NEW ADDITIONS for CHRISTMAS (Dec.9)

This is my last batch of painted figures for the year. Have just packed away my hobby paints, etc., to concentrate on home projects, and some socials during the festive season. 

Very much enjoyed working on these, I can remember having several Lone Star naval infantry in my childhood, formerly my late brother's. Picked up this batch for £8 delivered. I think they will prove most useful.

Winter storm at Sea!

Original condition

Also completed, two broken lead figures kindly supplied by George Mills. Rather than a typical WW2 infantry uniform, these will now serve as Royal Navy Reservists on sentry duty, they wore a blue version of the khaki battledress.

Next up, made of bits of metal, is a scratch-built Soviet WW2 Ampulomet. A rather strange weapon, it fired a glass bomb which on smashing would cover an enemy tank in a highly corrosive chemical. Thought to have a range of about 270 yards, fair numbers were used during 1941, but replaced by anti-tank rifles in 1942. Still, it makes an interesting addition to my Soviet army and will require some special rules for service. At eight shots a minute, its not to be mocked!

My Soviet army needed a suitable command base. These are recent swaps with Tim Gow.

The 18th Rifle Division, sixteen figures strong, is now able to take to the field. They are wearing the 1943 light khaki overshirts.

Among a batch of Starlux figures recently acquired were two broken medievals. They have been repaired and given an appropriate paint job.

Have also recruited a Starlux paratrooper, this gives me a unit of seven.

Have constructed from plastic and metal bits a third French artilleryman, to operate a mountain gun.

Here are some 1960s-made British Paratroopers with support weapons. Still to decide how to utilise the figures parachuting? For the moment, they will aid the others by celebrating any successful hits.

Quite common in the US, but not in the UK, this 1950s Lincoln Logs railway figure (lead) has been given a helping hand, using wire and Milliput. 

My battleplan is to now stage a few games during the holiday season, the WW2 Soviets and Germans having already been placed on the wargames table. 

Finally, I must thank Paul Watson for his generous sponsorship, and also George Mills for his kind donations during 2022.

Very Best Wishes for YULE!

MGB