Sunday, 26 October 2025

Early Saxon Archers

 

Thought is was time to show some more Early Saxons, 28mm figures from Footsore Miniatures. Absolutely love painting this particular range of figures. 

Update from the painting table. Jacobite Rebellion project continues a pace, I'm currently managing to paint each day after work and it certainly helps my speed to be painting regularly. I think I have enough highlanders done; that might sound strange as I did plan out this project so should know where I am. However, in true fashion the plan has not survived contact and I've expanded my original aim and am now thinking about a What If campaign for the Jacobite Rebellions. This has been inspired by or blame can be attributed to the Yarkshire Gamer podcast and the episode with Dr Arran Johnston. If you haven't already listed I can highly recommend it as a painting companion, even if it blows your plan out of the water! Currently on the painting table are four Government regiments and I need to take stock of where I'm up to this weekend and rethink the plan.
Plans for clearing the table and setting up a game have been derailed due to a visit to the Emergency Department, nothing too serious but further investigations are being scheduled. As I used to work there it was nice to see some familiar faces even though it was too busy to catch up! I'm still hoping to get the table cleared and see if I can set up a little game. 








6 comments:

  1. These fellas look fab! I recently began expanding my SYW/WAS projects to include the Jacobite Rebellion. Boy, I don't like painting highlanders!

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    1. Thanks Jon. The Jacobites are a challenge and I've somewhat fudged it but I'm happy with the 3 foot rule. Don't think anyone likes painting highlanders!

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  2. Very nice work Meic, and they look great miniatures, they should look the part on the table. Looking forward to seeing your Jacobite project. Plan blown out of the water and new units being added, sounds like something I often do!!

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    1. Thanks Donnie. I actually thought I have control of this project, the fool in me actually fell for it!

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  3. Splendid looking Saxons Meic…
    I have realised that there is no such thing as a plan or a limited project…
    There is just a starting point…. And then the butterfly takes over 😁🦋🦋…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Thanks Aly, yep you're very right...I thought I'd try this time to be disciplined but it's taking on a life of it's own!

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