Wednesday, 25 March 2026

How Far Jerusalem 8

Finally finished these three stands of skirmishing archers and crossbowmen for the Late Crusaders in ADLG and DBA. 



The figures are all from the now out of production Gladiator Games that make the bulk of this army and my Wars of the Roses collection too. 


The crossbowmen are part of a military order hence the more uniformed colouring on the tabards, however as they are skirmishers it's not full flying colours. 

Cheers for now.

Sunday, 22 March 2026

Back to the Brushes 417

Back in May 2025 dug out some Foundry Spartans to start adding to the existing painted collection. 

In between painting three colour NATO camouflage patterns have tidied up the figures started last year and added in a few more. 

Sadly, the last of the mecrite red foundation paint has gone so the base for the red will be ever so slightly different. On that subject, the triad for the flesh is also different as shown on the original post. 

At this point undecided whether to use these figures as a new unit or fillers for existing units. Time will tell. 

Cheers for now. 

Saturday, 21 March 2026

Back to the Brushes 416

Moving on with the Bundeswehr for Team Yankee, this time with a zug of Gepards to keep the skies clear.

The process for the camo painting is now nailed down and is speeding up the overall painting time. After the base coat of refractive green working it's down to one colour on each vehicle before moving on to the next. Keeping this in line is helping, that along with a tidier work space.


Jaguars and more Leopards in the future too. 

Cheers for now. 

Saturday, 7 March 2026

Back to the Brushes 415

Last stages on this zug of M109 self propelled artillery with M113 Obs for the Bundeswehr forces currently on the painting table. Pick out the tools and stowed equipment then final matt varnishing.

There are Gepards, Leopard 2A5s and Marders are in different stages of camo painting along with Panzer Grenadiers. Lots to be getting on with. 

Cheers for now.

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Back to the Brushes 414

Moving forwards with the Bundeswehr M109 self propelled artillery for Team Yankee. Dry brush and gloss varnish at the next session then decals, oil wash and final matt varnishing. 


Simples, then to finish some infantry stands and Marder 1s. Nothing to it, save some Gepards, Leopard 2s and a few other AFVs. 

Cheers for now.


Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Back to the Brushes 413

Some changing faces in the form of werewolves from different manufacturers. Plastics from Warlord Atlantic's, metals from Old Glory and 3D prints from Highlander Miniatures. Can you spot which is which?


No, well above is a Warlord Atlantic werewolf and below front centre and below front right are both from Old Glory.


The unpainted miniature is the first of three digitally printed figures from Highlander Miniatures. 

Finding that being involved in two different projects whilst challenging is helping to keep the black dog away. Ironic really, given the colour scheme for these pups.

Cheers for now.

Friday, 20 February 2026

Back to the Brushes 412

Spent some time last night blocking the base colours for the first Panzergrenadier Zug. The figures are all from Battlefront and despite a bit of flash and mould lines here and there are generally good. 

The zug includes three Milan 1s, a Carl Gustav, and four teams armed with an assortment of G3 battle rifles and MG3 machine guns. 


Will be working a combination of these, Marder 1s and various fantasy figures over the next few days so there will be updates to follow. 

Cheers for now.