Another body of Spanish cavalry trots out from the painting desk. This time, the Brabante Cavalry Regiment makes its way off the workbench and into the holding box. These twelve figures are from Eureka Miniatures.
More units for the 18mm SYW/WAS project are stacking up in line awaiting a turn at the photo box before we see a return to a few Biblical units including Hittites and Assyrians. There are a handful or two of Swiss handgunners for the Great Italian Wars working their way through the production line as well. A batch of Piedmontese infantry began work at the painting desk yesterday. As expected, May painting production will see a dismal total of only 30 figures completed. Perhaps I can pick up the pace as summer approaches? No guarantees as Real Life is throwing up an almost constant barrage of distractions and mileage on the bike climbs. After not much gaming, next week should see a pick-up in activity on that front. Hoping to return to another playtest round of the WotR rules' work soon featuring a new scenario.
That is all for today!
Good to see the Ejercito Espagnol growing (along with their opponents).
ReplyDeleteReal Life is throwing some spanners into the works here too.
All the best
Chris
Chris, I am about due for a return to a WAS battle but which one?
DeleteThings’ll pick up again soon. 30 figures would be cause for celebration at maison broom.
ReplyDeleteBased upon past output, painting does seem to trend up after spring.
DeleteA nicely done regiment, you may find that as these are finished your painting will pick up. Normally works for me
ReplyDeleteThanks, Neil! Painting seems to be a seasonal endeavor for me with a lull during springtime.
DeleteThe cavalry looks great Jonathan, and sky blue on a white uniform is always a very nice combination. Thirty is still a creditable result, although I know it is quite a way off your usual output.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence! We will see if painting trends up after my May downfall.
DeleteNice stuff Jon and with other completed units queueing up behind, you can still give the appearance of progress, which is the main thing 😆
ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh, Keith! Yes, it is all about appearing productive.
DeleteLovely looking Spanish reinforcements! Haven't painted anything yet this month, hoping to get something finished but, you know, stuff!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you! With the number of figures you cranked out while in Jamaica, you have earned a rest!
DeleteGood to see you are back in the swing of painting with another fine looking unit. I have found white uniforms always a bit tricky to get right.
ReplyDeleteThanks! We will see if you rate my upcoming Hittites as too dirty looking in their whites.
DeleteGreat brushwork. Seeing the cavalry unit and land to a unit.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAnother lovely Spanish unit, they look grand, nice figures too. I have not painted anything in May at all but have done some basing this weekend, so not all bad!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! Good to see that I am not alone in my May painting lethargy.
DeleteGreat additions to your collection, Jonathan. BTW, I mentioned your name to a buddy this morning at Enfilade, and Terry Griner came over and said you guys game together a lot.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dean! Terry and I used to game regularly but I have not seen Terry in quite a while. Was your buddy from Spokane?
DeleteActually, I was talking to Kevin Smyth (A Gamer's Tale). I was relating how large are varied your collection and games are. Specifically, how I sometimes stumble on your older posts when researching new interests, and find you've already done it in spades!
DeleteI follow Kevin’s blog.
DeleteGreat looking figures Jonathan. Some of "Freitag's Finest".
ReplyDelete30 painted figures is 30 more than me, and from the comments above, 30 more than a lot of us.
Thanks, Ben!
DeleteBeautiful looking cavalry!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michal!
DeleteAnother fine addition to the collection Jonathan. The spring certainly seems to draw folk away from the painting table, I only expect to complete 38 figures but hope to add two 20mm and one 28mm vehicles to the tota l
ReplyDeleteThanks! Good to see that I am not alone in my spring struggles.
DeleteSuper looking cavalry Jonathan. Look forward to the next WotR playtest.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am considering a historical battle next time but sticking to the standard, three ward battle array.
DeleteLovely looking cavalry Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you, Christopher!
DeleteSuper figures Jon, really like these.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Happy you approve!
DeleteNice to see you are still able to crank out miniatures, even with life's constant distractions, of which I've suddenly got plenty of at present. As for bike mileage for me, the less said the better:(!
ReplyDeleteWell, these troopers were painted earlier and only now making it into the photo box.
DeleteWow! Lovely Spanish cavalry!
ReplyDeleteThanks, André!
DeleteLovely looking unit Jon 👍
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated!
DeleteDropings in May bring a resurgence in June! 😁
ReplyDeleteWe will see! At least I have begun early work in May on a unit to roll out in June.
DeleteAnother splendid unit of little chaps!
ReplyDeleteThanks, David!
DeleteSome fine looking figures Jon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray!
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