Work continues on expanding the Franco-Austrian War project into the Franco-Prussian War and even the Austro-Prussian War. Since the beginning of September, almost all painting work has been focused on mustering out FPW units. That trend continues today with Bavarian guns rolling out of depot.
Today's offering features four Bavarian guns and crew. Artillerymen are from Lancashire Games while the guns are from Freikorps 15's. As an aside, I read today that QRF figures seem to be once more back into production. Their return is a positive result since I use their limbers and guns for this project almost exclusively. Still more FPW units to emerge from the painting queue before I turn attention to something else. This diversion may be a brief one but who knows? After my recent, long delayed, hostage situation with Irish Customs from my August Lancashire Games' order, I was delighted to see a box of lead drop onto my doorstep in record time from Newline Designs. Goods are flowing again!
You're steaming through your conversion to the Franco Prussian from the Franco Austrian, they look great! Always nice to get a box through the post, I've been assembling plastic Bavarians in my car this morning, just to stay on theme!
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Thanks, Iain! Yes, finding a box of lead on the doorstep is always welcome.
DeleteThey are looking good, I always have a soft spot for Bavarians. Very useful troops as they fought everyone.
ReplyDeleteI'm increasingly unable to keep track of which bits of QRF are back in production and which aren't. I've largely given up on their WW2 stuff until the situation stabilises. I have managed to get one last order into Langton just before they shut down for good at the end nd of the month. Shame about all the manufacturers closing down, but there is an inevitable attrition I guess.
Thank you, Martin! I am not sure which codes are in stock or not. I have not looked at the 19th Century guns and limbers codes to see if they are back in production. I suppose that the next time they are, I better stock up! It is a shame to lose these manufacturers. Renegade is the range I truly miss.
DeleteNice work on the Bavarian guns they look most intimidating. Good news on the supply chain front too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil! Yes, good news, indeed.
DeleteLovely work on the Bavarian guns and good to see the arrival of a package. COVID was bad enough for supply chains, but the latest disruptions appear unnecessary which makes them all the more difficult to take. The cost of postage also seems all over the place from certain suppliers, whereas others seem to navigate the waters with greater ease.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Lawrence! The cost of shipping my Newline order to the US was nosebleedingly high.
DeleteSuper looking artillery, I like the Lancashire gunners, nice figures.Good news on lead arrivals, my recent experience with Newline was really good, very quick delivery from them.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Lancashire infantry in the 19th Century ranges are really quite good. Good to see that you are a pleased Newline customer. I love their Biblical ranges.
DeleteUm, that looks to be a decently sized box to arrive. Just how much does it weigh? lol
ReplyDeleteNice job on the guns. 😁
Great new work Jonathan!
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