Musings from the Gateway
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 »
Good grief, it’s three quarters of the way through 2020. Doesn’t time fly? For the first few weeks of lock-down my wargaming output was uncharacteristically focused. Sadly, that didn’t last long, so by June I was back to my usual … 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 »
Just a quickie so I can say I posted three times in 2018. It’ll keep Andy happy…..well….. This morning I finished some American War of Independence flags. They look quite pretty so I thought I’d share. And, as it wouldn’t … 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 »