Early Saxon Infantry 3

January has been a very busy time, depleted B12 levels have also conspired to limit me to the core task of my day job. As a consequence, I haven't got much hobby related stuff done. I've just come hot foot from the painting desk to type this entry, where I have managed that promised hour of precious painting time. I'm still working on the Jacobites, and I am nearing completion. This has my thoughts starting to turn towards my next project. It will be either a 28mm Norman army or 28mm Spartan Army. Figures are already purchased, just need to make a decision on which to tackle first. 

The figures that accompany the blog title are more 28mm Footsore Early Saxon Infantry. I really must have enough painted for a game, so need to set them all up and see if there are any gaps in the collection. If not then a game is on the cards....

Now, I'm going to settle down for the evening with a nice cold glass of Guiness Zero to watch a film. 

Early Saxon Infantry 2 and Leader

 

It's been a challenging week. Heavy rain courtesy of Storm Claudia and a gutter suddenly becoming blocked has led to water entering my dining room. Two days of annual leave taken, the first to assess the problem in the rain and the second day to make some emergency repairs. On inspection I uncovered a botched job on some of the pointing, that was easily corrected the following day which fortunately was dry (the only dry day forecast for the forseeable future!). It's been over twenty years since I've picked up a trowel in anger, but despite the urgency it was quite enjoyable and satisfying to make the repair. 

So, onto hobby matters. For this week I offer up more 28mm Early Saxons from the beautiful Footsore Miniatures range. I absolutely loved painting these figures. The Leader is a particularly characterful piece, and it the second time I have painted this model, having sold the first one for some bizarre reason that I cannot recall. All are painted in Foundry colours and the shields are hand painted. 

Progress continues with the Jacobite project, for those interested the last picture shows the British Infantry as they are being based. The figures are 15mm Lancashire Games and the flags were an eBay find. Not all the British Line are present, there are three more line regiments missing from the photo. I also have to paint a regiment of Independent Company for the British. Currently on the painting table are the first regiment of British Dragoons and the first batch of Jacobite Lowland Infantry. All these figures are Blue Moon. 

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. 

Early Saxon Infantry 1

28mm Early Saxons from Footsore Miniatures. The aim is to be able to field them for SAGA, Dux Britanniarum, Dux Bellorum and Midgard; lots of choice for rules once the forces are complete. Still more Picts and Late Romans to come, and some Arthurian miniatures. 

MDF kits are still being built, it's quite a stack of models that I've accumulated over the years. Now seems as good a time as any to tackle them. I'm desperately trying to stay focussed and not drift into another project. More Picts will be next up on the painting table if I can manage to retain my focus.

Early Saxon Warlord

It's been a while, well what seems like a very long time for me since I last posted, and so a very belated Happy New Year!

To resume posting I thought I'd offer up an Early Saxon Warlord that I've painted up with the intention of leading the invasion forces for SAGA and Dux Britanniarum by Too Fat Lardies. These figures are 28mm from the superb Footsore Miniatures range which are a real pleasure to paint. The flag is from Little Big Man Studios. 

The traditional New Year reflection has seen me look at my wargaming collection with a critical eye.  Looking back over my blog posts it has become apparent that a number of projects have stuttered and my main interest of 18th Century has suffered. In addition I have started another army as part of a joint project with the newly formed club (more of this in another post). I have come to the conclusion that I may have bitten off more than I can chew, quite a common complaint I hear you say! I have slowly been sorting out and selling off parts of the collection in an attempt to rationalise, some it hasn't even reached the page of the blog! 

One project that I'm contemplating selling off is the Crimean War Russians. I'm still mulling this over. If anyone is interested in acquiring these figures please drop me a line, it might just tip me over the edge!

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