Friday, 22 May 2026

Locally and trying a new hobby technique for the first time.

It was super to see the City getting behind the Team when I was out and about yesterday-

Merch vendors on the high street.
Shops have decorated their windows.
A display in the shopping centre of  items associated with the team past and present.
The local paper has got in on the act too. I wish The Pars all the best for tomorrow and hope anyone attending the match has a grand day out.
Meanwhile on the lead mountain-
I looked out what remains of the goblin/orc kickstarter l backer ages ago . It was from Colon Patten at Ragnarok miniatures. I opted for a mixed bag of assorted goblins.
I found what I was looking for and extracted the ones l was after- cave goblin types, unarmoured and primitively attired and arrayed. I decided to try the brush bristles technique to make their primitive javelins. I was surprised how well it worked and how easy it was to make a flat point with pliers.
Here they are on the painting desk awaiting more work. The desk is currently messy even by my own standards! 



13 comments:

  1. I like those Goblins. I have lots of the Saxon versions and wish he would do similar looking wolf riders

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    1. Wolf riders would be excellent!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Nice figures Alan
    When the mess reaches the edge of the desk you know it's time to clear up!

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    1. Thanks and indeed😂

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    2. Alan Tradgardland

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  3. Alan I see you finally "embraced the broom"!☺
    No way back now!☺☺☺☺
    Neil

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    1. It is such a good idea. I will be lurking in hardware shops from now on scrutinising bristles until l am thrown out.
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. I have never tried the bristle trick. I might do so next time something suitable needs a spear. Its very difficult to flatten the heads on metal rod I find.

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    1. Worth a go. The bristles flatten so easily with pliers and no impaling of fingers either!
      Alan Tradgardland

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    1. Indeed🎉🎉🎉
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. As a Hearts fan I will be cheering on the Pars!! The Ragnarok figures are great, I have a bag of Goblins in the pile of shame that I must do something with!!

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  7. The goblins are easy to paint, at least the cave ones were l painted yesterday. I used to have a season ticket for Tynecastle in the early eighties. It was the best of times and the worst of times.
    Alan Tradgardland.

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