Well a mixed bag today. As the title says very little painting. But here goes. 
Firstly here are 4 15mm figures. They are from the Bodyguard pack by Peter Pig AK 47 Range. I just had 4 figures left over an they were doing nothing so I thought "Why not?" I did not have an answer so it was either get them painted and ready for wargaming or leave them to rot in the lead pile. I have painted these up as professionals so they shall join my AK force and while not big enough to be a unit in their own right they can always be lumped with the professional troops should the need arise.Just 4 15mm figures painted and based and now ready for action. I did wonder about the colour of the berets finally settling on Blue (Generals Bodyguard have white) as blue and white are the national colours. LOL but they were very nearly yellow.
Inspired by some of your comments about Aeronef boarding actions I decided to make a cheap board. So I nipped in to Poundland and bought 2 packs of floor tiles maybe I should have bought 3 but this will tell me if the idea works. My thought is that if I coat them in the old blue peter "Sticky back plastic" (also bought from Poundland) the floor tiles will act as the base board for minimal expense! I Will let you know if this works. My initial thoughts is that it will, but I have no idea how 1) easy it will be (I am hoping for very) and 2 Light and portable it will be (Again hoping for very). As always you shall be the second (After myself) to know.
And Finally I succumbed! I bought the Rule book Maximillian '34. I do intend a review after the club have seen it and I have finished reading it and I will be most interested in how it compares to Gaslands . So no review yet but initial thoughts are positive, with all rule sets you always think why have they done it that's way and what if. But so far so good. But be aware there is not a lot of BACKGROUND about the world setting in the book but that can be positive as much as negative.
I shall give more details when I have read it unless I hate it in which case it will hardly be mentioned again.
Have a good weekend. Al the best Clint
Nice addition to a unit Clint, and painting is good no matter how small.
ReplyDeleteThe tiles look like a good idea, and shall be interested in your thoughts on Maximillion
Thank you Dave. So far Maximillian is good, but that is not the final verdict as I am still reading. I like the tile idea but have yet to bring it to fruition.
DeleteNice figures Clint. Splashing the cash eh?
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray. As a single man what else am I to spend money on. Would you rather it was spent on booze, drugs and gambling?
DeleteA mixed but enjoyable posting indeed, Clint. Lots to see and think about, and I'd especially enjoy hearing your musings about Maximillian '34. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. I will do a posting about the Mad Maximillian rules comparing it with Gaslands (I like both so far). And always good to have plenty to ponder I find.
DeleteSlow progress is better than no progress. I've read some good reports about Maximillian 34 on the Lead Adventurers' Forum, so I wonder what you make of them?
ReplyDeleteThank you Bryan., I think with Maximillian 34 it comes down to what you want and how much effort you are willing to expend to get it. The same with every set of rules I have ever read. More on the rules next week.
DeleteFab mate! I have done very little the tail end of this week myself. Our little pooch has been very poorly since Monday and its been touch and go with the vets since Thursday. But as a positive is showing signs of responding to treatment but I have been nursing him all week making him eat a little and drink plenty.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brummie. Looking after the little one (in this case doggy) is FAR more important. You have my admiration.
DeleteGreat bit of progress with the AK47 stuff and every bit counts, no matter ow little.
ReplyDeleteAs ever, I'm pleased to see more use being made of Poundlandworldbuys, one of the most valuable assets a gamer can have (IMHO.
Can't say I'm convinced by the concept of either Gaslands or Maximillian, but I';; await reviews ofbothe rules and a game; if they turn out fun then they can't be a bad thing.
Thank you Joe. The worderful thing about wargaming is that is covers such a wide spectrum. Always a fan of Poundland many a bargain to be had IF you look carefully!
DeleteNice bodyguards Clint :)
ReplyDeleteMaximillian does sound an interesting premise - if I didn't have so many projects already on the go it would be a fun one to consider
Thank you Tamsin. Alas none of us have the time space or money to do every project. That being the case Maximillian may not be for you. But it is RIGHT up my street. It does make me wonder about the Rejects though. Would they play I wonder or is it a step too far for them?
DeleteNicely done Clint, I seem to have struggled to get much done today, but you are definitely up on me.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael. We all struggle and some days/weeks/months/even years seem better than others. Working on a couple of things behind the scenes so not disappointed with myself. Hope you are the same.
DeleteI’m keen to see how you get on with your board Clint, interesting idea...
ReplyDeleteThank you Andy. Re the board. If nothing else it is cheap and easy to transport. I have done some work on it (mixed results) and at this stage it does seem to work.
DeleteVery interesting idea with the tiles... Worth further investigation!
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