Poste Millitaire Conquistador 70mm (slight conversion)

[Blind Pew]

Yes guys, back again. Mea culpa, I know I've committed the cardinal sin of converting a classic, so I'm asking forgiveness. Anyway, I hope you like. This figure is a gem. , Keith really did himself proud here. I tried the conversion aspect to test my painting skill. I came up short, but I enjoyed the process.
Any questions, etc please do ask.

 

[arj]

Excellent work on this classic figure.
I certainly don't think you 'came up short'. You actually nailed it!
That banner looks superb.
Very, very well done.

Cheers,
Andrew

P.S. I've still got an original issue of this kit in its packaging. Like all PM figures, the casting is the best you can get.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful work again

Mobo

 

[VerSacrum]

Amazing, what do you use for these custom banners of yours? Just thick paper?

 

[Banjer]

Very nice piece of work on a good sculpt.
I was surprised when PM brought out 70mm figures as I always associated them with 90s

Bill

 

[lpa53]

Looks pretty darned good to me. You took a chance that I'd be afraid to try and now have something unique!

 

[David Spencer]

That's really nice work. And an unusual period, not often represented.

 

[Briggsy]

Really stunning piece with the banner, you do yourself a discredit saying you came up short, I really like this.

Cheers Simon

 

[NigelR]

That looks pretty good to me, really nice work.

 

[Blind Pew]

Thanks for the kind words, it is always appreciated.

I came up short as I rushed the banner....

Amazing, what do you use for these custom banners of yours? Just thick paper?

The banner is made from thin sheet brass I bought from a model shop (yes, my town has one!) I tried aluminium foil but found that it would not keep its shape, and the paint kept flaking off. The brass sheet is very strong, so no worries there. The staff is made from brass tubing.

 

[Redcap]

A great conversion winch elevates this 'classic' to the next level.
Gary

 

[VerSacrum]

The banner is made from thin sheet brass I bought from a model shop (yes, my town has one!) I tried aluminium foil but found that it would not keep its shape, and the paint kept flaking off. The brass sheet is very strong, so no worries there. The staff is made from brass tubing.

Thank you!

 

[Blind Pew]

A great conversion winch elevates this 'classic' to the next level.
Gary

Thanks, Gary. You're too kind.

 

[MalcC]

Wow, that figure brings back memories. Very nice conversion.

Malc

 

[Steve Ski]

Fine work, BP!

 

[Rocco82]

This is fantastic. Fine work !

 

[Merryweather]

A great conversion winch elevates this 'classic' to the next level.
Gary

I absolutely agree,in fact I think you've improved on the original. I always felt that the left arm was oddly posed, but now it has meaning . Super job