I've decided on dropping the 1812 look and focus on the 1830's with my fictional opponents.
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Work is progressing......
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Still A Mess But Making Progress
Born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal 7 decades ago. Began playing with toy soldiers at 5 years. Started painting & converting at about 12 yrs and wargaming about 15 yrs. Never really stopped.
5 years in the Black Watch of Canada Cadets, 5 years at the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean followed by 4 in the navy. 25 years with CPC in IT simultaneous with 23 years running a boarding kennel. Inherited my love of toy soldiers from my mother's father. Married with a pack of litle Italian Greyhounds and a cat. Prematurely retired and enjoying leisure to game, maintaining our 170 yr old farmhouse and just living.
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Progress is good. :D
ReplyDeleteI can see the pic. Looks like there are some ghosts amongst your army...
They're just pale and hungover after celebrating the news that they will finally get painted and ride to battle after 1/2 century in their underwear.
DeleteHi Ross,
ReplyDeleteTop-notch stuff! The 1830s is a top choice for a fictional setting—plenty of scope for colourful uniforms and interesting tactical changes. Good to hear progress is being made, and the image loaded without a hitch!
Cheers, Andy
Thanks. The choice of that date is partly because of 2 minor rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada in familiar terrain, and partly because I like the regulars' uniforms on both sides :)
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ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteFocus is good. Focus means powerful presentations.
ReplyDeleteDive deep into the 1830s look.
For decades I avoided napoleonics and anything up to ww2. Then a chance article in solo wargames mag about mid century wargames based losely on Crimea era unlocked Pandora’s box - horse and musket now is essentially that long peace 1816 to 1848 ish - small armies plus all the napoleonic bling and new kit like trains and telegraph. So very pleased to see you adventuring into this era. I chose 1/72 or 20-25mm injection moulded plastics for cheapness. Best of luck!
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