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
