Painter's Miscellany #5

It's been a while since I posted anything in this occasional series.  This is more a "thought piece" delving a bit deeper into my approach to painting ancient and medieval toy soldiers.

15 mm Camel Riders (Red Copper)

We've all done it!. Bought something on impulse that is. In my case I bought the Arab Conquest Army Deal from Red Copper for a mere 30€. The deal includes both 15 & 28 mm versions.

I want to make it clear that I do not own a 3D printer nor do I intend to go down that route due to lack of space in my new home. This makes the purchase seem somewhat less than sensible, but I do think 3D printing is the way forward. Somehow, I managed to convince myself this would be a sensible medium term investment.

Northern League - 2023 Review (*)

It’s that time again: time to review the state of the Northern League (the wargames competition scene in the North of England).  In fact it's a little early this year as the organisers seem to be red hot this year.

15 mm - Iranian Cavalry (Forged In Battle)

When I began building an "Arab Conquest" era army, in February last year, I settled on a North African Arab army (132 in Art de la Guerre) not least because it offers steppe terrain and camel troops.

Needless to say I got sidetracked into painting units for other Arab Empire lists, but I had began to dread preparing the Forged in Battle horses (see below). So I kept putting off these final cavalry. However, they are done now.