Hanoverian Foot on Parade

In somewhat of a rarity these days, no game on the books this week.  The F2F game scheduled was postponed due to record heat.  With no game, the paintbrushes got in some much-needed exercise.  Perhaps the slow pace of painting in June and July will see a slight pick-up in August?  After a sluggish summer at the painting desk, my painting output tends to begin to increase in August.  Fall usually experiences a marked increase in production.  If I can only be so lucky this year. 

Off the table today are two Hanoverian regiments.  The latest foot regiments to march out are Ledebour and Grote.  Each 23-figure regiment sees 22 Old Glory foot led by one Eureka mounted colonel.  After painting four Hanoverian regiments using Blue Moon figures, the style of the Old Glory figures is quite different.  I like both styles but painting them requires adjustment when switching from one to the other.  More Old Glory Hanoverians are in the painting queue.

Regiment Grote

Regiment Ledebour

Painting continues to focus on SYW/WAS in 18mm with Hanoverian cavalry in work.  The recent run of ACW games prompted the arrival of dismounted cavalry into the painting queue.  Digging out a few packs of Blaze Away 10mm dismounted Federal cavalry out from The Lead Pile, a handful of figures were quickly prepped and work began.  These Blaze Away figures were purchased as a "test" many years ago.  The sculpting on the figures is fantastic and makes my Old Glory collection look rather shabby.  Blaze Away cavalry are far superior to Old Glory's offerings.  Another order went into Lancashire Games this week to increase the dismounted cavalry arm of the project.

While no game scheduled this week, there still may be action at the gaming table this weekend.  Time will tell.  For sure, the long running Hood's Attack scenario will see at least one more outing next week before plans for a different battle begin.  I lean toward seeing a return to the SYW/WAS but some quick Basic Impetvs games sound good too.