First Sighting of the British!

Following a series of battle reports consuming much of November's posts, focus returns to the painting desk.  In fact, the painting desk has seen more activity than usual of late.  I suppose the year-end painting push could be behind the increased activity as I try to make goals set back in January.  That, and running the same scenario multiple times frees up slots for a few more painting sessions rather than time spent on design and development.  Good news is that I should make those January painting goals with time and figures to spare.

Back to the painting desk, mustering out today are the first two British regiments for the 18mm SYW/WAS expansion.  While 2024 saw additions to this project focusing on some of the minor combatants (Genoa, Spain, Hanover), attention is beginning to turn toward fielding a small British Army.  I lead off with two British cavalry regiments: 1st Dragoon Guards and 1st Dragoons.  Figures are from Eureka Miniatures.  Expect to see additional British units slip into the painting queue over the next year.  Looking at the painting desk and painting queue, a real mishmash of units are working their way through the production line.

On the gaming front, a new Samurai battle is out on table.  Mark and I fought it out to a close decision last week and now the game is set for the Rejects' Battle Royale on Monday.  The game may see as many as six players.  That will be a handful!  

Battle of Azukizaka 1542

Saturday's game sees me venture across town for a F2F game of Commands & Colors Ancients played in 6mm.  We have a new scenario to try and expect to get in several iterations of the battle in the session.  Since today is Thanksgiving, I expect some leftover turkey and stuffing might be on Saturday's lunch menu.

While I have been diligent in keeping The Lead Pile's growth in check in 2024, fall saw an influx of wargames as various wargame companies offered tempting sales or pre-orders finally arrived.  A small stack of boardgames arrived over the last two months.  Some I may actually put out on the table for a game!