I thought that I might check out Hat figures, they are so reasonably priced and I fancied some Bavarians for the table.
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| Not sure which regimental colours I will paint them in yet. |
14 March 2023
Still too hot to do much painting 25C and 80% humidity today! However, a few thoughts on the figures. Hat are obviously made to a price, The Perry brothers have no need to view them as competition. That said, the price is attractive and the figures are not at all badly made or designed. It is the little things like a bent arm being molded to the body. I could, if my eyesight was better and I had many hours to dedicate, use a file and sharp knife to clean up the excess plastic but frankly, I don't. I have no reason however, to think that once assembled, painted and based en masse on a wargame table that they will not fit in fine. It will be interesting to find out!
And moving up from 28mm to 90mm we have this lovely figure from Tradition. At this stage I am planning to paint it as a Berg lancer.
5th April 2023
The heat is finally moderating so I have made a start on the Bavarians and thought I would post a photo of what I meant above regarding the mold casting at the arms. Given the price of Hat figures I can live with it :)
5th May 2023
Finally finished the first batch of Bavarians. I think that they don't look too bad considering. Oh and I decided on painting them as the 6th Line regiment Herzog Wilhelm.
