In the early years of the 16th Century, to combat the rising tide of religious unorthodoxy, the Pope gave Cardinal Ximinez of Spain leave to move without let or hindrance throughout the land, in a reign of violence, terror and torture that makes a smashing film. This was the Spanish Inquisition...
Monty Python’s Flying Circus S2E2 (1970)
These figures are from Hungry Troll, but I cannot find them on their website. My recipe for red here is:
- Vallejo Scarlet Red spray
- Wash with 3:1 VGC 73.206 Red Shade: Army Painter Strong Tone
- Black lining
- Highlight with AP Pure Red and VMC 70.909 Vermillion
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Well I certainly didn't expect these...
ReplyDeleteGreat job Barks and happy New Year to you.
Subtle !
DeleteThanks Phil & Michael! Noone expects them!
DeleteGreat stuff mate - love them!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Paul!
DeleteFantastic! The rich red is absolutely iconic. And there's so much you could do with these... So many games you could use them in just to embrace the silliness!
ReplyDeleteOh, definitely!
DeleteGreat post....
ReplyDeleteI am thinking how can I work them into my Elizabethan games... Have a great Christmas and New Year.
Cheers
Stu
They definitely need to be running about the board.
DeleteHaha, I love them! Certainly not the guy in red we were expecting these days... :P
ReplyDeleteThanks, Suber!
DeleteGreat work Cardinal Barks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Darling!
DeleteBloody lovely brushwork!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Matt
French Wargame Holidays @lhotel de Hercé
Thanks very much, Matt!
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