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.

Tuesday 31 December 2019

Out with the old , in with the new . Happy New Year

Well that’s 2019 about done, so it’s time for a traditional round up and future plans. But let’s start with wishing you all a happy , healthy and prosperous New Year.



2019 has very much been a year of two halves. The first 6 months saw a lot of gaming and creative activity. My AHPC IX came in on target at 1500 points in March 19. This then rolled into adding stuff to be able to run a Utah beach game which was a great itch scratched . It does however need some extras and tweaks and they are firmly on the 2020 to do list . It’s also booked in for another run out out on the 7th of June.


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Some of the extras are more LST’s. LCMs, deep wading kit and dozer Sherman’s , more assault infantry , more Paras , more Germans , more flooded areas. Then it will be a roll onto the battles for the Merderet. I am looking forward to that . My 15mm US ETO is coming along nicely , certainly over half done.

I also managed another weekend runout for the Sudan at Marks  WHC

Ready , aim , Fire!

It will be back again in April 2020


The back half of 2019 was side swiped with an invitation to use my Sudan collection to help a film company with a documentary. This was a rare opportunity which was great to be involved in. I could not have done this without my able accomplices James and Martin ..thanks guys

Set creators at work!
I created a lot of extra items for this set up ...there really isn’t much left to do for the Sudan now.
It was epic
Studios de Paris.. oh yes this was cool 



As for 2020 , my plans include the following:-

Book in some regular gaming slots. Done until June 
Restart the Battle of Britain campaign with Pete 

6mm terrain bits . 

10mm ACW to fill out my Union army, and top up the CSA.

15mm WW2 . Finish filling out the Normandy US armies . 
                        Add more Germans for Normandy, FJ, company and support ,  Panzer Lehr and static division items .
                        Start the late war US items . 

15mm WW2 , terrain items . 

28mm Sudan add some more bits . 

Shows :-
Hammerhead - in March with the For Joshua game 
Salute - in April — just maybe 
Partizan in May 
Partizan in October 
Battleground , Stockton , November..

Anyway , that’s it written down!

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year !


















19 comments:

  1. Happy New Year.
    I plan to be over in the UK for Partizan in May, hopefully will get to see you there.

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  2. Been a top year, Paris was also my highlight. See you on the 12th, until then have a good New Year

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  3. Happy New Year, Dave. Hoping to meet up with you at one of these shows and thank you for all the inspiration :-)

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  4. It was great to follow your progress and I'm looking forward to your exploits in 2020! A Happy New Year to you Dave!

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  5. Happy New Year Dave, what a wonderful 2019 it has been and I can't wait to see more of your amazing projects in 2020!

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  6. Happy New Year...love that Sudan collection!

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  7. An eventful year 2019 and now you have written them down..........good luck with 2020👍

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  8. Happy New Year Dave! Looking forward to see what you create in this new year

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  9. As always mate, I have enjoyed watching your gaming and hobby adventures.
    Here's to another great year in 2020!

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