Saturday, 1 January 2022

Marching Boldly Into 2022

With 2021 now officially history it is time to look forward to my plans for the next twelve months. Firstly one project sitting on the backburner is a collection of classic 25mm figures I have been amassing for a few years now. Here is the first unit, all figures are Tradition of London 25mm with flags printed off of the Warflag website.
This collection is intended as a replacement for the Airfix Waterloo Project which I have decided is a stretch too far and really not achieveable. To be honest all collecting will be governed by two overrding factors. Firstly I returned to the working world in November meaning the seven day weekends are a thing of the past (my daughter's decision to go to University this year was the major factor in this!). Secondly it is a matter of eyesight. Since the operations it is safe to say my eyes are not what they were but I am experimenting on ways to make it easier. For now though I leave you with my best wishes and hope 2022 will be one to remember - for all the right reasons.
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19 comments:

  1. Phil Robinson1 January 2022 at 22:32

    Finely done there Matt, all the best for 2022.

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    1. Matt2 January 2022 at 21:28

      Many thanks Phil and all the best for 2022 to you too.

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  2. tradgardmastare2 January 2022 at 07:41

    These are splendid figures and have painted up well. All the best for 2022!

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  3. Stryker2 January 2022 at 09:18

    What very nice sleek figures beautifully painted too!

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    1. Matt2 January 2022 at 21:29

      Thanks Ian - I have always liked the style of these old figures.

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  4. Rob2 January 2022 at 09:51

    They look great, as 'classic' 25mm, how do they stack up against 20mm?

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    1. Matt2 January 2022 at 21:30

      Hello Rob - these are probably the first of the "modern" 25mm so sadly they do not match the 20mm / 1/72nd figures. Think Hinchliffe size.

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  5. Old Nick2 January 2022 at 11:03

    Those are great looking figures. And you did a wonderful job painting them. Very inspirational and looking forward to see more of this project.

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  6. Jeffers2 January 2022 at 14:07

    It’s amazing how great doing stuff with Airfix again sounds until you realise your previous efforts took place when you were a lot younger… with no kids… or mortgage….

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    1. Matt2 January 2022 at 21:31

      Ahhh the days when I could paint a new battalion every night are a thing of the past!

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  7. The Good Soldier Svjek2 January 2022 at 14:19

    Nice project with classic figures , all the best for the New Year .

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  8. Wellington Man2 January 2022 at 18:20

    Happy New Year, Matt, and congratulations on your splendid new project. The Tradition range is absolutely fabulous and your first regiment is simply beautiful!

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    1. Matt2 January 2022 at 21:33

      Glad you like them - I have shamelessly plagiarised other collectors style here - including yours!

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  9. Jon S4 January 2022 at 00:18

    Really nice to see some Tradition 25s painted up. They look great.

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  10. Captain Nolan21 March 2022 at 17:18

    Wonderful job on the figures!

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  11. Bloggerator26 July 2022 at 05:10

    Splendid, splendid, splendid!

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