This is one of those self indulgent posts (aren’t they all?), more to keep me focused than anything else.

I still have a lot of old school (and old paint job) Napoleonic figures to touch up and re-base that is likely to take me through to mid May. These do not take a lot of work and I get them done while I am continuing to paint the projects on my to do list.

As you can see the PVA glue has almost used up and I am using gravity to help me eek out the last few drops! I have another lot almost done and I can see the finish line, albeit in the distance. There are three Bavarian foot units to do for Sharp Practice and then about four plastic boxes full of metal Prussian Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery. This will then see the end of this lot.

It is good after a few decades to finally see these on the shelves.

As I said these were done in between my “real” hobby painting projects. I tend to batch paint and have a number of things on the go at the same time. I am currently working on:

• Lots of Napoleonic French light infantry and dragoons for Sharp Practice;
• Modern vehicles;
• Japanese and Viking terrain;
• 50+ zombies;
• 30 Eldar 40k Fire dragon Aspect warriors;
• 18 Eldar Wraith Guard;
• 12 Eureka Miniatures Tupi Cricketers;
• 20+ Anubis warriors;
• 20+ Bastet warriors;
• Lots of Japanese villagers and Ronin.

An Infinity Nomad faction is also slowly being worked on but this will not be finished until later in the year. A pity because I really want to give this system a go.

I am pleased that all of these are on my original New Year’s resolution list and hopefully, with the exception of the Nomads, they will be all finished in about 3 to 4 weeks time. The 40k figures are all “old school” GW rather than that plastic “ship” you see now. I have to say I have enjoyed painting them – well except for the bone on the wraithguard which I have already re-done a few times.

At the end of April I will provide you with a full report.