The Executioner / Condemned

Sic Semper Tyrannis!

Member since
May 2007
From: The Socialist Republik of California

Posted by Sic Semper Tyrannis! on Saturday, May 19, 2007 9:03 PM

I'm pretty sure I've heard stories about the condemned "tipping" the executioner to ensure a quick end.

SST

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ps1scw

Member since
June 2006
From: Michigan

Posted by ps1scw on Friday, May 18, 2007 4:54 PM

m1garand wrote:

Nice work. Since head chopping block is all bloody (and looks fresh blood too), would be nice if the axe blade was also covered with trace of blood. Or is it not possible?

Didn't executioners take tips to ensure a good job? Maybe he just finished cleaning and sharpening the blade.

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Archangel Shooter

Member since
October 2006
From: Tucson, AZ

Posted by Archangel Shooter on Friday, May 18, 2007 3:25 AM

That will teach her for hiding the TV remote from hubby.

On the bench: So many hanger queens.

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Thursday, May 17, 2007 6:18 PM

m1garand wrote:
Nice work. Since head chopping block is all bloody (and looks fresh blood too), would be nice if the axe blade was also covered with trace of blood. Or is it not possible?

OH MAN! You're absolutely right! How'd I miss that?!?!

Actually, I think I was so set on bringing out a sharp edge look to the blade by filing it down that the thought completely escaped me...but you're right, it should be bloody!

I beleve these are 54mm, metal figures; I got them thru Squadron..

Thanks to all who took the time to reply; now, where's that bottle of blood....?

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m1garand

Member since
November 2005
From: Somewhere over the rainbow

Posted by m1garand on Thursday, May 17, 2007 3:51 PM

Nice work. Since head chopping block is all bloody (and looks fresh blood too), would be nice if the axe blade was also covered with trace of blood. Or is it not possible?

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ajlafleche

Member since
December 2002
From: Massachusetts

Posted by ajlafleche on Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:28 PM

Nice job on the flesh tones. Good job.

Remember, if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

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PatlaborUnit1

Member since
January 2006
From: Baton Rouge, Snake Central

Posted by PatlaborUnit1 on Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:24 PM

Me wonders what her offense was, to warrant such a quick and brutal end?

At least she shall not be quartered......as far as we can tell!

Is this 54MM ?

David

Build to please yourself, and don't worry about what others think! TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

The Executioner / Condemned

Posted by the doog on Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:08 PM

Het guys, I stepped away from my tanks a few months ago and did something different--the Andrea Miniatures "Executioner" and "The Condemned" , and I put 'em in this little viginette...I built the chopping block out of wood, and "put down a clean sheet" of tissue paper after reading that sometimes they'd do this for royalty and notable people ("so CIVILIZED!"

) The head pail is standard armor stuff from Italeri...Comments, critiques always welcomed!!!