I've been pottering around painting up bits and pieces in between Spring cleaning and walking the dog and this couple of figures have been undercoated for a awhile - the depict General Sam Houston (right) and his pal Moseley Baker having a 'little drop of something' perhaps just before the Battle of San Jacinto , the are by Boot Hill Miniatures and capture the look of Sam in his younger days . He was always a controversial character , beating a political rival up with his walking stick , his behaviour before the battle is still mired in controversy (did he want to fight or not ?) , he lived many years amongst the Cherokee Indians and at one time had an Indian wife , the called him 'Black Raven' and also 'Big Drunk' because of his drinking habit . Admittedly he looks hesitant about having a glass in the above diorama .
Sam Houston in later years , I must admit I rather like him 'warts and all'
Very nice Tony...
ReplyDeleteThey are very characterful looking figures.
All thr best. Aly
I do like the Boot Hill figures although most of my collection pre-dates them and are Old Glory .
DeleteTo me, it looks more like they're betting on how long it'll take him to empty the bottle and he's making mental calculations on how much is left in there.
ReplyDeleteThe gentleman 'fell off the wagon' with regular monotony I'm afraid .
DeleteVery nice Tony-A nice set of figures - Generals at ease on Campaign.
ReplyDeleteNice figures not much use on the wargaming table but a joy to paint .
DeleteVery nice couple of figures ...how do your OG figures compare to Boot Hill?
ReplyDeleteO.G. are a bit slenderer , perhaps won't mix in units very well
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