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! :)
ReplyDeleteCheers . No idea what the main focus may be .. 🤣
DeleteGreat production, the winter stuff is especially inspiring!
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DeleteNever before have I seen such blatant display of hobby-madness before! Great Challenge Dave!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a madness in us all
DeleteVery, very impressive in all respects, Dave. That winter table alone makes me wish Curt will allow terrain back in next Challenge!
ReplyDeleteI would just do it anyway… it helped me drive this along
DeleteBrilliant work Dave. Winter Ardennes in 20mm is calling me strongly after following these
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