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Paul Hicks

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3 years

May 22. BW4 Outremer! #baronswar #sagawargame #28mmwargaming #hailceaser #medieval

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Paul Hicks

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1 year

He came from Bastards He conquered Bastards

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Paul Hicks

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2 years

In Nov I sculpted a 28mm @almurray . Finally I’ve sculpted partner in crime @James1940 as an Armoured Corps officer. We will be getting them cast and all profits will go to @DKMS_uk will Tweet as soon as they’re ready for sale @WeHaveWaysPod #IC

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Paul Hicks

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4 years

Possibly one of the greatest WW2 pictures! @WeHaveWaysPod @almurray @almurray @rgpoulussen @HomeBrewHistory

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Paul Hicks

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3 years

Two post war Spits nearly done. #kitoff #stashtag

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Paul Hicks

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3 years

At #warfest I asked if Messrs Murray and Holland would mind if I sculpted 28mm versions of them. This is the Al with PIAT. James the Tankie up next. The figures will be cast and proceeds will go to @DKMS_uk @WeHaveWaysPod @almurray @James1940 #IC

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Finished Para Murray. Next is Troop Commander Holland. @almurray @WeHaveWaysPod @James1940 #ic

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

A preview of another of our Arnhem Heroes is Major Digby Tatham-Warter, the famous umbrella wielding officer of 2nd Battalion the Parachute regiment. Really made famous to the wider world by Cornelius Ryans book ‘A Bridge Too Far’, and portrayed in the film of the same name.1/3

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Paul Hicks

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4 years

It’s finished and I need to start drinking.This has been great fun a real balm to the mental health. Thank you @almurray @James1940 for #kitoff it’s pushed me to try new techniques. @WeHaveWaysPod when can we do it again? I apologise for all the updates!

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Paul Hicks

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2 years

At last I get to sculpt British Airborne again. They’re going to be released as a joint Kickstarter with Empress Miniatures. These Airborne figures will look as if they’ve been waiting for XXX corps for sometime. Release date news and other sculpts to follow. #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

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2 years

1920s-30s West Midlands gangster types for Empress Miniatures no release date as of yet. 28mm sculpted with procreate. #boltaction #vbcw #opsealion #28mmwargames

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Next batch of British Airborne for the Kickstarter with Empress miniatures. All armed with 303s. I’m starting to pose the 2nd pack of rifles now. Thanks for looking! #boltaction #28mmww2 #28mmwargaming

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Paul Hicks

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2 years

I sculpted some Romans! In Gangs of Rome, version 2, the new rulebook enables the Vigiles Urbani to appear, drawn to any disturbances caused by the mobs. Available as part of the upcoming Kickstarter going live March 2023. #gangsofrome @FootsoreUK

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Paul Hicks

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2 years

Some more previews of sculpts for our upcoming Kickstarter on Arnhem Heroes. These are for the support weapons and also includes the first of the special figures representing Lance Sergeant Baskeyfield VC 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

11 months

These popped up on my FB time line. Can’t believe I sculpted them 3 years ago. Now available from Iron Duke Miniatures via Empress Miniatures.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

10 months

Wife and daughter must have searched the depths of Ebay for these. Made my Christmas. They won’t be staying in the packs! @Airfix please make these again!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Getting the decals on! The mk14 is for an RAF vet of 17sq when they were in Japan. Mk22 is Airfix and Mk14 is Fujimi. #stashtag #kitoff

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Another set of British airborne for our Arnhem Kickstarter. Pictures are far better than words so I will let you look in peace. Kickstarter date probably January 2023. #boltaction #ww228mm #ww2wargaming #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

‘Here’s the initial release! We’re going to show you up front all the minis and deals. Even before those stretch goals are met! Then you can pledge the amount you want from the start! 6pm (GMT) 24/3. ’

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Lily painting her first figure. She’s looking forward to showing @BadSquiddoGames as it’s a Bad Squiddo Skalmold the Valkyrie.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

8 months

Thought I’d share a bit of the sculpting process. We wanted to add a figure of Urquhart to the Arnhem Heroes range. It had to be this photo of Urquhart at his HQ for op MG.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

ARNHEM HEROES KICKSTARTER UPDATE We have moved the start date back slightly to the new start date of 24th March 2023 and ending on 7th April 2023. This should give enough time for pledgers to jump on board. THERE WILL BE NO MORE MISSION CANCELLATIONS!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Just ordered this! Burma graphic novel. Yes please. Already want to sculpt these gents. @WeHaveWaysPod

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

I had the honour of building this Lancaster for a friend to give to his Dad. It’s his Grandfather’s plane of 97sq. Sadly Sgt Hogg didn’t come home in 1943 at the age of 32, but was awarded the the DFM #kitoff @WeHaveWaysPod @Airfix

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Just to show that sculpting for the Airborne KS is well underway. This will make at least 31 figures sculpted so far. Both Vickers and Mortar on the workbench. #chainofcommand #boltaction #28ww2 #28mmwargaming #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

7 months

Urquhart is finished as well as the man who took that very picture Sgt D M Smith. All heading for the Arnhem Heroes kickstarter. @WeHaveWaysPod #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

6 months

A few photos of the upcoming RAMC figures for Arnhem Heroes 2. The Jeep will have all the metal work to hold 3 stretchers. 2 with casualties and 1 empty. The 2nd set is 2 bearers a casualty and Padre blessing the poor soul. Sign up today launch 4th May!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

7 months

Plastic Baron’s War incoming. Preorder now delivery end of this month! Super excited!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Mr Holland and Mr Murray painted by Ashley Straw. @WeHaveWaysPod @almurray @James1940

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Added the markings to my C Troop tank of the Sherwood Forest Yeomanry. #shitoff

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

9 months

When darkness threatens, laughter turns to war cries. Gleaming armour replaces silk gowns. The elves step onto the battlefield, ready to defend their kin. Centuries honed swordsmanship meets arcane mastery, all wrapped in etiquette sharper than their blades. #hobdayabdhicks 2024

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Happy Birthday my gorgeous bestest friend and wife! And Happy 20th wedding anniversary!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Decals and oils added. I need to repaint the windscreen. Not long to go…hopefully.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

4 months

ELVEN ARCHERS Up and coming from Hobday and Hicks Kickstarter happening July. sculpting: Paul Hicks painting: Darren Linington

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

11 months

Hobday & Hicks: Mountain Orcs are a fierce and savage race, and their battles are no exception. When a horde goes to war, it is a truly terrifying sight charging forward in a wave, screaming and shouting war cries. Rampaging in 2024

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

I was a good boy!!! It’s beginning to look very much like @Airfix #stashtag

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Gunner Murray and Capt Holland Pleased to have worked with We Have Ways to make limited edition figures for #WHWF . Only a few will be made! @WeHaveWaysPod @James1940 @almurray

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Why not both?

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

28mm Great War British QF 18lb crew for Empress miniatures. No release date as they are still with me. #28mmww1 #28mmwargaming #28mm

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Next boots. Boots tend to be one of the more time consuming parts. They can be boring and get over sized quite quickly if I don’t pay attention. When the boots are done I roll a flatten some putty for the gaiters. I can now start the trousers #kitoff

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

4 years

Some pictures from the day job. Retreat from Kabul by the 44th and Afghans. All for Iron Duke miniatures 28mm. No release date as of yet.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Amazing to see @TooFatLardies representing our hobby at @WeHaveWaysPod . You had a packed table all weekend. Congratulations @Dozibugger .

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

First go at airbrushing the ‘No Walk’ lines. Really pleased with the result. #stashtag #kitoff #ic

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

These two are now finished! 28mm USMC Vietnam for Empress Miniatures.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

First test casting of the Vickers team. Griffin moulds have done a great job with the casting. Kickstarter drops 10th March. #Empress miniatures #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mm #28mmww2 #28wargaming

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

All new sculpts on their way to Empress miniatures. These can be used for a variety settings in the Victorian age.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

New Greens for the British Airborne Kickstarter with Empress Miniatures. Going live in early 2023. 28mm will be great to play #chainofcommand from @TooFatLardies #boltaction #28mmww2 #28mmwargames

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Thank you @DKMS_uk ! Much appreciated. Please get yourself on the register and @almurray will call you a rockstar!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Finished my Kitoff entry finally! Tamiya 1/48 Daimler Dingo Guards Arm Brig. Great fun little build. Might get a second entry in, which will be a plane for sure. @WeHaveWaysPod @almurray @RedFiveModels @TamiyaUK #kitoff #kitoff22

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Stolen from FB. A great idea for anyone building a Sherman for #shitoff that’s not wanting to paint figures. I think it really tells a story. @WeHaveWaysPod @almurray @AntonyRowntree @RedFiveModels

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Some wonderful brush work by Ashley Straw of the Arnhem Heroes Kickstarter Figures. Empress Miniatures are now sending out the pledges. #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Calling the Mosquito done. Will take better photos later. Really pleased with the result. Used a couple of new techniques which worked a treat.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

9 months

One more sneak peak! Paul at Empress won’t be happy with me sharing these two:). I was just very pleased with them. There will be a 2inch mortar team to go with this command set. #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmww2 #ww2wargaming

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

8 months

The Polish! The first shots of the Polish figures. These are designed to be added to your squads to give them a distinctive Polish feel. These will be available with Arnhem Heroes part 2. #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmww2 @WeHaveWaysPod

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

4 years

Some new sculpts for @brigadegames FIW range. Loved the chance of sculpting more First Nation characters. Command for winter Militia and British Grenadiers More to come. No release date yet as the sculpts are still with me.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Save the date. 10th MARCH 2023. Kickstarter will go live! I’ll post a link soon so you can be notified as soon as it drops! #chainofcommand #28mmww2 #boltaction #ww2wargaming # #28mmsww

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Latest British Airborne figure done for the next set of 303 armed figs. All for the upcoming Kickstarter with Empress miniatures. #28mmww2 #ww2wargames #boltaction

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

@NoContextBrits Mate at Rugby. Nickname ‘Origami’. His surname is Folds

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Airborne 6pdr anti tank gun and crew! Friday is D-Day! #chainofcommand #boltaction #6lbrantitank #28mmww2 #ww2wargaming #28mmarnhem #bridgetoofar #28mmparas #paintingww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

No longer armless. Would you prefer beret on or of @almurray ? @James1940 @WeHaveWaysPod #ic #Warfest

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

74th Highlanders Cape Frontier War 1850-53. For Iron Duke Miniatures. No release date yet. They only received them this week.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

The last batch of sculpts for the upcoming Brit Airborne Kickstarter. Captain Ogilvie of the Glider Reg and Jeep crew. The two helmeted passengers can be sat in either position. #chainofcommand #ww228mm #boltaction #ww2wargaming

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

9 months

The next sneaky peaky! Sten gun MkV armed Airborne. Arnhem Heroes 2nd lift April 2024. #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmww2 @WeHaveWaysPod

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

4 years

2 down, 2 to go! •BW3: Sheriff’s Tax Cart• Cart by Daniel Kelly

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Something I started in partnership with @Si_Barge . Is now part owned by @hornby . If I could tell my 5yr old self that models he will sculpt would be on their books. His tiny mind would be blown.

Warlord Games

@WarlordGames

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We are delighted to announce that international model and collectibles group, Hornby PLC have purchased 25% of the equity of Warlord Games Ltd. with an option to acquire more of the business in the future. We know that change is sometimes a scary proposition but we want to allay

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

So this is happening!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Calling the Pup done! Sopwith Pup C272 used as a trainer for 64sq at Sedgeford. 1/72 Airfix kit from the 60s. Great little kit. Paint Tamiya and Vallajo acrylics. Decals Blue Rider Almark. Rigging 0.2mm by Mig @Airfix @TamiyaUK @vallejocolors @AMMOMIG

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

8 months

Nice to be credited by Warlord Games, must have changed the policy since I sculpted for them.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Indian village ladies for Empress miniatures. In these awful times sculpting military figures can feel rather unsettling. Sculpting a non military subject was just the job I needed this week. #28mmwargaming #blackpowder

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

7 months

The dwarves, a surly lot, carve their lives in the heart of the mountains. Cross them, and face their wrath, for dwarves vengeance is swift and brutal, a storm unleashed from the mountains themselves.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

New SWW dismounted tank crews for British, US and German forces. All for Empress miniatures. All 28mm. No idea on release date as of yet. #boltactiongermans #28mmww2 #boltaction

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

@MurderSmall @WhismanSucks Happy Birthday @WhismanSucks

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Still after 35yrs pretty excited to get one of these. Present from daughter. Apologies made for it not being a Spitfire. @WeHaveWaysPod #kitoff22

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

4 years

MkVIII 1/72 Eduard Profipack. This was Lockdown Spitfire nr5. No92sq Italy 1943.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

By Paul Cubbin! Plus Paul is already on the @DKMS_uk register! @WeHaveWaysPod @almurray @James1940

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Myself and Empress minis thought it would be fun to document the stages of sculpting. First we choose a reference picture. Then I pose the dollies and start to flesh them out. These will be Brit Mortar Team but very late war in varied kit #kitoff

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

I’m really pleased with these.

BrigadeGames.com

@brigadegames

1 year

Our Indian Wars kickstarter begins Sept 14. Sign up to be notified.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

7 months

Loving Chicago so far. Managed to push though from 4.30am gmt to 10pm local time. Off to see a Uboat today and many dinosaurs!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Mk1 Hawker Hurricane. Flown by PO Paul Ritchy 1sq RAF Northern France Spring 1939. 1/72 Airfix kit. Lovely little kit. Apart from scratch built wing tip lights from clear sprue, OOB build. Painted in Vallejo model air. Decals were superb. @Airfix @vallejocolors

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

4 years

•BW3 - The Protectors• The people of the village sometimes need protecting from the local sheriff. The leader of the mercenaries in the surrounding woods has a need for good men. sculpts: Paul Hicks #baronswar #thebaronswar #warhost

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

9 months

The next Arnhem Heroes 2 first look. The Bren Gun teams. This set will contain two teams. They are fully equipped with extra ammo pouches and all the cleaning and barrel pouches. Dropping April 2024. #boltaction #chainofcommand #28ww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Three new packs of Ukrainian Paramilitary troops sculpted for Empress miniatures. These troops were involved in the battles to defend Kyiv from the Soviets in 1918. Available now at

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

Less than a week till the big ‘show’! Sign up today #kickstarters #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmww2 #ww2wargaming #28mmparas #paintingparas

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

New sculpt for Old school Comms at Arnhem! Major Tatham-Warter employed bugles and Lt Inf calls to improve comms for his men. The bugler will be available from the start of our Kickstarter! Green Light 24/3/23 #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

4 years

New FIW commands for Brigade games. French Colonial Marine and British Provincial.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

A big photo dump of figures for Brigade Games. AWI mostly and Napoleonic British light dragoon command. Mounted Hessian Jaegers, Jaeger Amusettes and Jaeger Horse holders. Rifleman, Lord Dunmore’s Regiment (Freed slaves) and Royal Artillery.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

4 years

‘Work in progress’ for Iron Duke Miniatures. Will be finished this week.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

6 months

Glider Pilot Regiment figures for Arnhem Heroes 2. Landing May 4th. Sign up today @Gliderpilot44 you might like these;). #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

8 months

3 more packs of Elves to be added to the 3 already shown. That’s 12 bow and 12 spear armed Elves sculpted. Next some Elven Ship’s company and Cavalry. #28mmfantasy #fantasywargaming #elves

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

We made it! First beer at #WeHaveWays #WarFest

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

I finally have been able to take stock of what has happened over the last 14 days. Arnhem heroes has been more successful than I could have imagined. Thanks to all those that backed our project! I can’t thank you enough. I would have posted sooner but I‘ve been on the beach!

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

2inch cut down mortar. We’ve endeavoured to give you every element for a platoon in your chosen rule set. With sniper and PIAT that’s the portables done. 24/3! Not long! #chainofcommand #twofatlardies #boltaction #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

1 year

Getting in to converting tank crew. Dremel and using the tiny drill bits I drilled out the glass of the goggles. Will fill these up once painted with PVA to look like glass. Tamiya tape as strap and unwound pic frame wire for headset wires. #shitoff

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Russian officers for OZ-Club STP! 28mm. Figures are still with me awaiting delivery I the casters.

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

9 months

The first figures for the next Arnhem Heroes Kickstarter with Empress miniatures. We will be launching in April. This Kickstarter will focus on the Poles, Recon Jeeps and RAMC Elements more updates soon @WeHaveWaysPod #chainofcommand #boltaction #28mmww2

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Dark Dirt Flory wash applied, then Buff AK weathering pencil on the Dark green. Sealed in with Humbrol Matt clear spray can. #stahtag #kitoff

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Work in progress of Vietnam Navy Corpsman and wounded marines. All for Empress Miniatures. #28miniatures #wargaming #boltaction

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

German Mortar crew for Empress Miniatures. 28mm figures sculpted in procreate. #kitoff #boltaction #28mmwargaming .

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

3 years

Finished UK, US and German ETO late war 28mm AFV crews for Empress Miniatures. No release date as they’re still with me. #Boltaction #28mmww2 #Wargaming #kitoff

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Paul Hicks

@PaulHic80466580

2 years

1920s-30s West Midlands gangster types part 2! for Empress Miniatures no release date as of yet. 28mm sculpted with procreate. #boltaction #vbcw #opsealion #28mmwargames

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