Cheers Nigel, very useful. I haven't succumbed to any of the Perry Italians yet - I find it slightly odd that they haven't released the sun-helmeted models first, given that they are the obvious opponents for the 8th Army (until the plastic DAK turn up.) Hicks models are still a pleasure to paint, though now at £7 for 4 from Empress, the Perry or Bolt Action ranges are going to look more attractive...