Musings from the Gateway
I hosted a couple of games at the weekend – the first of 2024. On Friday, Pemps travelled down from darkest Norfolk for a very enjoyable 15mm, post D-Day, WWII game. This was our first game using the Battlegroup rules … Read More »
It occurs to me that 2023 slowed down considerably in the second half of the year. Not so much to report, but here goes……. July proved to be very interesting as I had a chance to travel down the River … Read More »
So, that’s thirty two weeks just gone! Good grief. The last Challenge update was at week 26 and I had completed 28 units. What have I done in the last six weeks? Not a great deal to be honest……. I … 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 »
I have far to many things on the go at the moment and the worktop is almost completely covered in part painted units and figures. I really need to get some focus. In the meantime, here’s a quick update on … Read More »
Yes, that. Fingers crossed for a less disrupted and safe 2021. These are strange times indeed. I mean, who would have expected another post from me in 2020? This is a quick update on the painting output challenge. In November … Read More »
In September I set myself the stretching target of completing one wargame ‘unit’ per week over the coming year. It’s been twelve weeks since the start date (1 September 2020), so what have I done? First, I should explain the … 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 »
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 »