Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Saturday 28 March 2015

The Challenge Roundup.

Well that is the end of this years Analogue Hobbies Annual Paint Challenge. It was a very productive time overall. I have completed a real mountain of work over the 3 months. I even managed to top the points table. The simplicity of the volume of Beja that was completed really adding to the point total. I also really enjoyed the laughs and banter along the way, a few side challenges with Millsy really helped keep us both chained to the paint desk I think.

Discussions have been had with Mark at the Wargames Holiday a Centre with regard to staging a large Sudan game later in the year , so watch out for the announcement.

So here are a few round up shots.

The Imperial forces , almost all of these were done this painting season.


A further top up for the Mahdist forces, with over 300 figures added, so a third of these were added


And to provide a little variety and extra colour some more for the gangster collections.



The man cave has been given a complete tidy. The run down lead mountain has had a serious restock. 
The bulk of the remaining figures for the Sudan are on order or have been delivered. 

Work has commenced on the paddle steamers..


Arrangements are sorted for a day out a Salute, and I am looking forward to catching with fellow bloggers.

17 comments:

  1. Fabulous array of troops - both Imperial and Mahdists. The paddle-wheel ship looks very cool too. Congrats on the Challenge.

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  2. Congrats, a most impressive collection!

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  3. As you say, this has been a very productive Challenge! Great painting work.

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  4. Well done mate, a very deserved first place. The side challenges were a good laugh as well.

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    1. Cheers Millsy. Indeed they were, it all helps when you gotta get through stuff.

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  5. You certainly pulled out all the stops this year Dave!!! Very well done getting ALL those figures painted and well done coming top of the league!!!

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    1. Cheers Ray.. Certainly need a little break !

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  6. Very impressive and nice to see some bigger pictures of your work too! :)

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  7. You definitely went great guns a'blazing this year Dave. :)

    I'm trying to work out for next year how I can reach the stratospheric heights that you pulled off this year. Maybe a horde of 28mm Nubians? Does anyone do them in plastic? ;)

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    1. Thanks Tamsin. It is definitely a way to do it. Simple figured , simple paint job. I won't be going for a large number next year as I don't have a big project in mind post Sudan

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  8. That is simple superb Dave!
    Well done, quality and quantity!!,

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