Terrain on the horizon

Hi All,

after last weekend game, I spend most of the week working on terrain, especially that horrible pre-painted river from Battle Front miniatures and some terrain for my far in the future Darkest Africa games.

Luckily enough the beginning of the week was characterized by good weather, I then pulled out the camping table and a chair and I repainted all 15 sections of the river. I then painted the banks, gave them some highlights and a bit of green flock and there you go a new river!

For the club I did purchase 5 sets of 3 river section each, I had never seen them before, so I went for 15 pieces hoping them to be enough, well we ended up with the Amazon! Anyway it was worth the hassle as we can use it now in our games.

The Amazon in all its extension!

The amazon from the air.

I also worked on my jungle plants, tonight I will add the sand on the bases and probably give them a spray paint highlight of brown. I am still undecided on what colour to use for the ground, but the sand need to be applied first, so more to think in bed.

The plants drying with the futons.

Today Robert came over and we looked at the last bunch of Bavarians I had, and he helped me organize a battalion, there fore I will most likely start working on those as well.

Cheers

Giovanni

A few pictures....

Hi All,

Today we had the monthly games day and it was a lot of fun as usual! I planned to take pictures to show on the blog, but after 4 photos, the batteries went off! Fortunately Darren had his camera and between me and him we managed to take a few shots that I will post as soon as he sends them to me.

So far I managed only to take a few shots as the preparations for battle were taking place, I concentrated on my 2 regiments that fought really well at their debut game of today.

The Newly raised battalions ready to face their opponents on the filed of glory! 

The Bavarians next to Rod's British troops

The Pomeranian Regiment from Prince August

Sada's Line of attack! 

Last night I tried hard to finish those command figures, and I only managed to finish the general on horse using a mix of traditional and dipping methods. Here you can see him in a poor photo, I will upgrade the quality in the next picture I take when I finish the stand.

General Von Wuster

Looking forward to post more pictures!

Regards





Giovanni

Before Sunday!

Hi All!

Well, as usual for this period of holiday the painting has been very very prolific, even though I have been drafted for many chores, cleaning and even a trip to Ikea. It was worth the hassle since now I have extra space to store my figures and books.

Last week I finished the Prussian regiment made of Prince August figures kindly provided by my Oz mate Matt.  I am impressed by the result they are for me the perfect kind of miniature to tackle the Napoleonic period. They are very simple with little detail, which is great as if the detail is not there you don't need to paint it. Once on the table they will look as good as the rest.

The 1st Silesian regiment with jagers

I also managed to finish an army that I was supposed to have finished 4 years ago before my daughter was born, but things didn't go as planned and I had to stop painting the Tartars. Here they are in all their colour and beauty. From the bright colour choice you can tell they are  persian influenced Tartars. They are a mix of Essex, Legio Heroica and Venexia miniatures. Awesome models!

60 heavy tartar cavalry.

I have been painting a few Samurai figures, as we are planning to play a skirmish game using Donald Featherstone's Skirmish Wargaming.  In the pipeline, to be finished before Sunday I still have one ashigaru from Citadel and 2 ninjas from the Perry brothers.

The 2 Perry Ninjas and Bow armed Ashigaru from Citadel

Awaiting the plaster on the bases, from left to right: Ral Partha, Ral Partha, Dixon, Ral Partha and Citadel

I also received through Robert, these 2 commander figures to use with my Napoleonics regiments, but I guess I won't be able to finish them by Sunday. I still keep my finger crossed and try to carve some free time to keep going on painting.

The General and the aide from Front Rank Miniatures

As this coming Sunday we have another Games Day I hope to see some of you, and have a laugh together.


Giovanni