I have recently been buying plastic Warhammer Empire figures, as I recently mentioned.Their condition varies from unpainted through to finished. However I am adding wee touches to bring out the slashed and puffed effect on their clothes-
Above before and below after. A wee touch that lifts them imho.
So here are the those bought so far including a bag of figures missing heads and hands and needing TLC.
On the work bench l am working on a couple of Horde elements for my late medieval German army. I decided to use a mix of figures including fantasy ones to give the impression of citizens defending their town but with minimal training or proper equipment. I shall continue to work on these-
This is the 60 by 40 base I will cram figures onto for a mob effect…
In other matters l attended The Edinburgh Prinmakers (
https://edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/events/73/ ) open day. Jan used to be a member many years ago and I recall fondly popping into their previous premises to meet her and seeing her and other’s creativity. She enjoyed making Lino cut prints amongst other projects. When the Edinburgh Printmakers were moving to a new building l gave a wee sum of money towards the project in her memory. Yesterday was my first time in the building and the first time I saw her name up as a contributor. It was quite moving to see.
December begins today and Advent too. The hobby will be taking a bit of a back seat probably as external and internal preparations take precedence.
Lots of news there. I was moved to see the memorial to Jan though I did not know her.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like quite a largish force taking shape for you small game table - perhaps they are to fight "abroad". Is the term 'horde' derived from the HOTT rules or from those you intend to use? I look forward to hearing of them in action. Perhaps they will be for Midgard where you could use them both as an historical and as a fantasy force with the addition of a sorceror and perhaps a monstrous ally.
I like some of the Empire stuff too though apparently it was never a big seller compared to the non human races.
Meanwhile though swamped with vikings I hope to get back to the Oz figures you sent me as something fresh for Midgard. In their honour I went to see the film Wicked having read all the Oz books [over 20 of them I think].
If you're ever coming to York again let me know and we can meet up if you wish.
Stephen
I was moved greatly by this too.
DeleteHorde is a troop type in dbm and I am using it for these townsfolk in arms.
I popped the Empire figures on the table to get a sense of them only really.
A York meet up sounds a great idea.
Alan Tradgardland
Mark Man of TIN: Most attractive colourful figures, I look forward to seeing the completed Militia muster town rabble.
ReplyDeleteVery striking patterned Printmakers Building (and a suitable commemoration). Have you been tempted to try out tiny print making?
It is a most striking building , beautifully adapted. I must confess to quite fancying a wee go at Lino cutting. The girls use Jan’s tools at home and there are bits of Lino about. Who knows…
DeleteTown rabble are fun with lots of gaming potential.
Alan Tradgardland
I do like the Warhammer Empire figures and I remember being tempted by some. What a lovely building housing the printmakers, astonishing that it hasn't been torn down to make way for a concrete block. And such a nice memorial.
ReplyDeleteLovely building and memorial indeed. The Empire stuff is sadly underrated l feel.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
I agree that your touching up of those figures works. Very well.
ReplyDeleteChris/Nundanket
Thanks. I may put these aside til the new year as life seems busy currently.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Yes, your enhancement does enhance the figures! :D
ReplyDeleteA very nice and fitting tribute to Jan, too!
Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
Alan Tradgardland