Friday, 31 October 2025

On the painting table

 

I recently bought some resin figures, 18th century and WW2 in 28mm . I haven’t started the 18th century ones as they require heads to be attached having removed them from their scaffolding. The WW2 ones came complete and are charming figures in some interesting poses, such as running holding helmet on head for example.. A trial paint job went well and I haven’t started the started on the rest. I have allowed myself an indulgence and painted a section of Chasseurs de pied in their 30s period uniform rather than 1940.
Secondly Eric sent me this splendid armoured car which survived its journey really well through the post. A lovely resin vehicle it is . It will probably, when painted serve with Mark’s Little Soldiers or on the North West Frontier or maybe somewhere else…
Thanks Eric, most appreciated.

15 comments:

  1. Magnificent armoured car and figures! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. My pleasure.
      Alan Tradgardland

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    1. Oozes period charm.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. A nice model. My preference is for both early vehicles and planes rather than the modernity of the 1930s.
    I have not yet ventured into resin territory for figures. I hope it goes well for you.
    Stephen

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    1. I like the interwar stuff . Some lovely footage on Pathe news of manoeuvres full of tankettes and other interesting stuff , well worth a look…
      Alan Tradgardland

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    2. P.s you should buy a resin sample and give them a paint up…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Unusual armored car! 28mm Toy soldiers without the twiddly sticking together. And relax …
    Very versatile figures - nice as Norwegian Royal Guard. French. Belgians. WW1 Italians …

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    1. Lots of potential useage indeed…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. Alan, I'm glad it came through safe. I hope she does good service for you wherever you deploy her.

    Eric

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    1. What this space for future deployment…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Congratulations on embracing the 3d printing revolution Alan. I have bought a number of figures and vehicles in different eras and scales, and have not been disappointed yet....your examples look excellent!

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    1. They are great. I dropped one , stuck to a penny, and it snapped at the ankles. Very easy to repair…
      Alan Tradgardland

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