I wasn’t long into the Challenge when I unexpectedly acquired a secondhand copy of the Perrys’
TravelBattle. It tickled my paint gland and so I have taken a detour into 8mm Napoleonesque figures.
 |
| Red army |
 |
| Defending the farm |
 |
| Light cavalry scout a cottage |
 |
| The commander broods manfully |
 |
| Laying the guns |
 |
| The heavies wait in reserve |
 |
| Elite and regular infantry |
 |
| Blue columns advance |
 |
| Elites |
 |
| The gods of war |
 |
| Blue cavalry charge |
 |
| The general poses |
 |
| Blue army (I don't know where the bar came from) |
 |
| The entire project |
I say Napoleonesque as the two sides are identical sculpts. I followed Aly Morrison’s lead and painted a Red force and a Blue force, with blue and red facings and flags respectively. I haven’t seen any White or Green forces, but they or others could easily be done. The figures have a lovely toy soldier aesthetic, which influenced my simple basing scheme.
When I got this secondhand, the red force had already been assembled. Painting crossbelts on the second row of troops is not fun...
But wait! There’s more! TravelBattle also includes a 10x20” game board with roads, hills, fields, woods, and buildings.
This entry includes the following 8mm figures:
32 mounted
172 foot
4 guns
Terrain board
If 6mm is 0.5 points each and 10mm is 1 point each, then I’m going to claim 0.75 points per figure, and 1.5 for the mounted and guns. That works out at 183, plus whatever the Terrainometer calculates.
From Ray
Oh my God!!!!!! That's fanbloodytastic!!!!
Do I need to waffle on about this.......I think not!
Good plan for the points, it makes sense, so its 183 points for all the figures and I'll award you an extra 30 points for the terrain! Making a grand total of 213 points.
Nicely done Barks - the old school toy-solider look really works for these figures :)
ReplyDeleteCheers, Tamsin- I held off the gloss varnish, though!
DeleteI really like this post - think the micro scales seem to capturing my imagination this challenge. What are the rules like for the travel battle set? I have seen these advertised but your paint job makes it look a million times more interesting.
ReplyDeleteCheers Jez
I haven’t played it yet- I suspect the rules could do with a bit more clarity.
DeleteSplendid work with this foray into the micro scales!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Evan, I do like the scale of battle that emerges.
DeleteWell done! I particularly like that toy soldier look.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Moiterei!
DeleteExcellent post Barks, one of my faves so far. You knocked this one out if the park (ok hit it for six). The toy soldier paint work just seals the deal.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Peter, glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteThat's awesome! great to see a fully painted version of this game. cheers
ReplyDeleteIt took longer than expected, but looks very appealing on the tabletop.
DeleteVery cool little set Barks. You've done a terrific job with them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Curt, it is a nice self-contained project.
DeleteLovely little micro project!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Glad you enjoyed it!
DeleteNeat little project, I’ve not seen one of these painted up yet, and you’ve done a fine job here
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
Delete