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Category Archives: 42mm

I only popped out for a cheeky pint……

30 Nov

I promised Andy that I’d post something before the second anniversary of having not posted anything – this is primarily because he threatened to post something on here himself which I’d find less than complementary. I’m afraid to say that … Read More »

42mm, Ayton, Shed, Shinies, Uncategorized 8 Comments

Blog? What Blog?….and a new painting challenge

1 Dec

I suppose it has been a while since I last posted……in April. I’ve just read back over what I said in April, about aiming to paint loads of Egyptians and being enthused about finishing projects. Sadly, I almost immediately hit … Read More »

20mm, 25mm, 30mm, 42mm, American Civil War, Ayton, Challenge, LAW, Napoleonic, Shed, Shinies, Uncategorized, WWII 3 Comments

More Shiny Toy Soldiers

19 Apr

Production of shiny toy soldiers seems to be taking a disproportionate chunk of my time these days. I can blame several people for this, but for now I shall single out a Mr Howard Whitehouse and his rules entitled, A … Read More »

42mm, Carabinieri, Casting, Erbprinz, LAW, Master, Moulds, Sculpt, Sculpting, Shiny Toy Soldiers, Silicone, Spencer Smith, Uncategorized 2 Comments

Three heat issues, making moulds and home casting

9 Jul

The current heatwave is giving me sleepless nights. Partly because it’s too blooming hot but mostly because I’m really worried about the effect of the heat on the lead and plastic stored in the shed. It’s like an oven in … Read More »

42mm, Casting, LAW, Master, Moulds, Sculpt, Sculpting, Shiny Toy Soldiers, Silicone, Spencer Smith, Uncategorized 9 Comments

Painting challenge update

27 Mar

It’s taken me a few months but I’ve at last painted some toys. These chaps are 42mm Shiny Toy Soldiers from Spencer Smith and represent a three battalion regiment with command. I think I’ll call them the Erbprinz regiment of … Read More »

42mm, Basing, Challenge, East Riding Miniatures, Erbprinz, LAW, Mat o War, Shiny Toy Soldiers, Spencer Smith 4 Comments

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