Tomorrow will be my Grandmother's 89th birthday.
For those who are paying attention, yes, you're correct, my Grandparents (On my Mother's side) were born a day apart - 31st December and 1st of January of 1926. It's astounding they ever met at all considering My Grandfather was born in the Rhondda Valley, Wales and my Grandmother in Southern Greece. But to both meet AND fall in love during the horrors of World War II is (in my mind) near miraculous. Once Greece had been finally liberated from the Germans and Italians, my Grandfather (At that time still an RAF Armourer) returned to court and then marry the beautiful Greek girl he had chanced to meet the first time the British Commonwealth forces attempted to wrest control of Greece from the Axis forces.
There's far more to the story, but I'll leave it there. My Grandfather was the man I admired most in my life and I felt it was fitting to honour his birthday here.
Now to some Hobby stuff!
Only a little work going on. For the upcoming tournament next month (24th) I have started to paint my 3rd infantry platoon for my Flames of War British. These are handy as they can be used both in Mid and Late War. So far though, I've only gotten paint on their helmets and faces, so not worth posting a picture as yet.
I also managed to get some painting on the Robotech Veritech Jet forms. Stupidly didn't make sure the pics of one came out before I left for work though, so only the one that represents my character in the game. Guardian and Robot forms to come!
I also stuck my ACW Confederate cavalry on sticks, ready for paint. They are currently in the garage with grey primer drying.
I hope you all have pleasant and safe New Year's celebrations tonight (Or already have if it's New Year already where you are.)!
Happy New Year!
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| Unconventional scheme for the setting according to my American fellow players, but my character is Mars-based, so I felt his mech would have a paint scheme that would set him aside from the rest of the squadron. |
I also stuck my ACW Confederate cavalry on sticks, ready for paint. They are currently in the garage with grey primer drying.
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| Enough here for 3 generals, an 8-stand cavalry regiment and their dismounted version. I'm just missing the dismounted standard bearer fig that I think I'll have to create myself from a random infantry fig. |
Happy New Year!
Happy new years! Thanks for sharing the touching story of your grandparents. Hope you have a happy and hobby filled 2015!
ReplyDeletelikewise Cameron, looking very much forward to more of your wonderful work!
DeleteHappy new year Dai!
ReplyDeleteMy mums father was an RAF armourer, but post WW2. Worked on Sunderland flying boats. Was only based in Scotland tho. Nice to hear your story. My gran and grandad (who was in 144 RAC) only met because his regiment was in this area training.
A lot of Sunderlands were converted into passenger liners (post war, obvs) and used to carry the rich and famous to Maderia.
Deleteamazing how without the war, neither you n me, nor millions of others would be here.
DeleteHappy New Year Dai :-) Great story about your Grandparents, happy birthday to them both.
ReplyDeletelikewise paul, appreciate the comment.
DeleteGreat post Dai. Happy new year.
ReplyDeleteCheers Col.!
DeleteBest wishes for the new year to you and yours too.
Happy new 'ear Dai. Nice colour scheme on the 'plane too.
ReplyDeleteTa'!
Deletei'll hopefully have some more progress shots up soon
Woo! Someone painted some robotech stuff! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteNot much out there then eh? Weird.
DeleteHopefully will have a new post up over the weekend with some more Robotech stuff.
I could be looking at the wrong blogs? It's quite possible!
DeleteHappy new year!