I have started a new project, Greek hoplites!
There are 3 75mm resin figures involved, supposedly in action formation.
It is labelled as Sparta at War, but I think it unlikely that I will do it as all Spartans,
as they were all red cloak, skirts etc.. so I may well mix it up a bit.
It is manufactured by Big Child Creatives, and the casting is excellent.
The one and only picture supplied is shown below (I hope), but the figures are available separately
and the Retailer has pics on the website.
As usual, there are no instructions, but it is mostly self explanatory.
The spear shafts are supplied as lengths of brass rod, which is helpful.

This is the next project.
54mm Templar and Saracen.
The Saracen is by Pegaso, white metal and the Templar is resin by Altidores studio.
(The change from 90mm Samurai to 54mm may well be a challenge for the eyes!!)

In an attempt to overcome boredom I have read the July issue of Scale Aviation Modeller
more or less from cover to cover.. In the IPMS Column it is stated that there is possibility of Telford taking
place in November! No doubt all you IMPS members are aware of this, but I was surprised.

Whilst Jock of the 92nd was sitting in the airing cupboard I started thinking about the next project.
I have a couple of Pegaso 90mm Samurai, one of which was bought at EuroMilitaire many years ago,
the other being bought second hand, at our show, recently.
This had been started, the arms fixed and helmet fitted, but it was approx 25% of the current price, so worth the risk!
These two are not designed/intended by the manufacturer to be put together, but it should work (I hope),
anyway, we can but give it a go!

I did this figure many years ago. It is manufactured by Stadden, who did a quite comprehensive range of 75mm figures and I did
several of them. Unfortunately, Stadden are no longer in business. These were the days when I was just starting figures and they were painted using Humbrol enamels. I suppose it must be 35 years since I did this.
Anyway, while (whilst?) I think what might be the next "proper" project might be I thought I would have a go at repainting this one, except for the hard stuff like the tartan and the lettering on the base! Effectively it is already undercoated as I use humbrol for that. ( I have more tins of that stuff than Boyes!)
I did decide to take the paint stripper to the  face, as it was pretty awful, and the metalwork on the rifle was stripped as it will be burnished/ washed etc..

Here goes!
This is my first attempt at loading photos.
I have resized them, at least I think I have!

I had a break from figures some while ago and started a Biplane, I brought
it to one of the Club meetings as WIP. I put the transfers/decals (Readers option) on
and then overcoated with Humbrol Clear Matt.
Turned out quite alwight , weally, don't you think?