Miniature figures.
The colorful Infantry Regiments of Zouaves fought on both sides in the American Civil War. Zouave infantry regiments first appeared in the French army in the mid 1800’s and were initially raised from the hardy fighters of the Zwawa tribes of Algeria. Continue reading “Zouave ACW – 1/6 scale resin bust”
I’ve added some extra detail to this 1/32 scale Metal Models kit of a French Dragoon valise. Continue reading “Adding extra detail to metal Napoleonic figure – 1/32 scale”
More stills from my “Gospels and Garands at dawn” diorama. The snowbase was made using Andrea flock snow sprinkled over a PVC sheet (covered with some groundwork) then attached to a small box canvas (to keep the weight down) and then airbrushed-in with suitable washes to blend. Continue reading “The contradictions of war – “Gospels -v- Garands” diorama”
A set of King and Country figure collated into a one-off diorama in it’s own handpainted box.  As part of the Battle of the Bulge, the Waffen SS undertook “Operation Greif” to try and capture bridges over the river Meuse before they could be destroyed by the allies. Continue reading ““Gospels and Garands at dawn””
This is a 1/24 scale T34 I’ve had in my spares stash for some years. I got an “itch” recently to do something with it, so before the creative juices subside, I’ve applied some glazes using Vallejo acrylics to give … Continue reading WWII Russian T34 tank turret weathered
A 1/35 mini diorama of a WWII knocked-out tank, suitably damaged, weathered, rusted and set to some “sad” music. Continue reading “Abandoned – a sad sight!”
I recently resurrected my “stash” of flat metal figures in an effort to try my hand at painting them again. Way back when I was first introduced to them, I wasn’t that taken by them, as I much preferred painting … Continue reading Flat metal figures
Using just a mixture of Black & White (Monachrome) to “see ” and establish the various shades or values which comprise a subject, is a satisfying way of tuning in the eyesight. Continue reading “Monachrome painting exercise.”
A batch of new sculpts/ conversions in 43rd scale include, Senna, Hill, Clark, Hunt and Siffert. Continue reading “Workbench update – (29th Sept’) plus “EJ” (& Jordan) – Villeneuve & Star Wars RB1!”
I didn’t have much time today to spend painting, so I grabbed another of the primed wargame figure I have near my bench and whenever I had a few moments during the day, I painted this little figure of Napoleon Bonaparte. This is from a set produced by Foundry Miniatures of Bonaparte and his Marshals – the set consists of 12 foot figures including some of his well known officers and aides. Once again, I enjoyed just mixing the colors and getting it done in the day – so one down and eleven to go!  I’ll paint up some others … Continue reading Napoleon – 28mm Wargame – Foundry Miniatures
