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Go Large
I'm afraid I'm still playing with the printer 🤣 Anyway I thought I'd have a go at scaling up and make a 40mm figureI don't think it turned out too bad.Will take some better photos today but pics taken...
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Still Printing
As the arthritis in my fingers seems to have taken a grip early and I'm only getting about an hour a day painting then playing around with the capabilities of the printer continues.I've done a 28mm...
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Busy weekend
This Saturday will see me take the Crann Tara stand to my local show at Stocktonhttps://www.battlegroundshow.co.uk/Since Leon of Pendraken miniatures has taken over the show has gone from strength to...
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Battleground Show
Well Saturday was a hectic day, but first can I compliment Leon (Pendraken Miniatures) for hosting what I thought was the best Battleground to date.Whilst he told me numbers were slightly down on last...
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Battle of Leuthen
Today saw me attend Colin Ashton's ofhttp://www.carryingsonupthedale.com/2018/12/leuthen-tomorrow.htmlFor his annual refight of the Battle of Leuthen. This is the 261st Anniversary of the Battle and...
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Merry Christmas one and all
can I just take time out to wish you all Merry Christmasat a time when we all seem hell bent on destroying what we have and to hell with the consequences then a little bit of schmaltz doesn't seem...
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Happy New Year
This year I thought I'd get in quick (for me) and wish everyone a Happy New Year may 2019 bring you all your gaming desires!!!!For me I've learnt not to set ambitious plans and projects, however this...
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Where did they come from?
I guess part of the aches in moving house is the sorting and packing. Of course as a wargamer that is magnified ten fold. So I guess it's also an opportunity to further challenge what has been hoarded...
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Back in Business
Great cheers as tonight I can officially start work on painting and basing figures I have finished unpacking the majority of the books paints etc and assembled new book cases, paint desk, computer desk...
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To the Sugar Islands
Even though the Teesside Triumvirate, as Duncan MacFarlane used to call us, is now down to one ( me 🤣) I have always tried to still present a demo game at Partizan, this year I have decided to change...
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What's on the desk
With preparations for Salute starting early due to my trip to America before the show painting time is a little tight but I'm determined to squeeze in some hours.The next batch of Highlanders are on...
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An excellent weekends gaming
This weekend saw my travel up to Scotland for my first game of the year at Charles Grants.As usual my opponent was John Dougan and on this occasion Charles managed to get involved.The game was part 1...
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Work in Progress
With the oncoming trip to America in two weeks to see my son, the preparations for Salute then as always time is limited however I'm determined to make the most.So this last week I finished the horses...
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Landing soon
I know some visitors here don't visit my Crann Tara blog and most of the time I try to keep things separate between the two, however on this occassion it's a repeat post.The one good thing of having...
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Horse Guards finished and all ready for departure
Pleased to report I got the Horse Guards finished today so upon my return from America it will be the turn of the 6th Regiment of horse.I'm pleased with how they have turned out but next I really need...
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Gettysburg and getting ready for Salute
Well Back home from America and as always it was hard saying goodbye to my son.The weekend saw us walk a big chunk of the Gettysburg battlefield 15 miles we clocked up during the best part of the...
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Salute a brief review
Well last weekend saw me travel to the Excel with Gav to trade with my figure range and his Blood and Plunder stock from the shop.As always I take my hat off the the Warlords for organising this event...
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Gettysburg part 2
Ok it was mentioned in one one of my earlier posts was that all I had to show of my trip to Gettysburg - half a dozen photos? Well the simple answer is no I have loads of photos on various devices...
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The long and the short
Since moving I haven't had a lot of time to resurrect my 3D printer.I've had Dan ( my digital sculptor) do a little more work on the Prussian/Hessian infantry and also do a Fusilier head.He has...
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Some more prints
Whilst the motivation is there I have done a few more prints.So there's now 40mm, my 30mm, 25mm and 18mm - after Falkirk going to do some 20mm and 10mm! What happens after that I haven't a clue. Had...
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