We have certainly enjoyed some fine weather over the past few days which has given me a real boost. Had a lovely walk yesterday with my wife along Rochester High street which is mostly pedestrianised with lost of places to eat and drink outside in the sun. We had a coffee but I was surprised just how many people were drinking beers at 11.30 am! Behind the High Street - with it's strong Dickensian connections - are the Cathedral and the Castle, always a sight to stir the heart.
With the leg now looking 100% better than a week ago I have resumed painting, but trying to make sure I get up for breaks every hour and have a walk around. I'm currently painting for Old John, finishing off his previous box - loads more Turks and some Strelet mounted Portuguese Dragoons, these will all be finished off by mid next week when I will start the new batch of 10mm fantasy figures for Simon. Once again these contain some wonderful sculpts/castings and I'm especially looking forward to painting the cavalry in armour and plumes with horse covering/armour.
Of course the 6mm painting continues. Here are a few photos taken this morning as it was a nice sunny morning. Starting on some Sardinians next, probably just a couple of bases worth for now. Also planned are Horse Artillery for both sides with 6 horse limber teams.
Total so far is 19 x line infantry bases of 72 figures, 4 x light infantry/rifle bases of 18 figures, 10 x cavalry bases of 24 figures, 8 guns with limbers, 2 command bases and 2 'baggage' bases for DBN.
