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.



Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Men at Work!

I was sitting quietly in GHQ contemplating the end of game situation in my latest outing in the Wars of the French Revolution setting when it struck me that there were some of my vignettes, aka fripperies, which hadn't really shown to advantage in the various in-game photos which populated my blog. So, without more ado here they are front and centre, hope you like them ~
From Wargames Foundry's SYW range, a group of C18th labourers. I added the small rocks from my Woodlands Scenics stock. The set also included a wooden finger post.
Of course, even in the C18th it seems you could not rely on getting a day's work for a day's pay from the average worker!
Any army needs to keep it's equipment up to snuff! From Eureka Miniatures I got this group featuring swords being sharpened and wheels being crafted. For the interested the Lion Head Fountain is from Iron Gate Scenics.
Similarly Eureka Miniatures do this rather snazzy Field Bakery set. The flour mill and surrounding items are from Iron Gate Scenics I think. Eureka Miniatures also have a butcher at work, a set I must pick up sometime I think.
Finally, no army can get far without either staff work or a commissary. From the left we have: Eureka Miniatures' Vivandiere and cart; Perry Miniatures French baggage waggon; two Perry Miniatures French staff officer sets; Trent Miniatures Représentant du Peuple; all around a Grand Manner Command Tent!

22 comments:

  1. Splendid these fine vignettes always get crowded out by the carnage around them in game shots. Some nice close ups Mr. DeMille.

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    1. Certainly lots of carnage in games of late! Cast of thousands a bit beyond even GHQ!

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  2. Neat vignettes to add to the atmosphere!

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  3. Lovely little vignettes the really add to the look of the table, very nice work on them.

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  4. Excellent pieces of table dressing, they always add interest to a game.

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    1. Yes, they do add interest on the table as you say. They also assuage boredom when painting endless rank and file chaps!

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  5. Thanks for posting these photos David, as they are lovely and really do set add to your wonderful games:). In fact this sort of stuff has finally pushed me to add similar things to my games, which I'm enjoying doing, even if the range of options is limited compared to 28mm.

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    1. Thank you SteveJ! I'm glad to have helped you on the way!

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  6. They are indeed splendid pieces, time well spent to create such a fine set-up. You have a "knack" for creative composition, which is much harder than it looks to get right!
    Fine work indeed!

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    1. Thank you for your effusive support, it's much appreciated.

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  7. Little scenes that add to the game. Always good to see.

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  8. Always really enjoy extras on the battlefield and these are no exceptions David! Well done!

    Christopher

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    1. Glad to hear you liked them Christopher!

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  9. Always love these little touches in your games David.

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  10. A fine selection of vignettes David..

    All the best. Aly

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