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Friday, 27 January 2012

Atlantic Roman Chariot



I know...they didn´t use them for warfare and it looks way too fancifull for a battlefield anyway, but this set was one of my all time favourites some 30 plus years ago. I can still picture it crashing through the Airfix celts, who were being supported by Robinhoods men, atlantic greeks  and various other "they will do to fill the line" troops.




One bath in brakefluid, a new whip from a bit of copper wire and an acrylic paintjob. I haven´t added traces or reins...I didn´t want to make holes etc as the set can still be obtained..but only for silly money.



Hello to Landser83, from Oh! What a lovely war! blog  He´s only just started blogging but he´s done some lovely line drawings of WWII subjects.
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28 comments:

  1. abdul66627 January 2012 at 04:58

    Beautifully done and re-done -and the nostalgia value... :)

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  2. The Angry Lurker27 January 2012 at 05:14

    Ah the good old days when troops were gathered together purely by colour rather than period, lovely work....

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  3. Hugh Walter27 January 2012 at 05:18

    With these chariots Mr Ammbassador; you're really spoiling us...

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  4. Jay27 January 2012 at 05:18

    Beautiful work...and it only took 30 yrs.

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  5. Brent27 January 2012 at 05:43

    I too have that feeling of nostalgia -- well done!

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  6. David27 January 2012 at 05:54

    Unless those Celts hire Russel Crow, that chariot will do fine (fine being trampling every barbarian that gets in the way)!
    I could read Julius Caesar's thoughts: Veni, vidi, vici, and with style!!

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  7. DeanM27 January 2012 at 06:45

    Nice repaint. Chariots look great, no matter the actual historical uses or not. Reminds me of the ones in Hollywood movies - great memories. Best, Dean

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  8. Hein27 January 2012 at 06:58

    Very nice repaint. Lovely.

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  9. Don M27 January 2012 at 07:01

    I'm all for the nostalgia...lovely work as always Paul!

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  10. Scott B. Lesch27 January 2012 at 08:31

    "Brake Fluid"?

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    1. Paul´s Bods27 January 2012 at 11:08

      Yep..works a treat on plastic bods that have been painted with enamel based paints. You have to wash them afterwards with warm soapy water. I´ve got a big coffee jar about 1/4 full of brake fluid. the bods get chucked in, lid on, jar shaken and left overnight. next day I fish them out with a hooked metal rod.
      Cheers
      paul

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  11. Mr. Bigglesworth27 January 2012 at 08:37

    The paint job makes for quite a transformation.

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  12. Michael Awdry27 January 2012 at 09:08

    Fabulous refit you've given these boys.

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  13. Rodger27 January 2012 at 11:51

    Great work Paul. Really nice to see these guys again.

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  14. Nick Grant27 January 2012 at 12:17

    Now that looks brilliant! Very cool. Say what you will about the Atlantic figures, they all have very expressive faces, and you've done them up a treat.

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  15. Ray Rousell27 January 2012 at 12:24

    Once more Paul, excellent work!!

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  16. Ernie27 January 2012 at 14:03

    Nicely done :)

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  17. Paul27 January 2012 at 14:24

    Super re paint Paul. Most impressed.

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  18. RazorOne22327 January 2012 at 14:28

    Boy you have been busy! very nice!

    Cheers

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  19. Dux Homunculorum27 January 2012 at 15:11

    Great stuff as always Paul. If these didn't really exist, they should have!

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  20. Sam Wise27 January 2012 at 15:35

    I like the first one : good work and quite original painting way! I'd never see that!

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  21. Captain Richard's miniature Civil War27 January 2012 at 16:59

    Excellent work Paul

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  22. Mike27 January 2012 at 17:55

    Nice one. This one is so much better than the equally old Airfix Roman chariot.
    Thanks for the brake fluid explanation.

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  23. Shriff27 January 2012 at 20:56

    They still look excellent under your hands.

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  24. Willie Anderson28 January 2012 at 09:51

    What a transformation excellent work !!!

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  25. Tony28 January 2012 at 14:23

    I also remember these - first time around.

    Nice to see them again.

    Tony
    http://dampfpanzerwagon.blogspot.com/

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  26. Ernie28 January 2012 at 23:06

    You inspired me to make my latest blog post :) Or at least one of the pictures :)

    http:/ancminis.blogspot.com/

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  27. Herkybird30 January 2012 at 01:16

    That chariot looks splendid! - with slight crew changes you can always use it for chariot racing?

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