The Devils own, 88th Foot, Talavera 1809

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Viking Bob

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This is a troop54 kit of the 88th Foot (Connaught Rangers) "the Devils own".
Depicted during the Autumn of 1809. All painted in acrylics.

I give you the devils own footpads

“Pray, sir,” said, or rather roared Picton, addressing the soldier, “what have you got there?”
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Sol. “A thieving puckawn, sir.”

Pic. “A what?”
Sol. “A goat, sir. In Ireland we call a buck-goat a puckawn. I found the poor baste sthraying, and he looks as if he was as hungry as myself.”
Pic. “What are you going to do with him, sir?”
Sol.Do with him, is it? To bring him with me, to be sure! Do you think I’d lave him here to starve?”
Pic. “Ah! you villain, you are at your old tricks, are you? I know you, though you don’t think it!”
Sol. “And I know you, sir, and the 'boys of Connaught' know you too, and I’d be sorry to do anything that would be displaising to your honour; and, sure, iv you’d only let me, I’d send your sarvent a leg iv him to dhress for your dinner, for by my sowl your honour looks could and angry—hungry I mane.”

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Damn you are fast Bob. Darn thing only been out a couple of weeks. Just ordered one myself. Good job as always. One question. Is it my imagination or is the figure leaning forward? He looks a little out of balance.
 
Very nicely done Bob! (y) And I love the "conversation" especially the Irish accent of the soldier. It really sets the atmosphere. Me father was raised in an "Irish" coal mining town in Pennsylvania and we spent two weeks every summer visiting my grandparents who lived in the town's old stage coach Inn and bar. My midwestern accent would magically disappear and I'd come home with a strong Brogue. Good times. :)

Cheers,
Ken
 
Excellent work, Bob!

Scott

Hi Bob

Goodness that didn't take long ...a really nice finish ...do like the hair colour

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

Damn you are fast Bob. Darn thing only been out a couple of weeks. Just ordered one myself. Good job as always. One question. Is it my imagination or is the figure leaning forward? He looks a little out of balance.

Very nicely done Bob! (y) And I love the "conversation" especially the Irish accent of the soldier. It really sets the atmosphere. Me father was raised in an "Irish" coal mining town in Pennsylvania and we spent two weeks every summer visiting my grandparents who lived in the town's old stage coach Inn and bar. My midwestern accent would magically disappear and I'd come home with a strong Brogue. Good times. :)

Cheers,
Ken


Thank you all for the great comments, very kind. As for leaning forward, he's wanting to get into action and an old injury in his right knee.
Ken lovely story.
Thanks again and keep safe.
 
Excellent Bob. And I loved the story - always enjoy Irish humour.

I remember we had an Irish guest in our box to watch the Wallabies vs Ireland, decked out in his vivid green Irish rugby jumper. The Irish were ahead at half time, but the Wallabies eventually won the game. I commiserated on his loss, to which he replied 'Not at awl, we won the furrrst half'

Cheers
Chris
 
Very nicely done.... :) :) :) :)

Excellent Bob. And I loved the story - always enjoy Irish humour.

I remember we had an Irish guest in our box to watch the Wallabies vs Ireland, decked out in his vivid green Irish rugby jumper. The Irish were ahead at half time, but the Wallabies eventually won the game. I commiserated on his loss, to which he replied 'Not at awl, we won the furrrst half'

Cheers
Chris



Thank you both for the lovely comments.
Chris, the Irish are always cheerful, happy go lucky.

Thanks again and stay safe.
 
Very nice Bob! Amazed you have done it so quickly....i got one myself a little while ago but I don't think I'll get it done any time soon with things the way they are. Unfortunately being in the police I am still working and with a young baby at home as well i don't have much painting time these days!!
Funnily enough I was also going to do mine at Talavera. Hope it turns out as good as yours. Regards Pete
 
Very nice Bob! Amazed you have done it so quickly....i got one myself a little while ago but I don't think I'll get it done any time soon with things the way they are. Unfortunately being in the police I am still working and with a young baby at home as well i don't have much painting time these days!!
Funnily enough I was also going to do mine at Talavera. Hope it turns out as good as yours. Regards Pete


Thank you Pete, I'm sure you will do a good job when you have time. I know how you feel, I did 14 years in the Met, till an injury forced me out. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
 


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