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 13 May 2017

Sudan - Military Railway & mancave updates

With the Partizan game looming up I have been pushing on to complete work on the railway. I am pretty happy with how its come out.

It's 1/55th scale , search for Teamsterz Train on Amazon or E Bay

 Not bad for a total of £15.00
Naval Brigade manning an MG , accompanied by Young Winston


I made a Sudanese construction set laying a rail section too. 


Time to strike camp - there might be some Fuzzies about!

Works are moving on again with the mancave , and I now have the temporary table up to allow me to plan how I will make a more permanent one. 


I will get a movable 8x4 table in with storage underneath , just need to finish designing it and get it built.

Plus I have now received the custom made glass splashback I had ordered to put on the wall above the work surface and below the display cases . Its 1600mm x 360mm and is made up of my own pictures of some of my own units and favourite blog pictures. This will be good protection when using the airbrush , or doing other messy jobs. 




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    1. And you will even be in command of it next weekend!

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    2. Brilliant stuff, Dave. Hope you and Martin have a good time and the game goes well.

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  2. Brilliant stuff. Its very impressive that you were inspired by a random photo in a book just 2 or so months ago and now this! And while resting he man cave too. Inspiring!

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    1. Thanks Paul, really pleased with then result ... off to flick through the books again...

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  3. The train has turned out a treat and you can't argue with the price! I really like the way you've created a section of track being laid to add interest too.

    The man cave is certainly looking the business now. The glass splash back is a cracking idea mate. Love it!

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    1. Cheers Millsy. I also want to add another flat bed carriage with the large calibrate gun as per the pictures in the book you sent me!

      I am very pleased with the Splashback. I may get another for behind the main paint desk!

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  4. It's all just wonderful Dave. Your train has turned out marvelosly and your man cave is a thing of envy. Bravo!

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    1. Thanks Curt... hopefully it aids productivity in the winter season!

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  5. Love this train...and this room!

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  6. Absolutely tremendous Dave, green with envy over here!

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  7. Great work with the train Dave :)

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  8. Fantastic stuff looking forward to seeing it in the flesh as it were...😀

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    1. Thanks .. I might have some spares left over that might be of use for you

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  9. Excellent job on the train and the man cave makes me a little green

    Ian

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  10. You must be chuffed with the train Dave and you have done a cracking job on the man cave. I look forward to seeing it at Partizan.
    Pat.

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    1. Cheers , yes please pop by and say hello

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  11. Excellent work Dave and a great glimpse again in how the Wargames room is coming along. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  12. Great looking train and the room is looking good too!

    Christopher

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