54MM ARCHERS, Forming Up (Part Six)

This was a real pleasure to simply tidy up the original paintwork, and add some paint to the quivers and arrows, a more authentic colour for the shoes, waistbelts and scabbards, and some facial detail. Easily done, this work added so much to the Herald 54mm figures. The first unit are Milanese, but will also serve as English in other theatres. The second group, in yellow, will be attached to the Emperor's Ghibelline army. Only one bow was missing in these acquisitions and it was no great problem to drill the hand to accept some thick wire in its place, and I allowed myself a more authentic colour bow. Commanding the Milanese is a Britains Deetail knight, they do look the part as high ranking personnel. This collection is principally a restoration project, with occasional upgrading. MGB