Hi everyone,
Just lately most of my figures are being stored inside large plastic boxes in our attic due to a lack of room to properly display them. I don't paint as much as I used to but every now and then I go up into the attic and gaze lovingly on what are now mostly misshaped and broken kits. This is due to the constant moving around of the boxes. I keep meaning to get some foam rubber to protect the pieces but never actually get around to it. I know, we've all been there.
A few weeks ago I was gazing lovingly when I came across what used to be my Andrea "Name of the rose" 54mm figure. The one that's based on the Sean Connery movie of the same name, which in turn was based on the book by the Italian author Umberto Eco. It was all in bits and unfortunately the piece that fixed onto the writing desk and held the oil lamp was missing, never to be found again. I pulled out all the pieces I could find and took them into my craft room. I also found in the attic a brilliant book called "Ancient and medieval modelling" by Pete Armstrong published by Osprey Masterclass in 2000. Inside this book is a section on non military figures in medieval settings and shows this Andrea kit converted into Brother Cadfael at work at his Herbarium. It was made by Adrian Bay who collaborated with Andy Belsey who is an architectural modelmaker who constructed a superb medieval setting for this figure.
It spurred me on to do something similar to my figure so I set to work with my collection of ply and balsa wood. I wanted my figure to remain as the Sean Connery character "William of Baskerville" but working in his living quarters surrounded by cooking jars and books. The result is below.
The one thing I am not too happy about is the above mentioned stand for the candle holder which I made out of a toothpick and some acetate. If anyone knows where I can get a replacement part I would be obliged.
The pots and basket are made from milliput and the floor, walls and ceiling beams I made from my collection of ply and balsa wood. The base is an old container for cd's or dvd's which I painted gloss black. For painting I used a mixture of oil paints and acrylics. I hope you like it and look forward to hearing any comments you may wish to make.
Best wishes and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.
John
Just lately most of my figures are being stored inside large plastic boxes in our attic due to a lack of room to properly display them. I don't paint as much as I used to but every now and then I go up into the attic and gaze lovingly on what are now mostly misshaped and broken kits. This is due to the constant moving around of the boxes. I keep meaning to get some foam rubber to protect the pieces but never actually get around to it. I know, we've all been there.
A few weeks ago I was gazing lovingly when I came across what used to be my Andrea "Name of the rose" 54mm figure. The one that's based on the Sean Connery movie of the same name, which in turn was based on the book by the Italian author Umberto Eco. It was all in bits and unfortunately the piece that fixed onto the writing desk and held the oil lamp was missing, never to be found again. I pulled out all the pieces I could find and took them into my craft room. I also found in the attic a brilliant book called "Ancient and medieval modelling" by Pete Armstrong published by Osprey Masterclass in 2000. Inside this book is a section on non military figures in medieval settings and shows this Andrea kit converted into Brother Cadfael at work at his Herbarium. It was made by Adrian Bay who collaborated with Andy Belsey who is an architectural modelmaker who constructed a superb medieval setting for this figure.
It spurred me on to do something similar to my figure so I set to work with my collection of ply and balsa wood. I wanted my figure to remain as the Sean Connery character "William of Baskerville" but working in his living quarters surrounded by cooking jars and books. The result is below.
The one thing I am not too happy about is the above mentioned stand for the candle holder which I made out of a toothpick and some acetate. If anyone knows where I can get a replacement part I would be obliged.
The pots and basket are made from milliput and the floor, walls and ceiling beams I made from my collection of ply and balsa wood. The base is an old container for cd's or dvd's which I painted gloss black. For painting I used a mixture of oil paints and acrylics. I hope you like it and look forward to hearing any comments you may wish to make.
Best wishes and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.
John
