Tuesday 19 March 2024

Semi flat Scout update

 Got this comment on Home casting Facebook group in response to posting pictures of the figures-

“Alan Gruber You're the bum who bought those! 

I was watching them! 😠 🤣

They're probably Spenkuch.

The only reason I didn't get them was I wasn't too sure about the steel rod inserts, I wasn't sure if Spenkuch did that, or why it was done when it could've been easier cast in lead with the rest of the figure.”

So a little further forward. Pop over here to see some figures by the manufacturer still being made-

https://www.zinnfigur.com/en/Flat-Figures/Toy-Figures/Spenkuch/?makairaFilter%5BNEW%5D=true


Monday 18 March 2024

Dune part 2

 Went to see Dune part 2 this afternoon. What did you think of it?

Sunday 17 March 2024

Resins to be cheerful

 Unpacked these 28mm recruits for East Tradgardland. They are traditional types to fight alongside the troops in Potemkin uniforms.

Nice figures in different poses with enough detail but not too much. Note The Assualt Group figure , bottom right, for comparison.

Receipt that came with them to show you where I got them and what I paid.
A couple of illustrations for inspiration…


Saturday 16 March 2024

Semi Flat Scouts etc

 Saw these on eBay and snapped them up quite reasonably. I was charmed by the animation of the Scouts and how full of character they were-



Anyone know the make? I have never seen figures like these before for sale.
Also these came in the same lot. Quite nice, useful but not as unusual-




Friday 15 March 2024

Mold 2

 Photos of affected bases-



Wish I had used pennies or plastic.

MOLD !

 Just back from the shed looking out some figures. I discovered the mdf bases have got some mold on them. What is the best way to stabilise this? Do I coat in pva, varnish or what? I really don’t want to rebase. 

Magazine

 Lovely to see Tidders writing in  this month’s Miniature Wargames ( April 2024) -


Not to mention photos of his excellent armies.

I was also pleased to see this advert -


Excellent rules which have given me good games over the years.