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Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Back in the groove, hopefully.

A week on from my break I have manged to get some painting done. These are the latest recruits for the Waterloo refight next June. I'm hoping no one will notice the different uniforms and lack of shakos. 
 Actually I painted these up for my grandson in the hope he shows a bit of interest in all things wargaming. The figures should be recognisable to anyone who rushed to W.H.Smiths to buy up the first two issues of the latest Games Workshop magazine. I bought them for the paint and brush. Honest. The offer was just too good to miss, but when I got to examining the figures in each issue I had to have a go at painting them. They were interesting although I dont have much idea how to use them.  
 Anyway I have completed the second of my garde 12 pdrs for the refight although I only realised I had managed to base one crew on the wrong way after it was finished? Yes I should re base them but to be honest I just haven't the appetite.
 I also completed two bases of skirmishers to attach to each battalion of Young Garde.

 Finally I completed my vivandre diorama to sit idly on the Waterloo table next year.



 Two more images of the figures that were included in the GW magazines.I think the evil guys are in green, one reminds me of a wargamer I always see at the various shows around the country. Okay, perhaps they dont look that bad but its touch and go.


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12 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag2 October 2018 at 11:48

    You continue turning out super-looking Frenchmen. The GW beasties are nice too!

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2018 at 00:57

      Thanks Jonathan, five battalions to go, plus supports. Its becoming a mantra.

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  2. Phil2 October 2018 at 23:52

    Wonderful job, love the skirmishers and the Waterloo vignette, inspired!

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2018 at 00:57

      Very kijd of you Phil, the Victrix figures have some nice detail and are less generic than Perry and Warlord.

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  3. David3 October 2018 at 00:25

    The historical s are excellent. As to the GW, well, not my scene really.

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2018 at 00:59

      GW arent my scene either David. I bought the magazines for the paint as it was a great value for money offer. As regards the figures, my daughter adheres to modern educational thinking? and avoids 'war' like the plague so I thought I would be subversive and paint up these. Not a swastika in sight.

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  4. Colin Ashton3 October 2018 at 05:20

    Very colourful Rob.

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2018 at 01:01

      Thanks Colin, its a shame I will get rid o the lot after next year, but 28mm napoleonics would be too much.

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  5. caveadsum14714 October 2018 at 00:27

    Nice artillery and your usual bit of fencing,bit thrown at first but the space marines look great,my nephews started with space marines and moved onto historical figures later.
    Best Iain

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2018 at 01:02

      Iain, looks like fencing is becoming my signature. In reality its simply because I had some at hand and it pads out a base. I sometimes wish I had kept all my scrap wheels and sundry broken items.As for the GW stuff, great minds think alike.

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  6. David Cooke5 October 2018 at 15:40

    Enjoyed the waterloo figures!

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2018 at 01:03

      Very kind of you David, not my favourite battle but for a good cause.

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