A start

 I’ve had some of these figures since twenty  or more years into last century and some are new recruits last year. A whiff of enthusiasm coupled with a gaming suggestion led me to start these yesterday. Sometimes to be honest I am put off rather than encouraged or inspired when I see the Napoleonic masterly painting of others. This is an unhelpful trait in me I need to work on…

P.s this doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy seeing their work or that I don’t appreciate it , l certainly do but l need to utilise that enjoyment in a positive way.

Misty Mountain Hop

 Set up a wee play test today of MJT’s fantasy rules-

https://pampersandp.blogspot.com/2022/01/update-january-2022.html

Gadarast the Tawny helps defend the Shire against unwelcome visitors-

However off Virtually to this first-

https://www.wmgallery.org.uk/whats-on/events-calendar/in-focus-young-poland-today/event-type/talks-tours-and-discussions

I had tickets for this exhibition prior to Christmas but had to cancel the trip. Today’s event will make up for not getting.

Mat

 I took delivery recently of a hex mat l bought from DC. Included in the price were some mdf hills as well. DC very kindly sent as a surprise some trees, let’s face it one can never have enough trees for gaming purposes. I am delighted with my purchase which will see service with many different scales and periods. Here are a few trial shots I set up -

First solo game over the coming days will be to play test “Swords, Sorcery and Squares” Maudlin Jack Tar’s fantasy variant of The Portable Wargame.

Dérive in Edinburgh

 Yesterday would have been my wedding anniversary so I decided that a dérive in Edinburgh was what was needed. I had no set route and was open to possibilities. I got the bus from Fife, got off in Hillhouse road and walked through the Western General grounds. A wee wander through Stockbridge took me to the Botanics-

 

Having walked through the gardens I ended up via Cannonmills in Leith Walk. En route these historic gardens presented themselves

Finally up Leith Walk passing by the giraffe sculpture and the decorated pub l end the journey at Bross  Bagels where I had a Montreal. Best bagels l have ever tasted, definitely worth a visit to them if you are ever in Edinburgh.

https://www.brossbagels.com/bross-deli

Fascinating pub name

 Was in Edinburgh today and saw this pub sign…

Comment tales

 I have been having problems leaving comments on blogs, including my own. Some work some don’t there is no rhyme or reason. I have even found I cannot leave comments on Wordpress blogs using Facebook but have managed to using my Google account. So just to say I have been enjoying your blogs as ever , even if I can’t comment on them . Hopefully  the problem will resolve itself soon.

Giving the Chinese artillery in 54mm

 The Chinese figures came with no artillery. I decided to remedy this by firstly painting up a large old fashioned gun and secondly by scratch building from bits n bobs a jingall. The resultant jingall is a tad over sized but will serve on the battlefield. Here are photos of work in progress and also finished items.