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A mythical beast - a female wargamer! I got back into wargaming in the summer of 2011 after a very, very long break and haven't looked back since. I must admit that I seem to be more of a painter/collector than a gamer, but do hope to correct that at some point in the near future. My gaming interests span the ages, from the "Biblical" era all the way through to the far future. I enjoy games of all sizes, from a handful of figures up to major battles (see my megalomaniacally sized Choson Korean and Russian Seven Years War armies).

Tuesday 30 June 2015

Some WIPs

What lovely warm and sunny weather we're having right now in the UK. Well, I say "lovely" but as a redhead going out in the sun is always a gamble - I could be OK for several hours or I could turn "thermidore" in 30 seconds flat. So far I've been lucky. The temperature also makes painting difficult - a combination of lethargy and paint drying too quickly.

Still, I did manage to get a bit done last night. The Bulgar who mislaid his spear has had his replacement axe painted:




And I've started on the last of the 6mm ACW Union infantry.



There's another batch identical to this and a similar batch of Zouaves. I'll paint them up then do the basing together. Painting will be gradual over the next week or two.



And I may have adopted another pair of homeless Hotwheels cars:





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11 comments:

  1. Simon Quinton 1 July 2015 at 07:33

    Those hotwheels cars will look great. Nice work on the Bulgars great idea to add an axe in.

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  2.  Ashley1 July 2015 at 07:53

    You always amaze me by how much you manage to get done.

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  3. Ian1 July 2015 at 08:28

    Good progress there. I know what you mean about the sun, I can't go out for long without feeling ill. Got up at 5am so I could get some work done before it got too hot!

    Ian

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  4. Clint1 July 2015 at 09:02

    I like the two hotwheelz I am sure they will serve you well.
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    whenever I see your 6mm ACW I am tempted to rebase my own. It may soon become a project.

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  5. Unknown1 July 2015 at 09:43

    Nice ax save there with that poor Bulgar. It seems you are starting a wayward home for hotwheels. And finally you English have no idea what hot really is!

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  6. Michael Awdry1 July 2015 at 20:47

    Certainly lots going on here Tamsin and all looking good.

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  7. TamsinP1 July 2015 at 21:04

    @ Simon - the cars will be for my Wastelands project when I get around to it. As for the axe, I had a few melee weapons left over from the officer packs, so it made sense to replace the lost spear with one :)

    @ Ashley - apart from the cars, I haven't done a great deal lately ;)

    @ Ian - if I could get up that early I would! :)

    @ Clint - go on, you know you want to do that rebasing! ;)

    @ Robert - it was a good save and I do seem to be building quite a large rescue sanctuary for abandoned cars.
    As for the heat, don't forget we don't have air-con in UK homes and it's been hotter (and still is) the past few days than it is in SoCal ;)

    @ Michael A - thanks, lots to do :)

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  8. Ray Rousell2 July 2015 at 23:19

    Nice work Tamsin! You always seem to be busy!

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  9. Rog4 July 2015 at 15:12

    Definitely, not Vulgar Bulgars.. :) very nice work Tamsin!!

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  10. BigLee5 July 2015 at 18:13

    Hot weather = Faster drying time = less time literally watching paint dry. What's not to like?...aside from the muggy sleepless nights, roasting in your own juices during the day, short tempered drivers etc.

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  11. The Happy Whisk14 July 2015 at 04:18

    Hope you stay sunburn-free.

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