New Year, a new (old) project!

 I have been giving some thought recently about doing a little something for myself again this year! Nothing too demanding, but just something to fit alongside the commission work that I . As I have made the decision to reduce my workload and just paint for good Old John and Noel going forward I would like to paint a few figures for myself again too. I really cannot be doing with terrain any longer and want to do something that is very much boardgame based so the obvious project is a return to Commands & Colors Napoleonics, the one game that really did reignite my enthusiasm for wargames when I was introduced to it by Tony ('Foy') about 15 years ago. 

The Plan.

Over the coming months I intend to replace each of the wooden blocks with a 15mm figure, individually based on 15mm steel washers with a colour coded edge (red or blue to begin with) and gloss varnished for protection as they will take a lot of handling. Of course I'm going back to Essex Miniatures for this, the reason being that their Napoleonic range - although an old one now - are very sturdy  and ideal for heavy handling. Figures are now on order.

Deja Vu? 

OK, so yes, I have been here before of course, but it was a long time ago and it all got a bit out of hand and then sold on! Now, I just want to push some soldiers around the game board, here is a quick shot of the original figures I did for this back in 2014, Essec Guard Lancers of 4 blocks/figures. THis time the bases will be thinner steel washers of about the same size.

The C&C Game board.

Being as how I was very impressed with my Rollinmats 'Battle Cry' printed mat (here) I have ordered the Napoleonic version from them as the printed quality is so high. If you  are not aware of the company the can print and supply mats for many games, link HERE. Note that they are based in Spain, but shipping to UK costs just £13.00 and arrives rolled in a very sturdy cardboard carton. Mine is due for delivery end of January so I have time to get started on the painting! Of course the hex grid is fully compatible with the original terrain hexes that I have here. 

Motivation?

My youngest son in Law (to be) has a genuine interest in wargaming and board games and while he plays mostly scifi games he does have a good historical awareness and we have discussed many different historical game systems. I'm going to send him a set of the C&C Napoleonic rules to see what he thinks!