A mixed bag

Once more a bit of a mixed bag as I clear some half finished models off of the painting table. First up is 2 commanders for my 10mm army. These were much nicer to paint compared to the strips of figures.

Next up was a 3d printed donated by one of the club as he tried out his new printer. It is a Constuctora armoured car. More than useful on the gaming table and not vad gor a free model.

Lastly I made a start on some Bolsheviks for some Back of Beyond gaming. The infantry are all from Copplestone miniatures. The HMG team is from Blacktree. It is meant for WW2 NKVD, but a little filing of the hats and they fit right in.

I do need to source some flags for the Russian Civil War. I've also got another 8 of these on the basing table. Not a bad start and will nearly have enough to take on the British.

Eclectic painting update

I've made a conscious effort over the last couple of days to clear the painting table of some half finished models. First up is some figures for Star Wars, namely an Imperial officer, which is a 3D printed model and some Rebel fleet troopers from the Imperial Assault game.

Next up is a commander for my Carlists. It is a simple WW1 British officer with a head swap. Think he was originally from Renegade miniatures.

There was then two more bases of 10mm Chaos Thugs to complete. Not sure if I have mentioned before, but I do not like painting these. Still that's 6 bases done and just 4 to go.

Lastly I have been mulling over some 1920s gaming in Central Asia. I know I can use the Afghans already in my collection. I also have some RCW Reds that also need painting up. But first I decided to re-purpose some old WW1 British figures I had lying in a box. These are for the Western theatre, but will do for me. Should have enough for 3 sections, a HMG team and an artillery piece. A good starter force. So here is the first 10 models re-painted in a khaki uniform.

As I am using existing models with just a few new additions, I believe I am keeping my promise of no new projects. Still 20 more infantry to go.

More 10mm madness

Well I officially dislike painting 10mm strips of figures. Individuals figures are fine but these definitely do not float my boat. However I did commit to painting them up so must soldier on. So finally managed to complete another 4 bases of infantry,1 of warriors and 3 of the thugs. Just another 6 bases then I can start on the cavalry, chariots and commanders.

The 3 additional bases of thugs have been given green shields to unify the unit, the next 2 will need black shields to match the first base I did.

Chaos Thugs

Chaos Thugs

Chaos Warriors

Chaos Warriors

6 completed bases

These are definitely of the look good at 3 feet away on the tabletop. Not for close up inspection. Did I mention I don't like painting them.

Not a new project

Nope I haven't cracked, though the York show might put paid to that. Dave at the club wanted to try out the Fantastical Battles rules with 10mm figures. Naturally I explained the 'No new project' rule. However digging in the memory banks and then through the lead pile. I rememberd that I had bought a Warmaster Chaos starter force when Games Workshop first brought out Warmaster, easily more than 20 years ago. I can remember not liking the rules and never painting the army.

So here are the first 2 bases, 1 Chaos Warrior and the other Chaos Thugs. Found them a challenge and not enjoyable to paint, but will percevier to get the army done and reduce the lead pile.

Not my best work, but will look ok on the tabletop. Looking at the rest I have some chariots, another unit of warriors, about 14 more units of Thugs and 6 units of Marauder horse plus the assorted command figures