Back to the Brushes 314

Last update of July and here is the progress so far. Too many things on the table distracting each other and competing for time to be painted results in not completing as much as planned or liked. 

However, another two stands of hoplites have joined the Spartan ranks from the forges of Xyston. The Crusaders are another stand of heavy infantry nearer the finish and the DAK have some cover in 20mm.

The two 28mm figures are at opposite ends of both periods and progress. The Norman is one of the last that will be singularly based for skirmish games and the musket armed fellow is the first Compagnies Franches de la Marine for skirmish based games in the French Indian War.

A larger picture of the 28mm figures. 

The tally so far this month is

12 x 15mm Infantry

2 x 28mm Infantry

1 x 20mm WW2 scenery

Stay safe and cheers for now

30 Days 30 Miniatures Painting Challenge - June 2021 Round up

As August looms it seems that July, June and May have passed in a flash. To be fair there has been a lot going on and a lot of things coming to an end at the same time, so sadly, hobby time was over powered by the challenges of real life. 

On the positive, there has been some painting done and the Spartan army is another two stands of hoplites nearer the finish line. The group shot below showing these and the Platoon 20 US Infantry from earlier in June. 

The Spartans are from Xyston and are great sculpts for 15/18mm figures. At present the hoplons have no markings on and this is only due to the fact that the decals are somewhere safe. You know, that safe place that you just can't find when needed. 

Next are the mortar teams from Platoon 20 and there will be bazooka and flame thrower teams to follow these. The difference a paint job can make to a miniature can't be under valued, especially in the lower scales such as 15 and 20mm.  

Hope that you found this interesting. 

Stay safe and cheers for now

Dance of Bronze 23

Like all things, starting small is apart of the natural progression of the world. These skirmishers are a part of that, the seed if you will, that a fuller army will grow from across the coming months. 

These figures have not been selected randomly, as they depict Agrianians from the armies of Phillip II and Alexander III of Macedon. The later is better known by many as Alexander the Great - who coincidentally was born on the 20th/21st July 356BCE

The figures are from Wargames Foundry's the World of Greeks range and are a personal favourite for this period. 

When painting these the choice of colours was to enhance the figures visually on the table by using the brighter blue to signify a more prominent unit of skirmishers instead of beiges and buffs.

More from this period in the remaining months of 2021. 

Stay safe and cheers for now

 

Back to the Brushes 313

A long way from finished as the month moves into it's last third. 

A few other bits and bobs are in the sidelines; just needing a clear run at finishing them off. 

Truth be told, too easily distracted at the moment so need to knuckle down and finish a few pieces and focus more clearly on the next unit rather than the current butterfly approach. 

Stay safe and cheers for now

 

Back to the Brushes 312

A slow start to the month which is now gathering a bit of pace. Changes everywhere just now and readjusting to this as well as a major sporting event or two has taken a chunk out of hobby time. That said there will be different priorities in the coming months that will free some time up to paint; more of that later. 

Started on this motley crew earlier this week after a WhatsApp chat about Warhammer Ancients with a friend. A bit of reminiscing, a bit of potential forward planning and a bit of general gaming chat brought these figures to the fore. 

As usual for this period the figures are from Gripping Beast and were a part of a larger lot purchased on evil Bay back in the day. On starting to paint these there are a few burrs here and there that have been missed when cleaning up the figures and one or two faces have seen better days. Not looking to win any beauty prizes with these just well-painted figures that will fit into several Dark Age warbands; Normans and Bretons to start with.

Hope that you found this interesting and stay safe. 

Cheers for now. 

30 Days 30 Miniatures Painting Challenge - July 2021

Will be starting another 30 Day Painting Challenge this evening and looking to catch up on the shortfall from recent months. 

For the 30 Days 30 Miniatures Painting Challenge there is no theme to this, just to paint and complete 30 miniatures regardless of their starting condition or size. 

The outline of the challenge is detailed below, however the main point being to have fun with your hobby.

• To paint 30 figures of all shapes and sizes in 30 days
• The figures can be partly painted at the start as the main point is to complete figures that have been forgotten
• Basing is not necessary to count as completed
• Any scale is good
• Too have fun
• The end date is set by your start date - 31st July will be the end date of this challenge
• To post updates as often as possible
• Lastly to show a round up post with a group picture of everything.

Hope that you will find this interesting.

Cheers for now