What, no Dio-Bolical Monday post this week? Why?
Well when I was working on my Baron’s War army last year there were times when the project became a labour of love. Some of the sage advice I received at that time was to do something different occasionally, a palette cleanser if you like. Now whilst I’m very happy still working on my Death and Taxes diorama I thought it might be appropriate to take a brief sojourn even though I’m not sure I can afford the time out given the pace I have been going at.
As it has been a while since I did a Knuckleduster figure, and I still have a few in my pile to do, I thought I would tackle this little chap. A simple enough figure to paint and one which wouldn’t bog me down for any length of time. It made for a welcome change.
Not a conventional cowboy pose by any means but I rather liked the look of “The Hobo” and although I didn’t go to town on him I did try to give him a basic dusty bedraggled appearance.
Short break over it’s time to get back to the diorama.
Images below.
TIM
The Imperfect Modeller 
He’s a lovely little sculpt mate – just the ticket to freshen things up
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Thanks Alex, he made for a nice little change.
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Nice work. Seems a good little palette cleanser of a model. 🙂
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Yes, he did the trick and now it’s back to the diorama. 🙂
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Excellent brushwork TIM, and if a palette cleanser is what was needed, then this was a great one.
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Thanks Dave. It did the trick. Must needed a brief time out.
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Fantastic. Have you seen the movie Hobo with a shotgun? It’s nuts but good fun
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Nope, can’t say I’ve heard of that one, will try to check it out.
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Nice palette cleansing! He looks great, very smartly attired for a hobo too. I always like to see a non-combatant mini as there are comparatively few of them.
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Very nicely done.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Thanks Pete.
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A very nice Hobo sir.
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Thanks Steve.
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Very nice work, mate! I can see him walking near some train tracks now. I hope the break helps keep things fresh and I’m excited to see more progress on the dio as well.
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Thank you. He’s a nice little casting, as with all the knuckleduster figures. Back to the diorama now though. 🙂
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Nicely done, Dave! 🙂 And cleverly based so you can put him in amongst the Barons’ War troops to see if anyone spots him! 😉
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Haha, thanks John, I might try that! 😉
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He’s excellent mate, a cracking little model and very well painted to boot.
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Cheers matey, glad you like the little chap. 🙂
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Very nicely done, I believe you can get that figure in 6mm scale, but no smaller. that’s “The Littlest Hobo!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sorry I’ll get my coat! Cheers Roger.
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Don’t forget your hat as well Roger! 🙂
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A great little hobo mate, you have done a great job on him! It is good to have a spell though! maybe I should stop having one and pull my finger out and put something up!!
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Haha, now you are going into the winter Pat I’m sure you will get a great deal done. 🙂
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Thanks mate, I planted the winter vegetables yesterday so that’s it in the patch , now to have some fun. 😃
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That is a nice figure. *adds to wishlist* Thanks for sharing!
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Cheers mate, glad you like him. 🙂
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