Interlude

It's been "one of those days" but I managed a few turns. 

Hopefully, I will be able to resume soon. 

'Hurry Up and Wait!'

The plan was an afternoon to play out the game. I managed to play 2 turns today......sighhh

At least the advanced units are engaged.

Ah well, there's still tomorrow.

Genr'l, Thanks for giving us a chance to show what we can do.

 Coming soon to a screen near you!

1836, Oberhilse and Faraway will clash again!
(click on photo for a close look)

......(well, it could be a few days, depends on the weather, volunteer stuff, various chores, etc, etc....)

Pass In Review

 ”Yes Colonel, that's our newly raised 2nd Dragoons passing by us now."

"Would you and your lady like to review the new Squadron, Colonel?”

"Oh, of course, your companion is dressed beautifully for the soiree, not to inspect horses and men. My apologies"  

Bit By Bit

I'm trying to make time for a short painting session most days, so these lads are slowly getting into tabletop condition.

If the forecast heavy rain comes, they should be finished tomorrow!

Ghost Riders

 I picked up these hard plastic 40mm figures at a Flea market at a US Con a few years ago. There were several styles of figures and both infantry and mounted cavalry, but without horses. 

Well, I've started on a small troop of cavaly. Ever since I cut my 6'x8' table to 4'x5', I've had to reduce the size of my squadrons to 4 figures. The kepis had to be modified like a peaked police cap, but there are semi-retired cavalry.

To be continued.

Falllllll In!

The 2nd Infantry has now been reorganized and their uniforms have been slightly modernized. 

Umm, the lighting wasn't great, and I was tired. The coats are dark blue, not black!

Anyway, a mix of home cast of my own sculpting, and 4 Scruby figures from Historifigs.

 Now for some new cavalry! 

Hold That Hill!

 Until I get this picture taken.

It's been a very busy couple of weeks outside and not very busy inside. However, The reorganized and  modified Oberhilse 17th Regiment, is ready for battle.

....."NEXT!"

Sentry! Where's the Mess?

 "Right over there Sir! Right mess they are too Sir, no white belts and so on."

"Ahh! Well, I'm sure they'll soon be in order, but I meant the Officer's Mess?".....

(Not much hobby time this week.......)

Preparing For Battle

The Oberhilse army has reorganized although a few battalions of volunteers and a few squadrons of cavalry are not yet ready to take the field.

While the army is waiting for reinforcements, a series of drill sessions are being held. 

Maintenance Of The......Oh Look!

Sighhh......there I was, working on my fictional 1830's forces when I stumbled on one last straggler of the one-piece Scruby ACW cavalrymen of the sort that have been recruited into my 1790's British Light Dragoons. As it happened, I needed exactly one more to finish the 2nd squadron.........sighhhh..... why wait?

(Please let me know if the above doesn't show. My favorite Chrome laptop, with the best photo adjustments, has been banned from Google Drive, so for now I'm trying ways to circumvent when necessary until I manage the new photo options.)

Right, back to the 1830's.....

Still A Mess But Making Progress

 I've decided on dropping the 1812 look and focus on the 1830's with my fictional opponents. 

If you can't see this picture, please let me know.

Work is progressing......