Finally decided on my project for this year, English Civil War. It's always been a period that has appealed to me. I've gone for 25/28mm scale (see Dave Imries http://saxondog.blogspot.com/ site for inspiration. The armies weren't particularly large and lends itself to small scale actions. So far I've managed to pick up 3 boxes of Warlord plastics, Royalist horse , foot and Scots Covenanters. These added to some Renegade, Perry and Essex that I had already.
So far on the painting front I've done the Renegade figures in a mix of Red and Grey, and currently putting the finishing touches to a Blue and Grey unit. I hope to get some photos done after they are based this weekend.
Monday, 14 February 2011
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Vapnartak
Made the trip to the York show at the weekend. It was very busy, a lot busier than I remember it from my last visit a couple of years ago. It did quieten off after lunch which made it easier to get a look at the games. Spent some time catching up with a couple of mates from the Border Reiver club and their VBCW Vickers yard game. A very impressive layout. Typically I forgot my camera so was unable to take any pictures. A couple of other games stood out, the Ilkley lands desert game, the Siege of Antwerp (cannot remember who by) and Mortimer's Cross.
On the purchase front managed to get just about everything I wanted. 2 boxes of the Warlord ECW plastics. Some renegade ECW musketeers, extra artillery for my ACW forces from Peter Pig and most importantly a female Pirate for my daughter, who wanted a toy brought back. All in all a very impressive show and will most certainly return.
On the purchase front managed to get just about everything I wanted. 2 boxes of the Warlord ECW plastics. Some renegade ECW musketeers, extra artillery for my ACW forces from Peter Pig and most importantly a female Pirate for my daughter, who wanted a toy brought back. All in all a very impressive show and will most certainly return.
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Re inforcements
Starting to get back on track with putting some troops in the field the nearer I get to next months big game at Micks. I've got 2 Confederate brigades on the table from Herbert's Division. They need a little touch up as I picked them up off EBay. There should be enough figures left to field the remaining 2 brigades to complete the division. At the York show this weekend I intend to pick up some more artillery from Peter Pig to finish off.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Rohirrim
Managed to paint up some of the plastic GW warriors of Rohan. So far 28 done with another 12 to do. I've also got a number of personality foot figures that I may or may not do. I've continued using the black wash method which I find quite effective on browns and greys, not too sure on the couple of blue cloaks. May change these. (Feeling the urge to paint up some historical figures, probably some Greeks. That might change if something catches my eye at the York show this weekend.)
Next up a couple of shots of King Theoden. He wasn't at the first battle at the fords of Isen, but was on is way for the second battle before news reached him that the defenses were breached and he made for Helms Deep.
Next up a couple of shots of King Theoden. He wasn't at the first battle at the fords of Isen, but was on is way for the second battle before news reached him that the defenses were breached and he made for Helms Deep.
Monday, 24 January 2011
Arise Eorlingas!
As part of a forthcoming wargames weekend at Micks in March, one of the battles we will be fighting is the Fords of Isen. Just what is needed to get the painting juices going. Also started re reading 'The Lord of the Rings' yet again.
Arise, arise, Riders of Theoden!
Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter!
spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered,
a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!
One of the best speeches in the Return of the King, really gives you a sense of the Rohirrim about to charge. Even the film did it justice.
To the pictures, first up heroes and the Royal Guard. I've got Gamling, 2 Eomer's (1 converted to carry a spear, Theodred and Eowyn. Of the Royal Guard, one is a banner bearer, just need to sort out something suitable. Theoden himself is still on the painting table.
Next up a couple of shots of the mounted Riders. I've used a black wash method to get a nice worn and rugged look to the figures. Turned out not too bad and also makes the figures quick to paint. So far all told I've managed 28 figures in just over a week and only have 2 to do.
Arise, arise, Riders of Theoden!
Fell deeds awake: fire and slaughter!
spear shall be shaken, shield be splintered,
a sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!
Ride now, ride now! Ride to Gondor!
One of the best speeches in the Return of the King, really gives you a sense of the Rohirrim about to charge. Even the film did it justice.
To the pictures, first up heroes and the Royal Guard. I've got Gamling, 2 Eomer's (1 converted to carry a spear, Theodred and Eowyn. Of the Royal Guard, one is a banner bearer, just need to sort out something suitable. Theoden himself is still on the painting table.
Next up a couple of shots of the mounted Riders. I've used a black wash method to get a nice worn and rugged look to the figures. Turned out not too bad and also makes the figures quick to paint. So far all told I've managed 28 figures in just over a week and only have 2 to do.
Saturday, 15 January 2011
Gettysburg refight
A practice game has been arranged for the 19th and 20th of March. A chance to get the forces onto a table with everyone elses'. Looking forward to seeing both full armies on display. We will be have a dry run of using the Fire and Fury rules but on hexes. I know Mick has been doing some work on such things as calculating Enfilade. Can't wait.
On the painting side, haven't done anything for a while. I've 4 Reb brigades I picked up off EBay that need touching up and re basing. I've also got 3 union brigades undercoated. Struggling at the moment, putting this down to completing the figures for Gettysburg and the rest are extras for club games (yet never had a chance to use them at the club)
On the painting side, haven't done anything for a while. I've 4 Reb brigades I picked up off EBay that need touching up and re basing. I've also got 3 union brigades undercoated. Struggling at the moment, putting this down to completing the figures for Gettysburg and the rest are extras for club games (yet never had a chance to use them at the club)
Pictures
Just some pictures of the various models I've been painting over the Christmas period. First up is an old GW Nightmare dragon, really enjoyed doing this.
Next up 2 old Grenadier barbarians, originally sculpted by Mark Copplestone (I think!)Picked these up from EM4 miniatures
Lastly some old GW Chaos Beastmen, ungors, gors, minotaurs and Chaos hounds. These are from various beastmen ranges that GW produced, some are from the days before GW changed all their beastmen to look part goat. The herd stone in the background is made from polystyrene stuck to an old CD. Textured with a few broken bits and pieces added for decor.
Next up 2 old Grenadier barbarians, originally sculpted by Mark Copplestone (I think!)Picked these up from EM4 miniatures
Lastly some old GW Chaos Beastmen, ungors, gors, minotaurs and Chaos hounds. These are from various beastmen ranges that GW produced, some are from the days before GW changed all their beastmen to look part goat. The herd stone in the background is made from polystyrene stuck to an old CD. Textured with a few broken bits and pieces added for decor.
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