A Few More SAW Spanish Infantry

The second half bag of Old Glory Spanish infantry made it across the painting desk.  These fifteen figures are outfitted in the same slightly faded, blue-grey rayadillo uniform as their recent predecessors.  Pushing the 30-figure bag of 25mm figures into the painting queue was a pleasant change of pace.  The figures are large and carry not much equipment.  The simple uniform allows quick completion of 30 figures.  The standard bearer awaits his standard from the depot. 

Mixing in a few easier to paint figures is an effective way to mitigate painting burn-out.  While I rarely experience such a malady, figure rotation is my method for keeping this lurking monster at bay.

Remaining on topic of the SAW project, on a recent archaeology expedition into The Lead Pile, my efforts brought to the surface a number of unopened bags, half-used bags, and several bags filled with a mish-mash of figures.  New bags included two more bags of Spanish infantry (one in jipijapa hats like today's figures, the other in tropical sun helmet), two bags of US infantry, and a bag of US commanders.  In the leftover bags, I found US artillery and crew, Spanish commanders, US Marines, and a huge ziplock bag of miscellaneous figures.  The latter I picked up secondhand at a bargain price.  I should be able to cobble together at least one more US Marine BMU and one of Cuban rebels.  Included in this secondhand bag are at least two dozen Moros.  While I have no plans to expand this project to the Philippines, these figures may be of use for something else. 

Much variety remains in work at the workbench.  Fielding two units from the same period (as in the SAW project of late), seems a rarity.  Expect more 15mm units coming off the painting desk including WWII vehicles, Feudal Japanese, 1859 artillery, and SYW Bavarians.  Rebasing of the 28mm Napoleonic skirmishers continues.  The skirmishers for all combatants are almost finished.  During the reorg and rebasing, several addition British and French figures need to be painted to round out a battalion or two.  Oh, I began work on a Hittite army in 25mm too!