The Story Behind The Maxim Figures (1 Viewer)

[Empire MM]

Hi Folks,

Not sure if you have seen the blog yet but, we have just updated it with part one of a blog about the story behind our set W1 - 1412, the BEF Maxim Gun Team.

Hopefully you will take a look as, it is interesting and, it will give you a very real insight into Empire, the research we do, the lengths we go to to achieve accuracy and also, why I boast about just how good our figures are accuracy wise. (Those good old OCD's {sm4} )

As always with me, I hope you enjoy the read and get something from the post. Never sure if people do but hey, I figure that if I bring a little bit of enjoyment to just one of you then it is mission accomplished {sm4}

Look out for part two.

Malcolm. :salute::

http://ww1inminiature.blogspot.co.uk/2015_10_01_archive.html

 

[johnnybach]

Hi Malcolm - thanks for the blog - and nice figures. I have a couple of versions of the weapon myself - by other manufacturers suppliers.

Mine are shown below. The German version was purchased from Sarum Soldiers - quite a while ago - and I think is no longer available. I painted that one a long time ago - in matte - which I stopped doing in that medium about 15 years ago.

The Russian wheeled version - was from Tommy Atkins ( I think) - and I painted that one in gloss.

I like your British version very much too. If you ever decide to sell them in casting form, for people like me whose hobby is painting - I would also like to add it to my collection.

There's a very nice example in the Royal Welsh museum ( as it's now called) in Brecon, South Wales, if you're ever in that area.

Even if you don't - I'll look forward to reading part 2. Johnnybach

 

[Empire MM]

Hi Malcolm - thanks for the blog - and nice figures. I have a couple of versions of the weapon myself - by other manufacturers suppliers.

Mine are shown below. The German version was purchased from Sarum Soldiers - quite a while ago - and I think is no longer available. I painted that one a long time ago - in matte - which I stopped doing in that medium about 15 years ago.

The Russian wheeled version - was from Tommy Atkins ( I think) - and I painted that one in gloss.

I like your British version very much too. If you ever decide to sell them in casting form, for people like me whose hobby is painting - I would also like to add it to my collection.

There's a very nice example in the Royal Welsh museum ( as it's now called) in Brecon, South Wales, if you're ever in that area. The

Even if you don't - I'll look forward to reading part 2. Johnnybach

Hi Johnnybach,

Glad you like the blog, thanks for the positive comment too. Part two will follow and, knowing my rambling, so will part three! {sm4}

Love the images, thanks and I remember that Sarum kit from long ago! Nice work.

Yes, been to the museum in Brecon and spent some lovely time with the curator a couple of years ago. After we left, we went to the Cathedral to see the colours. That was another of those catch your breath moments I can tell you. I must go back one day soon, love that area of the UK.

Best regards,

Malcolm.