Another Batch of Sumerians

Work continues on painting down the Sumerian pile of lead.  Just when I see some headway gained, I place an order to restock.  When the latest restock arrives, the new additions ought to allow me to field two equally balanced armies.  One I work my way through a few of these units, it may be time for a parade followed by their initial test of battle.  Perhaps this phase of the project will be ready by time I see the first green shoots of Spring?

Anyway, off the painting table today are two, twelve figure stands of Sumerian spearmen.  All of these figures are wearing the heavy cloak without shield.  Another unit of spearmen with large shield are nearing completion.  Figures are Wargames Foundry.  

After these spearmen depart the painting desk, work shifts to SYW French in 18mm.  My work on SYW French keeps running afoul of plans.  First, I was diverted by fielding four BMUs of Samurai horse archers of fine Museum Miniatures figures for the First Azukizaka battle.  A second diversion sees two BMUs of Samurai foot archers jumping ahead in the production line.  Again, Museum Miniatures figures.  The foot archers should be mustering out later this week just in time for a Friday game.  To further muddy the waters, a second package from Museum Miniatures arrived in yesterday's post.  More Samurai figures thrown onto the Lead Pile, of course, and another unit of Samurai foot archers pushed into the painting queue.

Last week saw three remote games of Basic Impetvs refighting the First Battle of Azukizaka.  I still plan to put together at least a brief compilation summary of the three battles before I forget all of the details.  I do recall that I lost both of the battles in which I took an active command.  Decisively too.  Sigh.  Today, I take command of the French Expeditionary Force in China.  Hopefully, I can turn it around and taste victory for a change.