Friday, 16 April 2021

Unboxing John's latest arrivals!

So here we go again, eyes down for a full house and all that. 

I have had this box for several days but wanted to wait until the decks were clear and the epics were gone before I opened it. I had an idea of what was inside and was certainly not disappointed. As usual John provides a list that is referenced to numbered boxes and full colour painting guides. A little taster of what in there.

I must say that the first thing to catch my eye was the Strelets box art, not seen a box of 1/72 figures for years and looking at these beauties I understand why they are so popular. Given the popularity of the new wave of 28mm plastic figures it's good that this scale remains in demand by collectors and wargamers. I think I will start with these. 

Still under the weather, blood tests Monday, just feeling very run down but being well looked after.















5 comments:

  1. I wish the hard plastic revolution had settled upon 1/72 rather than 28mm, but that boat has gone!

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    1. It is a shame Norm because what I'm seeing here are little 1/72 works of art! I think one issue with scale has been the number of 'wrong' poses in the boxes, I think what HaT have done with their latest ACW boxes should have been the way to go, all marching poses, excellent equipment detail/accuracy and superb value for money. Anyway, it is what it is now as you say and Warlord/Perry now dominate the market in plastic historical figures although I read a LOT of complaints about Warlord not listening to those involved in providing referencing and feedback during the design process. do you?

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  2. Never really got into 1/72, but those figures look superb.

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  3. That looks like a box of fun Lee! I painted some Strelets this year for the first time for my Boer War project and was very pleased with both the sculpting and the quality of the moulding.

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  4. Lovely looking pile of figures and clear and useful references!
    Best Iain

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