Sunday 12 March 2023

Weasley done, not

 Today I went online to look for some inspiration for the weasels, stoats etc. The Burrows and Badgers figures are quite charming but l am not sure. They are a tad medieval for my taste and I am looking for more of a Victorian vibe.  I did send for some figures of wild weasels which are for d and d , are 40mm long, and should serve with rifles and pillbox hats added. Inspiration was this E H Shephard illustration-


Also found the illustrations below which will give me food for thought-


We shall see what turns up next. I think a mix of styles may be in order. Started work on the Northumbrian Tin Soldier figures. I imagine them to be weasels with a penchant for bohemian dress/ proto New Romantics or more prosaically members of the Wild Wood Amateur Dramatics Society who have raided the dressing up box-
A start has been made. Not to confident with such big detailed sculpts but giving it a go. They will be glossy on plain green bases with a toy soldier vibe. I am not going for shading or landscaped bases.
Message to self need to pick up 54mm rifles, clubs, pistols etc. A mix of Victorian and older one which were lying around Toad Hall or in secret weasel arms caches. Dorset , Replica or where?  Any thoughts?



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11 comments:

  1. rross12 March 2023 at 00:23

    Re 54mm spare parts, try Tradition of London, they have several hundred...I did not check them all out but in the brief visit I can certainly confirm they have arms holding rifles etc and I would expect they have individual weapons too....good luck!

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    1. Anonymous15 March 2023 at 11:18

      Thanks for the info I will certainly have a look.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Jennifer12 March 2023 at 03:52

    Neat! I've seen rules and figures for Redwall wargames - tempted since that was one of my favorite series as a kid.

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    1. Anonymous15 March 2023 at 11:19

      I believe they give a good game. I recall the cartoon series on tv which some of my daughters watched.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Donnie McGibbon12 March 2023 at 07:20

    Great start and something to think about, Sally 4th do heads and tails for kitbashing plastics, probably a bit too medieval for your game but may be worth a look,

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    1. Anonymous15 March 2023 at 11:19

      Worth a look indeed.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Anonymous12 March 2023 at 08:42

    Does Colonel Bill have anything suitable or try asking the Last Nazgul on eBay?

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    1. Anonymous15 March 2023 at 11:20

      Another splendid suggestion, thanks.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  5. KEV. Robertson.12 March 2023 at 10:09

    Where do you intend to go with a Wind In The Willows theme?

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    1. Anonymous15 March 2023 at 11:21

      Where the river takes me…
      Probably some skirmish games and more.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. Funny Little Wars26 March 2023 at 16:43

    Wonderful - and congratulations on a great concept!

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