„Napoleonic tactics are characterized by intense drilling of the soldiers.“

With this in mind I’ve picked out a few more Russian Infantry (in Oilskin Covered 1812 Shako Marching) to bolster up my Allies force, along with a couple of identically-sculpted Prussian soldiers (in Peaked Cap Marching) – which hopefully I can somewhat switch between both the French and Allied contingents as a scenario requires. For Napoleon’s La Grande Armée itself, I’ve plucked out some more Light Infantry Chasseurs (Advancing) from my backlog, alongside an old Grenadier In Full Dress And Bearskin (Advancing), which I disconcertingly bought last century.

„The thrilling peak of the Pertwee era as the Doctor and Jo team up with the Navy against sea reptiles.“

I next tackled the ocean demon’s webbed feet, arms and heads using a combination of „Vallejo“ Heavy Sienna and „Citadel“ Agrax Earthshade, before patiently tracing along its belt with a line of „Two Thin Coats“ White Star. This area was later shaded in „Vallejo“ Pale Grey. Lastly, the Earth reptile’s hand-gun was given a smidegon of „Vallejo“ Gunmetal and a dousing of „Citadel“ Nuln Oil.

March 2024 – „Black Tree Design“ has increased its early lead due to my continuing interest in „Doctor Who“

Both of these manufacturers will doubtless still feature quite heavily throughout April too, as I ‚pick away‘ at several of their miniatures which are reasonably close to requiring a good varnishing and base flocking. In addition, I’m badly lagging behind on my ‚final push‘ to complete 500-points of Sons of Horus space marines for „The Horus Heresy“ by „Games Workshop“, so intend to knuckle down with the remnants of my third, ten-man tactical squad whenever the opportunity presents itself…