellent work, love the leopard skin effect, the French were quite flamboyant in not only their dress, but also their horse furniture.<br /><br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6875985959507775409.post-44969455949232283242017-05-29T20:02:34.653+01:002017-05-29T20:02:34.653+01:00Very nice!Very nice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com