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, 25 October 2025

The New Normal?

Although I'm over the worst of the late unpleasantness I have to say its left my listless and disinclined to get stuck into the old Lead Pimple. I have just managed to complete the second base of Scots infantry with two handed weapons. They've joined their fellows in GHQ now, awaiting the second run through with Midgard sometime next month now. A quick peek at the fellows then ~

I was chatting with Dave Imrie at The Other Partizan about the suitability of some of the Claymore Castings which Matt had made for him. He generously offered to send me some and yesterday they arrived,  13 Archers which will make two bases in our games. The style of dress is not too different from the earlier Wars of the Roses figures in my collection on closer examination. One base will represent a Levy unit, the Commons, and one will join Sir John Savage's Retinue for now.

Next though to endure their time under the Brush of Doom will be some Command bases for the two factions' Van and Rear Wards. The first two respectively will feature Warwick and Buckingham, I'd hope to have them done next week. 

As you can tell, my spray primer of choice has been delivered and some of the figures added to the Lead Pimple at The Other Partizan have now been spray undercoated and are awaiting their fate! Unless my 'get up and go' returns though it will be a while before these are all done, let alone the others still hidden in blisters and boxes buried deep in the Lead Pimple. In the meantime as a treat the current whole collection laid out on my tabletop battlefield here in GHQ ~

Everything added into the collection up to today's addition previously mentioned.
The Lancastrians drawn up for battle!
The Yorkist faction so recently triumphant in our inaugural game with the collection. Command stands sometime next week all things being equal as there's no game being played due to R&R and other resl life issues.



18 comments:

  1. A splendid addition to the equally splendid forces. Looking forward to the Midgard outing next month.

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    1. I'm looking forward to any kind of game myself, tired of this famine in GHQ.

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  2. Lovely shots of the table and figures …. Hope your Lurgy clears up soon, there just seems to be tons of stuff going around at the moment.

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    1. There was indeed a lot of it 🤮about Norm!

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  3. Great looking new addition to a excellent collection David!

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  4. Nicely done David and I know that listless feeling. Your mojo will return soon 👍

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    1. Thanks Matt! You are correct too, I used my 'extra hour' in finishing a Command base of five figures!

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  5. Another lovely looking unit and the whole collection on the table looks fantastic, hope you feel better soon and get the chance to play a game using them.

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    1. Much appreciated Donnie, thank you. Circumstances just agin me at the mo, but outlook is improving.

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  6. A mighty host indeed, on a lovely table.

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    1. Many thanks George, your support is really appreciated.

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  7. A splendid looking collection David…
    I hope you’re lurgy leaves you soon and let’s your mojo back in…
    I felt a bit on the rough side after Partizan… People should just bring their money and shopping lists to Wargames shows and leave the germs at home 🙀

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Thank you Aly, your encouragement is always welcome, as is your take on the hobby and wider life.

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  8. Excellent additions once again David and great to see both hosts arrayed for battle. SWMBO regulary is a vector for viruses from the kids in school, so we always seem to have something lurking just beneath the surface:(.

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    1. Thank you for your steadfast support SteveJ, much appreciated. When Sue and I were teaching we seldom caught colds and such. Being surrounded by the snotty masses built up immunity. I suppose aging has played a part in recent troubles though.

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  9. A marvelous looking collection, and a fine project throughout.... very, VERY inspirational. Must surly rank amongst the best to date! Although, that would be an exreemly difficult choice....

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    1. That is more than kind Paul and I thank you! Back from Taffystan safely I trust?

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