Empress Miniatures: Missing in action....

[Driscoles]

Congratulations and all the best wishes from me as well !
Björn

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

Congrats to you and your Empress on the birth of a daughter, a wonderful and blessed event.

Oddly enough you'll find it doesn't cut down the painting regime. First there's a whole bedroom to paint and then when they reach the age that they discover crayons, poster paints, permanent markers and ball point pens, injudiciously left within reach, there's much more to be done. Methylated spirit is a handy item to keep around the house, in my experience. 

Children are somewhat like a minis collection, so much time spent on research, purchasing sundry items you never considered before you started the project and on occasion, as you survey the wreckage, wondering why you started it in the first place. The thrifty parent soon realises that once you've researched the topic and bought the terrain, it's best to focus on uniforms and ancillary equipment that has widest use. Having multiple 'armies' means more use out of a basic set of terrain, transport and ancillary kit.

On the other hand, I've found that children don't take to being varnished and you have to rebase the little buggers every few minutes. Most children seem to prefer the dip method for bringing out relief in their features.  Fortunately a mild solution of warm water and soap seems to remove any excess

Good luck with this partcular project.

 

[Lt. Hazel]

Congrats and all the best to you!
Jan

[Old Goat]

Another top quality 'Mini' from Empress.

Please, please please call your daughter Keith.  Not sure why it works but it does.

Congratulations.

Goat.

[Col. Aubrey Bagshot]

Another top quality 'Mini' from Empress.

Please, please please call your daughter Keith.  Not sure why it works but it does.

Congratulations.

Goat.

A splendid idea!

Submit name idea's and have a poll?

[Paul Hicks]

Yep another quality mini indeed. I can assure everyone that myself and Tony who is the sculptor of the Modern figures played no part in the production.

[Remington]

Only the firstborn can be Keith, surely!