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Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Paper Gallies & a box of shame

 Whilst searching the dark corners of the Toy Cupboard for some figures for another Mini-Campaign, I came across a plastic box (one of those the takeaway food arrives in); it was full of half painted miniatures that I had cleared from the painting table some years ago in a bid to tidy up. I say half painted, but really some weren't even that complete. I suspect that there are probably a number of such caches hidden away and waiting to be brought out into the light. I've put some of them back onto the painting table; optimistic, I know... Anyone else want to confess to having similar assemblages?

Contents of a box of shame
These represent a multitude of different projects
awaiting completion (or properly starting...)

In other news, I had a quick go at a sea battle with Ancient type gallies using the simple rules from Archduke Piccolo, and paper ships (slightly edited) from the Junior General site. 



It was quick and bloody and will be useful for resolving any Naval conflicts in Campaigns.

My ancient laptop died a few weeks ago, after nine years before the mast (there will be a simple service. No flowers please.) Hopefully its replacement will appear soon. It's amazing how much of life now depends on having access to a computer. Right, tea break's over. Back on your heads.

Sunday, 10 March 2024

Free

 A free hobby find is always welcome, and this paper house is just that. It come courtesy of Erny's Place, and there are more posts with such buildings if one cares to look. Thanks Erny. I think he really caught the look of the 1980s Warhammer scenery.

A Free House (ie a Pub that's not linked to a single brewery)

I'm not very gifted when it comes to model making, but this one was nice and simple. I copied the image then printed it onto the thin card you can buy that will run through a laser printer. The card is quite flexible so I stiffened the walls by attaching some thicker card with a glue stick.


With hindsight (that really should be available on prescription) I should have left some card at the bottom of the walls to make tabs that could be stuck onto a card base - will definitely do that next time.

Saturday, 9 May 2020

Meet the Family

I found these chaps in the Toybox last weekend and thought I'd daub a bit of paint on them - seemed rude not to. I wanted them to look a bit grubby but they've ended up a touch grubbier than I expected! 
Otherwise, nothing much to report. I'm waiting for a new bulb for my Magnifier/Light thing without which I can't see to paint (try to paint) - hopefully it will arrive next week.

Stay safe everyone

Naked ambition