Medieval Seige - Airfix

[Paul]

Compost for the earthwork (cheap, easy and re-cyclable)


A lot more pics HERE

[Peter]

Excellent work Paul!

[C M Dodson]

Very nice indeed Paul.

You have really brought these old Airfix ‘Robin Hood’ guys to life.

The bow strings, arrows and painting are wonderful.

I have used compost as ‘dung heaps’ and ploughed fields too as it is an excellent medium.

Best wishes,
Lchris

[Paul]

Whilst spreading the compost as the groundwork, I thought that it could be usefull for ploughed fields, I didn´t think of the dungheap idea though, good idea
Would it be possible to make it permanent ? Ie, add some sort of glue to harden it without making it shiny or loosing the texture?

[Wiking]

Nice figures, nice war material things on wheels.
But the most I like are the arrows stick to the protection walls on both sides.
This small detail is a huge addition for the ongoing action.
Ah! And not to forget that all bow get a bowstring !

[Peter]

Whilst spreading the compost as the groundwork, I thought that it could be usefull for ploughed fields, I didn´t think of the dungheap idea though, good idea
Would it be possible to make it permanent ? Ie, add some sort of glue to harden it without making it shiny or loosing the texture?

Test! Test! Test! I know you wil do that Paul!

[C M Dodson]

Perhaps a PVA mix with a light ‘top dressing’ whilst wet?

Most farms have a silage area so perhaps you could construct a holding pen and fill that up?

I have my wonderful sand table so it is not a problem to use loose.

Best wishes,

Chri



Best wishes,

Chris

[MABO]

Excellent Paul. Again a wonderful topic with a lot of interesing research for all of us.
I like the old Airfix sets, I have painted only single figures of both. So nice to see them in this setting. Like Peter, I would be interested in your results concerning the compost.

[sberry]

A very nice scene - and it is always great to see how those antique Airfix sets can be still useful today.

At first, I was puzzled by the figures, before I realized that you have used the Robin Hood and Sheriff of Nottingham sets. I remember that I had, long ago, the 1/32 Airfix Medieval Foot Soldiers. But they were apparently never produced in 1/72. It was one of their last sets that I ever bought.

[Susofrick]

Can only agree with the others! Very nice work! And coffee stirrers is not really historically correct. They're English! Tea-stirrers!!! Other than that the fort looks great!

[Beano Boy]

Amazing! BB

[Bill Slavin]

That looks great, Paul. Very earthy!
And I’m sure you’re right about the wooden construction - almost all motte and bailey in that era would have been wood.
Love seeing the old Airfix - I have always wanted to paint up some medievals and this is great inspiration.

[Michael Robert]

Hi Paul,

this old Airfix set - Sheriff of Nottingham - still remains a goldmine for figure converting today, and you made a most beautiful job. Enjoy every bit of your dio.

Michael