Happy New Year everyone! I've decided to enter the AHPC once again this year in the hopes it will get my painting back on track. It did feel odd not being a part of the event and watching from the sideline after so many years participating so it's good to be back as it's tradition after all!
I've decided to start off with some ACW casualty figures as they are very much needed, but haven't got to them yet for reasons unknown. These will likely be my first of two batches as I will need more.
The figures are from Redoubt miniatures which are probably my favorite ACW figures as they really do pack a lot of character and are very painter friendly. The figures are large so you really can't mix them with other ranges very well, but in their own units work great.
I can't say what I'll do next because even I don't know, but I have been keeping the ACW theme going pretty well last year so an odds on favorite that will likely be next.....maybe.
Other things this year is I tried two new games. The first was Hail Caesar which had mixed results as the QRS is really bad and therefore caused us to have go back and forth trying to find rules which really turned off two of the players, but I came to the conclusion it's a very nice game once you learn the rules and more importantly decide how you are going to play them. Will it replace Impetus for me?....probably not however it's a game I would like to play more of as I see a lot of fun potential.
The other game was Lion Rampant which I thought was a solid set of rules for a beer and pretzels kind of game. Very easy to learn and quick to play. That said it doesn't fill me with excitement to play or collect for, but for a pick up game here and there it will do fine.
The game that I'm most excited to try out is Midgard as the idea of heroic leaders has some appeal without them completely dominating the game. I suppose somewhat like WAB used to be, but with different mechanics.
Thank for viewing!
Miniature Company-Redoubt Miniatures
Superb casualty bases, cracking job on them, I have never really seen Redoubt ACW range but must check them out, good luck with the competition.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Donnie I appreciate the kind words! Redoubt are large 28mm figures, but pack tons of character and worth the purchase imho.
DeleteChristopher
Happy New Year! As always, your figures (even casualties) are superb. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Jonathan! Thank you very much for your support!
DeleteChristopher
Some fine casualty figures there Christopher ( they don't feel fine I imagine) I didn't warm to Hail Caesar initially it is worth persevering with. I think you will enjoy Midgard the rule book is very easy to navigate and find things when you have a query.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Phil. It was my other two colleagues that had the real problem with the rules, but there was a lot I liked so looking forward to trying them again either solo or persuasion to get them to try again. Good to hear on Midguard.
DeleteChristopher
Love all your ACW painted figures/units awesome work!
ReplyDeleteHappy and safe new year to and your family/friends
cheers!
Thank you kindly Phil! Happy you like my ACW because I still have more coming! Happy New Year to you and yours!
DeleteChristopher
Really great work on these!
ReplyDeleteCheers Bill!
DeleteChristopher
Great stuff as always. Your painting skills are excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly Mike much appreciated!
DeleteChristopher