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Monday, August 3, 2020

Another Project Finished?

Having finished off the Feudal Japan/Samurai Battles and the Federal ACW brigade projects in July, August kicks off with another project sliding over to the completed side of the ledger.  That project?  My Russian/Afghan/Indian force to be mustered as a primary protagonist against a British/Native Army for the Great Game.    
With several Afghan units coming off the painting desk in June, today sees two Russian regular artillery guns.  Fielding these two guns and crew exhausts the stockpile of figures in The Lead Pile for this project.  While these figures may potentially signify the completion of the project, nothing stops me from adding more units over time if Kevin decides to launch an arms race.  
Still plenty of action at the painting desk.  Next off the painting desk will likely be three stands of Cretan bowmen for the Punic Wars.  With a bit of luck, I can squeeze in a second game of Fields of Honor: AWI this week.
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40 comments:

  1. tradgardmastareAugust 3, 2020 at 12:05 AM

    Purposeful looking artillery stands, they have painted up very well.

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  2. NormAugust 3, 2020 at 12:13 AM

    Nice sculpts with the folds in the shirts nicely shown and given full justice by your control of whites.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 3, 2020 at 6:24 AM

      Norm, Foundry's Crimean War range continues to be solid even after all of these years. Thank you for your kind comments.

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  3. PeterAugust 3, 2020 at 12:33 AM

    It must be hot work manning those guns as they all have their sleeves rolled up. The officer is not doing too much as he has his coat on! Beautifully painted units (as usual).

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 3, 2020 at 6:24 AM

      Yeah, these guys manning the guns look to be doing hot work, indeed! Glad you like the results, Peter!

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  4. Aly MorrisonAugust 3, 2020 at 12:53 AM

    Splendid work on these classic Foundry figures Jonathan...

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 3, 2020 at 6:25 AM

      Thank you, Aly! Classic figures in a classic range, for sure!

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  5. Delta CoyAugust 3, 2020 at 12:58 AM

    That's a nice way to finish the project Jonathan, but I suspect there will be more...

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  6. Steve J.August 3, 2020 at 1:09 AM

    Two more lovely units Jonathan. As always impressed by your output and high standard of painting. My output somewhat pathetic in comparison, but I'm enjoying our wonderful weather, which is my excuse!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 3, 2020 at 6:26 AM

      Thank you, Steve! You have been playing many more games than I so a fall off at the painting desk is expected. I have been enjoying warm weather here too.

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  7. Maudlin Jack TarAugust 3, 2020 at 3:24 AM

    Nice work Jonathan.

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  8. KEV. Robertson.August 3, 2020 at 4:38 AM

    Hi Jonathan- I'm amazed at your ability with the brush- absolutely great painting. Cheers. KEV.

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  9. nundanketAugust 3, 2020 at 5:28 AM

    You’re cracking in well with the lead pile. Those gunners look good. Are they from a Crimean War range?

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 3, 2020 at 6:28 AM

      Cracking on, no doubt! Yes, these are Crimean War guns and crew from Foundry's fine range.

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  10. Paul Scrivens-SmithAugust 3, 2020 at 5:57 AM

    Great work on these Jonathan. That lead pile is taking a hammering.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 3, 2020 at 6:29 AM

      Thanks! The Lead Pile may be taking a hammering but it is quite resilient. I am hardly making a dent!

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    2. NormAugust 3, 2020 at 9:08 AM

      The dent could even become less if you discovered that Newline Design were having a 25% sale :-)

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    3. Jonathan FreitagAugust 3, 2020 at 10:47 AM

      Too late, my friend! I have a Newline resupply in work.

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  11. DaiAugust 3, 2020 at 11:32 AM

    Very nice artillery Jon. I like the red stripes on the trousers.

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  12. Michal DwarfCryptAugust 3, 2020 at 1:10 PM

    Looking great Jonathan. Love it too!

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  13. Lawrence HAugust 3, 2020 at 11:35 PM

    Very nice Jonathan. I have some Cretan Archers (the 15mm version) in my queue at the moment, so I'll be looking forward to seeing your completed unit.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 4, 2020 at 6:07 AM

      Thanks, Lawrence! I look forward to seeing your Cretan archers. You will likely be fielding scores of them.

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  14. caveadsum1471August 4, 2020 at 1:18 AM

    Lovely looking Russian artillery! I was looking back at the great game set ups youplayedon,splendid scenery !
    Best Iain

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  15. rrossAugust 4, 2020 at 2:12 AM

    More great looking reinforcements Jonathan - and shirt sleeved order gunners are just the ticket for the hot, arid plains of Afghanistan and the NW Frontier!

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 4, 2020 at 6:09 AM

      Manning a gun would be hot work in the summer, for sure.

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  16. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)August 4, 2020 at 5:46 AM

    I've yet to finish a project but I have given up on some! Great looking arty btw!

    Christopher

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  17. StewAugust 4, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    Great job on the arty! And another complete project! Well done! The force is all ready for the table. 😀

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 4, 2020 at 12:15 PM

      Thanks, Stew! Yes, this force is ready for the table but I need an opponent. When times return toward normalcy, I will have one.

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  18. Ray RousellAugust 4, 2020 at 1:20 PM

    Excellent brushwork Jonathan.

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  19. HendridAugust 4, 2020 at 3:11 PM

    Is a project ever truly finished....

    Great work and an interesting piece.

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    1. Jonathan FreitagAugust 4, 2020 at 4:02 PM

      "Is a project ever truly finished...."

      Too soon to tell...

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