28mm heroes and villains

While more 10mm AWI move through the basing process, I knocked off a few more Heroclix repaints.

First up is the Elongated Man and Robotman. I think the latter was part of the Doom Patrol, but I'll need to go check that!

I also did three police officers to create from "levies" for the good guys. A female detective also got painted but had her leg amputated when I tried to cut her off another base. When I find the leg, I will get her patched up. Similarly, I did a couple of more goons for the bad guys.

Up next: Some AWI guards, grenadiers and artillery. I also built and primed three mounted horse from Ex Illis that I picked up on ebay. Interesting sculpts--we'll see how they paint.

10mm British Light Infantry

These 10mm British AWI figures comprises the 1st Regiment of Light Infantry from Monmouth Courthouse.

Not sure why the pictures are a bit soft. I tried to base these in irregular formation but one that could also represent a line.

Uo next: More 10mm AWI should roll out this weekend. I also have a couple of 28mm superheroes I'm working on and I may have time to complete a based of 28mm knights.

October 18th club night

We had 10 guys out at the club last night with four games running. I also took receipt of a good few boxes of auction items, with some fascinating odds and ends in them.

Dave the Younger and Scott played a game of Saga, with the Normans folding up at the end. "For those about to die...".

Dave the Elder and Chen played some pick-up DBA. No idea who won here.

Terry hosted bruce is a game of Merchants and Marauders. I'd like to give this one a try so perhaps Terry will bring it back.

New comer Jason kindly came out and hosted a game of Crossfire. I can't recall the last time I played (three years ago?). We played a NW Europe scenario, with Americans trying to dislodge some determined (and lucky!) Germans. Below you can see the Americans pinned into a corner after a lucky close combat allowed the Germans to turn their flank.

Up next: I have some 10mm AWI light infantry done and some more fellows under way. I am also chipping away at a few superhero repaints.

10mm AWI British Generals

The bases on some 10mm AWI British mounted generals are finally dry!

First up we have the CnC and his clutch of mounted flunkies. I will fix the bit of metal showing on the base edge this evening.

This fellow has a highlander in kilt beside him. I would have done more like this, but, you know, there can be only one. And the fellow below looks to be leading the grenadiers.

Up next: I'm hoping to play some Crossfire at the club tonight and should have some British light infantry done by Thursday. I also have more 10mm AWI on the way, including artillery.

10mm British AWI 1st Guards

I took on a reasonably large painting commission last week. These are 10mm AWI figures from Pendraken (I think). The first unit I finished is the British 1st Guards Regiment for the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse.

These fellows were very nice figures. Only a tiny amount of flash to carve off the bottom of the bases and they took paint well. The usual approach with black primer, block painting and a wash. The owner will add flags when he receives them back.

These are the first 28 of 400 and some so I'm still getting my eye in. There are based on 20x20mm bases (which are tiny!).

Up next: I have three bases of mounted generals and a unit of light infantry with bases drying. I also have three more units primered and underway. It is also club night on Tuesday.

WW1 HiTT Artillery

I finished off the artillery for my WW1 British HiTT army. These fellows put me over the 2000-figure mark for the year!

There are two bases of Emhar artillery (below) with tin hats.

There is also one base of Airfix horse artillery (with caps).


Up next: I need to finish two bases of gas to complete this army. I have also been diligently painting 10mm AWI British and expect to roll out two or three units in the next week. The club is Tuesday and then more 10mm AWI!

FS: 1/72 Macedonian DBA armies

The Edmonton Wargame Group games at a local venue called The Warriors of Time. This is a private venue from which several local clubs rent space. The Warriors of Time provides eight 4x6' tables, access to large quantities of terrain and painting space at a low price. The venue was renovated in the summer of 2010 and, with a very wet spring, suffered some water damage in the summer of 2011.

The various clubs are raising money to fix the leak and replace the damaged flooring. As part of this, the Edmonton Wargame Group will be hosting a silent auction on December 6th. I am supplementing this auction by selling the following DBA army--all money raised by this sale goes to fixing the venue in order to keep it open.

This 1/72-scale army comprises 18 bases. It allows you to field all options of the following DBA 2.2 armies: II/12 (Alexandrian Macedonians), II/15 (Alexandrian Imperials) and II/18 a-e (Macedonian Early Successors, all options). All of the figures pictured here are included and I will bubble-wrap each base.

There are six bases of 4Pk, three with pikes lowered and three with pikes raised (to facilitate double-ranking). These are Zvezda figures. There are are also three mounted bases: one 2LH and two 3Cv/3Kn. I think these are Revell figures but I would not swear to it. There is also an elephant (made by HaT).

Rounding out the army is one Art base and two 2Ps bases, four 4Ax bases and one 4Sp unit. All of these are HaT figures. All figures have been primed white, painted with acrylics, washed and sealed. They come from a smoke- and pet-free home if that is of concern to you.

I'd like $85 (including shipping in Canada or the US). As I said, all monies to the club for renovations. If you wanted to add an element or two to further morph the army, I have some extra pieces and would be happy to do so at a nominal charge. Offers to bob.barnetson@shaw.ca.

Up next: I have a bunch of 1/72 British WW1 artillery for a HiTT army almost finished (just need to grass the bases). And I'm working on the first units of a 10mm AWI commission.