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[pierre the shy]

At the risk of restarting the molded pike v open hand pike debate I will report finally being able to complete gluing the last pikes (actually 30mm pins with heads removed) to the last 20 open hand pike figures that I have to do prior to handing over for painting.

Judging by the amount of adhesive on my hands and several (if not more!) naughty words spoken when trying to remove said pike figures from my fingers I'll stick to the molded pikes next time (if there is one)


 

[paulr]

I'll get those figures off you on Saturday BEFORE the Japanese aircraft arrive  

[paulr]

Dry brushed

Figure bases painted

Ready for delivery on Saturday

[paulr]

The delivery of the previous batch was delayed a couple of days, but done now

Collected the last remaining batch; 20 pike men & 3 musketeers

Sorted and on a painting rod ready for undercoating when the weather allows, the forecast is not looking good  

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Sorted and on a painting rod ready for undercoating when the weather allows, the forecast is not looking good  

But it's summer where you are 

[paulr]

Despite the forecast it has dawned fine and sunny with some scattered high cloud

Uncoating will happen shortly

[paulr]

Undercoated

[Shapur II]

Hi Paul,

I see how you are using the forum and applaud you on your efforts.  I trust the idea is not patented and you will not mind if I steal it for my own motivational purposes.

Stu

[paulr]

Stewart, you are more than welcome to share the idea

I find that commenting on my progress encourages me to do at least something 'most' days

Be warned there are several members who will harass you for pictures when you approach the end of a batch

[Shapur II]

Hi Paul

And I'll die a thousand deaths from shame when I post them.  I'm not a painter, I might as well get that out there. 

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Any photos yet? 

[paulr]

Pierre the Shy is basing and photographing these

I suspect he may be mixing this batch with the last batch so I better crack on

[paulr]

Helmets base coated and dry brushed

[paulr]

Jackets base coated this morning before it got too hot to paint  

Forecast not looking good for dry brushing this evening

[Shapur II]

 

Final dry brush done

Figure bases done

First of four batches completed


Excellent Sir!