bench update 22 September 2024

Today I squeezed in just enough time to one-highlight the mounts, and used the same color for lances. It's a mix of ochre, beasty brown, and light tan.

bench update 15 September 2024

As I mentioned I've been distracted by a different project, which is near complete. For the first time in 40 years I have a full size wargame table.

bench update 08 September 2024

Managed to get dark grey and black (not eyes) down. Doesn't look as though the plan to paint around the harness will work.

(The yoghurt container is where the cleaned up Scots are waiting)

bench update 01 September 2024

I'm a bit distracted by finally having the materials to build a foldaway wargame table, but I did manage to scrub the pike-wielding Scots foot of paint.

bench update 25 August 2024

I can't quite find the confidence to do the next stage on the Mongols so all I've done today is separate all the old Scots Common from sawdust bases and drop the ones that need repainting into near-raw Dettol. I don't think any of the mounted need fresh paint, and all the McHooligans go to the Highlands and Isles elements.

bench update 18 August 2024

It probably doesn't look like it but this is base coat 1 all done. The cheat I'm attempting is to use this thin wash effect over the natural terracotta color of the plastic to avoid painting the horse tack later.

I have no evidence or testimony to this being a sound plan!

bench update 10 August 2024

Today I sawed 4 Mongol warriors in half (maniacal laugh) and my goodness, that plastic is tough. The result will be some more convincing light mounted riders. See pic, at left of shot.

After lining up various possible replacement LH I've decided to just borrow two as need be, either from my Huns or the copious Steppe LH.