Burma

[matakishi]

Well, it's started.....

£65.00 to the Assault Group for the British and Ghurkas,
£27.50 to Artizan for the Sikhs,
£80.00 to the Assault Group for the Japanese,
One HUGE box of aquarium plants that I bought in 2005,

But, it's going to be sooooo cool when it's all finished in a couple of months  ::

I'll be posting as I go http://www.matakishi.com/wwiiburma.htm




(I just wanted to share because I'm still in shock about the cost    )

[Prof.Witchheimer]

how many miniatures all together?

But, it's going to be sooooo cool when it's all finished in a couple of months  ::

I'm sure. Can't wait  

Damn, i'm getting inspired again  :x  Yesterday Mars, today Burma, what comes tomorrow?

[Operator5]

You just spent on one project what I spend in one year on miniatures (for me personally as opposed to what I get for business).

 :mrgreen:

[matakishi]

Actually Rich, most projects seem to come in around the £200.00 mark so this isn't really any different I suppose. Did seem a lot when I hit the 'pay now' button because it's the first spend of the year. Everything prior to this I already had waiting or I bought small top up amounts of figures as I went.

Number of figures?
60 British and Empire troops: 14th Army, Chindits, Ghurkas and Sikhs.
52 Japanese

I still need some artillery from Brigade games but the postage is more than the order (almost) so I'm looking for alternatives. I'll end up biting the bullet and just ordering it (in about half an hour probably) but it makes for some very expensive guns.

[Operator5]

I still need some artillery from Brigade games but the postage is more than the order (almost) so I'm looking for alternatives. I'll end up biting the bullet and just ordering it (in about half an hour probably) but it makes for some very expensive guns.

Your shipping may come in cheaper than listed. I know Lon manually adjusts the shipping once it's gone to the post office. You can always e-mail him and ask. I know he's mentioned this before.

[matakishi]

OK, well £37.00 to Brigade games for two Japanese field guns and extra crew.
(Possibly less if I get some postage back)

Now I just start painting the British and wait for Posty to deliver the rest  

[Agis]

I am relieved that others are as mad as I!
 
(I am such a finacial idiot when it comes to minis...)

[Agis]

I still need some artillery from Brigade games but the postage is more than the order (almost) so I'm looking for alternatives. I'll end up biting the bullet and just ordering it (in about half an hour probably) but it makes for some very expensive guns.

Your shipping may come in cheaper than listed. I know Lon manually adjusts the shipping once it's gone to the post office. You can always e-mail him and ask. I know he's mentioned this before.

Same experience from my side, he even refunded me via paypal!

[matakishi]

Well, a bit of a refund would be nice but I really don't care because...
They are shiny and I must have them!  

[matakishi]

I got a refund from Brigade games so they are on my 'great people' list.

I took my refund and a few other pennies to Osprey, Bolt Action and Chieftan Models and for a paltry £88.02 I have bought 3books, 4 tank thingies and some crewmen.

On a roll here.... ::

[Operator5]

I'm glad you got the refund. I knew Lon would refund any difference in shipping. He's a good businessman that way.  

[CompanyB]

Ah ha!  So you are the culprits buying out the guns!

I just restocked Lon (Brigade Games) as was wondering why the sudden rush of orders.

Hope you like the shiny guns. If you want to give kudos...please make an alter and sacrifice for our sculptor Mr Mike Broadbent.

We put him through the ringer to get these guns as accurate and "nifty" as possible, without resorting to some sort of shrink ray.

As always, we appreciate any pics or links of the finished product.

Regards,
Brent
Company B

[matakishi]

Hope you like the shiny guns. If you want to give kudos...please make an alter and sacrifice for our sculptor Mr Mike Broadbent.

MB is a long standing friend of mine, however, since he is half a world away now, my influence over him is weak. Perhaps you could encourage him to make some 28mm Australians for Burma (with machetes like the old Airfix ones)?

[Lowtardog]

Matakishi, you are my lead idol :love:

I can only follow in your Lead strewn steps and watch in awe. A man after my own heart.

My wish is I could only keep to small armies, I am knee deep in indians at the moment with over 400 to paint...still after a year I am enjoying it...

[matakishi]

As long as you're still enjoying it, that's what counts.

Talking of Indians, you've reminded me I need some elephants, off to Ebob...