When my friend Matt came into work and told me about the lovely new Victrix Islamic Cavalry he had just bought…
I did not… Immediately go on to their website…
Nope I definitely did not go here…
Nor did I dig out a couple of books that I thought Matt (And maybe me) might find interesting…
Nope…. Not me
Judeo -Turkish Steppe Nomads versus Kievan - Rus Warriors…
Nope… Not me…
No I didn’t make a list…
No I did not pick up a few miniatures from North Star Military Figures…
Nope…
I got Matt to do it for me… Well he was going over anyway…
When I said a ‘few’…
Nope… Not a few… Oops!
Sigh!… Or maybe… Hurrah! 🤣.
These are very busy / packed frames…
Well laid out with loads of options…
And a reasonably clear numbered instruction sheet…
As a rule I don’t enjoy building plastic kits/figures but I have decided to ‘ have a go ‘ and put together a collection using only the plastic box/bag sets.
Let’s see if I can get over this block/ phobia…
Nope!…I didn’t go home and start sticking some together immediately…
Nope!…
Nope!…
Of course I did…🤣.
I think the best way to describe the assembly process might be ‘Pose variations’ as opposed to ‘Multiple choice anything goes’
They have positive fittings where possible and were very easy to put together…
I really don’t know when I will get around to painting them… I’m still shifting stuff around the house and filling the cellar with my embarrassment of toys and stuff..
I was thinking about what I would like when I eventually get around to adding an extension to the back of my property…
And with the current popularity of the the film The Brutalist and a renewed interest in the work of Erno Goldfinger…
How about…
I can’t see any of the neighbours having a problem 🙀
I’m feeling better and Spring is on its way…
Here’s to getting some painting done…
All the best. Aly
🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋well fluttered there Aly. Painted by next weekend then?
ReplyDeleteI’m only following your example David…🤣
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Very nice so far Aly....the 🦋 js still strong, I see!
ReplyDeleteThe Butterfly is in control Keith… 🤣
DeleteAll the best. Aly
The butterfly has made a fine landing, they look jolly nice figures.
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil…
DeleteIt finds the right kind of flowers when it is on form…😁
All the best. Aly
splendid Aly…..you certainly jumped it with both feet , looking forward to seeing the paintwork on these 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt..
Delete“ Go massive or go home” as my Granny used to say 🤣
I am really looking forward to painting these…
All the best. Aly
Flutter, flutter indeed....☺
ReplyDeleteBTW, the best adhesive I've found for hard plastic is Tamiya; they do a normal and a thin - very good for running into joins.
As to the extension; the way things are going at present, I'd be extending that magnificent cellar DOWNWARDS.....
Not for nothing is Nottingham known as the city of caves.....
Neil
Yes I am actually using Tamiya liquid poly… It is really good.
DeleteAs I already have a lead lined bunker I think a Brutalist observation tower might be a useful addition to my Real Estate Portfolio…
That and the inflatable T55 I want to get as a garden ornament…
All the best. Aly
Urge control is over-rated, I always say.
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly agree Ed 😁
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Well done! I believe you, I did not buy one.either. Have not assembled yet.
ReplyDeleteThank you… It’s good to know that you are as strong willed as I am.
DeleteAll the best. Aly
Another project, well done sir! Fine start and well done on gluing together the plastic troops, I tend to shy away from plastic but they do look rather nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Donnie…
DeleteThe figures are indeed very nice… It will be interesting putting an all plastic collection together.
All the best. Aly
I can see the allure of Khazars and Rus. The Eastern steppes have a kind of romance. I certainly have the second of those two Ospreys, I must see if I have the first. I look forward to seeing more on this project.
ReplyDeleteI hope you're not too disappointed that you resisted and have definitely not done this [and it's not even April 1st]
Stephen
It’s a fascinating period/subject Stephen…
DeleteI’m extremely proud of my self control….
All the best. Aly
The eternal butterfly of wargaming, I know it well !
ReplyDeleteIndeed… Don’t we all 😁🦋🦋🦋
DeleteAll the best. Aly
A fine lesson in resisting temptation. I thought it was only me. Interesting choice of period too.
ReplyDeleteIt has taken me many years to build up this resistance to temptation…
DeleteIt is indeed and interesting ‘period’ a mostly infantry force versus a mostly mounted force…
All the best. Aly
Hi Aly,
ReplyDeleteOooh, shiny! Glad to see that the butterfly has shaken off its winter torpor!
Nice looking cavalry though - always had soft spot for Islamic cavalry, more so than European knights etc.
All the best,
DC
Spring is here the flowers are blooming and the butterfly is a flutter…
DeleteThere is indeed something very attractive about ‘Steppe’ Nomad a a cavalry…
All the best. Aly
Ah Mr Morrison - the hobby butterfly never disappoints! It must be the spring air or something. The butterflys were definately out in force at Hammerhead this last weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed the butterfly time of the year…
DeleteYes I imagine it must have been deafening with the noise of all those wings…🦋🦋🦋
All the best. Aly
That tower would be the perfect place for a butterfly enclosure! I’m looking forward to seeing some of those figures painted up.
ReplyDeleteOr a wargames room with a serious view…
DeleteMind you from there I could send my butterfly hordes out into the world to tempt others…
All the best. Aly
You are a bad influence. :-) Glad you’re feeling a bit better.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mark…
DeleteIn case you are interested … Forged in Battle do some very nice 15mm miniatures that are suitable for this period…
Just saying 😈
All the best. Aly
That's right, denial, works every time.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't me, I wasn't there, I didn't do it... ;o)
You are of course correct Rob…
DeleteIt wasn’t me , I wasn’t there…. I definitely didn’t do it…
Honest…
All the best. Aly
Well, you're clearly feeling better! What a splendid project, exactly what you need I'd say and I'm also looking forward to your brutalist tower, shuttering ply, mmmm!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
I certainly am Iain…
DeleteI’m looking forward to getting some of these painted…
As for my tower… The big issue is getting the scaffolding in… I may have to knock down a few inconvenient houses 🤣
All the best. Aly
All sounds good to me Aly!!! Will the Flutter ever stop? As Delboy once said "No way Pedro!" Can't wait to see these with a lick of paint on!!
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