Last post I mentioned a planned game of Bolt Action with Densmol; well, that did not happen. My poor opponent and his wife were waylaid by some awful bug or something and so it has all been postponed until... March or some such. Being adults with responsibilities and jobs and his active social life means it's tricky to coordinate dates for gaming. So we'll see - watch this space.
But, the 2nd occurrence of Operation Sweetheart - the earliest Bolt Action event in the area is occurring Feb 8th and I've been tentatively given the go ahead to attend (Responsibilities allowing.) by the Fun Prevention Officer. This in turn has lit a tiny hobby-fire under my arse and so when I can find time, I've been able to continue painting my remaining Greek infantry and hey-presto (!), the first squad of 11 is done!
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These minis are all by UK-based Great Escape Games and produced in a satisfying white metal. The sculpts themselves actually depict a squad of Evzones, historically tough men of the Mountain Divisions. The rules themselves don't really do much to reflect this aside from offering an option to make them a bit nastier in close combat, but seeing as that aspect of the game has been seriously nerfed in the new edition, it's not really worth paying points for. Still, I really like the Great Escape Games sculpting with lots of exaggerated facial features including satisfying big moustaches!
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Next up is the second or four squads of infantry, another 11 men though this time some more 3D prints from Greece-based Studio Historia. Their past sculpts depicting Greek weapons teams were a breeze to paint up, so I'm hoping this lot won't take quite so long as the metal sculpts from this first squad?
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- Dai
Great work on the first infantry unit Dai, and hopefully you get enough time to paint them all by your deadlines, and hope you have a great time at the bolt action event, as long as other responsibilities don't come up, and also that your rescheduled game doesn't get postponed again, but viruses don't work on our schedules ! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave! I hope I get enough time to paint as well. So far, it's mostly working out - bits here, bits there.
DeleteWelcome in 2025!
ReplyDeleteGreat work on them!
Thanks Michal! Hope to have more to show off soon.
DeleteTop stuff Dai. I'm very much in a BA mood myself, albeit I really need to finish the last of my Sons Of Horus traitor marines first. But this posting definitely put me back in the mood for WW2. I also really like your Painting Chart. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteCheers Simon! Funny - once I finish my Greeks, I've decided to take a break from BA and get back to some of my other many unloved projects.
DeleteThe chart is a stolen idea and helps keep me on track and motivated.
Nice work! Hope you get as far as you want to by the game day. (is that in the SJ Valley, or up here somewhere?)
ReplyDeleteAppreciate that David! I'm anticipating m-a-y-b-e getting 3 squads done? I've a little over a week and a half until game day so we'll see.
DeleteThe event is at Gamekastle Sacramento in Citrus Heights. Nice store - maybe you can drop by? (Heck, let me know and I can get a loaner army sorted for you if you want to play? It's beginner friendly!)
Miniatures look great and I do hope your responsibilities will allow you the game day for BA. I’m sure you deserve it. 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks mate. 3 games to start off the year will certainly help with my sanity. :)
DeleteBeware of Greeks bearing gifts, Dai! They look great and hopefully the upcoming 3D prints will be likewise. I also hope you manage to make it to the BA game, so we can get a report on your Greeks in action - thumping some Eyeties, hopefully!
ReplyDeleteHa!
DeleteThe 3D printed squad is coming along nicely so far and I hope to have them done today or tomorrow.
I too am hoping one of my games will be versus an opponent bringing Italians too!
Lovely looking infantry squad and nice to see the chart updated!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain!
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