A couple of photos of toys I have painted so far this month. First up is another four British paratroopers from Empress Miniatures.
Next four figures are from the recently released Spanish Civil War Nationalist infantry figures from Empress Miniatures again.
Four more are currently under the brush.
Off to GHQ today for a large SYW bash.
Until next time ……………..KBO
I suggested a game of Midgard using my Arthurian Britons and Saxons at OHQ this week after returning from our respective holidays because it is a light hearted period to game and we needed a refresher on how the rules worked. I chose the scenario Battle in the Mist from the rule book as it sounded a fun and yet challenging game.
Similarly Artor commanding the Britons counter to the reported Saxon incursion does the same.
Aelle sends his hearth guard forward on the left, given the nature of the terrain on his right he assumes that is where the Britons will deploy their much vaunted cavalry which is usually led by the renown warlord Artor. Aelle has mounted a band of his warriors in an attempt to blunt the Britons cavalry advantage.
After a confused start due to the mist Aelle’s centre contingent move forward.
Briton skirmishers make contact with the Saxon centre, to their left both sides cavalry can sense the nearby presence of cavalry but the Saxons are wary of advancing as they are yet to see combat on horseback. The Britons are being simultaneously cautious not being sure of who they face not expecting to hear the sound and smell of horses.
On the other flank both sides have deployed there less experienced troops supported by skirmishers.
I managed to squeeze a bit more in before the end of month to make my totals a tad more respectable. First up is an engineers version of the Sdkfz251 half track, the kit is from the Plastic Soldier Company in 1/72nd scale.
Finally I finished off the remaining three British paratroopers from the pack from Empress Miniatures Arnhem Heroes range.
No game this week as Dave and myself are the opposite ends of the country, until next time…………
KBO
The month has been a tad fallow on the painting front, spring always brings other distractions it appears from following other folks blogs. Here are some completed items below.
Until next time………..KBO
A cracking World War Two game today here in OHQ, Dave took command of an American armoured infantry force in an attempt on the German West Wall.
The early turns saw a steady advance by the Americans, hindered by several stonks from a German Nebelwerfer battery. The German reinforcements were obviously delayed by a rear area bombardment or had lost their way so the defenders were unable to take advantage of the hindrance.
Turn ten ended with the Americans Battle Rating being four away from being exceeded and the Germans just one! Could the Germans hold on until their half of the turn and force a chit draw to break the American morale. Alas no, scratch one Stug III and the resulting chit draw of a one breaking the Germans will to continue.
A timed P47 air strike is driven off by anti-aircraft fire.
