Friday, 19 April 2013

7TV Diplomatic Protection Squad.

Finished off my conversion of the Artizan  'not' Harry Palmer figure to give me another agent character with an smg as most seem to have pistols. The figures has just had a head swap with a Crooked Dice head from there Flamboyant agent sprue.  I want to get some proper vehicles for them but that will have to wait for an ebay opportunity as they can be expensive. These guys could be Military intelligence, Diplomatic Protection or just plain old spys. I was searching for vehicles and came a cross a DPG vehicle and now I want some for these guys.


 Bit of background to them.
Formed in 1961 and still going today The Diplomatic Protection Group (DPG) is a Specialist Operations branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service. The unit's main purpose is to provide specialist protection for diplomatic premises in London, such as embassies, high commissions, and consular sections. The group also provides protection and support to members of the Diplomatic Community, as well as members of HM Government.

More info on the Wiki here.

I put some pics up with some Metropolitan Police vehicles that would fit the 70's theme.







Have had got a cold and have felt crappy all week as have still been going to work (spread the love). So not really got much finished I did a little more work on some 7TV Characters and these will be finished tonight time and opportunity permitting.

Looking forward to seeing all the salute pictures popping up on peoples blogs over the weekend as there seems to be some interesting displays/games being put on. If your going and setting up today have fun!

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35 comments:

  1. Schedler Vincent 19 April 2013 at 08:42

    Great look , and great paint Simon
    I like this figurines
    Greetings

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 15:00

      Thank you Vincent, I have a few more to come in the next week or so.

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  2. The Dark Templar19 April 2013 at 08:51

    What cracking models!

    You've done a really good job with the paint too, as a group they look even better. Nice job :)

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 15:00

      Thanks very much Mike, surprising really as they have all been painted over a long time period.

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  3. Smillie19 April 2013 at 09:05

    very nicely done sir, these look great.

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  4. PanzerKaput19 April 2013 at 09:30

    I say that is a very nice conversion there Brummie and a good clean paintjob too. Nice one.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 15:01

      Thanks PK there will be a few more appearing soon. I converted a couple more figures up but haven't started painting them yet.

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  5. JP19 April 2013 at 10:36

    Brilliant work mate - you've even managed to make Charles Hawtrey look sinister!
    Nice bit of putty work on the scarf - I've got to do something similar to turn some spare mins into civilians, and I can only dream of getting them to look as good!

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 15:08

      Cheers! Didn't realise it was him until you said lol :D Very kind words sir!

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  6. Clint19 April 2013 at 12:41

    What a sinister looking group. Could be good cops or evil henchmen. So versatile figures and well carried out. Nice one mate.

    I plan to put my salute pics up on Monday. Maybe the swag on Sunday.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 15:08

      Thanks Clint, thats just how I want them to be get more use out of them that way.

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  7. Adam19 April 2013 at 13:13

    Very sharp looking. They look great as a unit.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 15:09

      Thanks Adam, I hadn't realised how much until I got the Harry Palmer figure out to photo how well they went together even tho I painted them individually and months apart :D

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  8. Vampifan19 April 2013 at 14:32

    Very nice group of figures. As others have said, they'd work equally well as good guys or bad guys.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 15:10

      Thanks Bryan. I want to try a game of 7TV in the next few weeks been itching to get a game in. I need to write up some casts for it.

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  9. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 15:10

    Thanks Nathan :D

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  10. Zzzzzz19 April 2013 at 15:53

    The first car I ever remember my dad having was an Anglia. And I remember seen police cars in those colours. Now I feel old.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 19:05

      Never mind mate, I love the look of this era though especially the car shapes and such.

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  11. DeanM19 April 2013 at 15:54

    Very cool looking G-men; vehicles look great too. Best, Dean

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  12. DEZMOND19 April 2013 at 17:37

    why aren't they protecting HOLLYWOOD SPY's secret headquarters? Me is all diplomatic and uber important :)

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 19:07

      Hah usually in these kind of films something always happens to the person they are supposed to be protecting lol....Feeling safe are we Dezmond? :P

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    2. DEZMOND19 April 2013 at 19:21

      don't worry, I always have my coon, possum and penguin squads protecting my back....

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  13. Ray Rousell19 April 2013 at 18:00

    Crackin' looking figures Simon, nice one!

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  14. Gunrunner19 April 2013 at 18:05

    Great conversion Simon- and I echo all the comments above!

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  15. Unknown19 April 2013 at 18:48

    The guy with the mustache is brilliant and they look great with the cars.

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    1. Simon Quinton 19 April 2013 at 19:08

      Cheers Anne, my collection of cars is steadily starting to grow. Its just timing them right on ebay :D

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  16. Michael Awdry19 April 2013 at 21:30

    Now that is seriously impressive Simon, great conversion Sir.

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    1. Simon Quinton 21 April 2013 at 13:19

      Thanks Michael very kind of you to say so :D

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  17. The Extraordinarii20 April 2013 at 14:22

    Great group of minis Simon, actually the first guy reminds me of Mr Bean! lol too funny.

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    1. Simon Quinton 21 April 2013 at 13:19

      Thanks, LOL How? I don't see the resemblance?

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  18. Deserter24 April 2013 at 02:25

    Lovely work on these! I love "head sprues", they come in bloody handy!

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