Musings from the Gateway
Loose Association of Wargamers
I suppose it has been a while since I last posted……in April. I’ve just read back over what I said in April, about aiming to paint loads of Egyptians and being enthused about finishing projects. Sadly, I almost immediately hit … Read More »
I’ve completed a few more units towards my painting challenge and I’ll sort out some pictures shortly. This post is an update on the Gateway Alliance, my imaginary 18th century army, which is now officially complete. Well, that’s not quite … Read More »
Production of shiny toy soldiers seems to be taking a disproportionate chunk of my time these days. I can blame several people for this, but for now I shall single out a Mr Howard Whitehouse and his rules entitled, A … Read More »
The current heatwave is giving me sleepless nights. Partly because it’s too blooming hot but mostly because I’m really worried about the effect of the heat on the lead and plastic stored in the shed. It’s like an oven in … Read More »
My last post was in April? Seriously? It seems like only yesterday. Where does the time go? I’ve been busy. No really. Partly I’ve been occupied in the garden but mostly I’ve been working really hard at having a ball. … Read More »
It’s taken me a few months but I’ve at last painted some toys. These chaps are 42mm Shiny Toy Soldiers from Spencer Smith and represent a three battalion regiment with command. I think I’ll call them the Erbprinz regiment of … Read More »
I’ve had the good fortune to have played two excellent games in the last three weeks. The first was organised brilliantly by my annoying friend Andy, who not only supplied the armies and most of the terrain but also sorted … Read More »
I’ve gone and done it this time. Goodbyes said and bridges burnt. As of yesterday I was officially retired and very much an ex civil servant. Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs will have to get along without me and I’m … Read More »