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"Banditos" have turned up from across the Rio Grande looking for trouble. These are Black Scorpion figures - the metal versions which is nice as they are all resin now. I did a very rare thing (as in last time I did it was 20+ plus years ago) and actually bought them ready painted and based from e-bay. Pleased to say they matched the description and photo well - all I added was a tuft or two of grass and another coat of varnish and changed brown on the base to match my others.. I take no credit for them - they are very nicely done. They will make a nice addition to the collection - along with a few more I have to paint myself.
ok - ok enough of the cowboy stuff....
So a few tasters of the AWI - 71st Highlanders in glorious Old School shininess's. Rather pleased with the end result - the piper don't forget is a conversion from an ordinary private soldier carrying a musket.Just a couple done of these to get my eye in on them - just another 54 to finish.. can't wait to see the whole unit en masse
More next time.
I didn't realise they had changed their figures from metal to resin, I take it this is reflected in the price. These look good, hope you got yourself a bargain.
ReplyDeleteThe AWI figures are looking superb, modern style painting on old style figures.
Pat - no saving against the metal - and the casting quality has been a bit variable with the resin in my experience - if i get nay more poor one i will be sending them back for exchange.
DeleteSome nice work Dave, I never realised Black Scorpion were now resin either??
ReplyDeleteYeah - only a few left in metal - boo...
DeleteReally like those bandits a good find!
ReplyDeleteThe highlanders are suitably shiny too!!
Cheers Willie - yes was pleased with getting them. Ah yes old school shiny - just the job for these lads
DeleteThe Bandidos (or Amigos) are very nice, a good adition to your collection.
ReplyDeleteBest regards.
You do shiny so well! Great work Dave.
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