From Ian: A Little SYW 15mm French starter for (16 Points)

My first entry after taking year off and just like two years ago it's SYW but this time it's my son's French. These are four mounted High Command from Blue Moons The Age of Reason range. I bought these figures as a stocking filler last year so it's good that I finally get them finished the night before he has had them a year!!

I have actually painted up all six figures but only have the bases for two. I am hoping Lee has one so I can add the other two in a week or so's time. Most of our figures are Lancashire Games and are quite serviceable but command wise they are rather weak. Joseph's army has grown large enough that he needs a couple more command stands for Black Powder.

However he will need more as I plan to paint up a further six battalions of infantry during the Challenge which will almost use up his unpainted infantry. More cavalry and artillery await in the wings, but that is unlikely to be done during the challenge.

I do like Blue Moon casting's and have a pack of Prussian Command that may sneak into the Challenge but being unprepped look a outside bet. I have pledged 500 points but have enough prepped figures to get over 750 and I will be very surprised if that comes off because...……

Yes my 1:1 scale project is a Springer Spaniel pup, so less time at the painting table even though I am getting up as early as 4am!! Still we get to start walking him in about two weeks so hopefully he will start to burn some of his energy.

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First, welcome back to the Challenge, Ian! It's great to have you with us again.

I was admiring your figures but was completely sidelined when I saw the pic of your new pup. Aww, what's his name? He looks to be a real sweetheart. As you say, some nice long walks in the park will help burn off his excess energy (not really, but you can always live in hope and the walks will do you good).

Back to your SWW figures, which look terrific btw. Blue Moon makes some very nice castings and you've done them proud with your brush and basework here. I look forward to seeing those half dozen French battalions roll off your table over the coming months.

Now, I'll let you get back to your new addition as I'm sure he's left a mess since you started reading this. :)