Hobby time took a nose dive in recent weeks, you may have noticed I failed to hit the last theme round or last week's weekly entry. Reason being some extensive 1:1 scale terraining happening at my house. Tearing out inbuilt wardrobes, reskimming and redecorating a bedroom has ballooned into work on a second bedroom and the hall, stairs and landing. At current pace, I doubt it'll be done before another month is out.
So this is what the bedroom looked like the other week:
The DIY has reduced my hobby time drastically, and drained my energy to hit the small brushes. So the last fortnight I've only managed to finish two minis for the Spanish Civil War project.
A mounted Carabinero - a head swap with a cavalryman to give him the distinctive cap. Rather than a full unit, I just got a pair of these sculpts, basically I couldn't resist. I figured a mounted Carabinero was a good place to start, to patrol Spain's rugged frontiers. In Chain of Command, you can take units as mounted, though they usually just benefit in the pre-game patrol phase then dismount to fight. So I'll just use this mini to represent when a team or section was mounted, or potentially for specific scenarios.
One day, maybe I'll add a unit of Carlist cavalrymen. That would look ace I reckon.
Also a single infantryman, I think this is a foreign legion sculpt with a head swap to a helmet. Painted as a generic infantryman to match my Requetes or an Army conscript in a non-regulation shirt.
I have promised myself that when the DIY is done, I can reward myself with a chunky order from Empress to refill the lead mound on this project - I'm slowly coming to the last of everything I bought - a sign of a project I'm satisfied with, as that's almost unheard of for me!
15 points for my tally, taking me to 90 in Juan and I's side duel. So, unless Juan pops in with a big entry, it looks like we are still waiting for victory to be claimed in our little challenge?!
Oh, SCW cavalry! Very nice Phil. I really like that mod and its attendant purpose in CoC. I need one of these. Its doubtful if I can pull of anything as elegant as yours here but I'll have to give it a go. I also really like this infantryman (jodhpurs are so cool) though it looks like his posh blanket has been freshly laundered by his mum. ;o)
15 points to your tally and your are nosing in on the finish line! We'll be on the edge of our seats next week, for sure!
Lovely figures Phil!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter
DeleteJust cos it's only 2 figs does mean that it's not a great entry. Love the cavalry man
ReplyDeleteYeah but now in torn - make up six of these, or do a unit of mounted Requetes. Oh, and maybe mounted Moroccans?
DeleteBeautiful work as always Phil :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamsin
DeleteRenovating my home took me away from the hobby for six months so I understand your feelings.
ReplyDeleteThis is some stellar brushwork. Your painting is so smooth and the blends perfect. Fantastic entry!
Thank you Anne, means a lot.
DeleteI'll second Anne's point about your blending. Wonderful as always Phil! Is it just me or are the horse's front legs set too far back?
ReplyDeleteThe legs are very thin and an odd pose. But I think I'm just used to the three Perry metal sculpts that they endlessly reuse :-)
DeleteThe stripes on the blanket are a great little touch!
ReplyDeleteYes, and the reason this project takes so darned long!
DeleteOutstanding. I have not tried CoC SCW I might just have to give it a go.
ReplyDeleteI'd highly recommend CoC as a rule set and CoC Espana is a worthy variant. It's good in big games too, less overpowered units.
DeleteLovely work Phil..
ReplyDeleteThankye Dave
DeleteGood work sir!
ReplyDeleteCheers Fran!
DeleteGreat stuff"
ReplyDeleteCheers Jamie
DeleteBeautiful brushwork on the mini's and good luck with the DIY work!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I think I'll need it - the job is wearing thin after a Sunday of little meaningful progress!
DeleteWow, Phil. These are really gorgeous. Really just so natural, subtle and wonderfully painted. Very best luck with the renovations. It'll be amazing when finished. (Just keep telling yourself that, mate ! ;) )
ReplyDeleteHah thanks. It'll be the year's DIY done by the end of February, I can tell you that now.
DeleteAhhh, DIY... I feel your pain! But excellent painting on both the figures. You'll definitely have earned your Empress order.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was amused another challenger was suffering with ill-timed DIY.
DeleteQuality over quantity as you continue to impress
ReplyDeleteIan
Cheers Ian, very kind.
DeleteGreat painting work again, my friend. Really fine. The mounted Carabinero is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI need to paint a lot of model to win our side duel but this is now February and the beginning of a easier-to-paint project...
Balaeric.... (Is that joke getting old?).
DeleteWas worried about you Juan - missing two weeks in a row. Back to those brushes my good man!
Really fine work on them! The blanket roll is nicely done, but I like your horseman even more. I hope you do a unit just so I can see more like him! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh...go on then
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That looks just like our bedroom, which will be undergoing it's own 1:1 terrain project this year.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work on the SCW figures too
That looks just like our bedroom, which will be undergoing it's own 1:1 terrain project this year.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work on the SCW figures too
Good luck with yours! We are still choosing paint shades. Erg.
DeleteBeautiful painting!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray
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