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.

Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Sudan - It's a numbers game - and let there be light!

Having had the Sudan collection out and being used recently I took the opportunity to be able to move them over to some new storage boxes , and decided to get around to actually counting what is in the collection. Its also helped me work out what else I want to add to the collection overall to "ahem" finish the collection - as much as you ever do.

So as of July 2016 - here is the latest position.

For the Imperials I want to add Indian Army units, Guards, 5th Royal Irish Lancers and Sudanese Infanty. For the Mahdists - I will add in extra cavalry/camels and take the variosu foot upto 1000.That should keep me in work over the winter season.

My actual next job though will be moving to magnetised bases and storage options to stop the blighters sliding around when being moved... that fien chap Simon Miller is helping out sourcing some ferro material that fits inside Really Useful Boxes for me - cheers Simon

I recently picked up a couple of new "Daylight Company Naturalight Portable LED Lamps" from Hobbycraft in the UK. I got the two for £30 (rather than £20 each), including free delivery as I am signed up to thier Hobbycraft Club on which you get various offer e mails - so a 25% one was nice to get.

They will come in very useful for my travelling painting kit, and for extra lighting for photographs too.














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  1. MartinC13 July 2016 at 13:54

    That is several boat loads of figs. You should weigh them

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    1. DaveD13 July 2016 at 15:31

      Good job a bunch of the mahdists are plastic!

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  2. john de terre neuve13 July 2016 at 14:21

    What an incredible collection.

    John

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    1. DaveD13 July 2016 at 15:32

      Thanks John... It's nice to be well over the hump with it...

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  3. TamsinP13 July 2016 at 15:15

    That's a heck of a lot of figures - are you sure you need/want more?

    Just kidding - of course you do! :)

    Nice deal on those lights :)

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    1. DaveD13 July 2016 at 15:31

      Of course I don't "need" them , but I do want them, there are some interesting Imperial units to represent . The 1000 mahdists was always just an mad idea.. But hell its near enough now.

      It will mean I can run multiple large games .. Just like the SImon Miller character!

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  4. CelticCurmudgeon13 July 2016 at 15:22

    Yes, this is an extraordinary collection! My only question is to ask what scale you are collecting? If it is 15 mm I am truly in awe. If 28 mm I am staggered even to think of the painting time expended!!!

    Jerry

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    1. DaveD13 July 2016 at 15:28

      It's 28mm ... It's been going on building it up - on and off- for 5 years

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  5. Vinnie13 July 2016 at 19:39

    Nice I would hate to think how many Sudan figures I have.....while I have been away I expanded my Egyptian cavalry by 12 and added another two British officers (all painted ready to go when I get home).

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    1. DaveD13 July 2016 at 19:41

      Sometimes best not to know I think.... Yep more Eyptian cav is another thing to do.

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  6. Millsy14 July 2016 at 04:26

    Nice lamps mate. Very cool. You're a man after my own heart by going big on everything...

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    1. DaveD14 July 2016 at 16:22

      well why not - shame not to max out is it not!

      cheers Millsy

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  7. marinergrim14 July 2016 at 06:19

    Impressive Dave and, having seen it, even more so for the quality involved.
    Would like to hear more about the lamps - weight, light quality, can they be left on permanent charge? They look the part and seem a good replacement for my LED lamps on my desk.

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    1. DaveD14 July 2016 at 16:21

      Paul - cheers
      The lamp can be used 3 ways - on battery (3 4 hours) , plugged into a usb source , or via usb/mains adaptor.

      There are 3 light setting , up to 55w equivalent - its a daylight equivalent spectrum. Lux output at 30cm (12"): 510 Lux
      Light colour temperature: 6,000°K

      weight is 200grams -

      only adjustable on the foldable plain through the vertical - so not fully but as you can move it easily not much of an issue i think

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  8. Michael Awdry14 July 2016 at 06:24

    Great to actually hear the current tally, I knew it was going to be high, but my word! You'd best crack on prepping those guards for the winter challenge.

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    1. DaveD14 July 2016 at 16:22

      thanks Michael - yes indeed there will more grist to Sudan mill this winter alright!

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  9. Evan Hughes15 July 2016 at 01:04

    The 1:1 Sudan Army Project is almost complete then? Though I think you're going to need a bigger table!

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  10. JOHNBOND17 July 2016 at 20:55

    Hi Dave, just visited your websites, you have got some great stuff, I especially like "Work at Hand' The Rules,I seem to have 10 items happening at the same time and struggling to finish any.
    cheers

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    1. DaveD18 July 2016 at 20:00

      Thanks John, glad you found something of interest

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  11. Silver Whistle18 July 2016 at 18:47

    Very, very impressive collection Dave.

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  12. Carlo2 September 2016 at 00:07

    Wow you have been busy Dave - that's a heck of a lot of figures and when they are all painted as good as yours then that's a collection worth talking about! Splendid.

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