"Bowstrings" Topic

Is putting bowstrings on Perry's 28mm going a bit far?

It's your hobby, do what makes you feel good.

For me yes, for others, no. Do as you please.

Depends. Are you painting the Flemish twist on them?

If you are, you're certifiable. ;)

Not in my book. Once in – never out. You can see them and what's worse, you will note their absence in future.

Certainly not. And it is easier than painting eyes, for example :)

I used to put fusewire bowstrings on 15mm figures. I'm cured now, but I would still do it on 28s.

My wife thinks I'm certifiable!

I'll be able to tell my opponents they can't shoot, as their archers haven't strung their bows.

Tell me more about this Flemish Twist…😈

I do it, not for esthetics alone, but because it helps the miniature bear the rigours of battle. The time spent "stringing" the bow with brass wire is offset by the time I used to spend reshaping bows, or worse, mending broken bows.

I do it for myself and have no problem with those who show up with unstrung, bendy and broken bows :-)

If you have the time, and are so inclined, go for it. When done well, this is a nice upgrade to 28mm figures. I added bowstrings to some 15mm figures long ago, but haven't bothered in a long time.