Given the recent flurry of games and battle reports, work at the painting desk has slowed. While March came in like a lion, motivation has slackened and painting has slowed as gaming has moved to the fore.
Off the painting desk today are two French dragoon regiments for the 18mm SYW project. These two dozen figures are Eureka Miniatures. The French dragoons muster out as Regiments Beaufremont (red coats) and Du Roy (blue coats). A pair of Piedmontese cavalry regiments should be emerging soon before a small deluge of Biblicals arrives.
This week saw record high temperatures scored and me back outside on the bike. Only a few, early spring rides will be put into the legs before all is stopped cold with the return of rain and a chance of snow this weekend. The view of the clocktower in Riverfront Park shows that leaves have not yet returned to cover the barren, deciduous trees. Spring will be arriving soon, I think, as will a new bike.
Even with your time under pressure, your painting output remains prolific. They are a fine body of horse.
ReplyDeleteTemperatures are above average in the UK as well, though rain is an ever present feature!
Thanks, Norm! 171 figures have crossed over the painting desk thus far in 2024. The count is lower than typical but about where I forecast for the year. Really, I am surprised that I get any meaningful painting sessions into the log book.
DeleteImpressive cavalry additions to your SYW collection, Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean!
DeleteGreat work sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteEven when "slow" your painting output dwarfs mine!
ReplyDeleteMore very nice cavalry!
Neil
Thanks, Neil! You provide a boost to my painting mojo.
DeleteGreat work on some lovely figures, I really like the 18mm Eureka SYW but not too sure if I have the time or effort to invest in them. Seeing your posts certainly gets me thinking!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! Eureka's 18mm SYW range is a good one although some sculpts are better than others. I am sure you can find the time to build up two fine-looking armies.
DeleteGreat looking figures Jon I hope to get back cycling soon. A new bike indeed 👍
ReplyDeleteMatt, I hope you get back to cycling soon too. I certainly tire of cycling indoors during winter. New bike should be delivered this afternoon!
DeletePainting may have slowed, but you are still churning out beautiful SYW cavalry. Lovely work Jonathan, and a new bike to welcome in spring sounds like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Lawrence! there is a small pile of painted stands stacking up at the photo booth for their turn. Rapid fire games and Batreps have pushed unit photos to the back of the queue. Maybe I can get caught up on that front?
DeleteFine looking additions to the SYW collection. I don't know how you squeeze it all in, are you a Time Lord perchance🙂
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Phil! Time Lord? No. Poor sleep habits...yes.
DeleteLove those French dragoons, Jon. Back to the True Army there. ;-) I can rustle up the guidons for those two dragoon regiments in the near future, if you'd like them; my blog has been missing WAS and SYW flags for a while now! Let me know and I'll add them to my To Do Soon list. :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the dragoons, David! Of course, I cheerfully accept any flag you throw my way.
DeleteRighty ho, Jon. Added to my list and they'll turn up in the not too distant future! :-) (As so often, there seem to be disagreements about the exact appearance of the flags but that is part of the "joy" of the period... ;-))
DeleteDavid, you provide whichever version of a flag you want and I present it to the troops.
DeleteThnaks, John. Will do. Will let you know how it goes... :-)
DeleteSorry - slip of the finger! That should be Jon...
DeleteNo worries. It happens regularly.
DeleteTwo excellent looking regiments.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Neil!
DeleteLovely looking cavalry units, Jon, and a great offer from David re their flags, too!
ReplyDeleteSeasons have changed here too, with a distinct drop in temperatures since March arrived
Thanks, Keith! I will take David up on his generous offer, you can be sure of that! Does your seasonal flip to fall/winter increase your gaming productivity?
DeleteOoo - they look good!
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DeleteLovely looking cavalry Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you, Christopher!
DeleteVery nice regiments Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteI knew du Roy meant royals but had to google "Beaufremont" and wandered down an interesting rabbit hole for a few minutes.
Thanks, Ben! Rabbit holes are easy to fall into and be distracted for hours.
DeleteTwo great units of horse there Jon:). Well done in being able to somehow fit them in amongst the games and real life duties! Nice to see you out on the bike again and blue skies too, that have been in markedly short supply here, due to the wettest February on record. March hasn't been much better either:(.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve! Getting back out on the bike to start a new season is a pleasure. The good weather takes a turn for the worse this weekend. Hopefully not for long, though.
DeleteLovely painting Jon, as always! A new bike? Another new bike?? Good man - I must order up a new guitar...
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Tony! A new bike is a very long time coming. My current road bike is almost twenty years old. Yes, get yourself a new guitar.
DeleteSplendid looking pair of dragoons, lovely work and a new bike too? Lucky you, you'll be pleased to hear I'm planning an Italian wars game, following your lead, a trendsetter!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain caveadsum1471
Thanks, Iain! I am pleased to see that an Italian Wars game is on deck for you. Looking forward to it!
DeleteBack from Munic I finally had the time to look in your blog. And Wow! Some very nice looking new units! I do love these typical French dragoon units. I have to check again if I painted Du Roy dragoons myself.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your stay in Munich. Very happy to see that you approve of my French dragoons!
DeleteA good effort with all those battle reports, they always seem to take time.
ReplyDeleteThanks! For me, the reports almost always take longer to write than playing the game.
DeleteThat sounds about right.
DeleteAs ever, your output is impressive even when playing and reporting many games too! Very nice figures, and I like the yellow-coated trumpeter.
ReplyDeleteThanks, David! I like the yellow-coated trumpeter too.
DeleteGaming over painting anytime!
ReplyDeleteOf course, one kinda needs the other. 😀
Good looking miniatures.
Thank you, Stew!
DeleteSplendid new toys Jonathan…
ReplyDeleteAs always your output in games and miniatures is impressive…
All the best. Aly
Thank you, Aly! Working on which game to bring to the table next.
DeleteFab looking figures Jon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray!
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