Spanish Infantry for El Cid

Following up on a string of Reconquista games, it is likely no surprise that seeing these armies out on table prompted more figures to be pushed into the painting queue.  Today's offering is no exception to that tendency and, typically, the rule.

Out from the painting desk is a twelve-figure body of Spanish spearmen.  Figures are 28mm Crusader Miniatures.  Nice figures and really a joy to paint.  These fellas will be used to bolster the Spanish Army next time this collection takes to the field.  More Arab infantry are waiting in the ready-to-paint box but many more units are ahead in the queue.  A lot of variety is working its way through the production line.

On the gaming front, Monday saw me joining the Rejects in a remote game hosted by Richard.  Richard used Koenig Krieg played on a hex grid with tiles.  My Russian army faced the wily Ottomans in an 18th Century clash.  I leave it to Richard to tell the tale of this battle.  Once his story has been told, I will weigh in with my thoughts.  Richard always hosts an enjoyable game.  This one was no exception.

Uzaktan Savas (Russians in blue)

Later today sees me dropping into Matt's for the next installment of our long-running AWI campaign.  This time, my beleaguered Americans attempt to avert disaster at Paoli against the even more wily British.

Paoli Set up
(photo courtesy wargamesinthedungeon)

Beautiful table.  Too bad it will soon be covered in American casualties!