Tuesday 19 May 2020

Very Slow Progress


Hi All, it has not been a very productive time recently – I have been binge watching a couple of shows on TV – firstly the BBC Series “Musketeers” from around 2015 I think (some good ideas/inspiration there for a skirmish level collection!) and then latterly, its been the five series of Ripper Street – I am only about two thirds of the way through this!
The net outcome is virtually no output from the painting table, but I have managed to do these four Colonial Brits – all Zulu war Brits in red coats





Also as we moved from Level 3 lock down to the more relaxed Level 2, I have taken the dog to the other side of town for a walk at a local “reserve” – here are a few images of that to








Apologies for the brevity of comments - I am doing this at work and need to complete as quickly as possible before someone asks me what I am actually doing :)


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20 comments:

  1. Lawrence H19 May 2020 at 16:40

    Well, at least you managed to complete something there Keith to keep the production line running. Mice work Keith.

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  2. rross19 May 2020 at 17:12

    Cheers Lawrence....to be honest, I did all of these from start to finish in one day...if I had not been so slack I could doubtless have painted all sixteen in the period since my previous post.....but appreciate your supportive comments!

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  3. Aly Morrison19 May 2020 at 21:20

    They are nice characterful figures Keith...
    And beautiful countryside as well

    All the best. Aly

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    1. rross19 May 2020 at 23:05

      Thanks Aly....these are some of the better Old Glory figures in my opinion

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  4. Jonathan Freitag19 May 2020 at 21:21

    Good work on the painting front! Some work at the painting station is better than none. A few weeks ago, a became hooked on a Netflix series on F1 racing. I binged watched two seasons in about a week. It was great!

    Good looking photos from your walk in the woods. Reminds me of the dense woods along the pacific coast of Washington and Oregon over here.

    While still on lockdown here, dentists finally opened yesterday provided they maintain proper protocols and have plenty of PPE.

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    1. rross19 May 2020 at 23:08

      Thank you Jonathon.... I have another day off tomorrow... I was obliged to take two leave days in May as my employer had decided they will only pay is 90% of our salary this month...as its my daughters 21st birthday tomorrow, I chose that day as one of them...the other, I already took about ten days ago. So I may get some time tomorrow to hit the painting desk!

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  5. Stuart S20 May 2020 at 07:49

    Great characters for the Zulu war Keith. Enjoy the painting time.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  6. rross20 May 2020 at 08:02

    Cheers Stu....it's 8am Weds here and just about to sit down at the painting desk😊

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  7. DeanM20 May 2020 at 10:38

    Great looking and iconic British!

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    1. rross20 May 2020 at 13:18

      Thanks Dean..currently half way through the next batch of five

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  8. Bluewillow20 May 2020 at 17:54

    Great stuff, I am sure some Zulu warriors will sort them out!

    Cheers
    Matt

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    1. rross20 May 2020 at 21:35

      Thanks Matt..not sure we have any 28mm Zulus in our group...sounds like a project for someone!

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  9. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.20 May 2020 at 21:13

    The Three Musketeers would make a great setting for a skirmish game and Redoubt Miniatures used to have a large collection of figures for this. Sadly, I don't think they are trading anymore and not sure if anyone else does this period.

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    1. rross20 May 2020 at 21:37

      Thanks Pat...there are two or three manufacturers out there who "do" The Musketeers...Warbases actually make figures based on the BBC series...and I am pretty sure Redoubt are still available...or else, the web site is misleading, as it certainly seems to be still active!

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  10. Ray Rousell21 May 2020 at 17:49

    4 figures are better than no figures, it's still progress. I quite liked the Musketeers, once I got over the stupid costumes everyone wore.

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    1. rross21 May 2020 at 21:29

      Very good point Ray...I will take that! Yes I liked The Musketeers...lots of strong female characters that I could paint up for a skirmish game!

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  11. Dmitry Svidlo21 May 2020 at 22:19

    Nice progress. I really like the background photo it perfectly matches miniatures:)

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    1. rross21 May 2020 at 22:38

      Thanks Dmitry...for the background, I copied an idea from a friend and used Google Earth...it is actually desert somewhere near Phoenix Arizona...but could be any desert anywhere!

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  12. caveadsum147122 May 2020 at 08:25

    Great looking Zulu war Brits! It can't always be regiments of Highlanders!
    Best Iain

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    1. rross22 May 2020 at 17:20

      Thanks Iain...you are quite right, I am sure I have a disproportionate number of Highland units in my collections....its just that tartan and diced hose are so much fun to paint!

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