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, 6 May 2026

Back of Beyond - Bolsheviks - the Siberians

 This weeks painting has been the last lot of Copplestone Bolsheviks in the stash  . Greatcoats  and fur hats . As ever they are really easy to paint . 






These will be fighting in our ongoing campaign shortly . My far east Bolos are fighting the Japanese who have invaded North of Vladivostok. This takes me to over 100 foot.  

I have a further out with Eureka to top up the factory worker militia which should arrive this week.

The plan is to run a really big game in November at the local Battlegrouhd show . 





16 comments:

  1. Very nice! S8mon

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  2. Those greatcoats are a lovely colour

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    1. Thanks l A mix of VJ Khaki , Khaki Grey and a bit of tan earth

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  3. More great work Dave. I also have some Siberian rifles in my RCW collection....like all the Copplestone range, fantastic looking figures!

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  4. Nice looking Siberians Dave. Did you already paint the Japanese or they being worked on by an opponent?

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    1. One of the other players is building a Jap force , also Martin has some we can use , it’s any army I would like to start on . There is a bit if a dearth of decent choice though

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  5. Great stuff Dave, I do enjoy painting the Copplestone figures. No idea how many I have painted now ?

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    1. Cheers . I’m up to about 130 of them now . Enough to stop I think

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  6. Now that's what you call a Fur hat! Fab work Dave.

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