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Nice figure! Like the idea of a stained glass window, especially if back lit! Would a large slab of stone [her throne?] be left unworked on top of [man made] steps? How about a rookery [crowery??] to fill top spaces, or some sort of rough hewn 'bird cage' ? Following with interest! BR Ian

Operation Mincemeat is an upcoming British war drama film directed by John Madden. The film is based upon Ben Macintyre's book on the British Operation Mincemeat during the Second World War. It will be distributed by Warner Bros. International in much of Europe, including the UK, and through...

I have just finished reading "Crusades", the first part of " Guy of Gisborne" by LJ Hutton. [Quite a good read!]. Set towards the end of Richard's reign [1190 ish] - It portrays Marion as a 'sister' from the Hospitallers. Perhaps a suitable nun figure? Black outfit, white cross - change head...

Good post! Watch the film 'the man who never was' for a look at the operation! Ian

Option 1 for me! Shows the sheer size of the B - 17! [I have the Verlinden 120mm kit to do - perhaps this will inspire me to get it out!] Ian

Try Sarnia Miniatures. They do some excellent female busts - Women at War – Sarnia Miniatures (sarnia-miniatures.co.uk) BR Ian

Swivel ramrods were very popular on Naval pistols too - understandable I suppose! I have fired flintlock carbines and can vouch that trying to replace the ramrod [friction fit] whilst moving was awkward - probably near impossible on a moving horse! Not familiar with French muskets, so may be...

Always thought that cavalry carbines had a hinged ramrod? BR Ian

Excellent painting - wish I had bought one when it came out! Inspirational! BR Ian

Didnt Perseus give Medusa'a head to put on her shield? Seems to be on there already! Ian

Nap, thanks for the reply. Books look good - perhaps a trip to the book store is needed! Will enquire locally about 3D printer people but am really looking for a consensus on design! I dont think there are any actual eagles in museums etc, so have nothing to base it on! BR Ian

Does anybody know of a company/person who makes eagles? Looking for one in 1/9th scale for a project. Is the attached picture a suitable rendition, or is it too ornate? Would they have had the banner? Were the laurel leaves attached? Thoughts/comments/suggestions please! BR Ian

Think I owe Stuart and Carl an apology for diverting the original post! My copy arrived yesterday [brilliant service by the way!] and as said, its a really nice bust, regardless of regiment! As an old War of 1812 reenactor I may just skip from Spain to the Niagara frontier to find my...

So the 88th of foot are out! Who do we paint him as?? What will you do??!! Ian

This is looking good! Will be following, picking up pointers! I have this figure, plus another orc and an elf, all by Gigantic Miniatures. Some sort of vignette comes to mind! Helms Deep anyone? Ian

Grasshopper sums it up in a nutshell! Really appreciate the time and effort put into each and every one of these. Learn something new every day! Thank you! Ian

Wot, no fag? Ian

Might be of interest to Napoleonic fans! EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott will team with Joaquin Phoenix for Kitbag, with the Oscar-winning Joker star to play French military leader and emperor Napoleon. Pic is set at 20th Century Studios, where Scott Free has its deal. This comes as Scott today wraps...

Wot Jimbo said! Ian

Looks good! Conjures up ideas from Greek myths.....! Ian