Assyrian army

Assyrian army

Thursday 27 November 2014

S&S Vanha mounted Sultan

 Liked this figure the minute I saw it. At the time (1976/7?) it was brand new and just released. At that time I tended to paint figures up quickly and in full gloss - I still like gloss figures, always seems right for what are, basically, toy soldiers.

Not having another use for him at the time he tended to get the job of commanding my Achaemenids when I wasn't using Cyrus.




10 comments:

  1. He is a marvelous figure. I probably should have ordered one but I was afraid he might want his own army......

    Box arrived yesterday thank you. I'm saving the opening till Christmas.

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  2. Great painting and figure. I have always preferred gloss varnish, but until recently had been a closet shiny fan, not daring to come out in the modern matt world...with the advent of old school fandom it's suddenly acceptable again...huzzah! Box has arrived, but unlike Ross I feverishly tore it open to admire the goodies. I haven't fully unpacked them yet, but hope to later this evening.

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  3. Is it too late to order some Vendyhans from you for Christmas?
    Alan

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    1. I've put them back on but please please be quick - I'm closing everything down tomorrow and want the 20mm Ancients to be the last figures standing. My version of first in, last out.

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    2. Many thanks! I have just ordered!

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  4. Stupid question, but what is S&S ? For sure not Soldiers and Savages? comming on the market 1976 is this still a "true" 25mm figure or is he bigger?

    cheers
    uwe

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    1. S&S is Sword and Sorcery - Fantasy figures. Yes, they re 'true' 25mm.

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    2. Thanks for the info. Interesting, this guy makes a good Arab leader:-)

      cheers
      Uwe

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