Firing line
Thursday 26 April 2018
Chasseurs De Fischer Infantry
Just finished basing the Chasseurs de Fischer infantry, painted for me by Steve Allen and due to see action shortly.
Sunday 15 April 2018
Salute 2018 - A big thank you
Well another year and another Salute. A great show. We met my target in terms of trade I just need to break that glass ceiling next year --- maybe :)
But more importantly a huge thank you to all those that came to chat - regular customers from Spain, Italy,Australia, Canada and America as well as the home grown ones - I won't try to name you all in fear that I miss someone.
However I also gained quite a few new customers who for one reason or the other hadn't seen or been aware of the range - a lot of people liked the fact the figures are proportionate and not big hands, big heads etc favoured by so many.
My good lady accompanied me this time to the show and it was certainly a baptism of fire for her despite a detailed briefing on the morning !!!!!!! knowing your regulation dress from campaign dress, your French line from British line all proved to be a little overpowering at times but Dawn met it all with a smile and was a great help even if it was just to nudge me when she thought I was talking too much and ignoring customers so if I missed you I'm sorry I'm just passionate about the figures. :)
Still working on the new displayy and the new banner by Chris Gregg got many positive comments.
So thank you all once again for your continued support and here's to another productive year - I just love this hobby :)
But more importantly a huge thank you to all those that came to chat - regular customers from Spain, Italy,Australia, Canada and America as well as the home grown ones - I won't try to name you all in fear that I miss someone.
However I also gained quite a few new customers who for one reason or the other hadn't seen or been aware of the range - a lot of people liked the fact the figures are proportionate and not big hands, big heads etc favoured by so many.
My good lady accompanied me this time to the show and it was certainly a baptism of fire for her despite a detailed briefing on the morning !!!!!!! knowing your regulation dress from campaign dress, your French line from British line all proved to be a little overpowering at times but Dawn met it all with a smile and was a great help even if it was just to nudge me when she thought I was talking too much and ignoring customers so if I missed you I'm sorry I'm just passionate about the figures. :)
So thank you all once again for your continued support and here's to another productive year - I just love this hobby :)
Thursday 12 April 2018
Salute 2018 - ready to go!
Stock is all sorted and ready for loading. Van is booked and to be collected early in the morning loaded and then off.
Pre.orders have been healthy this year let's hope its a good sign!!!
I hadn't posted these on the blog and as I know not evryone is on Facebook I thought they were worthy of appearing on here.
John Dougan the sculptor of these has painted his pack mules and mountain gun and a mighty fine job he's done I think.
I'm pleased to report John has started on the French Dragoon command and Andy is on with the Musquetaires - then it's definitely on with the early Saxons.
If you're at Salute pop by and say hello even if I can't get you to part with some cash.
Pre.orders have been healthy this year let's hope its a good sign!!!
I hadn't posted these on the blog and as I know not evryone is on Facebook I thought they were worthy of appearing on here.
John Dougan the sculptor of these has painted his pack mules and mountain gun and a mighty fine job he's done I think.
If you're at Salute pop by and say hello even if I can't get you to part with some cash.
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