A Work in Progress

The 13th (Somersetshire) Light Infantry, Prince Albert's Own, or at least the first two of their three bases. My first attempt at British firing line figures from the Great War Miniatures range. The unit of three bases will only comprise 20 figures rather than the 24-26 of their compatriots. You might ask me if I've lost my muse, but rather it's a desire to keep the figures' rifles from protruding over the front of the base and thus risking broken bayonets. I'd rather firing figures didn't have fixed bayonets, but they do, so there you go. Anyway, blatherings aside, here they are for your scrutiny ~

As you can see what will be the centre base of the firing line has six figures on it, accommodating the Commanding Officer, drummer and two Ensigns along with two further firing line figures. The bases will need washing in Crafter's Acrylic Country Maple, the grass and tufting added. But, all seven for the third base are on the painting desk now, so more may be coming for viewing soonish.

After a lifetime of varnishing figures, from yacht varnish to Humbrol spray acrylic gloss and matt varnishes, I have been converted by Phil to using Daler Rowney brush on acrylic matt varnish. So, for the first time, you dear readers are seeing the finished figures as they will hit the tabletop battlefield action! Of course as I've already indicated the bases are still to be washed, grassed and tufted, but that has to wait until the third base is ready too. I hope seeing them varnished makes a positive difference to your enjoyment of my meagre efforts with paint and brush...