Peninsular Allies - Light Dragoon….& lunch!

[Digits]

Thanks Nick

[Digits]

“Hold laddies!”






Last part of the jigsaw fell into place yesterday with the purchase of mdf boarding upon which I can put my Deepcut studio plains mat.  This is 6x4 and I have two of them.

The boards used here, off cuts if you like from the three big sheets I bought, can be configured here 6x 4 or 4x4 for small games.  The big sheets not shown can make up to 9 x6 though in reality, the two pad mats will only cover 8 x 6. 

I have also a Coleman 12 x 12 shelter to put over it all.  Pretty chuffed.

Time to get painting again and to knock out some Hills and other scenery me thinks....

[Ray Rivers]

I hate to tell you this... but those Scottish lads are about to be slaughtered! 

So I assume you glued the fabric to the mdf. Is that correct?

BTW, I really like mat. Looks very nice. Might have to get one as well.

[Digits]

No glue mate...the mouse pad mats are superb for also hiding the fact my lawn isn’t level!  They are heavy enough to sit without fixing.

If you are confused by my size options, I was referring to the table options rather than the mat.  I have two of these so simply 6x4 or 6x8 using this plains mat.  I have other games that use 4x4 mats.

As for the Scots....I fear you may be right!

[Digits]

I realise not much Napoleonic work from me for a while.  Hit my peak whilst in recovery, then with the easing of lockdown, distracted by other games, but I do intend to do some more towards my goal.

With Scrubber back in the saddle following his own brush with Covid and toothache....I see he has challenged me once again.  Taunting me with a few infantry of the 3rd East Kent “Buffs”.

As I too planned for them (see below), I may as well start there so over the next few days I will be cleaning up, and starting to put paint to my next foot regiment.  At least the Scots above will have someone to stand with them.....as they get slaughtered!

[vodkafan]

You put me to shame sir.....
I have been a little distracted with life events of late by way of excuse.

[Digits]

“put you to shame”???

I haven’t painted anything yet!

[has.been]

I haven’t painted anything yet!

Oh you little (28mm) fibber!!!!
I've seen loads of stuff painted by you.

[Digits]

Ha ha!

I have undercoated this regiment having cleaned up the Front Rank minis.

[schoey]

Excellent church, very rustic.

[Zingara]

Did they progress from the undercoat? And what about more French? I'm sure Pete would like the challenge of facing more troops across the table. The bigger the fish the bigger the tale. 

[Grumpy Gnome]

So much to love in this thread, thanks for the Information and inspiration it provides.

[Digits]

Cheers...stop making me feel guilty! Lol

Yes, going to get lots of love soon....I’m just a bit tied up painting WW2 scenics and minis.

Lots of minis prepped and collected, ready to go!

Glad you are enjoying it though.

[Digits]

Yes, I said slow burner.....but I haven’t done anything with these for a while.  I got distracted with WW2...which I still am doing, but I want to kickstart my naps again.  This time last year, I had Covid, and it was the recovery that kick started this then (well, mainly French)...but it seems appropriate with the easing of lockdown, and the arrival of better sitting out weather, that I do something!

I was thinking of building some British light Dragoons....but I seem to have misplaced them!    However, I think to get a little focus, I would be better off trying to concentrate on finishing off a brigade at least....so as I’ve already started McShortbreads...I may as well do that first!  I will dust off the next Highlander regiment, the Gordon’s and make a tentative start with them.   I also need to do some skirmishes to represent the 71st until I get to do them.  I had based these individually for use both here and in skirmish games. 

Don’t expect quick, but I will most certainly get something done!  May as well start with my generic kilt paint scheme first....

[Baron von Wreckedoften]

That's the spirit - keep plugging away and before you know it, there's a decent-sized project on the table.  Good work!