“I’m a foundling, I leave behind no one to cry me”
With this solemn sentence a volunteer took a step forward on September 26th, 1896 to carry out a desperate mission, a feat that would remain on the collective imagination of the Spaniards. His name: Eloy Gonzalo.
Daubed with mud, with the Mauser on his back, a can of oil under his arm and a rope tied to his chest in case he died, so his corpse could be recovered, Eloy Gonzalo crawled for more than an agonizing hour, sheltered by the darkness of the night, covering the 300 meters that separated his position from the enemy bastion without being discovered. The tremendous blast created great confusion among the rebel ranks and jubilation in the Spanish, who carried out a successful counterattack. Miraculously, Gonzalo comes back alive and two days later, the besieged troops were rescued by the column of General Jimenez Castellanos.
1898 Miniaturas wants to pay tribute to our heroes with this Eloy Gonzalo limited edition miniature inspired in the famous Aniceto Marinas’s statue in Madrid, personification of the courage and sense of duty of the Spanish soldier. This exclusive miniature could be get free with the purchase of the 1898 Miniaturas Premium Collection (includes one pack of each code –a total of six).*
TO PAINT | BASE COLOR | 1st HIGHLIGHT | 2nd HIGHLIGHT | 3rd HIGHLIGHT |
Eloy Gonzalo’s coat | French Blue (900) | French Blue (900) + White (951) | 1st Highlight + White (951) | 2nd Highlight + White (951) rayadillo |
TO PAINT | BASE COLOR | 1st HIGHLIGHT | 2nd HIGHLIGHT | 3rd HIGHLIGHT |
Eloy Gonzalo’s coat | Grey Blue (943) + Cork Brown (843) | Base Color (943) + Iraqi Sand (819) + White (951) | 1st Highlight + White (951) | 2nd Highlight + White (951) rayadillo |
*promotion valid at www.1898miniaturas.com and hobby stores, until out of stock.
A great mini history lesson.
I love the fact you give the background information.
Makes the period and the figures come alive.
Thanks.