Log in the Jam

 Here's a brief explanation of my painting quandary.

How do I keep the volume high and the quality stable when your timetable says 'not today'. I used to paint from mid-afternoon, pause for tea and then continue until midnight, one AM, two AM, but no longer. An hour max most evenings.

The answer is probably 'you can't' but never the less I have to give it a go.

I have reduced the batch size from 12 mounted figures in one go to 3 and subsequently 1.

This challenges consistency and I hope that remains constant.

Anyway, here's some evidence of my throughput. A batch of 12, failing miserably.

A batch of 3, getting somewhere.

There's always one who needs special attention.

I also find that the 'Wargaming Butterfly' approach works wonders often practised by my late old buddy Aly Morrison so it has some pedigree. RIP Aly.

Next, some more Zulus.

EPIC Zulu Regiment (Unmarried)

 First Zulu Regiment completed and ready for action.

Doubling the frontage.

A few on their own.

More on the way.

SHOCK - UPDATE

 My goodness, an update from me, midweek.

I must be feeling better today.

Here's a peek at some Warlord Games EPIC Zulus.

This is one base, 8 figures or so, work in progress, needing a coat of matt spray and, highlights on the terrain and, some tufts. These are 'unmarried' troops so black shields.

Many more are in the immediate pipeline.

Four bases like this will make a 'Zulu Regiment' and you can make two such units from a single sprue.

Another feature of my renewed painting behaviour is 'variety', no, not that song and dance showtime, change of size, change of theatre, breath of fresh air.

With me so far?

Here's an Orc.

He's not reached the painting queue yet. Big lad, bit of a knob!

That's all for today folks, see you next time.

Kirriemuir 2026

The next wargames show I plan to attend is tomorrow at Kirriemuir in Bonnie Scotland.

TARGE 2026

Are any of my readers going along? Come and say hello.

Apologies to any of my readers who have missed my usual posts as I have been remiss in presenting them.

I haven't been well recently is some respects, nothing life threatening or (maybe it is life threatening).

Time will tell.

The main impact on myself is a sheer shortage of painting time although I have an enormous amount of painting to do.

Keep your eyes peeled and we'll see what I can come up with.

Teaser (Zulu's, hundreds of them)

Best regards.

Forest Dragon 3D Sculpts

 A Christmas pressie to myself ...

... and on the inside.

Not the best presentation with their packaging.

Contents are revealed.

Can you tell what they are yet?

Lots and lots of figures.

Four footed as well as two footed.

And wings.

A closer inspection will be necessary to identify them.

More with wings.

These look familiar.

3D printed as a block.

Note the support struts which need to be trimmed, although I have left some in place where some outlying parts are under threat.

Here are Dire Wolves alongside their painted brethren.

A lot of painting now required.

Dire Straits

 Nice band but here's some 'doggies' I got at the weekend, freshly painted.

Undead Dire Wolves.

10mm 3D prints from Forest Dragon.

Damsel in Distress

 Damsel standing at 26mm high feet to head dress.

Hope you like her.

Claymore 2025

It's that time of year again, doesn't time pass quickly!

 Claymore 2025 – South East Scotland Wargames Club

I hope to be present at the show again although I'll not be offering any flea market goodies.

I have been under doctors orders again, not allowed to drive and maybe having to carry a walking stick.

The medical jury is still out but so far they have eliminated a stroke and a TIA from suspicion.

That leaves quite a few other options.

Catch me for a chat if you can.

Jim

Mauryan Indians

 An old army tidied up.

10mm Mauryan Indians by Pendraken

Archers of the main body, elephants in support

Light cavalry (am still short of heavier cavalry and some chariots)

Infantry spearmen

Porus on his elephant

Sorry for the rushed photographs, a thunderstorm was approaching.

Warmaster Resurgence

 I don't know if this direction is new news or old hat to my regular readers so here goes.

This box arrived in the post this morning.

Orcs, thousands of them ...

Inside the box there are three identical sprues.

The sprues are hard plastic.

Bases, not sure if I'll use them as I prefer MDF.

A closeup view:

These will go nicely with this Copplestone Castings order.

Men of Rohan who just can't wait to get at the Orcs.

Watch this space as things evolve (or perhaps 'revolve')

Jim

2025 Update

 Things haven't been great.

Illness in self and family members don't half muck up your schedule.

However, the paint brushes haven't been completely idle.

Here's a few snippets ...

Wargames Factory multi-part plastics heading for a commission in the British army.

Front row are some Night Goblins I've had lying about for ever. Some Khorne warriors behind.

A couple of big chaps from Khorne.

And a crowd of Khorne 'Yobboes'.

Hope to see some of you at Carronade this weekend.

Falkirk District Wargames Club

Days Gone Bye

 Wishing all my readers and contacts a Merry Christmas and all that which comes with it.

Here's a picture of me with my non-wargaming buddies in times gone bye. I wonder if you can spot me.

Take care

Jim

Barnyard Find - Group 3

 I finally found the time to peer inside the box holding group 3 of my barnyard find.

Lots of unpainted lead as you can see. Another abandoned army project.

30 Minifigs Carolingian infantry, untouched since the day they were purchased 30 plus years ago.

No command figures with them but they are still available if you know where to look.

Also a couple of 'fuzzy' archers and a few Royal Guards. (Must find out to 'macro' my phone camera).

And another 30 Carolingian infantry.

My AK47 tanks are progressing (I'm sure the late Derek would approve).

And some militia awaiting some scenic dressing.

Hope everyone is well.