Thursday, December 23, 2021

Joyeux Noel to One and all

 We wish you a Merry Christmas 



To all of our friends and followers a seasons greetings from a very fresh Mayenne winters night. 


I have a few posts to complete for the year and I plan to get them all out tomorrow and complete the photography on my last pieces for the year. 

Cheers
Matt and Nessa

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Analogue Painting challenge Preparation

 Analogue Painting Challenge part one Preparation ….2021-22


I have commenced preparation for the Analogue Painting Challenge has commenced with me making a shortlist then preparing the miniatures for the 3 month long challenge. 



Number One!  French War of Breton Succession.
This army is the closest to completion for my war of Breton succession collection
Cavalry I have two units, one of 6 French and 6 Italian chevaliers to paint. Total 120 points
Infantry 24 heavy infantry (two units of 12) total 120 points
Total 240

Number Two HYW English  
Again a army that is very close, I may also do some extra foot that I will receive for Christmas
24 Welsh longbow 120
Total 120

Roman Army
This army has been on my painting list for years, 6 or 7 at least time to get a start on it!
140 legionaries 700
114 Auxiliary's foot and archers 570
8 cavalry 80
14 praetorians 70
8 command 40
2 wounded 10
2 war machines 4 crew 40 points 
Total 1510

I should top out somewhere here, however as I am afflicted by the Wargames squirrel,  I have also added some back up stuff

Ww2 British (back up plan 1) just because they are ready for paint.....
2x Cromwell regiment 14 tanks 210 points
Armoured car regiment 9 vehicles 135 points
Total 345



Austrians (back up plan 2!) Ok need to be assembled, I have good intentions.......)
Austrian Generals
200 infantry 1000
6 mounted officers 60
60 cavalry 600
2 guns and 8 crew 60
Total 1720. 


French Napoleonic
I have French Imperial Guard cavalry and two battalions of 1805 infantry 

Terrain
I really want to keep up my terrain tuesdays so I have also added in two chateaux to be built and a few other medieval pieces.

So even with some squirrel switching between periods I should keep up the interest and it not become a chore. 

Cleaning brushes nd clearing the decks for Tuesdays commencement!

cheers
Matt