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.

Friday, 26 December 2014

A glorious Christmas and thank you.

An excellent Christmas day was had with the family, great fun. I seem to have done particularly well in the gift department this year - with lots of care and thought in peoples choices.

 A rather fine new sign for the "Mancave" door!

 Reading material to feed my current Colonial interest

 The latest series of Hell on Wheels to complement the Old West interest

 Fantastic photographic compendium of Wargraves, for my interest in battlefield visiting

One of the limited edition copies of John Rays masterpiece - filled with wargame eye candy!

 Musical entertainment for when wielding the brushes

Toys!
 A big thank you to my "Secret Santa" and to Ian Willey and Cath for organising yet again.
I have a set of Copplestone policemen and civilians for the streets of Serenity 
(fine choice of figures Secret Santa!)
 Just to show how they mix with the Dixon and Bob Murch ones - I need some paint on em!

 An essential Man Tin - stocked with paints - result!

 And a fantastic piece of wall art for the man cave .


Wonderful gifts, a great times!


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16 comments:

  1. Ray Rousell26 December 2014 at 15:55

    Love the Man Cave sign and the tin!!!

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  2. Blaxkleric26 December 2014 at 16:13

    Some cracking pressies there Dave. Those Battle Story books look especially interesting. Great Secret Santa gift and I'm glad to see some paint on them Bob Murch minis as well. Let me know how you get on with the eyes on that policeman with the tommy gun!! Merry Christmas :-)

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  3. GaryA26 December 2014 at 16:23

    That's a really good haul of attractive and useful stuff. Well done!

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  4. Jonathan Freitag26 December 2014 at 17:23

    An armful of nifty stuff! You must have been very good in 2014.

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  5. Sidney Roundwood26 December 2014 at 17:38

    Excellent Christmas haul , Dave! I particularly like the Man cave sign, and the Man Tin!

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  6. Ian26 December 2014 at 17:39

    Some nice loot there and a good supply of fresh lead

    Ian

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  7. Juan Mancheño26 December 2014 at 19:05

    Really nice gifts, all of them!

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  8. MarkG26 December 2014 at 21:25

    A nice haul. Particularly like the sign.

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  9. Millsy27 December 2014 at 01:36

    Hmmmm... Those two colonial books are seriously tempting. I expect a solid review forthwith!

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  10. Silver Whistle27 December 2014 at 10:27

    Blimey! you must have been a good boy all year round Dave, for Santa to bring you all those gifts.
    As Michael mentions, a review on the two colonial books would be interesting.
    Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2015,
    Pat.

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  11. TamsinP27 December 2014 at 14:18

    Nice pressies Dave, especially the sign and the tin :)

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  12. DaveD27 December 2014 at 20:03

    Thanks all.. It's certainly been an excellent haul..

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  13. Evan Hughes27 December 2014 at 21:49

    Must... have... Man Tin!

    That is possibly the most appropriate present for anybody in our peculiar hobby!

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  14. DaveD28 December 2014 at 15:59

    Cheers All - indeed it has been a real good haul!

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  15. The Happy Whisk28 December 2014 at 16:58

    I love seeing the loot and what thoughtful gifts. Happy Christmas and an Oogie Boogie New Year.

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