So ends what feels like a really productive challenge for me this year . My 14th consecutive. I may be getting an old hand at this now I guess . So it’s the round up - or being roundly whipped - who knows until the duels wallah publishes.
I usually have a winter season painting plan that I work to. I don’t usually play in the bonus round spaces unless it fits my own painting plans . Likewise I had terrain planned for production first this year and decided I would just leave it in the schedules.
I expected to be a bit more varied in output but I found I ended up focussed on two main projects . Both of these are now fully game ready . I have enjoyed doing both of them .
Project 1 the 15mm winter of 44/5 in the Ardennes .
I am fortunate to have a permanent hobby space and games table so I decided to leave my Ardennes winter table up over the season and just add to it . Overall 90% of this has been completed this year .
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| Also needed to add in some Nuns . |
I played a first game against MartinC a few weeks ago on the table. The winter set up is being packed up today for a game at the local group tomorrow .
Project 2 is the 10mm Zulus . 1000+ of em! If you look hard enough you might just see Bromhead supervising in the pictures above me . These have seen action already against MartinCs Imperials .
5 weeks to do a 1000 Zulus wasn’t bad at all
In addition I also completed part of my on going French Guard commission for mad friend Gerry with 4 of his 100 man battalion’s completed .
And a little top up for my Necromunda Van Saar gang The Derr-Flinggers
I missed out on the annual banter with Millsy this year. It will be back in due course . I beat MartinC in the points tally - “oh dear , have sad, never mind”
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| 1970s cultural reference.Battery Sergeant Major from “It Ain’t Half Hot Mum” . Martin is about as tall as Lofty 🤣 |
Projects that didn’t get any love this year are seasoning in the “to do” pile . ;-
More ‘Nam , 28mm SAS Rogue Heroes , 28mm Pacific islands , Necromunda , 28mm North West Frontier , 10mm AWI , 10mm ACW , 15mm WW2 . Not like there won’t be plenty of choice next time
Once again it’s thanks to the behind the scenes crew of Curt and Sarah . Teemu for being an excellent minion . Miles for the spreadsheet of doom. And Ray for not breaking it .Peter for being the duels wallah
Until next time - Huzzah!
Your entries were wonderful to see - such a great table!
ReplyDeleteThanks appreciated
Deletewow thats a lot of zulus even at that scale. Nice winter scenery.
ReplyDelete1000s of em! I somehow feel the need for another 1000 😆😆
DeleteAmazing quality AND quantity as we've come to enjoy from you Dave - well done!
ReplyDeleteCheers !
DeleteA fantastic Ardennes table and forces. The Zulu were equally as impressive. Seeing your wonderful Zulu's i rather wish i had started in 6 no 28 mm scale.
ReplyDeleteThanks - yes I think 10mm was a definite way to go
DeleteNice one Dave, If I was sitting behind all those luvvly figures I'd be smiling, come on Dave show us yoyr teeth!
ReplyDelete😁😁😁😁
DeleteLoved both the zulus and the Ardennes- very impressive and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteArdennes and Zulus, you certainly got a mix of weathers there! Very nice output from you, terrain ate a bit of your points this year, but you still beat Martin. And Ray. And Millsy. And almost everyone else, too. :)
ReplyDeleteI know - it’s been a good one this year indeed
DeleteFabulous Dave, the bulge build was inspirational, so much so I purchased some winter US troops, I look forward to seeing the table.
ReplyDeleteMost impressed though with the Zulus, must resist……. Always great to beat Martin!
Cheers
Matt
Cheers , glad to have inspired a new project . AK snow gel is friend ! . You need Zulus , yes you really do! I shall enjoy my lofty position for this year .
DeleteAlways a pleasure Mr. D! As usual, I loved all your work but I have to say I was most impressed with your Zulu War venture. Until next year! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat production, the winter stuff is especially inspiring!
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