Well I completed these chaps this morning even though I feel like death warmed up. They represent the 69th New York who were famous? for taking their boots off before a fight to relive what their ancestors used to do. From experience I wouldn't recommend it. Some sneaky rebel just has to stamp on your foot to scupper your intentions. Nasty......
They were a pleasure to paint. Given the current shopping situation I should have foreseen buying a couple of plastic storage boxes, I slipped up there.Unfortunately since both myself and my wife are definitely under the weather so I cant expect her to get me a new storage box anytime soon.
On a more positive note, several months ago I was very lucky to buy some unpainted Mini Figs that had belonged to Eric Knowles who was one of our first generation wargamers from the early 1950's. Yes they are a tad stiff looking but I like the simplicity of the sculpts and hope Eric is looking down from Wargamers Valhalla and approves the look of the regiment. They are part of Newcastle's Whitecoats. I only wish I knew which regiment contained the miners from County Durham that fought at Marston Moor and never came back from the battle. It would be nice to have a little back story for some of the units.There is something very poignant if you have a little bit of a historical link to a unit in ones army albeit a very tenuous one.
Anyway I appear to be sweating up again, so time for a very hot toddy and a handful of paracetamol.Luckily I was able to stockpile a few bottles of whiskey. Keep safe and keep washing those hands.
very colourful. Hope you've both got just normal colds and nothing more serious.
ReplyDeleteThanks Colin, unfortunately its a lot worse than a cold, but we'll never know for certain.
DeleteHope you are feeling better soon , do like the old MiniFigs .
ReplyDeleteI never thought I would fall back in love with Mini Figs.
DeleteNice work, I do love the old Minifigs. Take care and rest up.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, I wish Id kept my old Mini Fig armies.
DeleteGreat looking regiments
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil, nothing like shiny soldiers to cheer one up.
DeleteNice additions, Robbie! Did the federal quartermaster run out of regulation trousers?
ReplyDeleteHope you contracted a common cold and nothing more serious.
Thanks Johnathan, re the trews, what I understand was the Oirish wore gray trousers as opposed to the usual pale blue.
DeleteGreat work on the figures, hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteIm improving slowly although Ive struggled to find my painting mojo up to now.
DeleteRobbie,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you stockpiled on the important stuff! Firm believer in whiskey making you better( well at least it can put you in a state of ambivalence)
I used to have a reforest of those minifig guys ( am I really that old?) came 3rd in a painting competition many many moons ago
I dont want to worry you Gram but times winged chariot is moving along rather quickly.
DeleteCrackin painting!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray, keep busy and keep safe.
DeleteFine additions to two collections there! Take care of yourself and your better half!
ReplyDeleteThanks David. You must be taking the isolation badly with the loss of all those lunches.
DeleteRobbie,keep safe!-I have been wearing a mask when I venture out,THE WIFE says it improves my looks!!
ReplyDeleteLovely paint job,as usual-keep in touch.
johnc
Great fashion idea, get a gas mask and wear it at the next wargames show. It should make for a quiet day for us punters.
DeleteWhen will that be???-here's hoping everything will,eventually, get back to "normal" asap.
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Hi Robbie one of my Daughters asked her Mother today have you put the Old Bugger under the Patio yet?
ReplyDeleteNo Construction Workers to lift the Sod was the reply.
Watch what you are doing see you when we see you.
Ive hidden all the knives now Brian, trouble is our lass has found my craft knives!
DeleteNice looking toys Robbie...
ReplyDeleteI love the shiny White Coats...
You take care of yourself...
All the best. Aly
Hopefully see you later this year Aly where you can wax lyrical about anything you want.
DeleteGosh!....
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‘WARHAMMER!!!’... ;-)
I like the old Minifigs, and I have little doubt Eric would approve.
ReplyDeleteHe must have been quite a collector.
DeleteKeep up the hobby stuff Robbie, and I hope you're both on the mend soon. Dave
ReplyDeleteOnwards and upwards Dave, and now the weekend has been postponed until November I expect to see your cheeky face at the event?
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