So my attention has turned to other ongoing projects this last week, some more painting for Old John, a couple of new buildings for my Bolt Action set up and a decision to go ahead and complete my 40mm RHA battery, pushing aside the planned rocket base for the time being at least.
For John we have some lovely 20mm Polish Dragoons, a couple of Spanish Death Hussars and a Mounted General. I must say I really liked the horses with outstretched legs that three of the dragoons are mounted, not seen these before but they have real character and well defined muscle tone which helps highlighting. I'm pleased with how these all turned out. Next up will be 6 Spanish (Portuguese?) cavalry wearing yellow coats with blue facings which should be quite striking. John provides me with printed reference sheets for each type so I can see how they should look.
I recently spotted these buildings on ebay, and as they looked so much better - and more in scale - with my 28mm Bolt Action collection I ordered a couple. They are very reasonably priced at £10.00 each and come pre painted, in addition they feature a more 3D finish compared to the others I bought some time back for £9.00 each, so these represent much better value in my opinion. I like them so much that I now have the bakers shop on order to match. The previous buildings will be confined to storage now.
They also scale much better with the new trees I bought from Simon at S&A Scenics recently. These are Simon's 'More realistic' trees, not cheap but beautifully hand made to order and a big improvement on those I used to own. I have a dozen of them so far.
On the subject of Bolt Action - and as I had the tray out to show scale of the new buildings - here are a couple of pics of the German reinforced platoon, they are I must admit an SS platoon (wearing cammo smocks), I do still feel slightly uncomfortable about that but then remind myself that it's only a game. The US infantry platoon is slightly larger with 4 x 10 man squads, 2 x medium machine guns, medium mortar, artillery piece, half track and a couple of M4 Shermans. I doubt that I will add much to these basic forces.
The Goblins and Elves for James' 'Joshua' charity project have now been posted off, so hopefully Baccus will come through with my order in the near future. Meantime John will keep me painting!
Those buildings look to be a good combination between small footprint but enough bulk and height to have plenty of presence.
ReplyDeleteMy last TimeCast order took 10 days, but the one before took the full 30!
Hi Norm, I guess we have to learn to be patient again, 28 days was pretty common at one time but in this internet age we have come to expect same day/ next day dispatch as the norm (no pun intended!).
DeleteLove those buildings!
ReplyDeleteHi Steve, some of the best MDF buildings I have seen at the price. They have a character all their own and completely pre coloured. Very clever little kits too, the word Boucherie for example is lasered out and you get a little bag of 3mm MDF letters to slot in which stand slightly proud of the 2mm background, a great touch if a bit fiddly!
DeleteWhat a wonderful selection of figures and periods--buildings too! Lovely as ever Lee.
ReplyDeleteThat is good news for Baccus and pleasing to hear from a hobby point of view. Perhaps I'm not the only one who thinks it's a good idea to lock oneself away and paint, hahaha!!
Thank you James. Peter at Baccus tells us that he is installing yet another (number 4) casting machine but that it will take several months to get the new staff member fully trained up on it, just goes to show the level of demand for his little masterpieces. Trouble is at the moment he closes the shopping cart to catch up with back orders but as soon as it re opens it's swamped (Peters words) with fresh orders again. Great to see a hobby business expanding and creating new jobs though.
DeleteSelf isolation - in my bad old days of social anxiety of depression that really would not have been a problem for me :)
I thought about that connotation after I hit 'publish', sorry Lee. I meant it as a bit of fun in the 'stay away from other b@stards' context! :)
DeleteNo worries James, taken in the spirit intended :)
DeleteHorses look brilliant, many thanks, Polish dragoons are from Hagen Miniatures in Germany under their Vienna 1683 section, the general is Duke of Berwick, a Les Higgins figure, Spanish Hussars think BB Miniatures but not sure, great buildings too
ReplyDeletecheers Old John
Thanks for the information on the figures John, and indeed the opportunity to paint them for you. They sit perfectly alongside my own 6mm project at the moment. The photos don't capture the red Polish Dragoon coats properly as there are three shades on there: flat red base, vallejo red wash which shades it nicely then a highlght of 50/50 flat red/ Aramanth red (more orange) for a highlight. Glad you like the horses, as do I, but honestly the castings have such well defined muscle tone that it makes painting them a real pleasure.
DeleteI really like the new buildings, they work really well, as ever a wonderful collection of painting,splendid!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain