...Something New, as the saying goes. Well, after the title for this blog entry I'm confident you might be expecting an exciting reveal, something new for an old project perhaps?Never mind, its hardly new or for an old project, so you may simply put any confusion down to my age! In the last post I mentioned that I had assembled and spray undercoated the Perry Miniatures Wars of the Roses baggage wagon set, which I had purchased from Dave Thomas at 'Ommer'ead back in March this year ~
Here it is before the spray undercoat was applied. For those interested in such things, I use Hycote Double Acrylic white from the local Home & Motor store, just under £5.00 a can! I think I have mentioned this before now I come to think on it.
Before travelling Oop North I had some unplanned time at my painting desk and so I've made a start on painting it. So far I have finished the four oxen, the drover, and an additional figure from Aly's earlier gift parcel - you'll have to wait to see him though! I've also applied the base colour to the woodwork of the cart ready for the application of a colour wash or two.
But first we are spending some time with Hadrian...starting in Hexham Abbey and this memorial tablet for Flavinus, a standard bearer in the Petriana Cavalry Regiment, on display at the foot of the Night Stairs.
Got about a bit those Romans. Good news on the rules being re-issued too!
ReplyDeleteWhat did the Romans ever do for us?
DeleteThey are still making me spend money🙂
DeleteAnd so they should!
DeleteThe baggage wagon is a cracking little set, look forward to seeing it painted. Nice to see the new addition of your rules too.
ReplyDeleteIt looks nice once its assembled. Getting there not my strong suit.
DeleteThat's a good mix of news.
ReplyDeleteThe cavalryman's memorial is terrific. Northumbria is rich in history. We lived down the road from Hexham for seven years in Corbridge - the Tesco's of the Roman Wall [or Quarter Master's Store if you're not winding up the locals] - the ruins there are worth a visit if you have the chance and the Parish church has a Pele Tower known as the Vicar's Pele. The bridge of Corbridge looks like a setting for a wargame.
Stephen
We hope to visit several sites along the Waaaall.
DeleteThat baggage train looks cool and it reminds me that I have several sat in the games room awaiting the main colours etc to be painted, alongside numerous other part started projects! That memorial stone is pretty cool for sure:).
ReplyDeletePart started projects, don't we all know those only too well?
DeleteA nice looking piece the wagon and could be used for different periods without the crew ? Nice up north of course 👍 a smart looking set of rules although I’m not on the look out at the moment
ReplyDeleteYes, sans crew figures it would enjoy a wider usage, easily up to 1700's I'd have thought.
DeleteI look forward immensely to seeing the cart once you have worked your magic with it!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, James
The Brush of Doom will do its best James. Time will tell if that will do for folk.
DeleteThat is a lovely wagon set. Having four Oxen really gives the piece a presence. I typically go with 2 working beasts for a smaller footprint, but seeing these, that has been a mistake.
ReplyDeleteGreat news on the rules re-print. It’s not a bad old hobby is it? 😀
It's a wonderful hobby Norm, as we all know! I based it up as you see to give an option of a smaller footprint, but do agree that 4 beasts gives it more of a presence.
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