Monday, 31 August 2026

The 31st Huntingfordshire Regiment (Again)

As promised a couple of weeks back here are the 31st once more but this time in 20mm.

The figures are from the excellent Newline designs range, flags by Maverick and based on the same 40 x 40mm metal bases from PWS used for the 28mm Foundry regiment.


The idea was that once I could compare the two scales all based up I would have a clear idea which one to proceed with. Problem is I still like both ranges/scales for different reasons. (I used to be indecisive before I took up overthinking).


However I can put that all off for a bit as my new parcel of 28mm First Bull Run figures has arrived and I am already started on a new Confederate unit. 

TTFN.

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13 comments:

  1. Donnie McGibbon1 September 2026 at 04:45

    Lovely work, they look super. Must admit I quite like the 20mm Newline range, but as you say both scales work so well.

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  2. Stryker1 September 2026 at 07:56

    They look very smart! Personally I prefer the 20mm but then I would…

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  3. Anonymous1 September 2026 at 09:56

    You’ve done a great job on both. The Perry figures will be better sculpted but I imagine the Newline will be cheaper and quicker to paint so they’ll be on the table earlier. Anyway, I went for the Newline!

    How do you do your bases? They are very nice.

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    1. Matt1 September 2026 at 21:03

      I use Evostick wood glue and build it up so that it is level with the bases (Evostick is thick so it works better than hobby PVA). I then put it in a tub f kids play sand I picked up from a supermarket years ago.
      I leave the bases buried in the sand so it sort of all sinks in and dries. Then just paint using Vallejo paints: Brown Sand, drybrush with Iraqi sand and finally Ivory.
      The tufts an static grass are ones I have picked up over the years,

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    2. Anonymous2 September 2026 at 08:27

      Thanks for that. I hadn’t thought that thick PVA would build up to base level.

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  4. Phil Robinson1 September 2026 at 10:12

    Both are fine looking and painted figures, do both if you can't decide🙂

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  5. Steve-the-Wargamer3 September 2026 at 09:13

    Do love the Newline stuff... and especially the price c/w the bigger scales if that's a decider??

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    1. Matt9 September 2026 at 13:28

      The price is definitely one attraction, easy to paint and just as good looking when finished. Just smaller.

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  6. Aly Morrison12 September 2026 at 16:05

    A difficult choice Matt…
    And now you throw Bull Run in the ring… The butterfly is strong in you 😁🦋🦋🦋

    All the best. Aly

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