Well, here is a project that has seen no activity at the painting desk in at least a couple of years. That project is the Second Coalition featuring the fighting in Northern Italy and Switzerland. Looking back into the Painting Log, no new Russians have been added for nearly six years. Spurred on by the appearance of the 1800 Battle of Montebello on the gaming table, probably not much of a surprise that a few units for this project would be pushed into the production queue. Yeah, probably no surprise at all. I may not be alone in experiencing this Butterfly Effect.
Something similar struck when I fielded a series of Reconquista battles near year-end. More unpainted figures were pulled from The Lead Pile, primed, and ready for painting. A few units came under the brush to form new recruits, but several units remain in the Ready-to-Paint box when my attention shifted to something new. Sound familiar? Anyway, out from the painting desk today are two battalions of Russian Infantry Regiment Tyrtov. Figures are AB Miniatures. While Montebello is still on table with a fourth game slated for Tuesday, expect a few more units to march out from the workbench before I flit onto another project. In an earlier post, one reader expressed an interest in seeing more of the falls choked with spring runoff. While that earlier post highlighted the Upper Spokane Falls, the photo above shows the Lower Falls before it passes under the Monroe Street Bridge. Quite a lot of water passing over the dam and cascading down the falls before entering the gorge. The photo below shows what the Lower Falls looked like last summer. Quite a stark contrast. That's it for today. Tomorrow, another battle!
Nice new recruits Jon, lovely job on them, those AB figures are so nice and very tempting! Stunning photos of the falls, nice to see them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! These AB figures are superb sculpts.
DeleteLot of water in that river - spectacular.
ReplyDeleteLiked the Russians - always thought AB made nice Napoleonics.
Yes, this time of year there is a lot of water in the river. In the summer, as you can see, a much different visual. In fact, during last summer's heat, part of the river about five miles upstream simply "disappeared." AB makes very nice Napoleonics, for sure!
DeleteVery finely turned out Russkis there Jonathan there is nothing like cracking games to boost an older project. The outdoor photos nearly steal the show, marvellous views.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil! The outdoor photos are a distraction from my painting...
DeleteVery nice Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteI think I've discovered your secret: obviously you have some sort of painting machine connected to your bicycle pedals.....
Every bike ride produces a new battalion.......no?
In which case, clearly unearthly means are at work.....☺
Neil
Thanks! There is no secret to churning out units. Not even any elves lurking about in the shadows.
DeleteNicely done Jonathan. Nothing wrong with the 'butterfly' effect, it's helped me regain my mojo for painting
ReplyDeleteThank you, Neil! Yes! Butterflies unite!
DeleteNice looking unit. Wouldn’t fancy going over those falls in a canoe!
ReplyDeleteThanks! No one fancies going over the falls!
DeleteThe early Napoleonic Russians look great in their bicorn hats, Jon. A very impressive river, as I have said previously!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I like the early uniforms. Austrians in casquet come up soonish.
DeleteThat's a nice looking unit. I like the greens and that colourful flag.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous waterfall too.
Thank you, Dai, on all counts!
DeleteGreat looking regiment Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Michal!
DeleteThere is nothing like an impending game deadline for boosting painting output!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! These Russians will hopefully see their first action this year.
DeleteAB figures are beautiful sculpts and you have really done them justice Jonathan. I would love to be able to butterfly more but find it too hard trying to remember how I was approaching figures.
ReplyDeleteABs certainly are well-sculpted. Rediscovery of went before is part of the fun and challenge!
DeleteNice sculpts, great painting, awesome falls.
ReplyDeleteYou hit the Trifecta, Richard! Thank you!
DeleteSuvorov has entered the picture!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a difference in water power - do the lights go out in Summer?
Suvorov has been in the picture for a while but yet to see battle. The lights do not go out in summer but watering the lawn can be much reduced.
DeleteThe Lower Spokane Falls is a defining feature of downtown Spokane, where the river crashes over a man-made spillway before flowing under the historic Monroe Street bridge Memoirs walking around the area with my family, Wandering through the nearby Huntington Park, finding quiet spots to sit and watch the river rush toward the Centennial Trail.
ReplyDeleteWell said, Phil! You ought to consider a visit.
DeleteLived at good old Spokee 2004-2009 planning visiting soon to see my two Nieces!
DeleteGreat looking unit jonathan.
ReplyDeleteI think the wargamer butterfly effect is a feature not a bug.... despite its name. 🤣
Thanks, Ben! Feature and not a bug…you’re probably right.
DeleteLovely unit with very striking flag. Really enjoyed your local pictures too.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Thank you, Alan.
DeleteThose Russians do look rather splendid Jon and as for attention wandering, well all I can say is that I know it only too well! Lovely view of the falls too.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steve! I wager many have a touch of the “Oh Shiny” syndrome.
DeleteOooh, Russians in bicornes! They look fabulous, and make me once again consider adding some units in bicornes to various Napoleonic forces.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Time to add some Russians in bicorne for you.
DeleteLovely regiment Johnathan!
ReplyDeleteGlad you approve!
DeleteNice sculpture, very good brushwork, great flags. Does it matter what gets painted when it all looks this good? The falls are awesome. Good luck with the next game.
ReplyDeleteThank you! The next game just finished. It was a good one with at least one twist from the previous three games.
DeleteLovely unit Jonathan. The campaign of Suvarov is of great interest to me. The thought of Russian infantry marching thought Italian and Swiss villages is tantalising. I started a collection many years ago, but it went nowhere. With the Perrys set to bring out plastic French Revolutionary infantry it may prompt me to pick it up afain.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark! I hope to begin bringing some of Suvorov's 1799 battles to the table this year and finally get these Russians out for a game. Perry's are bringing out FRW French? Hmm.
DeleteExcellent looking figures, Jon and I love the flags too, very bright and very pink!
ReplyDeleteAwsome pic of the waterfalls, that's a lot of water!
Thank you, Ray! Remember, this is only the Lower Falls. Another set of falls is just upriver less than 100 yards away.
DeleteLovely photos of your landscape.
ReplyDeleteThe falls are quite a sight.
DeleteA very nice looking unit. Yes, I really appreciate the land scape of Washington State. The whole of the Pacific Northwest is amazing. Nearly moved to Seattle years ago, but I knew I would miss my Midwest winters and spring thunder storms.
ReplyDeleteThanks! In Spokane, we still have winter and spring thunderstorms too. Seattle's climate is different from the eastern side of the state.
DeleteLovely looking unit and nice photos!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you, Iain!
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