Monday, 5 June 2017

Back from the break......

Our small half term holiday to SW Scotland is over and back to the grind ! It was both relaxing and productive, quite a bit of history to visit, lovely quiet beaches and a bit of time to relax (paint soldiers 😀). We had pretty much no internet connection which is great for a while although I missed all the updates from the blogs I follow so will need to catch up. A few snaps of the holiday which might be of interest......then the painting I managed.
Sorbie Tower near Whithorn circa 1500
Whithorn Main Street some great buildings which I will copy in future buildings
History everywhere, one for the SCW buffs...
WW2 pillbox I think but I couldn't get a closer look, quite a few protecting the roads in from the coast
Museum of beautiful ancient Christian crosses
Garlieston where they tested the Mulberry harbours for D day
Druchtag Motte 1100 and very steep hence the rope !

Wigtown is famous for its second hand bookshops so I had to by a couple.....



........and the painting 
I managed to complete another rebel unit 😀
Something quirky for blood in the Sand which I picked up off eBay probably an objective in a future battle
An explorer for Africa.......I did paint some other stuff but didn't get it finished so will post later

Finally a picture of the first Confederate Brigade completed...4 units. I have now developed a plan for the project and ordered some Feds, I feel I need to crash on with the ACW so other stuff might have to slow down. We'll see😀
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17 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag5 June 2017 at 20:55

    Wow! Very productive holiday! If I took painting along on holiday, my body might never be found. Love the Arc of the Covenant model!

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    1. Matt Crump6 June 2017 at 07:31

      Thanks Jonathan...she must really love me 😍 the Arc is made by Castaway Minatures.....

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  2. Phil Robinson5 June 2017 at 21:32

    A fine and productive time you had there Matt.

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    1. Matt Crump6 June 2017 at 07:33

      Thanks Phil....it was a holiday so we drank some fine wine as well 😀

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  3. MartinC5 June 2017 at 22:56

    Great blog, love the arc of the covenant - needs Nazis and a hero in a hat

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  4. Michael Awdry6 June 2017 at 06:10

    Looks like you have had the perfect holiday!

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    1. Matt Crump6 June 2017 at 07:35

      Thanks Michael we all like a good holiday........😀

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  5. Clint6 June 2017 at 08:11

    Welcome back. Some terrific work. I should play more Biblical wargames. But as no club member is very interested I get very little opportunity. (Said after looking at the Arc....!)

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    1. Matt Crump6 June 2017 at 18:25

      Thanks .....as part of my blood in the Sand campaign/epic the arc may get used in a range of different roles. Although I haven't quite worked out how to do it the lid isn't stuck down so the bearers can carry other things as well 😀

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  6. Anonymous6 June 2017 at 09:45

    Those ACW look the business. I really do love how you've done them.

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  7. caveadsum14717 June 2017 at 10:38

    The ACW chaps look great as does the ark, holiday and painting?! Lucky man!
    Best Iain

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    1. Matt Crump8 June 2017 at 06:31

      Thanks Iain.....after a brief rest should be back to gaming this weekend🙂

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  8. Phil11 June 2017 at 07:48

    We don't know where to head Matt, so many fabulous things! The biblical stand is my favourite...excellent!

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    1. Matt Crump11 June 2017 at 09:03

      Merci 😀 The Arc is from a company called Castaway Minatures, and I've just noticed I haven't put any grass on the base yet😬

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