2 posts in the same month - wonders will never end! To be fair, this is a post for the 'sandwich crowd' 😄 and well as the beginnings of an effort for me to post more often.
Some small progress on the Greeks:
The first unit of skirmishers is painted and ready, except for a minor detail - bases. So, after a bit of searching an order to Warbases was sent off. I have a preference for their 2mm MDF bases for 15mm figures, and I intend to continue use of Litko 3mm bases for my 28mm efforts.
Also shown in the pic above is the first attempt at some Theban hoplites. I will need to make spears (dory) for each hoplite as neither PSC nor Xyston provide them in their packs/boxes. Another issue, hard to see above is an on-going test of primers. Eventually, I will settle on one or two brands, but I am still searching for perfection. Although I leave shields separate during painting for my 28mm figures, I think that it will be best to attach them prior to priming next time!
And, a bit more from the Pile of Possibilities...
One project that is waiting patiently in the background is my 20mm Spanish Civil War set-up. There has been some work on it during my absence but I will need to do a thoroughly inventory to make a plan.
I am fairly certain that I have enough (just barely enough 😁) tanks for both Republican and Nationalist forces, although none of them are finished. Plenty of infantry, but I seem to remember that the Francoist forces were lacking.
And then, of course, terrain will need to be secured!
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Greg! It is very good to see some activity at your workbench. Two posts in one month is a great step forward. Keep taking these steps.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jon. The heat is not helping though - bit worse over there than here but still too dang hot.
DeleteHot indeed! High hit 106F today but it is a dry heat. I saw humidity reported at 4%. Can you believe that number???
DeleteIn this heat, I go underground.
Wow, that humidity is very low. No option for underground here - just a box fan.
DeleteHey Greg - you seem to have become a regular visitor and commentor on my blog, so I thought I should return the favour - and I am glad I came, as I find you are involved in a 20mm SCW project, which is what is filling about 80% of my painting time at the moment!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit. You are helping me to revisit my own SCW project, even if it takes months for me to get there - have to finish the Greeks and mechs first!.
DeleteYou’ve definitely been making the blogging rounds lately. I hope it’s paying off with more engagement in your own blog posts and overall we’re all having more fun.
ReplyDeleteNow find a good pace for yourself (not like those maniacs who post 3 times a week) 😀
I have a lot of sandwiches to catch up on out there!
DeleteGood looking skirmishers and I'm a sucker for interwar armour, so I look forward to further SCW posts!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks!
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