Lately, I have been hard at work painting up another Union Regiment for my ACW collection. Being the first armies I started to paint way back in 1996, they are looking a little tired now and the painting standard is pretty low. So, I hope to repaint some of the early work and re base them to bring them up to date with my other collections.
However, I have been stopped in my tracks by the big
basing question. On what size base do I put them. Having thousands of old ACW rule books kicking around from the time I decided to write my own, I have gathered that 40mm by 40mm comes out on top for the most popular games.
I like the idea of putting causalities on my stands and having at least five figures to a base, inspired by the pictures in the old Fire and Fury rule set.
Of course this led me to start looking at larger 60x40mm bases.
I could get a lovely looking base going on with that much room to play around with, my only problem was would that effect the game play? Would huge bases make a firing line just too long to game with?
Less bases was the answer, but that would effect the formation of the unit with less stands to arrange etc. Anyway you can see the problem and being an old perfectionist it has been on my mind for most of the week.
I think although I like the idea of putting loads of character into the bases I will go back to 40x40mm bases but vary them with figure numbers and causalities. This way I will still keep the multiple bases for unit formations and vary the look of units etc.
I need to get out more!
These amazing shots were taken at this years Colours. It was a long drive to get there but turned out to be worth it. I did come away with some fantastic hedgerows as well which was a bonus.
First into battle and the last to leave...the 95th.
These pictures were taken at Kelmarsh Hall Living History Day 2011. It's worth mentioning that all the re-en actors here do the two days for free just for the love of the thing and at the same time teach so much to the general public. Hats off to them I say. 
Many thanks to these very kind chap who cheerfully chatted to us for at least an hour. It was nice to see the uniform up close and study the equipment too.
The Baker rifle with it's classic sword bayonet.
Hello, and welcome to another 'Through the Paint Hole', this week in the spot light are the famous 95th Rifles.
Kettle, pot, black I would say wouldn't you...
I haven't got around to painting my 95th quite yet but by looking at this reference, I would probably go for a bottle green washed with black ink and then highlighted with bottle green again. Anyway that's enough from me lets get on with the show...So join me, as we go throoouuughhhh the Paint hole...YAAAAAYYYY
This picture was inspired by the true story of a fellow gamer and blogger that I read today. I have to say I do think about this scenario at least once a week and shiver.
Lately, I have been hard at work painting up another Union Regiment for my ACW collection. Being the first armies I started to paint way back in 1996, they are looking a little tired now and the painting standard is pretty low. So, I hope to repaint some of the early work and re base them to bring them up to date with my other collections.
Being Saturday I've grabbed some time to colour up these ACW pictures for the a new Osprey quiz book.
I have decided that Thursday will be my painting night. It's so hard these days to find time for anything 'hobby', that I have been forced to choose a night to do it. It's off to a bad start though as last night I had to go out.
I'm finally getting my head in gear as far as painting is concerned. It's hard getting back into the saddle after a long time away from the brush, but I'm going to start with just a couple of figures and lower myself back in gently.
