At the Broadside show earlier this year I engaged in what can only be called impulse buying. I was at the stand of Debris of War admiring some of their wares when my eye was caught by 28mm tents. Yes tents!
There were a couple that took my eye. They only had one in stock. So, one is all I bought. Why? I just fancied a change and something that had nothing to do with any of my projects or collections. This medieval tent fitted the bill. You can find this here.
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| One of the models that drew my attention. Image courtesy of Debris of War |
Having bought it, I then painted it.
And here it is. Enjoy.
I decided to keep the paintwork simple and go for something French. Hence the blue with fleurs de lis.
It painted up really nicely. My original thinking was the paint the tent cords a golden yellow. However, I decided that painted cords would make the finish too "fussy" and left them.
Having long ago sold on my 28mm 100 Years War collection, I have no period figures to place with the tent. However, a handy Lego knight just about fits the bill.
The knight looks unreasonably happy. One can only wonder at what he is guarding in the tent.
A thoroughly enjoyable distraction that I will probably never have on a wargaming table.
It looks great Richard, shame you won't have an opportunity to use it in a game.....perhaps you should consider a new 28mm project 😀 😉
ReplyDeleteKeith, I was going to suggest Richard send it on to me! Oh, but I would need two...
DeleteLOL. Keith, I wouldn't know what to do... and I doubt that I would ever get a 28mm project close to being finished.
DeleteThat looks really great, now you have to paint some armies to match it.. maybe just a skirmish?
ReplyDeleteSkirmish? Pause for thought.
DeleteAn excellent looking tent.
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind to say so.
DeleteAwesome work sir!
ReplyDeleteHigh praise from someone of your talent Michal.
DeleteBeautifully done Richard. This is the sort of spark that gives rise to new projects. Are you now tempted to repurchase some 100 Years War figures to go with it?
ReplyDeleteThank you Lawrence. I really enjoyed painting all the heraldry, but I am not sure that I could bear to do it again.
DeleteNice diversion! Your tent impulse turned out great! You should indulge these impulses more often, I reckon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jonathan. I think that you probably know me well enough to know that I rarely give in to these impulses.
DeleteIt looks great
ReplyDeleteCheers Neil.
DeleteLovely tent, Richard! The colors are so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dean. Blue and yellow always go well together.
DeleteExcellent work on that tent Richard:)!
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve. Perhaps I would camp more if it was in something like this.
DeleteThat looks fantastic! If it's not gonna make it to the table, it has to get pride of place on the shelf or display cabinet!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thanks James. Defonitely on display.
DeleteLooks fab, and keeps Sandra happy too!!! Who's got your old HYW figures now? Postie?
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray. Postie has them.. unless he's sold them on!
DeleteSplendid looking tent, lovely heraldry! I've got an old 100 years war collection, more Crecy and Poitiers and have started two more forces, mostly Perry plastic for both sides, all four armies are 25/28mm, doesn't really make sense but keeps me happy, I'm certain you are impervious to such temptations!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain caveadsum1471
I don't know about impervious, but I'm happy that you find joy regardless of sense.
DeleteLovely work, it looks excellent.
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