Slowly working on a 3D printed Black Coach, not the exact model but a good approximation.

 The dead eye opened.. (and painted something)

Purchased a couple of old edition Vampire Counts models from a friend.

Lahmian Vampire & Necromancer

 How time flies by...

Where does it go?, between job changes, family & the dreaded wu-flu it's been a rollercoaster for sure. So far I've been able to avoid the shanghai-shivers but just like my receding hairline I can't hold out forever <chuckles>

On the gaming front I've been selling off more Warhammer fantasy items books, novels and unpainted plastics which has been good timing as my shed is turning into murky swarm land <pending repairs to stop water leaks> 

I kept the fantasy miniatures I had painted which has turned out great as a resurgence of interest in 6th edition is happening! I started playing back in ~2005 and I don't recall playing 6th edition so I'm going into this with no hang-ups which is refreshing. 

I've put bolt action on pause while I catch-up on 6th edition fantasy rules as my noodles can only handle one gaming system at a time, as for X-wing the rule changes from AMG weren't so tasty for me so like the unwanted 2 week old leftovers in the back of the fridge I'm going to wait and see what else comes up.

On the painting desk which has been dusked off recently from inactivity are some Vampire Counts characters a Lahmian Vampire and a Necromancer of the old old type, I will post photos of progress soon.

Also re-visited the Fremantle Armour barracks which was a pleasant joy.

 Of things to come ..

Yes a long break in posts for certain, what's been happening? well I'm currently engaged in the WW2 28mm game of Bolt Action which is going well and playing games of FFG's X-wing. I've moved my Flames of war 15mm army on I'm enjoying painting up a Winter German (late war) and Soviet (Berlin assault) armies. I've reduced my X-wing collection down to The Empire & First Order and I'm finding plenty of variety in those factions. With covid restrictions not so heavy here I've also returned to Napoleonics! and currently engaged in a Peninsula war campaign - over the hills and far away.. 

Making room...

Decided to sell the German forces that came with the Open Fire starter set. They will be going to my friend Tom who is my regular opponent. They were a pleasure to paint especially the camo as it forced me to start using my airbrush.

I now have on my painting table the unit of 4 Sextons and associated crews/staff/observers. 

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush..

Decided to add some camouflage to my British guard tanks. I think they came up well.

Working on some Stug G assault guns while waiting for my Sexton self-propelled artillery to arrive.

Lest we forget.

I've recently returned from a holiday/research trip on the east coast, visiting my Great Grandfathers grave and a trip to the Australian War Memorial (absolutely amazing). Was lucky to time the trip with the World War 1 exhibits including the German Mephisto Tank, this thing would have given the crew nightmares.

Other gaming news I'm going to give Kings of War a try as a Warhammer substitute. I like the idea of being able to use more of the models I have and the rules appear to be straightforward. These days balancing family life and work the time for gaming is at a premium.

I've also been sucked into Star Wars X-Wing, enjoying this fast style not too complex game. Pre-painted miniatures are great and the detail is decent with many combinations of ships and cards to give good replay value.