Yes that's me back on the painting of Burpas. Thanks to Matt who has found out I enjoy painting these I managed (despite the heat) to finish 2 cavalry. I hope to finish 3 more tonight BEFORE the football. I suspect they are both Wargames Foundry but do not know for sure. But if I was looking for them that is where I would start as they have that kind of feel to them. Both are 28mm in size and mounted on 25x50mm slotta bases.
There was no cleaning up. Matt does all that before I get them and for that I am very grateful. Not that foundry usually have much in the way of flash These will help Matts forces grow a little larger. And while only 2 figures shall all help as I have mentioned 3 more are started and 5 more are based and ready for undercoating hopefully tonight!
PLAY BY BLOG (Invite only)
Meanwhile Back at the Ranch! I will admit I have been getting inspired and restless at the same thing. 5 Invites have been sent and so far 2 yes we want to play and 2 no we don't want to play. DAVE STONE if you are reading this check your emails!
I have ran play by blog games in the past with mixed results. This time I am starting very small. INVITE only and so far they have been sent. I may open it up to a few more people ONCE established.
I shall be using the Jimland rules to recreate expeditions in Victorian Africa. Combat will be abstracted as such you will only as a player be told of the results and not the details. For example: the vicious local tribesmen managed to surprise you and killed a porter (carrying food) before they were driven of with significant loss of their own life! You count 3 of the tribesmen slain and know at least as many are wounded.
Like I said keeping it as abstract as possible to make it as easy for me as possible..
I hope to detail the results here and maybe ( no guarantees) they shall do so on their own blogs! Maps will be given to players but until they return to Jim's Landing they will all be open to change. But once they have been back to Jim's Landing then the maps and discoveries can be published and a real map can be issued.
More details of this when it happens.
Marvellous painting once again Clint. Lovely to see more colourful palette choices with the Burpas - you really do paint them exceptionally well. I shall read your “Jimland” postings with great interest. Joe’s regular AARs are an absolute delight, and I’ve no doubt yours will be of a similar quality :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Blax. I agree Joe is inspirational with his Jim lnad postings and that has encouraged me no end. I shall feel as if I am standing on the shoulders of giants thanks to him!
DeleteMore great looking Burpas Clint, count me in on the gaming, sorry for late reply, was trying to get some casting done before it got too hot !
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave. Cast while you can and REPLY LATER! I shall send out a starter package in the next few days. (VIA EMAIL)
DeleteAs for the Burpas more to come! 3 more started and 5 more ready for Undercoat!
Nice Burpas. I think your fast becoming Synonymous with these guys.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lee. Matt has a few left for me to paint I am sure!
DeleteGood work (as usual) on the Burpas.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bryan. More to come. Hope to get 2 more finished tonight !
DeleteSplendid Burpas!
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael. Just wait a few days and more shall be along.
DeleteNice figures galloping into battle 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt. Nice to get back to painting!
DeleteMatt must have quite a force of Burpas now, I wonder if we'll ever seed them used?
ReplyDeleteGreat painting as ever, though I can't say I like these slottta bases.
(And I now understand all)
Thank you Joe. Firstly welcome aboard. Secondly while the Burpas have not been shown on this blog they have been used at the club, unfortunately I forgot the camera that week so I have no pictures.
DeleteAs for Slotta bases not a fan but they do have a function at least.