Saturday, 21 September 2024

Painted backscene and another video!

It's all coming together now and fits comfortably into my painting alcove on top of the desk. 750 x 750 for solo DBN to my own '1776' variant. I painted a quick backscene on 5mm foamboard which I hope will improve the aesthetic appeal of the battles. 

With around 250 figures painted I can't go much further with this project but I'm very tempted by the Peter Pig Wars of the Roses range as a follow up.

A few photos taken today of the general set up and the British/Loyalist/Hessian force on the march!



Pleased with the simple backscene..





And the latest short video from 'Gruff Mumbling Productions' shows a general overview of the project 


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19 comments:

  1. Really good work with the background Lee. Great minds must think alike as I was just eyeing up the PP War of the Roses stuff. Have you read “The Hollow Crown” by Dan Jones a fantastic gripping history of the WOR, can see where the writer of Game of Thrones got his ideas!

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    1. Hello Ian and thanks for commenting :) I was looking through the PP WoR range again last night and they are amazing figures, packed full of period character. I had to smile at those very familiar PP faces 'I'm sure you also commanded British Regulars in the AWI'

      To be honest I do little reading these days as I spend many hours painting and like to rest my eyes afterwards so mostly I watch or listen to historical YouTube channels whilst painting. I have a lot of WoR stuff lined up. I should read more as I used to though.

      Cheers,
      Lee.

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  2. I am in awe of anyone who can paint something apparently so simple and yet so effective as your back scene. Very nice pictures and I hope there will be something to read of your DBAWI game. I am strongly tempted by DBSYW as I seem to lack enthusiasm for setting up a bigger game. Jim Walkley

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    1. Many thanks Jim. In my Twenties I dabbled with watercolour landscapes but turned out to be a far better painter of model soldiers :)

      DBSYW works well as I have seen games played on the 'Unofficial DBA' FB Group. I too have little appetite for big games now days so this small set up works well for me.

      Cheers,
      Lee

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  3. Your backboard worked out very well.

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  4. The back scene looks lovely Lee. Well done 🖌️👏 Everything has come together well.
    My only slight criticism is that I believe you’ve painted too many British casualties and not enough for the colonial upstarts 😉
    Cheers,
    Geoff

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    1. Thanks Geoff. I have tried to be even handed with the casualties :) They come in all shades of Red, Blue, Green, White, Grey etc! Can't believe I have painted 4 packs of them (32). I'm looking at cavalry casualties now.
      Cheers,
      Lee.

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    1. Thank you Ray. I do hope that you are starting to feel better? Slow job but you will get there :)
      Cheers,
      Lee.

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  6. Hi Lee

    Very colourful set up, and the background scenery is a very effective addition.
    I particularly like the camera set up on the tripod ready to take photos
    My table is 6x6 foot and I have to balance on the top of a step ladder to get it all in!

    I appreciate that your enjoyment comes from making the scenery and painting the figures.
    But I hope to see a couple of games before you get too interested in War of the Roses.

    regards

    Paul

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    1. Hello Paul
      Thank you for the kind comments. I now have a mental image of you perched precariously atop a wobbly step ladder, camera in hand :)

      I'm very keen to play some games on this small table after all the work.

      All the best,
      Lee.

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  7. I really like the grass effect in the backdrop, it's just a shame it will be out of focus in all your action shots.

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    1. Thanks Rob, turned out OK for a quick job!
      Cheers,
      Lee.

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    2. Hi Lee

      Me perched on an unsteady ladder camera in hand is not a pretty sight !!

      regards

      Paul

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  8. Lovely looking figures and backdrop, I always fear for your figures when you declare a project done!
    Best Iain

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    1. Cheers Iain. I have certainly passed on a few figures over the years/decades :) Might hang on to this small project as it has a lot of potential for small space games and I will no doubt continue to add the odd unit as and when I feel like it as I just enjoy painting them so much!
      Lee.

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