Back again in the Challenge, after all what else would I be doing at this time of the year!
No Big Project this year but I do plan to top and tail some projects you will be all familiar with (if you've seen my Challenge stuff before. The first thing I need to finish is the Garibaldi Project I started 2 Challenges ago.
I've been chipping away at the figures and the Papal Forces are complete, but I have 5 (well 4 now 😁) Infantry Battalions, 2 lots of Skirmishers and a small Cavalry unit to complete for Garibaldi and I've got a table at the York Show in February to put the game on so there's no mucking about ! There's also some terrain as well.
The figures are from a company called Gringo40s who do a comprehensive range of figures in 28mm for the Italian Risorgimento. They are on the large side for 28mm, but great detail.
The unit has 24 figures based in 6s on 60 x 60 bases. The front of the bases are extended to give some protection to the Muskets of the unit. At 5 points a piece that bags me a nice start of 120 points.
I always try and get a score on the doors before Xmas in the Challenge and usually just do a Command Base, I went for a full unit this time and only just made it !
Merry Christmas everyone, looking forward to seeing all your entries coming up over the next few months.
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First, welcome back to the Challenge, Ken!
I always love seeing your big projects come to fruition during our event and this will be no exception. (Will you do the blank base photo for us to track?) Beautiful work on these Garibaldian lads. They very much look the business, all ranked up in their firing pose. Like you, I love the chunky sculpting from Gringo40 and am eager to see this force slowly (or quickly) flesh out!
- Curt
PS: I've given you an extra point for the national flag (apropos considering what all the fuss was about). :)
Very nice, Ken! I'm trying to finish my first mini of the Challenge and you got 24! :)
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DeleteExtending the bases is a great idea. A very nice looking unit.
ReplyDeleteCheers, its been my go to for about 10 years now, definitely worth it 👍
DeleteWell done Ken. Superb minis and high figure count.
ReplyDeleteCheers Bruce, I love doing these little units 😀
DeleteGreat stuff Ken, that red is superb
ReplyDeleteCheers Millsy 👍🎅
DeleteVery nice minis Ken! I hope you accompanied your painting session with a suitable biscuit or 3! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteCheers mate, looking forward to doing some Bourbons soon 😉
DeleteSome very good redcaps Ken!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Sander 😊
DeleteExcellent looking redshirts!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Cheers Iain ✔️
DeleteGreat Garibaldians! The figures look very nice and the unit as a whole looks fantastic, the deep bases are great.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much 👍
DeleteAmazing work as always. Your show game will look superb with minis like this on the table.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much mate 👍
DeleteBrilliant start to the comp and yes batch painting is what it's about for sure, but you have done an awesome job at the same time , keep them coming Ken.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks 👍
DeleteGreat start Ken, I do like a good unit of Garibaldi!
ReplyDeleteCheers
MattW
Cheers Matt, there's a few more to come as well 👍
DeleteWelcome back, Ken!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barks, it's good to be back mate 👍
DeleteWelcome back Ken. It always feels good to get old projects finished off. These look great
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter, definitely get it done by the end of the Challenge 😁
DeleteLovely job Ken - welcome back!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Paul 👍
DeleteGreat painting Ken.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Ray 🎅
DeleteLooking forward to more posts as you work your way through these - reminds me must have a think about visiting the York Show! Cheers Jez
ReplyDeleteI'll be there mate, hopefully with the figures finished 😆
DeleteThose are magnifico! Bravo Ken
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Peter 👍
DeleteWell done unit. I like the extended bases.
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