Yes I know I have been very lazy and not put anything on the blog for more days than normal. It is a combination of things. - Mostly dithering about what to paint after the AHPC this year. I can Procrastinate for England!
- Not really enjoying wargaming at present (although this is now passing)
- Family illness in Matts Family so no VBCW stuff to paint (rectified now)
- My Nephew James. Loading Minecraft on my computer and getting a little addicted. (It does not run on his computer! but does run very well on mine.))
- And umming and arrhing about a potential new/old project that got put on the back burners for a few years. AND as I am not going to Salute this year that does free up some cash for the project.
In the mean time here is a single Empress Miniature, from the Spanish Civil War range who will be joining the Kent Socialists. Yes it is Painted for Matt and yes the flag is by Pete Barfield. I will be working on some more socialists this week and hope to have more to show on Saturdays blog post. Obviously men and women did fight in the SCW and one assumes they would do so in the VBCW as well. Not all units in the SCW did have women or allow them to fight in the front line. Many were cooks or nurses, yet some did fight in battles. So this figure carries the red flag for the socialist forces allied to Betteshanger colliery (Painted previously!)So enough chatter and back to the brushes you monkey you!
Have a great couple of days and post again on Saturday.
All the best Clint
Excellent stuff Clint, I especially like the contrast in her green and white attire to that whopping great red flag. Great painting and colour choice :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Blax. I am sure the next batch will not be as colourful.... but that may change.
DeleteShe certainly makes a statement Clint - splendid stuff. Sorry to hear that you will not be a Salute this year, but looking forward to hearing more of this new/old project.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael. I have ideas running through my mind every day, this one is an old one and has been mentioned on the blog before so I will say no more until it occurs.
DeleteI find Salute too big for me, I always leave having purchased something I did not need and forgotten to purchase something I do. I hate the queue pre show (Next time I will turn up 30-45 mins AFTER it opens.) Not enough places to sit and relax and enjoy the day. just my 2 copper peices of course but I find it very tiresome and bothersome and not a part of the hobby I enjoy. I do like shows and meeting fellow bloggers but not that show.
An excellent miniature - I think a lot of us are suffering from painting overload after the challenge. I haven't touched a paint brush since the challenge ended also.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mate. For me there is usually a dip in the painting post challenge. Which is a good thing as it shows we were trying in the challenge. Currently 8 VBCW figures on the painting table and I want at least 3 done by midnight!
DeleteGreat work mate.. really looks inspiring to the troops ( both in front and behind I am sure.. ).. and glad to see that your back at the brush. Am slowly getting there as well, but my next big project will start after the Salute madness is completed.
ReplyDeleteAnd sorry to hear minecraft has been installed.. it is a virus in our house as well but quarantined to the PS3 in the back room ;)
Thanks Kyle. A virus is an apt term! I did used to have a life! Now I am all about breeding Cows and dying sheep!
DeleteThe next batch of painting is getting done and should have something nice for Saturday! (Fingers Crossed. Now back to mine....NO!
Nice model mate.
ReplyDeleteSorry we won't see you at Salute this year. My shopping list is growing and I have some pre-orders to collect so my day is organised.
Thank you Lee.
DeleteFirstly enjoy Salute. I can probably guess with whom you have orders ad I shall look forward to seeing them in your swag blog post. I will also VERY much look forward to the games on show. I know I can trust you to do a darn good show report.
Splendid brushwork old bean, I'm sure she will inspire the hordes of Bettshanger boys to do there duty!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray. More socialist are to be finished either tonight or tomorrow. The horde is growing.
DeleteThe worker's flag is indeed deepest red! She's a corker Clint.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. There will be some more along in a day or three as I did finish 3 others yesterday and hope to finish 2 more today.
DeleteGood to see you haven't completely burned out after the painting challenge with this stunner (even if she is a commie.
ReplyDeleteReal life can really suck at times.
Thanks Joe. Slowly returning to what passes as normal!
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