Thanks for all the positives gents, very much appreciated. I am getting to the point where I paint these on autopilot, which is fine as it is a great way to switch off from the rat race. Once you have painted 400+ longbowmen the brush seems to know its own way about, while my brain engages with the latest audiobook offering (currently The Winter King).
Confession time now. I have never played a wargame in my life. I've been painting soldiers since I was eight but they have never, ever been used in anger. But, I have promised myself that once this collection is finished (hopefully this year) I shall be appealing to the great and good of this forum for assistance in righting that wrong.
Cheers