David Bickley's Wargames Blog

The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.



Sunday 29 October 2023

Highland Brigade Command

About two weeks ago I was struck with a viral infection which was so worrying I had to see my GP. Cue appointment, consultation, examination and prescription for very strong antibiotics! A combination of illness and drug side effects laid me low, so little if any hobby stuff was possible beyond posting several preprepared blog entries. Eventually though I turned the corner and managed the odd minutes with figures and brush. I managed to finish the Great War Miniatures mounted Highland Colonel to join the officer on foot I did as a test piece weeks back now. Finally the base is ready to display, despite my only completed unit for the Brigade being the Royal Scots, which have also featured back in the day. Anyway, here it is, Colonel Morrison and his ADC Captain Calder ~

Hopefully things will be getting back to normal as we head into November so I've earmarked some Roosian 12lb guns and crew to paint next. Amongst the returned Prodigal Foundry Collection I found a Roosian naval gun. By carefully checking the figures which accompany the 12lb guns I've been able to assign two figures to man this piece, together with an officer from the Roosian High Command set, which will give me a further artillery option. They are also assigned to the painting queue now. 

16 comments:

  1. Another magnificent base.
    Good to hear you're on the mend

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  2. Some splendid Scots command there, suitably posed.

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    1. Hardly splendid, come now, but they will do.

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  3. Sorry to hear you've been rather poorly of late David and fingers crossed you are on the mend. Fine figures once again and a really lovely job on that tartan:).

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  4. I'm glad the tartan gets a mention as I find it rather fiddly now along with the hose. I'm not keen on those 50 figures nearing the head of the painting queue...

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  5. Obviously overdone the wargaming celebrity bit David. Too many partes etc. Take whiskey and hot lemonade, it should sort things out.

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  6. Lovely job, a base with a strong narrative.

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    1. Thanks Norm, I do like to tell a story if the figures suggest it.

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  7. Fine looking job there Dave... great work on the tartan! Good practice for that up-coming 50ish figs! πŸ˜‰ Glad you're on the mend...

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  8. Nice, Jocks always ready for a fight.

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  9. Hoots mun… A braw looking fine named fellow…The nooo..

    All the best. Aly

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