Just a light trim please!

To quote Al Pacino, "Just when I thought I was out, they drag me back in."

After over 5 years out of the hobby, I am definitely back in! I have now completed a dozen old west gun fighters and my first building.

I have decided to opt for a more Hollywood style of Old west and spent some time trawling the net for terrain manufactures. In the end, I selected Empires at War.

The pictures below show the results.

I chose the pre painted kit option. The kit came as 4 sprues, although most of the parts had become jolted free in transit. Those pieces still in the sprues popped out easily with very little pressure from a sharp blade.

I used regular school PVA glue and some lightweight modelling clamps. The fits were all good and snug, resulting in a sturdy model.

Empires at War recommend dry brushing the finished model, which is my next step.

My only dilemma now, to base or not to base?
Any thoughts guys?

28mm Artizan Old West

So after a break of over 5 years, I have completed my first figures.
The minis are from Artizan's Old West range. They are described as 'Goth gun fighters'.  I as able to dig out enough useable Citadel and Vallejo paints that hadn't expired to get the job done.

Next on the table are three Texas Rangers.

I'm Alive! (rolled a 6 on a D6 save roll!)

Wow! It's been almost five years since I posted on my blog!
I was finding balancing hobbies really difficult back then and was committing most of my spare time to Archery. I actually got quite good at it and won a trophy and a few medals!!

Sadly, due to ongoing knee and shoulder problems (resulting in surgery) and pressures from work and family commitments, this has also been put on hiatus.

I spend most of my limited spare time now helping to run a ladies football club in Redditch. This all came about after my youngest daughter started playing for one of their junior teams.









However, since being put into isolation due to the Covid outbreak I have once again picked up a paint brush! When I was actively gaming I really enjoyed Old West Skirmish games, so I now have a dozen Artizan 28mm old west figures on my rather dusty paint tray. I will post some pics once they are complete.

Stay Safe

Mark