Memories of times past...

Hello I'm back-back to work and on the road to feeling better. Since I've been away I've had a conceit to try and do some 1930s civilian militias in 54mm for a very British Civil War circa 1938. My memories of my Wm Britians catalogue 1964 or so gave me hope- farmers with shot guns,mounted figures in hunting pink and suitable carts.

However looking at their current range on the web I see I am well out of touch! No farmer with shotgun ,no fox hunters etc! I fear I should have realised time has indeed moved on...

So any ideas for 1938 in 54mm eagerly sought- thanks in anticipation

More Amy Black

Still not 100% after my recent sojourn in hospital I have been cheered by further stirring photos of Army Black.Photos taken and figures painted by Alfront once again- enjoy!

Wintery weather

Having been inspired by the Padre's splendid wintery scene on his blog I ventured forth this morning complete with camera,figure and in my pjs...

I managed to get a wee pic of this splendid Army black scout before the thaw finally came. I await better snow for that authentic alpine vibe!

Army Black...

Alfront, a good friend of this blog, sent me this super photo of his burgeoning Army Black. These splendid fellows look ready for business and are painted by him. Can't wait to see more...

If you go down to the woods today...

I decided to have a go at cheap and cheerful trees today. They still need another coat or two of paint before they are finished. I cut tree shapes from the card stuck them together in what would look like a Y from above (if you know what I mean) and painted them.I feel I need loads more but it gives an impression of what is to come.Let me know what you think...

Army Red/White- field of operations 1

I have posted some photos of the area around which my forthcoming gaming will take place.The setting will be in the country surrounding Interlaken and the two lakes,between which it lies! I have as background the idea of a rematch of the Sonderbundskreig coupled with certain cantons aligning themselves towards Germany. The local Army Red/White brigade is centered upon Thun ( pictured in the upper postcard and located on the lower postcard map) and has mobilised in the light of forthcoming hostilities. Hopefully over the next few weeks I will have enough figures ready for a small try out on the tabletop...
Finally thanks to all who voted in my flag poll - watch for some new designs soon.
p.s now Paul has published his plans for 2013 o the Yahoo Group I must fix my army list  and work towards it by purchasing then painting- time has a habit of flying by.I still cannot believe I was 21 years married Thursday past and my first born will be 18 next week...

Watch out there's an Army Black scout about...

Across the snowfields near the border with the heimat of Army Red/White (well our sitting room rug actually) a lone Army Black jaeger is skiing.He is scouting out the location of enemy troops in the vicinity...

AIP figure with metal head and skis courtesy of coffee stirrers from Ikea.I had great fun making him and he has given me the desire to work further in plastic. One day I would love to put down the white sheets and fight a winter campaign over it.Anyone tried it?