Sitting down for meaningful work at the painting desk has posed a real challenge the last two months. May productivity was looking rather grim until I managed to get in some quality time at the workbench this week. Besides sticking together a bunch of Perry WotR plastic figures, these Syrian archers emerge from the production line.
Out from the desk today march 22 Syrian archers spread across three BMUs. Two stands comprise massed archers and the third musters out as a skirmish stand. Figures are 28mm Newline Designs. These figures have languished in The Lead Pile for a very long time. Finally, I decided to pull them from the bin and push them into the painting queue for a change up in period. Glad I did. I really like these sculpts and painting them was enjoyable after having produced a number of 18mm units. Still more 18mm FRW units in work but this was a welcome change. Seeing these Syrians emerge makes me want to push some more Biblicals into the painting queue. First, though, I have my eye on WotR and Reconquista figures. With these fellas coming out of the production line, thoughts turn toward bringing Biblicals back out onto the table. Before that happens, I expect a return to Samurai battles.
Lovely looking biblical archers, more Samurai battles would be welcome!
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Thanks, Iain!
DeleteThese look fantastic Jon and I agree that they are lovely looking figures.
ReplyDeleteLike Iain, I would welcome seeing your excellent Samurai armies back in action.
As an aside, that thumb nail visibility issue seems to be back....I posted a short painting desk update about 8 hours ago expecting to see half a dozen comments this morning...but there are none
A quick look at your " blogs followed" section reveals its not there.....grrr!
Yes Im the same, Ive just deleted it and reposted but still nothing!
DeleteBest Iain
Ditto for me too.
DeleteThanks, Keith! Samurai armies out next, I think. Need to settle upon a battle to fight and in which period.
DeleteYeah, this post saw a long delay too. Probably a lag of about three hours. Sheesh!
Bit annoying - but here is a PSA - anyone interested in my latest post - its here .....https://1808534.blogspot.com/2026/05/a-quick-painting-desk-update.html
DeleteKeith, more than a little annoying. If you post and no one reads it, did it really post??? I will check out your latest.
DeleteI see my most recent post is now showing on your blog, Jon, along with others that were also delayed eg Mark's 1866 and all that....
DeleteHow long was the lag before post appeared?
DeleteNice looking unit, Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anon!
DeleteThey look superb, very colourful
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil!
DeleteThey look fantastic, Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Richard!
DeleteBeautiful work Jonathan and the intricate designs on their robes are very effective. A Samurai game would be great to see.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence! A return of the Samurai would be fun.
DeleteA very colourful bunch of figures, Jon!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Ray!
DeleteNice work on those lads Jon. Very colourful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark!
DeleteGood that you are back in the painting groove.Very nice, your brush always captures linen rather beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Norm! It is not so much painting mojo left, the situation is more down to familial distractions diverting my attention.
DeleteNice work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteNice looking archers. Wow, did they shave their heads like that. 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you! Shaved heads keep lice at bay…
DeleteSplendid work Jonathan the embroidery is particularly fetching.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anon!
DeleteArgh! Damn IPad at it again.
DeletePhil!
DeleteGreat looking units Jonathan with beautiful detail work.
ReplyDeleteAncient lead pile figures 😂
(Yes, I am easily amused 😁)
Thanks, Ben! I have an ancient Ancients Lead Pile.
DeleteNice work Jon, they have turned out really well, great looking figures too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve, Donnie!
DeleteLovely figures, full of character and painted.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Thanks, Alan!
DeleteNicely done, the colour and design choices are most effective.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy new battle reports. My Biblical figures have languished for quite a while - too many other projects. Perhaps your Samurai will inspire me to press on with my current Koreans.
Stephen
Much appreciated, Stephen! Perhaps bringing my Samurai to the table will provide some inspiration for you?
DeleteBeautiful looking miniatures, Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal!
DeleteA splendid set of figures Jon.
ReplyDeleteThese are really fine sculpts. Perhaps I could use some more?
DeleteNice painting Jonathan. Biblicals are very "plain" figures and you have to work hard to get the best out of them. Too many people opt for garish colours that don't look right.
ReplyDeleteNeil
Thank you! Hopefully these colors are not too garish.
DeleteBeen a while since Samurai. Looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteBeen a very long time! Need to get past current house guests and then a trip south before I can bring anything to the table.
DeleteGreat looking units Jon.
ReplyDeleteSuch scary faces with such fetching fabrics!
Chris
Thanks, Chris! These fellas do look determined, don't they?
DeleteLovely archers Jon
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt!
DeleteLovely work as always, Jon. Most impressive 👍🏼
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martin!
DeleteA fine group of archers Johnathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteGreat work there Jon and really like the slightly muted bright colours for the detail on the clothes:).
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve! I tend toward softer colors.
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