Thursday 29 December 2011

El CId Army

Got an Email from Mick a couple of days ago, inviting a few of us up in March for an Ancients weekend. I think the Saturday will be a large DBA variant game of Greek Hoplites either against each other or Persians. The Sunday will be a large WAB El Cid game and I've been asked to bring along my figures. Well this gave me a chance to check through the army to remind me what I had. It's been a couple of years since I've used these.

The total force comprises of 102 mounted figures split 60/40% between heavies and lights. The infantry is made up of 158 heavy (including African mercenaries.) and 110 lights including slingers, bowmen, javelins and crossbows. Since the figures were out I couldn't help but take a couple of photos.


Christian Infantry

Andalusian Infantry


Mounted force

Wednesday 28 December 2011

More Franco Prussian stuff

Finally managed to get some painting done after the Christmas break, these are the 3rd and 5th Infantry regiments for my Wurttemburgers. This just leaves the 7th and 8th. I've put an order in with Outpost for the Generals, Cavalry and artillery to finish the division. I need to get a move on as Dave (you can follow his blog here) has made some excellent progress with the French
Infantry Regiment #3

Infantry Regiment #5



Regiments advancing

Baxters' Brigade

Sorry for not posting for a while, been stuck on other projects and I guess I just needed a break from ACW. Not sure of the make of these figures as I picked them up off EBay. Just require a little touch up and re basing, to blend in with the rest of the force. These are done to represent Baxters' Brigade from Robinson's Division.


Tuesday 27 December 2011

2011 Report and 2012 Plans


Well, it’s that time of year again where I can look back on what I have achieved in wargaming terms and what 2012 will hold. Below were my plans for 2011.

Greeks - I've got some figures from 1st Corps and Immortal Miniatures. Approx 70 figures, these are still in the paint pile.

ECW – I actually managed to complete about 70% of this project from my original plan. It stands at approx 7 regiments of foot, 12 squadrons of horse and 2 artillery pieces

ACW – This project has stalled recently, but it got much larger than my original intention of 1 union and rebel corps.

EL Cid – This never got off the ground. I’ve gone off WAB and I’m looking into other rule sets, probably Hail Caesar for 2012.

So what else did I paint up? Firstly some Lord of the Rings figures, I’ve put together 2 useful forces of Gondorians and Rohirrim. Staying on the fantasy theme, I’ve painted up quite a largish undead force with the idea of ‘The Terror of the Lichemaster’ in mind.

I’ve also got plans to get more into the Franco Prussian War and have already made progress on the Wurttemberg Division from XI Corps.

A total change in direction was my Dystopian Wars fleet. This came quite late in the year and seemed to capture everyone’s imagination at the club. Other than these it has been a few odd figures, such as Pirates, Anglo Saxons etc. Just whatever took my fancy.

On the gaming front I have managed to get involved in 2 historical re fights up at Mick’s, Gettysburg and Antietam, look forward to more. At the club I have enjoyed a number of ECW, ACW, SAGA and Dystopian wars games. I also found some time to get in some Role-playing, namely AD&D. Even managed to run a WFRP campaign.

Painting for 2012

Greeks – I still want to do these, though maybe later in the year. Always loved to have a hoplite force.

ECW - I want to fill out my cavalry forces as some of the units appeared under strength. There is also another regiment of foot to paint.
 
ACW - I want to paint up the last of my 15mm ACW figures for Gettysburg, namely Pickett’s Division and the rest of the Union I Corps.

FPW – I need to finish my Wurttemburgers and then start on a second Division, not sure if it will be Baden or Prussian.

Dystopian Wars – Finish of my FSA fleet and likely start another, either Prussian or Britannia, this would give me an opponents for games against my nephews.

Well that’s all I can think of at the moment, know doubt it will change when the latest figures get released. Thanks to everyone who follows this blog, much appreciated.

Tuesday 20 December 2011

Dystopian wars FSA fleet

Progress report so far. Most of the fleet is finished, just a handful of Cruisers, frigates and tiny flyers to be added. After that I'm not sure if I will add any more. Also my daughter, she of Wings of War infamy has expressed an interest in collecting some of the Prussian fleet as she likes the models. May get her a starter box and see how she goes, if nothing else I can use them in some of the clubs larger games.

Fleet view

Frigates with Cruisers in the background

Capital ships

Big boys and flyers

Fleet view

Lee scout ships

Lee scout ships

Lee scout ship
This brings the fleet strength currently up to:
1 x dreadnought
2 x battleships
1 x carrier with 6 tiny flyers
3 x cruisers
6 x frigates
3 x destroyers
3 x bombers
2 x Lee scout ships

Merry Christmas

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope Santa brings you everything you want, even something for wargaming (had to get my own to make sure). Also thanks for taking the time to follow this blog despite me jumping fro one topic to another and not always posting regularly

Wednesday 14 December 2011

Infantry Regiment No. 2

3rd post today. Finally got around to basing and taking some pictures of these guys. Again the figures are by Outpost. This now brings my force up to 2 infantry regiments and 3 Jaeger regiments. that leaves the other 4 infantry regiments and a cavalry brigade.


Dystopian Wars additions

2nd post today. As I am falling way behind in the arms race I decided to get some painting and purchasing done. So far I've managed to complete my dreadnought and a squadron of bombers. The Dreadnought in particular a welcome addition as everyone else has one. I've also picked up some additional frigates, cruisers, tiny flyers and some Lee scout airships. This should give me around 1500pts which I can then tinker with for particular games.

Dreadnought

Dreadnought
A-17 Bombers

Wolfie

Picked this figure up from West Wind's Weird World War range. I've painted him up to match the rest of my Norse Bloodbowl team that I painted many years ago.



Saturday 10 December 2011

More Wurtemburgers

Finally managed to finish the last 2 Jaeger regiments. These are both 4 stands each and again are from Outpost. I've also finished painting another infantry regiment who are awaiting basing. There are also 2 more regiments undercoated on the painting table.

Jaeger Regiment #2

Jaeger Regiment #3

Sunday 4 December 2011

Paint Plan

To help me focus on my Wurtemburgers, I've produced a paint plan to track my progress. I also managed to finish the 2nd and 3rd Jaeger regiments last night and they are awaiting basing.

Saturday 3 December 2011

Franco Prussian War

First up some pictures of my first 2 units for this period. Ii am currently painting up the Wurtemburg Division, based on the Fire and Fury adapted ruled. There are 6 regiments to paint each of 6 stands and 4 units of Jaegers, all of 4 stands. The figures are from Outpost Wargames. In the bare metal they didn't look to promising, however they seem to take paint very well, remind me of old glory figures in that respect.

Infantry Regiment #1 and Jaeger Regiment #1

Infantry Regiment #1

Jaeger Regiment #1
I have now got 2 more Jaeger regiments on the painting table started and the 2nd Infantry regiment, prepped and undercoated.