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.
ReplyDeleteWell done! I believe you, I did not buy one.either. Have not assembled yet.
ReplyDeleteAnother 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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
The eternal butterfly of wargaming, I know it well !
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