My first ever Zombtober and guess what? I was without internet connection all day Sunday. The issue is solved for now so here is my first ever entry. With luck the organisers will forgive my tardiness. If they don't there is nothing I can do or indeed could have done so oh well!
Only 1 zombie from Mantics "All out war" the walking dead game. cast in hard plastic this single 28mm figure was about as easy to paint as I could hope for. But given the fact I was at the club yesterday and had been up and sorting thimngs out (as a care giver) since 3 am again I hope I will be forgiven.
So that is my start to Zombtober. Good luck to all involved and while I am not intending a massive out- put it does get the ball rolling for me. And I have published as swiftly as I am able given internet connectivity.Changing the Subject!
I had a few extra gifts while at the club yesterday. See the very bottom photo. 2 Ironclad miniatures (Part painted (But you all know I will have to start again. ) Victorian Science fiction steam tanks.
(http://www.ironcladminiatures.co.uk/). While they may not have been the ones I would choose for myself they are very welcome additions. Cheers Bob. (I will admit I have considered buying the green one in the past but always had other things to spend the money on).
Additionally: 2 extra Pack mules for WW1/ late colonial form IT miniatures. Thanks Tim.
Also from Tim 2 additional 15mm jungle buildings. I now have enough to start playing WW2 pacific games of PBI. Which is not saying I have enough troops (I do but If I say that I may have to stop buying and not continue to round out the collection) but at least I have enough Jungle buildings. So expect them to be painted very swiftly. I may even start today.And A big thanks to mat for printing off some Aeronef cards for me and some ship name tags. We can probably get a first game in reasonably swiftly now. Cheers Mate.
It was (In my opinion) a good day at the club and I will do a report in the next day or two.
And the games were more Beau Geste/Legionaire/ten tall Men/march or die. Than the were "Sons of the Desert" or Carry on Follow that camel (I think I have mentioned enough films). Despite Peter calling out "Mustava leak!" frequently. (I promise to have the correct name spelling for the game report)
All the best Clint out
Nice start to Zombtober Clint, and a very nice selection of models. Good to hear your game went mostly the way you wanted
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave a bit of a tidy up needed on the figure. (But I need not show that).
DeleteThe Game was good. Despite none of us having tried the rules before I yes I got a few things wrong... oh well.
And I shall start some of those shown today. best pull my finger out and get them started in that case.
Good to see you accepting the Zomtober challenge. You're off to a good start.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bryan. A bit of a tidy up is needed, but not the worse or a terrible start so I am happy.
DeleteWell done Clint, battling on against adversity! This interweb thingy is great when it works, but a pain when it doesn't eh?!
ReplyDeleteNice job on the first zombie for the challenge (that red you're using looks to give better coverage than ANY of mine!!!)
Smart little haul of goodies from your friends at the club, and I'm glad to hear that the game went well :-)
Thanks Addict. hey e all have things in our lives that we cannot control. The internet is just one of them.
DeleteThe game was very good. I will do a report very soon, maybe even tomorrow. (Maybe Wednesday)
The goodies are great. 2 are already undercaoated and 2 have had their first splash of colour as well.
So I an see them being done pretty quick sharp!
I have to say that I really like the look of these Mantic plastic zombies. Definitely a cut above the other plastic zombies in my opinion. A nice way to open your Zomtober account.
ReplyDeleteOur Internet connection became iffy, last night, so I just gave up. High winds were the culprit, here, I'd say.
Thank you Roy, the Mantic figures are all very good in the game better by far than many makes.
DeleteAs for internet connections we all have that cross to bear. It does not happen often for me but it still happens sometimes.
So you're off and running (shambling?) fpr Zomtober - well done Clint. All your goodies must have seemed like early Christmas presents too - you've got some good mates itseems.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe. I am VERY fortunate to have such a good bunch at the club.
DeleteWhile Zombtober was not a perfect start I have at least started. So perhaps from now on there will be no issues. (No I don't believe that either!)
As for the goodies, I will start the Jungle buildings first and then the tanks I think.
Zeds and pressies all in one post - terrific start to Zomtober in my books, Clint :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Blax. The jungle buildings will be finished tonight. (10 min paint job)Then I will start one of the tanks..... don't know which just yet.
DeleteAnd yes I feel very lucky to be given pressies!
Excellent entry mate you made it in plenty of time as the first week was a very tight one.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. (Phew!!!) The first time anyone does something new they never really know. So I appreciate you saying so.
DeleteI want to do some tidying up as well but I have the next few started. I will not be a heavy hitter (Unless I win the Lottery jackpot) so only expect 1 or 2 each week.
Excellent start to Zomtober Clint, and great to have you aboard. :)
ReplyDeleteAds for 1 or 2 a week - that tends to be my output, so don't think you are alone. :)
Thank you Citizen. In that case I have started all I need to! I will try for more than 1 a week but I do have 4 already started so ...... you never know.
DeleteGood start to the ordeal :) Just four more weekends to go.
ReplyDeleteThank you Fred. Clearly that was the hardest day. 1 because short of time and 2 lack of internet.
DeleteA more than appropriate start to your zomtober odyssey. And zombies aren't known for their punctuality anyway!
ReplyDeleteNice work!
Thank you Kieron. As I type this I am al ready for the next zombtober so UNLESS there is another internet issue it should be on time.
DeleteAnd yes we do need punctual zombies and no Tardy zombies!
Nice! I wouldn't worry about punctuality with Zomtober, I've never been able to stick o a strict schedule with this sort of thing!
ReplyDeleteThank you Friend. I am working towards their schedule as much as I am able.
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