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.

Monday, 9 May 2016

Sudan - Civilians, Young Winston , and various WIP.

Work is continuing at reasonable place on the outstanding bits. First up is a set of European ladies on camels.  These will be useful scenario distraction I think.

Figures are by "Hinterland Miniatures" - Camel Train


Also Young Winston makes an appearance. Thanks again Simon Miller.



I have also started work on another Naval Brigade gun team, this time to be pulled by a mule team, a very nice set from Tiger Miniatures (with an order turn round time of 48 hours - well done). All the various traces have been made from the usual garden twisty wire , and soldered to  the limber and harnesses.



Also a couple of other separate limber sets and another 18 Naval Brigade foot all prepared, along with all the outstanding Mahdist Camel and Baggara Cavalry. The desk is nicely full


And finally a warm weekend saw work on the 12 x 6 desert mat which will be used for a few upcoming games.




Still needs some lighter highlights and a little tidying up. But its getting there.

So overall it has been a very busy week!




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25 comments:

  1. MartinC9 May 2016 at 11:53

    Some cracking figs there, love the hinterland stuff. Off to look at Tiger Miniatures

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    1. DaveD9 May 2016 at 12:26

      Martin , sure you will find something to your liking at TM

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  2. Phil9 May 2016 at 12:03

    Atmopspheric and gorgeous ladies on camels...excellent!

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  3. TamsinP9 May 2016 at 12:39

    Very nice work Dave :)

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  4. The Angry Lurker9 May 2016 at 14:06

    Very nicely done as usual Dave!

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  5. Michael Awdry9 May 2016 at 14:17

    All tremendous additions Dave, I love the idea of the two European ladies ambling (not sure camels amble?) through the middle of the battlefield.

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    1. DaveD9 May 2016 at 14:50

      Aah indeed, I think they could be the very source of various mayhem

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  6. BigRedBat9 May 2016 at 15:22

    MY pleasure Dave! Swift painting.

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    1. DaveD9 May 2016 at 15:25

      how could i not get hoim done swiftly..

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  7. Peter Douglas9 May 2016 at 15:36

    More wonderfulness Dave! I especially like the women on camels. Plus two new manufacturers for me to check out.
    Cheers
    PD

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  8. Mallius Vane9 May 2016 at 16:18

    Very busy! Love the Hinterland ladies...and, of course, your young Winston! Great stuff!

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  9. Ray Rousell9 May 2016 at 18:36

    Some great work thete Dave. Anymore info on that great looing mat???

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    1. DaveD9 May 2016 at 21:53

      Cheers Ray, yep I will do something on it

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  10. Juan Mancheño9 May 2016 at 18:45

    Really busy week! I like a lot the ladies on camel.

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    1. DaveD9 May 2016 at 21:52

      Indeed it has. I thought they would be something different

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  11. Paulalba9 May 2016 at 19:17

    Nice additions Dave, you've been waiting to get that may done for a good while now.

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    1. DaveD9 May 2016 at 21:52

      Too right, it's been hanging about a long time

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  12. Carlo10 May 2016 at 04:36

    Looking tremendous Dave - the mule train is going to look sensational.

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    1. DaveD10 May 2016 at 05:16

      Thanks Carlo, it's coming along.., looking forward to seeing it done myself

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  13. Stefan (aka. Monty)10 May 2016 at 20:57

    Didn't I leave a comment yesterday about how much I like this addition to your Sudan collection?

    Somehow not...

    Anyway some really nice pieces and good progress with the mat. Carry on like this!

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