Dixon miniatures saved me....

In one last desperate rummage around I found a handful (posse?) of old Dixon miniature mexicans-and they got painted! They are still a work in progress as the bases are not finished. In the background are two old cannons...one of which has the start of a gaudy paint job so that I can use it in Darkest Africa or Back of Beyond games....just need to base the crews seperatley.
A mention in despatches must go to Arcane scenery...I ordered from them using ebay, just a packet of round bases and they turned up today-thats less than 24 hours which is pretty damn amazing. Needless to say renegade are still awol with their order but its only two weeks tomorrow so I'm not unduly worried yet. I've included a photo of the drunken Mexicans...

Sorry about the quality I will search out some better pictures as my painting desk has starred in far too many posts recently.

15mm Crossbows

Well this is the last of my unpainted figures which maybe just as well given how awkward I found them to paint! Come on Renegade I know its only day 12 but you would'nt want to see me sat without a project would you? Actually renagade just relax, no pressure with the price you charge I should be more patient.
Without any further ado here are 3 crossbowmen and a very rubbery Turk from Hat...I would be tempted with more of HATs products if they would hold paint-does anyone use them? Does anyone know howto toughen these little suckers up? The HAT artillery is superb...oh well.

Ever Victorious armies, by Chris Peers anyone?

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone has used this ruleset, I used to use it a lot but I think it is now collecting dust at my inlaws in Thailand-or I lent it out! Either way I need to acquire another copy of this Chris Peers classic ruleset...I can either buy it or swap an as new copy of Rapid Fire for it. I have tried all the usual traders but to no avail which is odd because these are a really useful set and I cant be the only person other than Mr Peers who likes them can I?
I have painted a few models over the last week Renegade you cause me pain with your absence!), these really are the bottom of my now empty spares box. First up the Renegade artillery and crew which now just need their bases finishing and lastly a wargames factory (?) ancient brit and a one legged pirate...If it was a one legged gold digger Paul McCartney would be emailing me like a shot!
Oh well I hope the postie arrives with good news tomorrow, I have been taking pics of Chitra to plaster my blog with if the painting stops entirely! Oh and I almost forgot ordering either Hat 28mm El Cid or wargames factory Zulus...will decide over a cup of tea tonight...

Hat 28mm What is it like?

It seems odd (due to the amount of time I spend looking at miniature figures) that I have never considered Hat in 28mm. It could be the rubbery artillery that put me off them...that was a wierd experience! Anyway I was trawling fleabay when I chanced upon the hard plastic 28mm offerings from this company. At around £12 for 32 figures these things have to be seriously considered....by the poor gamer anyway! Has anyone any experience of painting these little characters?
What armies could one build? Just the ElCid gig or can they be veratile? Anyway next week I shall throw caution to the wind and buy a couple of boxes! 62 28mm figures to paint....thats a DBA army at least? Help would be appreciated.
I am sure that lots of knowledgeable people may drop by here so does anyone know what this next picture is? It looks like a gorget? Is it military? Boars tusk or walrus...no one here knows...

Meet the girls...

Hi All,
just thought I'd pop a picture of some models on here that I painted years ago...just a bit of fun for a cold winters evening. I must point out they were painted a long long time ago and they havent aged gracefully! On the plus side they dont say much!

The chaos of my painting desk can just be glimpsed...its strange but I have a folder full of pictures of other peoples work stations! Matbe we can learn from how others sort their kit out? Anyway over the next couple of days I will post a pic of my work station and model shelves.

Unknown figures and my bases arrive.

Earlier I started to trawl through "the box" that ever wargamer of a certain age will have. Its the one full of tins of old enamel paint (why did we keep them) and of unpainted figures whose origin is probably forgotten! Amongst various bits of scrap card (kept for scratch building that never seems to happen) I found 22 archers which maybe Assyrian? Persian? I dont know what they are or who made them so if anyone could inform me it would solve a mystery-hey if anyone in the UK wants them I will post them to you!
Also my bases arrived-not a big deal to most but East Riding Miniatures deserve a mention in despatches for their usual good service. This actually means that I can base 12 figures on each of the larger basess....now need to acquire a Black powder army to practise my basing technique! One base for a small battalion, two for a normal sized unit and three for a large one! Cheap and cheerful if I could decide a period....another pleasant problem.

Lastly I have added a pic from my bedroon window...no rabbits to take for the pot yet...anyone got an old airgun doing nothing? I have a growing collection of the things!

Waiting...

Well I've had to paint another dated figure as I have exhausted my reserves of normal models. This chap was speed painted late at night, beer was involved as you can see. For the life of me I cant remember the name of the boardgame he's from...anyone help?
Anyway I await the dainty patter of the posties approaching steps as he delivers my bases from East Riding Minis and my figures from Renegade their arrival will release me from the torment of dated castings that belong in some sort of miniature museum!