Tuesday 4 May 2021

A nice present

 My brother came around the other day to drop off a present, he'd found these books on WW2 and was sure I would like them and I did,printed in 1975 they still have a load of information in them and are great fun to browse. 



There is a nice range from artillery to small arms in exhaustive detail, perfect for scratch building Great patriotic war artillery, I fear another rabbit hole!
Otherwise I continue to paint but seem to have a myriad of half done projects, no doubt my focus has waned following the end of the Analogue painting challenge, plus work is mental for the moment,  but this will pass and I will be back on track!
All the best 
Iain 


35 comments:

  1. Nice haul, the anti-tank weapons volume looks a potential treasure trove for rule writers.

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    1. Thanks Norm, they're all nicely detailed, it's quite nice being in black and white!
      Best Iain

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  2. What a great present, and can fully understand another rabbit hole to descend. Hope work settles down soon, and you can regain your focus

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    1. Yes, lovely present, rabbit holes can be fun!
      Best Iain

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  3. Those look pretty cool, nice score.

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  4. Good discovery. The world needs more rabbit holes.

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  5. Nice collection of books Iain. What are you working on at the painting desk at the moment, another bulk batch of Napoleonic Horsey boys?

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    1. Yes, more Napoleonic cavalry, some dark age buildings, some bolt action buildings, more trees, rebasing covenanters...!
      Best Iain

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  6. Nice collection and a gift too 👍

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  7. The anti-tank weapons book was the first one that caught my eye as well. Very nice. It's always annoying when work gets in the way of painting time.

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    1. I rather like the field artillery book,yes work does take ip valuable hobby time!
      Best Iain

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  8. Wonderful present and just the thing to get the creative juices flowing.

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  9. What a splendid set of books...
    I remember when Peter Chamberlain and Terry Gardner used to be regular contributors to the Airfix Magazine... way back in the before times...

    All the best. Aly

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  10. Fun gift! I’ve heard that rabbit holes lead to wonderlands. 😀

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    1. Yes, I just don't fancy the mind altering drugs anymore!
      Best Iain

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  11. That's a great gift you received there, Iain!

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  12. Nice gift - possibly a Trojan Horse to take you down another rabbit hole?

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  13. They look certainly nice, I hope they provide some good inspiration for new projects!

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    1. I think they will! Nice just to browse too!
      Best Iain

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  14. Great gift Iain. Some fine publications circa 70s. Top bro'!
    Regards, James

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    1. It was indeed a splendid filial present!
      Best Iain

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  15. Those look fab mate. Looking forward to seeing what inspirations they offer you.

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    1. Thanks Dai! Yes, me too and a little bit worried?
      Best Iain

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