From TimB: 28mm Norman Infantry & Celtic Woman (70 points)

Tim is hosting a big Dark Age event next month so he is bending his will (like Sauron) to getting as many figures done-up as possible in preparation of that. Accordingly we have here another twelve Norman infantry plus a Celt woman brandishing a grisly trophy.

Again, Tim did a great job with hand-painting his shield devices.

The Normans are from the Crusader Miniature range while the woman is a Warlord figure.

It kinda troubled me that Sarah particularly liked this figure when she saw it...

This group will give Tim a base of 65 points bit I'm going to add another four for the shields and another for the work on the Celtic woman's frock. So, 70 points total. Keep up the steam, Tim!

From PhilH: 28mm Pulp Action Figures (40 points)

Phil sends in these excellently painted Sikh infantry (led by Mr. Singh) that will support his very characterful Pulp action figures.

These are from the 28mm Artizan Design 'Thrilling Tales' collection. The car is from Corgi.

The second group predates the Challenge, but Phil sent them along to introduce his cast of characters. From left to right:

The Major, Mr Singh, Professor Hemingway (archaeologist and collector of curiosities), Squadron Leader Michaels (fop and drunkard), his fiancé, the Professor's daughter, stalwart old sailor Sean Jenkins and the ever- reliable Hawkins the butler. The man out on the hunt is as-yet unnamed. 

Very nicely done, Phil! These will net him 40 points to add to his score.

From ChrisP: 15mm WWII British & German Armour (48 points)

Chris sends in six World War Two era tanks. First is a very nice group of five British Valentines in desert camouflage (two of these are command vehicles).

Next is a German Panzer III in early-war panzer grey. I'm not positive, but I think all of these models are from the Battlefront range.

This group will give Chris 48 points which will push him past the 1000-point mark. Very well done, Chris! Nonetheless, I think you should keep an eye over your shoulder as it seems you have several other Challengers hard on your heels...

From JuanM: 28mm 16th Century Peasants (20 points)

Juan sends in several more medieval characters to add to his growing collection.

These 28mm castings are from are Pro Gloria Miniatures. I particularly enjoy the dog handler and the 'strumpet'.

Juan has found reference to a raid by Helvetic Confederation troops upon an Imperial Headquarters that he wants to form as a basis of a game - it sounds fantastic and I wish I could jet off to Spain to be a part of that game.


These four will give Juan 20 points to add his his total. Beautiful work, Juan.

From RossM: 28mm Mycenaean Slingers (30 points)

Ross sends in these excellent Mycenaean slingers which are new additions to his Ancients collection.

These are 28mm castings from Redoubt Miniatures. 

Ross has done some really nice groundwork with these lads.

Ross tells me he quite likes the models but says the faces can be a little dodgy at times. I think he did a great job with the shading and highlighting of the flesh tones (not much for lace, cuffs and turnbacks here!).

These six will give Ross 30 points for the Challenge. Next from Ross will be archers and light infantry so stay tuned for those. 

Well done, Ross its great to have you aboard for The Challenge!