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.

Sunday, 6 December 2015

Preparing for the winter painting season

With the start of 6th AHPC just being around the corner the man-cave has had a serious tidy up and work is progressing on preparation activty.

I still have a mountain of lead and plastic for the Sudan which is once more going to be the main focus.

I will also be working on some more Gangster/Pulp stuff to - i will need to spend some time doing the stock of buidling I have as i want to get a game of this on the table early in the coming year - thinking perhaps at Hammerhead.


The paint desk - all nice and tidy!




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  1. Blaxkleric6 December 2015 at 16:35

    Looking good Dave, and I'm very pleased to see you'll be carrying on with your fantastic Sudan project; one of the highlights of last year's challenge imho :-)

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  2. Bill6 December 2015 at 16:44

    Looking great! The weather has been unseasonably nice here so I've been working like mad to get figures assembled and primed before the subzero temperatures hit.

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  3. Ray Rousell6 December 2015 at 18:17

    Very organized Dave.....unlike me!

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    1. DaveD6 December 2015 at 21:30

      Sandbags don't really need much organising do they Ray?

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  4. TamsinP6 December 2015 at 18:18

    I'm starting to get myself ready for the Challenge. I've moved my painting desk and stuff into my spare room now - just got to sort everything out now.

    I'll be interested to see your gangster game when you get it up and running.

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    1. DaveD6 December 2015 at 21:29

      Yeah , I had to really get this tidied as the chaos in there was starting to become a barrier to getting anything done!

      I have most of the figures, it's buildings to do and then work out a version of the Cowboy rules with added Tommy Guns!

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    2. TamsinP6 December 2015 at 22:03

      And BARs, grenades and cars :)

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    3. DaveD6 December 2015 at 22:08

      Of course!

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  5. Evan Hughes6 December 2015 at 20:17

    Helluva set-up there Dave - now, are we sure that's ALL you've got in the queue...?
    ; )

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    1. DaveD6 December 2015 at 21:31

      Oh that was just the easy access pile....

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  6. Michael Awdry6 December 2015 at 20:39

    The quiet before the storm eh?

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    1. Millsy6 December 2015 at 21:13

      Soon to be broken by the tramping of thousands of Sudanese feet no doubt...

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    2. DaveD6 December 2015 at 21:26

      No it's hundreds of Fuzzies...

      Lots of colonials to do , and some nice Devils in Skirts...

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  7. Ian6 December 2015 at 22:13

    I saw no cowboys LOL

    Ian

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  8. Paulalba7 December 2015 at 02:39

    The calm before the storm. Wargamers and our paint speckled cutting mats!

    I'll look forward to everyone's frenzied entries!

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    1. DaveD7 December 2015 at 17:44

      Yeah .. I hope Santa brings me nice shiny one!

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  9. marinergrim7 December 2015 at 07:34

    Those buildings look intriguing - always wanted to do Gangster games.

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    1. DaveD7 December 2015 at 17:43

      There are some really good ones .. Looking forward to cracking these off.

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  10. Sander7 December 2015 at 10:09

    Great stuff can't wait to see you give it the old treatment. I actually think I am going to try "your method" of painting a project as part of the Challenge as well.

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    1. DaveD7 December 2015 at 17:44

      Yeah , it does provide a good bit of focus.

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  11. Paul O'G7 December 2015 at 12:39

    Disturbingly organised there Dave - thanks for sharing your secret!
    Good luck buddy! I love Colonials so I'll be watching with keen interest :-)

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    1. DaveD7 December 2015 at 17:42

      "Soldiers of the Queen" in abundance! Even some Devils in Skirts..

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  12. Stefan (aka. Monty)7 December 2015 at 16:56

    Looks well prepared and very tidy so far. Show us another picture in three weeks, then. ;-)

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    1. DaveD7 December 2015 at 17:40

      Oh yes... It will be little more spread out

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  13. Juan Mancheño7 December 2015 at 17:06

    You have a lot of work to do here! Good luck with The Challenge!

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  14. The Kiwi9 December 2015 at 01:38

    My hobby area is a MESS! perhaps I should tidy up before the paint starts flying?

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  15. Milgeek9 December 2015 at 13:34

    I'm glad to hear that someone else has problems keeping their hobby area under control! My 'man cave' in the attic is awash with Xmas decorations and other junk. Your nice neat workspace is depressing! ;)

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  16. Sean24 December 2015 at 00:32

    I meant to wish you good luck in the challenge. Better late than never.

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