Building the 02 Hundred Hours British Army Reinforcements

Quick answer

Assemble the 02 Hundred Hours British Army Reinforcements 1 set by cleaning flash, pinning the metal figures, and painting with acrylics for a durable finish.

Assembly steps

1. Clean the miniatures: Use a hobby knife and small files to remove mold lines and flash from the metal figures. Pay extra attention to the dog handler's arms and the guard dog's legs. Don't skip this step—metal flash is harder to remove after priming.
2. Pin the joints: Drill small holes in the contact points (e.g., arms to torso, dog to base) and insert paperclip pins with super glue. This gives the joints strength to hold the weight of the metal. Pinning is essential for metal models; without it, joints may break during gaming.
3. Prime the figures: Spray a thin coat of metal primer (e.g., black or grey) in a well-ventilated area. Hold the can 6-8 inches away and use short bursts to avoid pooling. Check for missed spots after the primer dries—bare metal will cause paint to chip.
4. Paint in layers: Start with a base coat of your chosen British Army uniform colors (e.g., khaki for battledress, brown for webbing). Apply thin layers and let each dry before the next. Thin your paints; thick coats obscure detail on small metal figures.
5. Seal the finish: Spray a matte varnish over the completed miniatures to protect the paint from handling and gameplay. Allow 24 hours to cure fully. A gloss varnish followed by matte is more durable, but matte alone works for light use.

Product details

• 02 Hundred Hours British Army Reinforcements 1: This set contains 2 metal British Army troopers, 1 metal British Army dog handler, 1 metal Guard Dog, and bases. Recruitment cards not included. You need the Stiff Upper Lip set's cards to play, so plan to buy both if you want the full rules.