Sword & Lance 2015 photo's

[DEL]

Having had a bit of time to reflect on the show it just gets better and better. Looking forward to S&L 2016
Amongst a wealth of highlights I'd like to comment on 3 that hugely impressed me.
1. Richies fantastic 'Trapped Like Rats'. Everytime I looked at this, no matter from what angle I kept seeing new little details.
Particularly impressive was the range of movement achieved and the way that each figure interacted directly and indirectly with those around it.
This piece along with the magnificent and original work shown in his club display is a tour de force from a modeller passionate about the subject matter of his choice.

2. The rusty White Truck by one of the younger modellers in the competition. A very well deserved gold for this piece. The rusted and rusting effect achieved was simply excellent and doing this on a white vehicle is a daunting challenge for even the most experienced modeller.

3. Over the years we've been treated to Roger's (billyturnip) journey into the alchemy of flat figure painting. It was a pleasure to see his recent work in the flesh and I'd always thought he'd taken very good pictures of his work but believe me the photos do no justice to his work ...... outstanding.

Cheers
Derek

 

[DEL]

Lucky guys to have a group or club that sticks together.....I'm enjoying the the pics...Quite envious......I'd have to say keep it going....and wish I was there....I would have gone but didn't know which bus to take.....Wayne

The Magic Bus

 

[billyturnip]

Thank you very much Derek, your comments and the others I received on the day from other Planet Figure members mean a lot to me and are greatly appreciated.
See you all there in 2017 which will be my next S&L.... I'm saving up now in case there's some round figs that take my fancy.... or maybe a tank.

 

[Richie]

Hi Del,
Thank you from me too, I had some very nice comments from a lot of people including the pF members. I have to agree about the youngster work it was superb. Colin was sat next to this table doing his judging duties and my eyes opened wide and I said to him "is this the kids section" ....."I wish I could weather like that". A well deserved gold medal.
cheers
Richie

 

[Richie]

Hi All,
I know there's always a lot of good humoured pre and post show banter and all the lads take it in the spirit it was meant, myself included. But on a serious note..............

This was the gold winner in the modelling section by pF's own Dennis and my mate and club mate. It was a well deserved gold, the scale of the figures is 1/35 and my poor out of focus photo does not do this justice. The painting of the figures in this scale was just sublime backed up by a fantastic setting. This is a standard of painting I want to aspire too. I'm so glad and proud to belong to such a club with so many talented modellers who are not only helpful, supportive and talented, but also very humble . Well done Dennis mate, I knew when I first saw this in your man cave it was a winner.

cheers
Richie

 

[brian]

I've been going to this show for many years, and it seemed to be the busiest yet ,as was the competition tables.There was a very high standard of painting on show ,and it was refreshing to see an aircraft winning BOS.
I thank everyone who made this a special event,and to all my friends who i bumped into,(you all know who you are).A big thank you must go to Steve Kirtley for taking my OAP off me once again,but to his credit, he does smile when he takes it.LOL.
Best buzz i've had for ages.Perfect,as far as i'm concerned.
P.S. I've forgiven Dennis for not picking us up at the station,but he did see the error of his ways, and took us to the station after the show.Could be a hidden agenda i think i.e. glad to see the back of them Jocks.Only kidding Dennis ,you know i still love you mate,but keep that to yourself.
Brilliant day all round.
Brian

 

[Ferris]

Thanks for posting all these pictures. Sounds like a great event.

Anyone know if it is a PF member who painted the 1/16 Alpine U-boat commander?
It looks great, but I don't recognise the style.

And someone has a pic of the aircraft that won best of show?
Just curious....

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[billyturnip]

Here you go Adrian.

 

[Richie]

Thanks for posting all these pictures. Sounds like a great event.

Anyone know if it is a PF member who painted the 1/16 Alpine U-boat commander?
It looks great, but I don't recognise the style.

And someone has a pic of the aircraft that won best of show?
Just curious....

Cheers,
Adrian

Hi Adrian,
That was a gold medal winner and it was painted by pF member Carlos69 (although he has not been posting on here for a while). If I remember right, he picked up 4 gold's, one silver and the Derek Holmes memorial trophy.
cheers
Richie

 

[Ferris]

Thanks Richie and Roger!
That's one great B-17, well deserved!
Love the U-boat guy. Great job by Carlos, and now that I know I do recognize the style.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Great U-boat captain, that fantastick painjob is easily missed just looking at the thumbnail.

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[Ray Fisher]

The next time I am going to video Dennis reading out all those unpronounceable words. Class act, well done Dennis.

 

[billyturnip]

The next time I am going to video Dennis reading out all those unpronounceable words. Class act, well done Dennis.

 

[Wayneb]

Del...........who or what did you say?.........or am I goin deef,dum,and blynd....

 

[DEL]

Del...........who or what did you say?.........or am I goin deef,dum,and blynd....

...... or maybe Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy ........ either way don't worry kid
As for me I'm always Happy Jack .......

 

[ChaosCossack]

Man I wish we had shows like this in Canada... looks like you guys have a blast.
Richie, you look like a proud Papa standing guard over your dio LOL. Congrats to you and Roger and all of you for the much deserved awards.

Great pics... nice to be able to put a couple of more faces to PF names.

Colin

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks Colin.

 

[Richie]

Man I wish we had shows like this in Canada... looks like you guys have a blast.
Richie, you look like a proud Papa standing guard over your dio LOL. Congrats to you and Roger and all of you for the much deserved awards.

Great pics... nice to be able to put a couple of more faces to PF names.

Colin

Hi mate,
If I have to stand guard over it, it will be something like this! They don't like it up 'em

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys,

What an awesome show ..great pictures from the Chimp with camera .....looks like a lot of fun ......think I might have to move again up the country more !

Nap

 

[Richie]

The next time I am going to video Dennis reading out all those unpronounceable words. Class act, well done Dennis.

Hi Ray,
What about next year if I make a piece called "The Soldier from; Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll-llantysiliogogogoch

Do you think that will work
cheers
Richie