Painting and plans

 The recent Bolt Action project has come along very nicely. I found the figures accessible to paint, not too many and found it fun to paint them up and use them in games immediately. The recent addition of British infantry required a complete repaint, re base and gloss varnish. Soaked Friday late afternoon and finished before breakfast on Sunday.

Just enough to provide Regular Army support for the Homeguard in the shape of two slightly undersized sections and a Boys Anti Tank Rifle team of two.

The other day these came from Col Bill’s second had emporium-

They are entitled “Defenders of the realm” and a a pack of 28mm character models for WW2. I bought them for the way they fitted into my scenario plans and also for the charm of some of the sculpts. A man in a raincoat and hat reaching into his coat for a pistol will be a sinister spy, the woman firing a pistol something similar. Homeguard figures on roller skates with Tommy gun will be a useful addition to my Homeguard section, probably as a runner . The other Homeguard figure in a relaxed pose with tin mug of tea is a lovely sculpt and will serve alongside the previous figure. Another charming sculpt is the Boy Scout firing a catapult who will be added to my VBCW and 1940 scout troop.  The final figures of  policeman, woman and ARP with rattle and gas mask will probably be employed adding local colour to games, not quite sure yet…

I’ve been watching this and other videos based on One Hour Wargames-

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=feaXRgmInvc

I like the look of the games and may well try a Homeguard 1940 game on my wee permanent table in the coming days…