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.

Sunday, 17 December 2017

Challenge prep time is nearly up..

I have cleared the paint desk of its last lurkers - and they are winging their way across to Canada.

Stradiots - done... ready to grace a table in Canada
As for challenge preparation I have kicked off some big units for early submission, and to get the unit with the most work done early - well as no one has invented tartan paint it will take a while 

Yes - it a very big unit of Highlanders
Camels - of course

And something a bit different - I will leave you to guess. 
I have a load of other various  stuff cleaned up and ready to go. but not too bothered about the undercoats not being done yet as its not a sprint , more a marathon. My winter challenge will I think be pretty diverse this year. looking forward to it. 



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  1. The Kiwi17 December 2017 at 23:55

    Not long til the paint starts flowing. Cheers

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  2. Millsy18 December 2017 at 01:03

    Despite the fact painting that much tartan doing your head in they will look absolutely amazing when finished. A real centrepiece unit.

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    1. DaveD18 December 2017 at 22:09

      well that is the hope matey! I may even do a flag!

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  3. Carlo18 December 2017 at 03:32

    Really looking forward to seeing these finished Dave.

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  4. Matt Crump18 December 2017 at 07:37

    I’m feeling tired just looking at all those camels......will be great to see them finished and adding to the battle.......and postmen ?

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    1. DaveD18 December 2017 at 22:09

      yep postmen - telegraphists ... for my own vbcw faction

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  5. Colgar618 December 2017 at 09:37

    Tartan paint? Hah, I wrote a blog article about that a while ago :-) !

    I'm sure you'll finish them all very nicely though; I have faith in your abilities.

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  6. Curt18 December 2017 at 18:39

    Great to see that your first volley is primed and ready to deliver. Good idea to get those Highlanders out of the gate first - like in history, they can be rather beastly when you're in the midst of them.

    Looking forward to seeing those Stradiots close up!

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    1. DaveD18 December 2017 at 22:10

      yes indeed - I am looking forward to getting them

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  7. Moiterei_198418 December 2017 at 19:49

    Ahh, what eould the challenge be without camels?
    Really looking forward to follow your progress throughout this years madness.

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