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

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

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

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  4. Splendid work on these classic Foundry figures Jonathan...

    All the best. Aly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  11. Looking great Jonathan. Love it too!

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

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

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

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

    Christopher

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

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    1. 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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  17. Is a project ever truly finished....

    Great work and an interesting piece.

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

      Too soon to tell...

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