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Title: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 30/07/16
Post by: Bitbag on October 19, 2015, 09:12:39 PM
Hi all!

New member here, but long time lurker....thought it was about time I joined.  ;)

Due to the fact that I'm constantly inspired by the wonderful work on this forum, I thought I'd share my own humble offerings, in the hope that it'll possibly inspire others! Since last year, I've been working on an ECW variant for 'Donnybrook', building up New Model Army and Covenanter factions. An informal group of us managed to put on a game at the recent Partizan show in September, and over the next few months, I'll bring the project to some kind of conclusion, maybe...... ::) The intention is to put on a larger version next May at the next Partizan show!

Anyway, here's a taster of what can be found on my blog:

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5K8pmBNNv2A/VEbIOX_6YcI/AAAAAAAAAXQ/iMdqRQeCQ7I/s1600/100_4978.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dy-aBl9CatY/VEbId2idZ6I/AAAAAAAAAXo/TR51_nu5M5o/s1600/100_4968.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4GSF28z_kq4/Uxtt5Z6bS3I/AAAAAAAAATA/3CvjZN-fY0o/s1600/100_4394.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3WMKcpcX2_4/VLmB0E--W3I/AAAAAAAAAa4/RRPGl62dVVc/s1600/20150116_203917.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtXZrm8zSP0/ViKormkdZRI/AAAAAAAAAeY/_o9gf4kjZJw/s320/20150304_200623.jpg)

Slightly sporadic in my posts, but hopefully more inspiration on here will spur me on.

Hope everybody enjoys looking, and best wishes,

Andy

Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...'
Post by: Jeff965 on October 19, 2015, 09:33:53 PM
Hi Andy,
Welcome aboard the good ship LAF. I to am a big fan of Donnybrook and I've been using them for Darkest Africa and the Sikh Wars.
Cracking blog btw, had a quick skim read and saved it to my favourites. How did you make those cards? I could do with some of them. 
Will be looking out for your posts to see how your Donnybrook venture gets on.

Jeff
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...'
Post by: Gibby on October 19, 2015, 10:45:33 PM
My friend Dave joined you for that game you put on at Partizan. We came and rescued you from him after his shenanigans had won him the game (I think). He loved it and the rules/game looked excellent I have to say! :D
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...'
Post by: Bitbag on October 20, 2015, 08:59:56 AM
Hi all!

Thanks for the kind comments so far, both here and on the blog. Glad you're liking what you're seeing!

Jeff- the cards.... well!  ::) To answer your question, they were made by yours truly. I found a font (can't remember which one now, but I'll look it up) that looked suitably old-fashioned, and a background texture from the internet. I'm not the most technological of people, but I managed to create a border and word processed the backs and fronts of the cards. Then I printed them out.  Stage 1! Stage 2 saw me using a guillotine and glue - remembering to glue the backs on in a consistent direction  ;) - then more guillotine work to trim off any white bits of paper left over.  Stage 3 saw them bunged in a laminator, then run through twice just to make sure they were sealed properly. Cut them out, and Bob's your uncle! It took a while start to finish, but they look great, and have so far served us well! I like the idea of doing different 'style' packs for different Donnybrook 'eras', maybe in the future. There's more views of them here:


http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/2014_02_01_archive.html?m=1#2549059821868098720

if you didn't spot them earlier! Hope that helps.

Gibby, hi! Yes, I remember Dave! Glad he had a good time- he'll get a mention in a future blog post about Partizan,  all in a positive manner of course! He definitely had the luck of the cards, and my friend Andy (Andy Fox from Nantwich and Crewe Wargames) was very bemused! Dave's faction definitely had their mettle up that day! Thank him for us, and thank you for your kind words!

Best wishes to all,

Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...'
Post by: flags_of_war on October 20, 2015, 09:18:53 AM
Excellent. Using Donnybrook would be brilliant for a Killing Times period game.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...'
Post by: Jeff965 on October 20, 2015, 03:13:18 PM
Thanks for the info Andy  :)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 21/10/15
Post by: Bitbag on October 21, 2015, 01:09:07 AM
Hi all

Thanks you for the warm welcome to the LAF - I think that's one of the things that sets this forum apart from others - and all the compliments and views. Wow, is all I can say - very humbling and heart-warming at the same time! :)

As promised, I've updated my blog, with pictures of the completed infantry for my New Model Army Faction, and some details about the faction composition in the context of my 'Donnybrook ECW' project.

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/

Hope you enjoy the pics - a taste of which below.

Next up will come the horse for the NMA, then I'll move onto the Scots and bits of scenery.

Best wishes
Andy

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FTZ2Eu4F4PA/VibHZlVoIeI/AAAAAAAAAf8/qPzq4P-cVAg/s1600/100_5256.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rSDeYJYWw8k/ViazoRH8BPI/AAAAAAAAAe0/sfnAjs5dofo/s1600/100_5174.JPG)

Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 21/10/15
Post by: Galloping Major on October 21, 2015, 06:12:34 AM
Very nice project, Donnybrook rules have great potential  8)


www.gallopingmajorwargames.com
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 21/10/15
Post by: folnjir on October 21, 2015, 10:19:32 PM
Great work on everything so far, looking forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 23/10/15
Post by: Bitbag on October 23, 2015, 12:09:38 AM
Hi all!

Thanks for all the continuing kind words.  8)

Next instalment of the project - this time, it's the NMA horse!

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4N3vedjbQOU/ViljOfVdtgI/AAAAAAAAAgo/ajhuKsRgnG0/s1600/20151022_102018.jpg)

This brings to a close my Donnybrook NMA basic 4 point faction, so the next few posts will be about scenery for the project and some 'scenic' fluff (including chickens  :o ....), as well as pics of the completed NMA faction and some historic background to the forces and the Dunbar campaign. I'll then move onto the Scots Covenanter faction.  See you soon, and follow the horse to the blog!...

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/2015_10_01_archive.html#3180018020361056211

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ATXNa9Ats9Q/VillfaxkCbI/AAAAAAAAAhU/xnQGVYTyGPA/s1600/20151022_103919.jpg)

Best wishes,

Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 23/10/15
Post by: archiduque on October 23, 2015, 11:57:52 AM
Excellent work!! ;)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 23/10/15
Post by: charla51 on October 23, 2015, 03:39:34 PM
Have you tried Witchfinder General for this kind of game? Leave out the supernatural and you have a cracking set of C17th skirmish/small action rules.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 23/10/15
Post by: westwaller on October 28, 2015, 10:25:19 PM
Hello and welcome to the LAF. Some great looking Perry miniatures Ecw you have there.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 23/10/15
Post by: Roo on October 29, 2015, 01:33:47 PM
Wow....cracking stuff!
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/11/15
Post by: Bitbag on November 01, 2015, 11:38:37 PM
Hi all - been a few days, and I've been busy painting, but time for another update. ;)

Thanks for all the feedback, and to answer a few questions:

charla51 - Hi! Witchfinder General.... no, not tried it yet, although I've heard good things about it. It is on the radar, but we've found Donnybrook to give a good game and it's easy to pick up. I am interested in trying out different rule sets, though, and might give it a go. 'Pikeman's Lament' will also be on the radar when it comes out (Michael!...  :)), and I've also dug out my old copy of 'File Leader!' Witchfinder General is also on the list!

Westwaller and Roo - Hello, and thank you for the welcome. They are mostly Perry's, and the project will have a few Foundry Perry-sculpted figures thrown in - shaken casualty markers, and some civilians (when I get round to them). I like the figures they have produced for both ranges, and still rate them as some of the best ECW figures out there. Somewhere, I've got a load of Renegade minis waiting for paint.... but they're for a different project!

Archiduque - praise indeed sir, from yourself, so thank you! Keep watching this thread, and I hope you approve! :D

The latest post on the blog shows off the final pics of the 4 point Donnybrook NMA faction, in completeness, and I offer a few thoughts on the historical basis and background for the figures and my force composition. There's also a teaser of the buildings I've painted, and the arrival of the Scots, as well as the livestock for the table... don't worry, the chickens are still there  ;), but this week has mainly been about sheep...  lol

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/


BTW, Does anyone know how to set up a gallery on here? - I've taken quite a few pictures and would love to show them to people, but I'm unsure how to go about it. Would I have to send them to another online gallery first, then link them back to here? Any advice gratefully accepted.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D2rkTDIFvNE/VjZzYVyWmQI/AAAAAAAAAh4/KaN6Lg5gESI/s1600/20151101_140815.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U0rBCCGstzI/VjaPag7tk7I/AAAAAAAAAjg/T5e6s8jLdaE/s1600/20151101_134427.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGx61Ol14yY/VjaQOJtjwcI/AAAAAAAAAjo/VIdYJxseD7A/s1600/20151101_143539.jpg)


See you soon!

Best wishes
Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/11/15
Post by: Sparrow on November 02, 2015, 05:05:41 AM
Very nice Scots - you've captured the "Covenanter" look well.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/11/15
Post by: Hu Rhu on November 02, 2015, 07:54:21 AM
That is some fantastic painting.  Keep them coming.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/11/15
Post by: Captain Blood on November 02, 2015, 09:55:24 AM
Very nice looking terrain and sharp painting. Looks like a great project.

I keep hearing good things about Donnybrook. Really must give it a try.


BTW, Does anyone know how to set up a gallery on here? - I've taken quite a few pictures and would love to show them to people, but I'm unsure how to go about it. Would I have to send them to another online gallery first, then link them back to here? Any advice gratefully accepted.


Instructions are here: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=5617.0

To run a gallery here on LAF you need to be a supporting member. Professor Witchheimer, the forum owner, has not been taking 'supporting member' donations for a while now, but if you send him a private message (PM) he may be willing and able to sort something out for you. (Supporting member donations can be any amount, great or small - it's the thought that counts :))

Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/11/15
Post by: NurgleHH on November 03, 2015, 03:15:25 PM
I keep hearing good things about Donnybrook. Really must give it a try.
I read the rules, very near to Triumph&Tragedy and Saga. Card activation, fixed numbers for troops (4 Elite, 8 normal and 12 poor, I think). Very simple, but complex in the actions and moves.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/11/15
Post by: Furt on November 04, 2015, 09:45:04 PM
Excellent project and nice brushwork!  :-*

I like the small mini count necessary to play.

I read the rules, very near to Triumph&Tragedy and Saga. Card activation, fixed numbers for troops (4 Elite, 8 normal and 12 poor, I think). Very simple, but complex in the actions and moves.

I think it resembles Sharp Practice quite a bit too. Maybe its a mash of all the best bits.  lol
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/11/15
Post by: OSHIROmodels on November 04, 2015, 09:51:44 PM
Great little project  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 10/11/2015
Post by: Bitbag on November 11, 2015, 12:13:56 AM
Hi all - It's been a few days, but just a heads up on the latest post on the blog, this time about the animals and livestock that are featuring in this project. It's not a long post, but suggests ideas and thinking behind my choices for what creatures I've chosen to include...  :)

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/2015_11_01_archive.html#2780621208472569458

Hello to Sparrow and Hu Rhu, Furt and Jimbibbly - thanks for all the compliments re the painting, and glad you like them! I have to say that much of the ideas for colour schemes and so forth, for my Covenanters were taken directly from this fantastic blog, Project Auldearn 1645 http://auldearn1645.blogspot.co.uk/2008/01/painting-covenanters.html (http://auldearn1645.blogspot.co.uk/2008/01/painting-covenanters.html). It gives a great range of colours to start from, and I've added my own twists and ideas. I'll add more when I begin my posts about the Covenanter faction. For anyone thinking about painting up ECW era Scots, especially for the campaigns of Montrose, then I heartily recommend this project, and it's great to see that it's still going after all this time. Definitely inspirational. 8)

Captain Blood - Richard, many thanks for the welcome, and kind words. I'll have a think about the gallery, and see if just posting pics on the forums works - I think it's a case of so far, so good. I'll contact Professor Witcheimer re: a supporting member donation, so thanks for the info.  :)

A quick taster of what's on the blog:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jbq82b1rugo/VkJcJBZ8hLI/AAAAAAAAAkI/4NTtRC_-MTY/s1600/20151101_135342.jpg)


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vlPEtxuARTU/VkJuh8G5vrI/AAAAAAAAAk4/wVWlpHFMGdg/s1600/20151101_134944.jpg)

I promised there'd be chickens.....  :D

Next up will be the buildings, and then the Scots.

See you soon, and best wishes

Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 10/11/2015
Post by: Malamute on November 11, 2015, 08:12:31 AM
Only just noticed this thread. Excellent stuff. Keep it coming :-*
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 10/11/2015
Post by: folnjir on November 12, 2015, 11:02:48 AM
Those chooks! You must be a bit mental  :)

Lovely work on the animals.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 10/11/2015
Post by: Captain Blood on November 12, 2015, 06:51:02 PM
Love the chickens  :)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 14/11/2015
Post by: Bitbag on November 14, 2015, 11:26:40 PM
Hi all - as promised, some buildings! ;)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z18h6Xhfra0/Vkel2N7TssI/AAAAAAAAAmI/KKSkoj-MzZY/s1600/20151101_150859.jpg)

Malamute - thanks for the nice words - I'll do my best to keep going! Inspiration from other people on here is certainly a good motivator, so thank you!

Folnjir and Captain Blood - yeah......the chickens..... o_o

They are a bit bonkers, aren't they?! Glad you like them. They seemed to take ages, but worth it I think. Not sure if I'll do any more in such a style, but I like 'em. I think any more will be a much simpler 'type'; I'm just waiting to do a scenario when they decide to attack someone - it'll bring a whole new meaning to 'Charge of the Scots Greys'!... :D

The usual link to the blog:

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/2015_11_01_archive.html#3167046938179800318

Have a gander, if you like....

A few thoughts and pics about the buildings that are featuring in my Donnybrook ECW project, with ideas about painting etc. Next up will be the last posts about shelter on my table top - tents - and other bits of fluff, then onto the Scots, and their hero, Tam!

Until next time, best wishes,
Andy

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-67EFXNr2qnI/VkeunLt8vcI/AAAAAAAAAnU/-sCCSflwGQc/s1600/20151101_151252.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-acVqRXb7xTI/VkekvN1mSOI/AAAAAAAAAmA/XismfEonsnM/s1600/20151101_151649.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kOIZj6KJN1s/Vke6GY6GEnI/AAAAAAAAAoY/sT87kFqc3xc/s1600/20151101_150031.jpg)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: Bitbag on December 01, 2015, 12:38:53 AM
Hi all

Apologies for the absence - real life and a general painting and modelling 'funk' had taken hold, but I'm back again, and with an update on the blog.  ;)

This time it's a short post about tents, general camp 'stowage' and a teaser of the Leader for my forthcoming Scots Faction. Not sure what I'll do when these posts catch up with 'real' time, but until that time, enjoy! :D

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/2015_11_01_archive.html#5358788122946741899

I'll be back again soon, with a fuller account of Tam Mcleod's Hodden Hordes, but until then, some pics follow to wet the appetite. Enjoy the run-up to the festive season, and keep painting!

Regards as always,

Andy

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPvDDrxx1bw/Vlywx3HinBI/AAAAAAAAAoo/hrMWNIKe294/s1600/20151122_150421.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pPCc2cTSzUM/Vlzj_TjOohI/AAAAAAAAAqs/94j03ZqZJv8/s1600/20151122_152147.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3cVaeyrTyp4/VlzksZ0lfQI/AAAAAAAAAq0/1uQA1LmheL8/s1600/20151101_142724.jpg)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: Captain Blood on December 01, 2015, 07:59:17 AM
Very nice painting on that officer  :-*
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: Hu Rhu on December 01, 2015, 09:30:20 AM
Excellent painting.  Love the vignette of the firing squad.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: Malamute on December 01, 2015, 10:12:54 AM
More loveliness ;D

I especially like the crofts :-*
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: von Lucky on December 01, 2015, 10:27:00 AM
Excellent painting.  Love the vignette of the firing squad.

Same. A great thread of little treats. Will see if I can hunt down some of those Hudson and Allen Studio buildings.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: Jeff965 on December 01, 2015, 06:18:11 PM
Nice painting there, I've had your blog saved to my iPad for a while now as I'm a big fan of Donnybrook. Keep it up.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: Firescale Whack on December 02, 2015, 02:03:42 AM
Brilliant work, I love all the extra bits and pieces you have done that really give the project alot of character. Just curious, where did you get the oval bases for the cavalry?
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: Bitbag on December 02, 2015, 07:29:47 AM
Hi all
Thanks for the kind words.  Glad you like what you're seeing, and hopefully over the holiday period I'll get some more pics in of the table or some game shots!  ;)

I guess all the little bits are inspired by what I've seen over the years at different shows and in various rules or on other people's blogs. I love that whole feeling of 'small world' realism (up to a point!), so recreating it on the wargames table seems right to me, like it does for many of us! Can you tell that I loved Lego as a kid!  :)

Firescale -

http://war-bases.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=18_61&product_id=95

should get you to the right place! If not, they're pill bases 25mm by 50mm from Warbases. The 2mm thick ones. A very nice simple product (as I've found all the Warbases stuff to be -not affiliated to them btw, just v impressed), and I think they work for skirmish wargaming. Rank and file infantry are on 25mm rounds, and my heroes are on 30mm hex ones, so they stand out. Other 'lesser' characters will be on 25mm hexes.

Hope that makes sense! Captain Blood- cheers for liking Tam McLeod. He'll have his own post soon!

See you again in the next few days.
Regards,
Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 01/12/2015
Post by: Bitbag on January 26, 2016, 10:35:46 PM
Hi all - apologies for the absence - It's been a bit of a busy Christmas and New year! :-I

Anyhow, I'm back again, and this time, it's the turn of the Scots!  8) I'm turning to the Covenanter Faction of my ECW Donnybrook, and it's time to introduce Major Tam McLeod, as the Leader of my Scottish faction.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Lp6LZsgqDXE/VqfYGFNjluI/AAAAAAAAAsk/W2PBZqIDhos/s1600/20151101_142724.jpg)

He's already appeared here in photographic form, but the blog post goes into more detail about his creation.

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/

Next up will be the dragoons - here's a teaser.... ;)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1ywtLiK-wxs/VqfrxgmSEeI/AAAAAAAAAtM/utCGDMobezk/s1600/20151101_143400.jpg)

See you soon!

Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 26/01/16
Post by: mikedemana on January 27, 2016, 12:11:44 AM
He looks great! I love the steely gaze you've done with his eyes...

Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 02/02/16
Post by: Bitbag on February 02, 2016, 11:11:50 PM
Hello again!

Well, a week on, it's time for the Scots dragoons in full.  :)

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/

My latest post details the Covenanter dragoons for the project, with a few thoughts and background on the composition and creation of the unit, and Scottish dragoons in general.

Hope you enjoy it - next up will be my Covenanter 'Shaken' casualty markers.

Best wishes, and once again, thanks for the kind feedback and visits to the blog!

See you soon,

Andy

(and as usual, just a few teasers... ;)...)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8N8JFA12H_A/Vq6VzmhJ-SI/AAAAAAAAAtc/M3DcxlZc58Q/s1600/20151101_143036.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tOxLR9nsywk/VrEnFzNCTeI/AAAAAAAAAuU/vT3PbtLf7kU/s1600/20151101_143844.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_jDywjdv9g0/VrEr6HJrRtI/AAAAAAAAAu0/zRvF4lnGJvY/s1600/20151101_144245.jpg)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 02/02/16
Post by: Malamute on February 03, 2016, 10:38:06 PM
More eye Candy  ;D

Keep it coming. :)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 09/02/16
Post by: Bitbag on February 09, 2016, 08:01:22 PM
Hi all

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/

Next up on the blog - a brief post about my Scots Covenanter faction 'Shaken' markers.....  :)


and... a word that rhymes with 'purple'...... :o (NOW you're interested!  ;D)


A quick taste:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_b4bm0MFEYg/Vro333_3HgI/AAAAAAAAAww/j0HqH0TNDnE/s1600/20151101_144659.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f0yn3jaUQs8/VrpBie4MU_I/AAAAAAAAAxE/RDthNSJODoM/s1600/20151101_150827.jpg)

Next up, will be the pike!

See you soon, and best wishes,

Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 09/02/16
Post by: Marine0846 on February 10, 2016, 01:05:40 AM
Love the shaken markers.
Excellent painting on all the figures.
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 09/02/16
Post by: Bitbag on April 16, 2016, 12:47:39 AM
Hi all

Just to let you know that the project hasn't gone to the wall - far from it in fact! There'll be some updates over the weekend, on the blog and on here, of stuff I've painted up over the last couple of months. I've been busy painting stuff in preparation for our game at Partizan in 5 weeks time!  ;)

(5 weeks?!!! :o Best get back to it then!)

Best wishes, and see you soon. Thanks for the continued support.

Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 09/02/16
Post by: Bitbag on April 16, 2016, 08:31:43 PM
Hello!

As per the previous post - a quick update. ;)

I've been busy painting stuff in preparation for the Partizan Show, on 22nd May 2016, at the new venue of the Newark Showground. It's only five weeks away, so updates will still be rare as I'm using the evenings for painting, but I just wanted to share with people some of the recent work from the last few months. The RAW Gamers are putting on a larger version of 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650', which we debuted last September at the 'The Other Partizan', with larger factions and characters, so it's all systems go to get these done. Usual story of lots of time slowly disappearing... o_o

So, just as a teaser from the blog:
http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/2016_04_01_archive.html#288778447970821444


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GMM0OE18da0/VxJ7Q5L1hqI/AAAAAAAAAyU/qR8h2bNiJFAgEVv_n1-rkQMkpv-WOnjAACLcB/s1600/20160416_161047.jpg)

The completed Scots pike - with added plaid....

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K5jKHEgt7Ng/VxJ9am-bVcI/AAAAAAAAAy0/-V9Wnv2xjAskegEekMlntvj-z8ix-XsCACLcB/s1600/20160416_162902.jpg)

The first completed Scots shot unit

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PraeH-6dMVE/VxJ-kSRh0MI/AAAAAAAAAzA/SouwG0D-bA07ybwBVPlKReFlUOwGqRuPwCLcB/s1600/20160416_163646.jpg)

and alarmed civilians!

and other bits and bobs - mostly scenic items to enhance the table (including cabbages) are also shown.

I'm going to go into more detail about the units and scenery in subsequent posts after the show, but until then, I'll keep painting. Not sure where the RAW Gamers will be in terms of floorplans, but feel free to pop by and say hello if you're there. I'll post just before the show, but until the next time, thanks for looking, and thanks for the continued support! see you soon, both on here, and at Newark!

Best wishes
Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 16/04/16
Post by: mikeland on April 27, 2016, 08:26:41 PM
Fantastic thread! Very inspiring stuff. Great painting!
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 16/04/16
Post by: Malamute on April 27, 2016, 10:02:43 PM
Fantastic thread! Very inspiring stuff. Great painting!

Agreed, really enjoying seeing this develop.  ;D
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 16/04/16
Post by: LeadAsbestos on April 27, 2016, 10:16:36 PM
My current favorite project on LAF, and that is saying something!  ;)

I am absolutely stealing all your ideas for my own Border Reivers project. I may even start dressing like you and hanging out creepily in all the places you frequent.  ;D ::)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 16/04/16
Post by: dijit on April 28, 2016, 06:08:06 PM
Beautiful painting! Love it!
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 02/05/16
Post by: Bitbag on May 02, 2016, 12:54:59 PM
Hi all

Just a quick one - figures won't paint themselves sadly... ::)

Firstly, Mikeland, Malamute, LeadAsbestos and Dijit thanks for all the kind comments, as well as to everyone else who's dropped by recently. It's keeping me going!

LeadAsbestos, I'll keep an eye on your Reiver's project and I'm glad you like the ideas and colour schemes!(I do hang out in some strange places though, if you still wanted to do that... ;))

This week has seen the completion of the first half of the final Scots shot unit, as well as the introduction of my first NMA character - may I introduce Master Thomas Playwell!

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/

Hope you like them - the usual teaser.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PZV2gaaoJA4/Vyc2719dtcI/AAAAAAAAAzg/nO2FgCMo4-IpCZBgM19-qO1-aa7tJcCqQCLcB/s1600/20160502_100649.jpg)

Master Playwell....

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7FF3nMR8qcQ/Vyc6UVMsqeI/AAAAAAAAAz8/mKWs1Edq_bAZBw849zNaZAOrRM5zFpgzgCLcB/s1600/20160502_102804.jpg)

Other pics on the blog, but just a brief post this time. Hope to meet some of you at Partizan!

Regards
Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 07/07/16
Post by: Bitbag on July 30, 2016, 04:43:09 PM
Hi all - it's been a while!

Well the project isn't dead - far from it, but ticking along steadily. A slow June has been followed by a quietly productive July - more news on the blog:

http://haveacare.blogspot.co.uk/2016_07_01_archive.html#68352708174859248

As usual a little taste:(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5J98a9R5Iuc/V5yxVFf24kI/AAAAAAAAA1k/uD92okrpfAoMG_61L4qB4RP9WRc6hDdxQCLcB/s1600/20160730_104219.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BRW85naSK58/V5y2k3hypRI/AAAAAAAAA24/apnO-tzjVC080KDjKRGJV0JZ6GdDOYbOACLcB/s1600/20160730_111155.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZveAxI62mi4/V5y5G-Q-iQI/AAAAAAAAA3o/SSaDwD0uEs4HiTFFtv8e8EJbTdSnp4NgwCLcB/s1600/20160730_105314.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cKtuEzh7BkU/V5y55OYmxyI/AAAAAAAAA4E/Nk9QlW_FpCAdI6ueNVzC_SYbbWRufC9IQCLcB/s1600/20160730_105609.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V4XxUn-fKoQ/V5y68geUCHI/AAAAAAAAA4g/RUNNn_pNlJUDDIDx9jdHfJBivgT6Px4PACLcB/s1600/20160730_113536.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mTMrq7Q_PoA/V5y7dqWrUWI/AAAAAAAAA4w/Ev-IqE4XyBsaj4PctsQmmDeXVqALT5x4wCLcB/s1600/20160730_104718.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vuFZuNfr50c/V5y7qmxZ5_I/AAAAAAAAA40/qjogrcokuI4eRqbTEQvCx1BjxBUxPPJ6gCLcB/s1600/20160730_112623.jpg)

The RAWGamers will be at The Other Partizan Show on August 21st, where these chaps will get their final run out, before projects anew! Pop along and say hi - and have a throw of the dice - we're running these chaps in a participation game!

Until then, many thanks for looking, and see you soon with more updates - the New Model Army are nearly completed as well, and then just some civilians..... and then we'll see where we go from there.

Cheers, and thank you for the continued feedback, kind words and thoughts

Best wishes
Andy
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 07/07/16
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 30, 2016, 04:48:33 PM
Great stuff  8) 8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 07/07/16
Post by: Romark on July 30, 2016, 04:53:52 PM
Lovely muted tartans on those minis,great work  :-*

Cheers

Keith
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 07/07/16
Post by: Malamute on July 30, 2016, 05:54:02 PM
Awesome brushwork on all of it, figures, terrain etc. Brilliant. ;D
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 07/07/16
Post by: Andym on July 30, 2016, 06:48:32 PM
Wow! That's some great work all round in this project! :-*
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 07/07/16
Post by: Jeff965 on July 30, 2016, 07:24:18 PM
Followed this from the start and great to see it all coming together. Top work all around :-*
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 07/07/16
Post by: mikedemana on July 30, 2016, 08:59:04 PM
Those photos are works of art! Beautiful... :o

I picked up Donnybrook at Historicon earlier this summer. Not sure when I'll get a chance to test it out with all the irons in the fire, but a lovely looking rulebook. Thanks for sharing the inspiring photos...!

Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/
(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Miscellaneous/MyLAFbadges_zpspetuxziq.jpg)
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 07/07/16
Post by: LeadAsbestos on July 31, 2016, 04:55:25 AM
Wonderful project!
Title: Re: ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' updated 30/07/16
Post by: Calvin59 on October 09, 2024, 07:57:09 PM
After reading the ECW Donnybrook Project - 'Somewhere in Scotland, 1650...' discussion on LAF, as well as your blog on the details of your idea. Thank you for sharing your project, and have you completed it since then?