What have I been up to? Flat out with little head space for anything much. But I've had a wee break and now I feel rested so it's time to return to a few things. That said I'm writing this in an airport on my way to Norway so we'll see how long it lasts!
I've not been entirely hobby bereft though.
I have bought and painted some 1859 Austrians from Pirans Warriors. Nice chunky figs which are lovely to paint or if white on whites not your thing, then buying them painted directly from Terry is worth looking into. He regularly sells via EBay and has painting prices on his website. I'm told that more cavalry and jäger poses are coming, so this will be a range I return to.
Pirans preprinted Austrians.
My own version, done using Citadel Contrast Paints.
My main project over the last few months has been working on a demo game for the Targe show in Kirriemuir next month. Oldmeldrum club will be running a game based on the 1849 Siege of Rome. This will feature and assault on the breached walls after the stiff fighting at the villas on the outskirts of the city, (something that other clubs have done). I've always fancied this type of game so I'm looking forward to finishing things and getting it on display. Figures will be Gringo40's supplemented by a few other bits and pieces, (French Sappers, a photographer and some other little extras). I may pull the scenarios for this together with some text into a short wargamers guide if there is enough interest.
The Walls of Rome, 1849
I haven't done much on the 18th century front for a while, but I plan to get back into that post Kirriemuir. Britain's invasion of Cuba and the Philippines will be my focus and with the taking of Havana and Manila being the key actions. The latter will no doubt be the demo for next year and both will feature in my next book which will be titled "Against Spain". I will be returning to my Crann Tara figures in a few weeks and also plan on publishing a scenario for the excellent Maroon figures which Graham now has for sale. The Sugar Islands book is doing well and is still available. I've been delighted by the interest and feedback from folk around the world. Thanks to everyone who has bought a copy.
Gaming wise, I've had a few battles at the club using Lasalle over the last couple of weeks which I have thoroughly enjoyed. These are a great set of rules and are well thought out and explained. We agreed last night that they looked right and felt right for an evenings Battalion level - division aside game using 28mm figs.
Boarding soon, so time to go!
