August Painting Update

Phew, its been a while!

Alongside moving house and just generally some painting fatigue, I have been slowly painting various pieces here and there.  

Once I'm settled, I do hope to finally get some games back in towards the later half of the year.

Anyway, what I've been up too as follows:

8th Alabama who historically were recorded as being very well turned out in all shades of various shades of Grey. These have become a favorite of mine for my Confederate regiments. In addition another Cannon for the highly unlikely event two will ever get fielded in a game of Sharp Practice, still always fun and easy to paint.

Next up some images of my finished Battletech projects. First up is my 5th McCarron's Armored Cavalry. These were very fun to paint and I tried something different for the cockpits, which turned out well.

Then onto my 2nd St. Ives Lancers, really love the Sea-Green of this scheme. Some in action shots also from a game.

In addition I was able to attend Tewkesbury Medieval Festival for the first time this year. Yet again another period I didn't think would ever catch my attention has now got me absorbed. The Wars of the Roses was always a period I have heard is popular, but it seemed rather daunting to get into due to the complicated history. Like any period it just takes some time and reading to start understanding and then the appeal sort of clicks. Needless to say to I am going to be starting some Wars of the Roses, 28mm was my initial thoughts for Lion Rampant. Only problem is I do rather want to play larger action battles, and I think its time to try out a smaller scale. I always loved the idea of 15/6mm and did paint a few stands a long time ago as a tester. I'd love to be able to recreate some of the classic battles of the period without taking months/years to paint both sides.

 Anyway some pictures from the festival:

 

The orders in with Baccus and I'm looking forward to painting something different. 

 

With that said, I am definitely hoping to start consistently posting again now after being settled in new house. 

April Update and Salute!

Well its long overdue since an update and I have got projects coming out of my ears, which I have been trying my best to finish. 

Starting with some of the Battletech projects I'm doing, currently trying to finish my Company level for 2nd St. Ives Lancers and so close! Putting the final touches on the Pillager as we speak, I'll upload these pictures separately as a whole group/post. My next idea is to either start some Blackwind Lancers or 5th McCarron's Armored Cavalry. Plenty of games have been on the go down at the club and with friends, hoping to get some more in soon. Always thoroughly enjoy my Battletech games, win or lose.  

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Next up we have my ACW project I am still plodding away at. Honestly it could of been finished by now, but I'm in no rush. I doubt I will get bored painting Union/Confederate uniforms anytime soon. As a result I imagine I'll just keep adding to it over time. I will absolutely get a Battle report done sometime in May/June. 

I've finished work on some Palmetto Sharpshooters and a Confederate Cannon crew, both thoroughly enjoyable to paint. Additionally I finally got around to adding the last group for my Wheats Tiger Rifles also. On the Union front its slower, but I'm 16 models away from being game ready. 

 

Then onto a nice little project I got done on the side in time for a Ronin gameday. It has been a long time since we had a game, so I decided to get the lads around and make a day of it. Managed to get this lovely Korean Buntai from Northstar painted up to face off against some Japanese. Plenty of images from the games below, we saw Bushi, Bandits, Sohei and Koreans so a nice mix.

 

Then to wrap things up my first trip to Salute and it seems it was a very good year to go, I will certainly be revisiting. Managed to destroy the wallet a tad, but showed some restraint. Picked up a lot of Union Cavalry from Foundry and the beginnings of a later year project once the ACW is being gamed. Lets just say it seems a natural progress to go from ACW to this...

 

 

I'm showing some restraint in 100% starting this just yet, but I wanted to get some paint on these to see how they fared with Foundry's ACW range. Gorgeous figures as usual, Perry miniatures was the other choice but I just happen to like the Perry's older work with Foundry more. I picked up a load of books from sellers and Foundry models to start my Rebels. Something I do enjoy about American History, so many books! These are going to be painted up in the colors of Green Mountain Boys.  

 

Some of my favorite tables from Salute!

Well if you stuck with me to read through that I appreciate it. I'll be uploading some more hobby stuff soon, so stay posted.

Andy