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.



Saturday, 31 May 2025

75 Not Out!

Today is the occasion of my 75th birthday. I'm not one for celebrating these sort of things usually, preferring my late father's approach to life:"I woke up this morning!" I've made an exception in posting this short blog entry because I have received the most marvellous gift from Phil ~

The 11th New York, otherwise Ellsworth's Zouvres, the Fire Zouvres. The figures are of course from Perry Miniatures and were painted, varnished, flagged and based by Phil. I'm sure you will agree with me that they are a splendid supplement to my early war Union forces. The figures I feel fairly sure would have been inspired by this painting by Don Troiani ~
What's even more remarkable though is that I had made out an order to Dixon Miniatures for figures to make up the same regiment, meaning to post it off when we get home from our break down in the South West! I shall have to look again now at a part of the order, perhaps the Confederates might welcome an addition? 
No more waffling on now though, I'm off to cut the cake! I've been spoilt today I'm  feeling, and very nice it is too.

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26 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag31 May 2025 at 08:40

    Happy 75th Birthday! Wow! Phil's work is phenomenal! What a great gift!

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    1. David31 May 2025 at 22:35

      Thank you Jonathan! I have to agree with you of course.

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  2. Steve J.31 May 2025 at 09:19

    Happy 75th birthday David:)! What a wonderful gift and such superb paint work. Enjoy your day and pondering on what miniatures to change in your order.

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  3. Norm31 May 2025 at 09:37

    Happy Birthday and a lovely gift to mark the occasion - well done Phil, they are beautiful (of course :-) )

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    1. David31 May 2025 at 22:37

      Thanks Norm! Of course they are, as you say.

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  4. Phil Robinson31 May 2025 at 09:57

    Glad you approve of them. Hope the basing is OK, not that I am trying to encourage you to rebase yours of course😂

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  5. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)31 May 2025 at 12:03

    Happy Birthday David! That's a lovely gift indeed! I have the same regiment in my collection as it really stands out.

    Christopher

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    1. David31 May 2025 at 22:38

      Thanks Christopher! A case of great minds thinking alike perhaps?

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  6. Matt31 May 2025 at 13:47

    Happy Birthday and yes, a magnificent present!

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  7. Duke of Baylen1 June 2025 at 00:20

    Happy Birthday. A generous gift bringing joy - what a way to celebrate your youthful anniversary.
    Stephen

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    1. David1 June 2025 at 01:33

      Many thanks Stephen, I especially liked the 'youthful' bit!

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  8. Donnie McGibbon1 June 2025 at 04:56

    Happy birthday David and for plenty more of them! What a super gift to get, really lovely unit.

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    1. David1 June 2025 at 07:27

      Many thanks Donnie! I shall be doing my best, rest assured!

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  9. Aly Morrison1 June 2025 at 11:36

    Happy birthday old chap…
    What a splendid present from Phil… You lucky chap.

    All the best. Aly

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    1. David1 June 2025 at 11:50

      Thank you Aly! Lucky chap, yes, in so many ways too as you know well.

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  10. Andy Kershaw1 June 2025 at 23:16

    What an absolutely splendid present.
    Congratulations and many happy returns.

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    1. David1 June 2025 at 23:23

      It was, wasn't it? Thanks for your good wishes too.

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  11. airhead2 June 2025 at 13:25

    Happy birthday David, all the best Airhead.

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    1. David2 June 2025 at 14:26

      Many thanks for your good wishes airhead!

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  12. Matt Crump3 June 2025 at 00:40

    A happy birthday David, and an absolutely lovely looking unit beautiful 👍

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    1. David3 June 2025 at 00:49

      Thank you Matt! It is splendid, isn't it? My very early war Union units now number three, enough for a small Brigade in GHQ terms, and all painted by Phil!

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  13. James Fisher4 June 2025 at 18:43

    Fantastic present. Happy Birthday 75th with many more to come.
    Best wishes, James

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    1. David4 June 2025 at 23:55

      Many thanks for your good wishes James.

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