So many skillfully painted figures to peruse, so little time!

Not much happening here in Stollen Central at the moment as I am suffering from a nasty head cold. With my rockstar life-style of the last several weeks, it was bound to happen sooner or later! However, Keith Flint has recently posted some pictures of his very nice RSM95 figures over at the Old School Wargaming Yahoo group. If you haven’t already done so, meander on over there and have a look. Just click on the following link:

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/old_school_wargaming/

As far as the 18^th century and correctly proportioned figures are concerned, I think we are almost spoiled for choice these days. Let’s see, RSM, Minden, Tradition, Willie, Revell plastics, Holger Eriksson, Spencer Smith. . . Why, the list just goes on and on.

Comments

rpardo said…

I understand you very well.... family, job and fine weather are almost incompatible with painting! ;-)
Rafa

3:19 AM

Bluebear Jeff said…

Stokes,

Considering that there are nearly 90 photo albums at OSW and that Keith's name doesn't appear on his album it might have been wise to let people know which album is his.

It is called "RSM95s in action" by tetrarch44.

-- Jeff

6:52 AM

old-tidders said…

You're right there are so many goos piccies of soldiers to look at. Also lots of ranges of figs to choose from too.

Just appeared on the scene are Huzzah Miniatures which are well worth a look - progress on production etc is at

http://www.oldschoolminiatures.co.uk/

-- Allan

10:06 AM

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