First up are two battalions of Austrian line infantry. These figures muster out as IR#23 and are from Campaign Game Miniatures (CGM) from Spain. CGM figures are compatible in size to AB and carry their own charm. I like them a lot.
On the gaming front, following my 28mm AWI Rebels and Patriots (R&P) Zoom battle on Sunday, Tuesday saw my participation in an Ancient Sumerian battle in 1/72nd using To Ur is Human via Skype. Like the R&P game, the Sumerian game was another very enjoyable three hours spent fighting it out over the ether. The battle was hosted by the rules' author so any uncertainties or questions were quickly addressed.
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| Transatlantic to Ur Photo courtesy Wargaming for Grown-Ups |
To see the battle report for the Sumerian action, please visit, Transatlantic to Ur at Wargaming for Grown-ups. I represent the transatlantic piece in the battle report title. How long before I am tempted to undertake the construction of a pair of Sumerian armies? The Newline Designs' 10mm Sumerian figures look nice. I wonder how long it would take to field two such armies?
Much better to be behind on photography rather than painting! Lovely looking Austrians, the Grenzers are particularly nice!
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I agree! If given the choice, behind in photography is the better choice. The Grenzers are really nice sculpts and the poses perfect.
DeleteRegardless of the painting timeline, you are certainly posting images of newly painted units in bewilderingly close succession Jonathan - I am sure its less than 24 hours since I commented on your Republican French. These little 15mm Austrians are very nice indeed, by the way!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like these Austrians, Keith! Thus far, November has seen good productivity at the painting desk. Since gaming of late has been remote, I have no battle reports to write. Next up, I plan to return to the GWS2020 for another installment of the continuing analysis.
DeleteSumerian armies are great, as they're simple to paint, and they have donkey carts. The Newline 10mm that I could see looked okay, although those shields look a little small to me. Other choices might be Irregular's 6mm. CP Models do a nice range of 28mm. Of course, for value if you like bigger figures don't overlook the Hat 1/72 plastics.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions! Newline and foundry both have nice Sumerians in 28mm but I still have at least two Biblical armies in 28mm in-waiting. I was thinking 10mm armies might make for an interesting one-off collection. Still, 28s would be a consistent with my other Biblical armies. Perhaps, I will simply stick to playing your collection virtually.
DeleteAll of those units are lovely Jonathan. I'm tempted by some Sumerian type armies to help scratch that Ancients itch, but am holding off for the moment. How long it lasts remains to be seen!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Steve! Itches ALWAYS need scratching! since you are a 10mm gamer, those Newline Biblicals look very good to me. Old Glory has Hittites/Assyrians/Egyptians in 10mm too.
DeleteOh, what lovely units Jonathan! Really love your ancient projects.
ReplyDeleteYou are very kind, Michal! Congratulations, again, on your latest full scale miniature.
DeleteLovely job, I always like your whites. 52 is 52 regardless of when they leave the painting table, a figure that sounds more like my 6 monthly totals! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Norm! The Minwax stain is responsible for much of the white shading. No real talent on my part.
DeleteGreat looking additions, splendid mass effect!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil!
DeleteGreat work on the Austrians Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Paul! I have a few Star Wars figures to share soon.
DeleteI look forwards with interest. I have some in the backlog too.
DeleteThe Austrians are very handsome, and suiting up for Rivoli!
ReplyDeleteIt would seem the obvious choice to do Sumerians in 28 mm if all, but then I'm a uni-scale kind of guy! :-)
Thank you, Peter! Yeah, 28mm seems a reasonable choice especially since Foundry and Newline have excellent Sumerians. I knew your recommendation would be 28mm!
DeleteVery nice, and it is great when the painting output exceeds the speed at which you photograph them. The 10mm armies look great, but I wouldn't have it in me to start another scale. Do you have any 10mm Ancients figures yourself? I can't recall seeing any previously.
ReplyDeleteHi Lawrence! Yes, very good situation when painting gets ahead of unit photos. As for scale, no, I have no ancients in 10mm. My ancients' collections are in 6mm and 25/28mm. Keeping to 25/28mm is probably the best course of action but I have a few Biblical/Chariot Wars projects to either finish or kick off. I should probably hold off on undertaking a Sumerian project, for now...
DeleteGreat looking battalion Jonathan. The colours from the uniforms really pop when seen collectively.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thank you, Ross!
DeleteBeautiful painted units! White is such a difficult color.Well done!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them!
DeleteYes, what a nice problem to have; too much painting and not enough time photo them all! I’m trying hard to relate, I really am... 😀
ReplyDeleteAnd from the pics I see that each unit is nicely painted at that! I know I am constantly agape at your outstanding output of nicely painted miniatures. These ones look like no exception.
Glad you’re getting in some virtual games as well.
Yes, being behind on unit photos is a much easier problem to solve than being behind on painting. But this is a hobby. How can we be behind on anything, really?
DeleteThanks for your encouragement on the figures, Stew! You know, virtual gaming is AOK.
I'd agree about being behind on photos compared to being behind on painting! :-D Lovely figures - they really are quite beautiful. I must confess that I had not heard of the rules set 'To Ur is to Human' That is a brilliant title for a set of those rules for that period!
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Jason
Thank you, Jason! The rules title is a good one, I think. Graham's titles are all a bit tongue in cheek and punny.
DeleteTwo very nice looking units......and good to see you getting another game in. I suspect you would roll out two Sumerian armies quite quickly !
ReplyDeleteThank you, Matt! The grenzers, at least, will be making an appearance at Rivoli. Perhaps the helmeted line infantry too if I so not have enough men in casquets (which I don't think I do).
DeleteIt was good fun to get in another remote game although it would be very tough to match your fine productions. In the Sumerian game, streaming became a problem and we experienced some technical difficulties. Eventually the game switched from Skype to Zoom so that we could press on.
Great work Jonathan...and you call me a painting machine! Me thinks you underrate yourself!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark! No, you still are THE painting machine.
DeleteThose miniatures are excellent! Could I ask which uniform references you use for the Austrians? I tend to go for generic colour schemes but would like to follow your lead and use more precise uniform details, especially with reference to the Grenzers and cavalry?
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Mike
Thanks, Mike! Most of my Austrian painting references are either Osprey MAAs, Osprey-like books, or Knotel/Ottenfeld uniform plates.
DeleteThanks Jonathan- I bought a soft back version of Ottenfeld and forgot all about it. I also spent a large sum of money on a Keith Rocco tome and dare not bring it out in case the wife asks where I got it from!
DeleteYou’re welcome! If there are any questions, drop me an email.
DeleteEnd of the queue this time. Very nice as usual Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThank you, George!
DeleteYou are "playing" with 1/72 miniatures? Great News.
ReplyDeleteYour Austrians are looking lovely. It must be a joy to play with them.
Andrè, the figures are 15mm which is not quite to the size of 1/72 (20mm). For large battles, 15mm figures work well for me.
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