Battle for Rynn's World

One of my side projects that I dip into now and again is my Rogue Trader era Orks. I always keep an eye on EBay and managed to pick up a few extra figures. First up are 2 heavy weapon figures, both armed with heavy plasma guns.

Next up was a find, 6 partially painted figures which included the 3 command figures for the Ork Raider boxed set. This brings me to 3 completed sets with a couple of spare troopers. I basically just finished these figures off for speed.

Now I did a re-fight a few years back of the Battle of the farm scenario in the back of the rulebook. I had to use my Black Templars as l didn't have any Crimson Fists. Now it was time to correct that after committing to run a Rogue Trader game this week. So a rummage amongst the unpainted pile of figures produced 20 marines. With only a couple of days to go these got a pretty basic paint job, but good enough to satisfy me. Now I can run a mini campaign on Rynn's World.

The force is made up of a Captain, an assault squad and 2 tactical squads. All are under strength which helps depict the state of the Crimson Fists during this war.

I still need to source some decals for the shoulder pads. I do have some but cannot recall where l stored them.

Criman War Russians Phase 1 complete

Well with the last few bits and pieces painted up I feel that phase 1 is complete. Phase 1 being enough troops to get a game in with. So 3 more artillery pieces and a couple of commanders added. I should have enough artillery now for 3 batteries.

So far the army has 2 completed infantry brigades and 2 half brigades, with a few supporting skirmishers, artillery and cavalry.

Phase 2 will concentrate on completing the 2 half brigades and expanding the cavalry with some hussars and dragoons.

Crimean War Russians

Following my last post I finally completed all of the re-basing of my Russian infantry. Now I don't like re-basing at the best of times, but 10mm figures were a real chore. To complete the units I painted up some additional command figures.

First up are 5 completed battalions, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Minsk. The 3rd and 4th Volhynia. Figures are all Pendraken. I still need to add the flags.

Next are the 6th rifles in skirmish order. I cannot find any specific figures for these in 10mm so used spare figures without the great coat. There are also 3 bases of skirmishers from left over figures to screen the infantry columns.

With these additional units I will need some more brigade commanders. These 3 are from Old Glory and their Napoleonic range. Fit in just fine.

Lastly is the first fully completed new unit, the 57th Don Cossacks. I have 5 squadrons gone so far, but will need 6. Luckily the next regiment only needs 4 squadrons so the spare figures will complete the regiment.

Not bad for a weeks work. I still have a few commanders and some artillery on the painting table before I can start on the last 2 infantry battalions I have figures for.

The Crimean War

After much mulling over possible new projects I decided instead, to re start an old project. The Crimean War in 10mm. I've had some painted Russian troops sitting in a box for a number of years. I was never happy with the basing. I had used Fire and Fury bases as these were the intended rules, but when ranked up they just didn't look right. I decided to increase the base depth from 20 to 25mm and double the number if figures to a base. I feel these look much better. The only draw back is it's left me with over 60 figures without command figures.

It was then a chat with Dave who reminded me that Pendraken can cast figures up on request, so worth checking out. I duly did and Leon, the nice chap at Pendraken agreed to cast up the command figures for me. So order in with a few extras.

So here are the figures re based. 8 battalions completed. The extra command will get me another 7 battalions.

Now for rules. I'm contemplating using the General de Armee rules Dan Brown as a starting point as the tactics hadn't changed much. May have to adjust some of the firing ranges.

RoSD bits and pieces

As I missed the club this week l decided

to add a few more bits and pieces for my next Rangers of Shadow Deep game. First up was a few extra terrain pieces to act as battlefield cover. The broken columns are old cake decorations recycled.

Next up was an old Bugbear figure from Reaper Bones. Think he is designated as a leader. I already had 3 of these guys painted up.

Staying on the theme of bad guys. I have 3 more cultists. 1 is an old Chaos Sorcerer whole the other 2 are from the old Cultists of the Red Redemption regiment. I do have another 2 figures but cannot locate them yet.

Lastly is the first figure purchase i have made for this game. 1 is a stone construct, which could also be handy for Frostgrave. The second is an undead Champion to led my Skeleton warriors

I do have a few more old figures that I can add, they just need touching up and re-based. After this it should be back to Ottomans.

More RoSD extras

After my first game of these rules I decided to add a few more figures. Mainly just to provide some of the extras I'll need for future scenarios.

First up is a couple of heavily armoured chaps from the Blacktree miniatures Crusader range. I can use these as a knight and Templar.

Next up was a couple more companions. A second Savage and a Conjuror from the Frostgrave range.

Next were to be some Cultists. It was then I realised I had used all the bodies for some undead warriors. I then remembered I had some plastic Gripping Beast Arab spearman left unused. So a few simple head and arm swaps and I have my cultists. I even found an old GW Redemptionist figure to act as a leader.

Next up I made a start on some extra scenery pieces just to clutter up the battlefield.

I've got 2 more of these done up, just need their bases finished.

Back to Ottomans

After a slight diversion on some fantasy models for Rangers of Shadow Deep, its back to painting more Ottomans. I never really stopped painting them, just added a colour here and there till now their completion. First up is 2 more units of irregular infantry from Roundway.

These guys will not be much use in the musket era, but their numbers will hopefully overwhelm the enemy.

Next is the last of my Dellis. 2 more regiments from the old Mikes models range. Not exactly historically accurate but I like them.

With these done, there is 1 more regiment of Sipahi's to complete and a few regiments of Jannisarries.