Monday, April 12, 2021

Hobby Desk Update

Just a quick post to show what I've been doing for the last week or so. Still waiting on the VVV lambda shield decals to finish the Artizan Spartans. In the meantime, built a few more movement trays - now have a total of 20 for 24-man units, and several others in different sizes - including two for the 32-man Spartan units. Also picked up a couple of 1/48th scale Blitzkrieg resin tanks and a box of Warlord Games Fallschirmjager in tropical uniform. The tanks are a Panzer II and an M3 Grant - both will be additions to the Western Desert Campaign. I picked all of these up from Sherwood Games on ebay. As you may already know, Sherwood Games is run by a Phil Vernon, who I had the fortune to meet at the WAB GT in 2013.

These are my first Blitzkrieg models, and I'm quite impressed with them. In fact, I went ahead and ordered a Panzer III to compliment the force.

And whilst malingering on ebay, I also picked up a couple of 120mm resin figures - couldn't pass them up as they were only about $12 each and with free shipping. I actually have the German knight figure already, but had modified him so wanted another to build up per the kit.

Update to the update - A couple of 1/48th Blitzkrieg resin tanks, a set of Warlord Games Fallshirmjager in tropical uniform, a couple of 120mm resin figures and finally, 64 Artizan Spartans awaiting shield transfers.
So much for now - just wanted to stay in touch with my blogging brethren. Until next time, stay healthy and keep enjoying the hobby!
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24 comments:

  1. Ray RousellApril 12, 2021 at 2:30 PM

    Looking forward to see the Panzer painted up!

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    1. DeanMApril 13, 2021 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks, Ray! I'm thinking easy camo for the Grant - and standard sand color for the Panzers - maybe with a little gray showing through from weathering. Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Dmitry SvidloApril 12, 2021 at 6:21 PM

    Nice! Are Blitzkrieg models easy for assembling?

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    1. DeanMApril 13, 2021 at 6:12 AM

      Very easy, Dmitry - and cleanly cast too - very little clean up if any. The only thing I modified were the command hatches - I cut them in half to have them opened up and will add Perry commanders. Best regards, Dean

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  3. Michal DwarfCryptApril 12, 2021 at 8:44 PM

    Great! I am also curious work with 120mm.

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    1. DeanMApril 13, 2021 at 6:14 AM

      Thanks, Michal. These are very nice resin sculpts; and the Amati ECW fig is particularly impressive. Warmest regards, Dean

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  4. Matt CrumpApril 12, 2021 at 11:10 PM

    Some nice kit to keep you going Dean 👍

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    1. DeanMApril 13, 2021 at 6:15 AM

      Thanks a lot, Matt. Yes, and in quantities that I can keep motivated on - nice to do smaller batches of figures once in a while. Warmest regards, Dean

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  5. PhilApril 12, 2021 at 11:40 PM

    I do like the pikeman...

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    1. DeanMApril 13, 2021 at 6:15 AM

      Thank you kindly, Phil. The Amati figure is very nice and am looking forward to painting him up. Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. Sergey AgeevApril 13, 2021 at 6:33 AM

    Great update! I'm waiting for painting.

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    1. DeanMApril 13, 2021 at 7:16 AM

      Thanks, Sergey! I'm moving along - already primed the Bolt Action stuff and put together the resin figures. Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. Bartek ZyndaApril 13, 2021 at 2:08 PM

    Good luck with all the new models!

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    1. DeanMApril 13, 2021 at 2:28 PM

      Thanks, Bartek! Nice change of pace from Ancients. Warmest regards, Dean

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  8. Friends Of General HaigApril 14, 2021 at 9:06 AM

    Plenty of stuff to keep you busy there, Dean! Those tanks look really nice - look forward to seeing them painted up 👍

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    1. DeanMApril 14, 2021 at 9:37 AM

      Thanks, Andy! A nice variety of small individual projects. Kind regards, Dean

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  9. caveadsum1471April 14, 2021 at 11:03 AM

    Nice looking mixed bag of kit,good to keep it varied and interesting!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMApril 14, 2021 at 1:29 PM

      Thanks, Iain. Yes, nice to do smaller projects now and then. Kindest regards, Dean

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  10. rrossApril 14, 2021 at 11:19 AM

    A great range of hobby additions Dean and like tour other brethren, I look forward to seeing all these items painted up...enjoy!

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    1. DeanMApril 15, 2021 at 6:19 AM

      Thank you kindly, Keith! Best regards, Dean

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  11. KevinApril 14, 2021 at 4:09 PM

    Seeing those out of the box is way cool. I really like the pikeman for ECW, great sculpture and pose.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMApril 15, 2021 at 6:24 AM

      Thanks, Kevin. I agree - the pikeman looks great. Warmest regards, Dean

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  12. GonsalvoApril 15, 2021 at 1:16 PM

    An eclectic mix of items there, Dean!

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  13. Doc SmithApril 15, 2021 at 10:44 PM

    Aloha Dean
    Yes that seems like enough to be getting on with! Look forward to seeing what you do with those 120mm figures.
    Regards, Doc

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