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!
Beautiful looking unit Jonathan!
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DeleteBusy painting AND gaming....
ReplyDeleteOh to be retired!
Neil
Oh, to be retired...Your time will come, Neil.
DeleteNice! :o)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteVery nice Crusader figures Jon and after my recent burst of AWI activity, I am looking forward to seeing how your game with Matt, plays out.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Keith, this is known as the Paoli Massacre for a very good reason. My expectations are low.
DeleteGreat work on these Jonathan. Again, I love your shields and the way in which they compliment each other. Ottomans v Russians is an theatre I have always been keen to play at some stage.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I had never played this match up in 18th Century gaming either.
DeleteA variety of wargaming activities - the block game looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe block game is very interesting and works well for remote gaming on a grid.
DeleteVery fine work on the Spanish chaps Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks, David! Glad you approve!
DeleteLove the new Spaniards Jon. All that yellow and red will certainly stand out on the table.
ReplyDeleteAlso nice to see regular gaming occurring for you. I say buck that trend of "Massacres". Win win win!
Thanks, Dai! Well, the Massacre at Paoli is over. I will let Matt tell this tale.
DeleteSplendid Spanish there Jonathan. Looks like you have your work cut out at Matt's.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It is a tough task, for sure.
DeleteSpanish Infantry looking good and figs on the table top always add to the painting queue
ReplyDeleteThanks, Hendrid! Long time, no hear. Welcome back.
DeleteGreat looking additions to the Spanish forces Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteI hope you turned the tables on those British imperialists 😁
Thanks! You will find out how the Americans fared soon.
DeleteYour Spanish look lovely Jonathan and good luck on your AWI game!
ReplyDeleteThanks on both counts, Christopher!
DeleteGreat unit , I look forward to hearing how it gets on in a game…
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Matt will be telling this tale soon, I bet.
DeleteA luvvly looking Spanish unit Jon. I enjoyed the game Monday night too and look forward to your and Matt's game report.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ray! Monday's game was a good one with the exception that your Ottomans completely overran the Russian positions.
DeleteGreat looking Spanish unit Jon I have a few of them and need to paint some more 👍
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated! When you get your Reconquista armies back to the table, your Crusader Spanish may rise to the top of your vast painting queue.
DeleteVast and growing……..no more battleships for me !
DeleteNo more battleships? I only saw ONE yesterday. Plenty of room for a fleet.
DeleteNice job on the spearmen. If memory serves Paoli was the British sneaking up in the night and bayoneting everyone that was asleep?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark! You know your history. Seems very unsporting to attack during the night!
DeleteSuperb unit, Jonathan. They would grace the best of wargaming tables.
ReplyDeleteRichard, you are much too kind.
DeleteLovely looking Spanish,Im sure you enjoyed Richards signature block 18th century game, surely Matt isnt evening up that run of American victories?
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks! Is the tally marker moving back toward the British in the AWI campaign? Not yesterday!
DeleteSplendid Johnathon
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt!
DeleteThe Spanish infantry look superb, I always find Crusader miniatures a joy to paint
ReplyDeleteCrusader figures are a joy to paint, for sure!
DeleteThose Spanish infantry chaps do look rather lovely and nice to see a mix of helmet designs, especially the fluted one:). A couple of nice remote games too there Jon.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, there is a lot of variety in the dress of these fellows. Indeed, I got in a couple of very enjoyable games this week and did not host any!
DeleteSpanish look great, again your muted palette/black undercoating works well. Richard's block armies and slightly stylised terrain look really good - and having seen his report, a good game too!
ReplyDeleteoops, that was me!
DeleteMuch appreciated! I, too, like the look of Richard’s presentation. It offers a very clean look. Easy to see what is going on down on the table although the casualty dice cannot be seen. Those dice are tiny!
DeleteVery nice table for the AWI. Your Medieval miniatures are looking always on point. I hope to see your Spanish and Piedmont troops back on the table nevertheless.
ReplyDeleteThe AWI table is Matt's handiwork. While the WAS figures will not be out on table next, I am moving in that direction. Next up will be the Second Coalition armies taking to the field at the 1800 Battle of Montebello.
DeleteVery interesting. I do like that campaign very much and especially the battle of Montebello.
DeleteStay tuned!
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