So things will be quiet here for a while although once I get my hands on the Marines and the RHA crew they will give me something to paint as we pack and prepare. Given that I just finished off the 12 figures that make up the 95th Rifles unit I thought I would get the British infantry together for some pictures, 7 line battalions plus 3 skirmish units.
Try as I might I simply cannot find the enthusiasm to paint anything beside 40mm Napoleonic figures. The box of plastic winter soviets was a disaster for me as the amount of assembly required I have no patience for these days, most have two separate arms and a separate weapon and I just could not get the rifles etc to sit correctly in the hands so back in the box it all went. I gave up and accepted the fact that I now only wish to paint the big metals, I am happy with that.
Once back in the Uk and settled I do plan to wargame with these figures, I do a lot of mental planning as to how I will do this and hopefully will find an opponent locally. I also plan to attend some shows and meet up with fellow bloggers.
Meantime, here are the British infantry so far, it's worth noting that the basing is typical 28mm size of 20mm x 25mm deep per figure, so the footprint is not over large, my figures are more shoulder to shoulder than many 28mm units I see and that looks about right to my eyes.
Looks like we'll both be back in the UK for Christmas then matey! Though probably at different sides of the country knowing my luck. I'm a huge admirer of your work and it'd be great to meet up at a show sometime. Glad to hear you got sorted in the end and that you can take the pets with you.
ReplyDeleteHi JBM. Well at least we have both had our adventures abroad! We're still not sure where we will settle, certainly the SE of England is beyond our reach now and we are currently looking at the Norwich area, an area we both love. Hopefully in the future we can meet up, I'd swap my skills as a painter for your writing skills anytime, so much I would have liked to have written about our time here, many funny experiences but I just can't get it down on paper and the moment has passed now. Looking forward to more of your posts once you are settled.
DeleteThe units all together look absolutely splendid.
ReplyDeletemany thanks Peter, I'm rather proud of them!
DeleteGood luck with the move.
ReplyDeleteThe close spacing on the bases looks superb.
Thanks Norm. It grates with me when I see Napoleonic units based almost in open order! Enjoyed your Gettysburg game post - 28 counters! A good read and clever concept.
DeleteMarvelous collection! Best wishes on your move.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Jonathan. I'm waking up at 4 am panicking now, time is moving so fast, but will be over before Christmas then we can relax and enjoy it!
DeleteOnce you go big, its hard to go back! Hopefully getting settled back on the UK will go smoothly.
ReplyDeleteI like that Ross, and I think you are right!
DeleteGreat looking Brits! Best of luck with the move,I know what you mean about the winter Soviets,I still have lots to do and I ended up painting the Black Tree designs metal figures instead!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Hi Iain, those winter Soviets are beyond my patience that's for sure! It's getting to fit the arms at the same time as fitting the weapon, bloody things kept falling apart or simply would not fit properly.
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