Friday, June 23, 2017

Easing Back Into the Hobby - New Stuff and Rebasing Old Stuff

Still waiting on the 5 boxes of Perry plastic Wars of the Roses figures ordered about a week ago. In the meantime a Vallejo Game Color "Intro Set" as well as an actual paint rank (again a Vallejo product) arrived ahead of them.
The new Vallejo paints and rack behind the re-based 13th & 14th C. cavalry. To the side Litko bases. I'm back!
Also ordered some movement trays and more bases from Litko. I committed to participating in a Lion Rampant game day in September, and plan to use my as yet untried English Hundred Years War retinue. As I hate moving single figures - even in skirmish games - the 3-figure movement trays should be perfect. In fact to have them match the trays, I rebased the figures onto the stands that came with the trays. I also switched their former GW-style bases with some other figures - 13th C. knights used as Early-Holy Roman Empire troops. Re-basing figures is a sure sign that I've relapsed into the hobby. Hopefully the next post will be with the Perry plastics. Until then, best wishes to you all!
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  1. David SullivanJune 23, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    Welcome back to the fight. This time I know our side will win.

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    1. DeanMJune 23, 2017 at 9:50 AM

      LoL! Thanks, David. I need to make a sortie up North to where you and the Lost Tribe game! :) Have figures, will travel! :) Regards, Dean

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  2. Michal DwarfCryptJune 23, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    Ho, ho! Loooking really awesome Dean!

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  3. HandgrenadealienJune 23, 2017 at 12:45 PM

    Hi Dean, I'm re-basing as well; Macedonian Hypaspists who have been lurking unloved for some time now. Nice little project as its too hot for painting here in Blighty (85F plus). Regards HGA.

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    1. DeanMJune 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM

      Thanks, HGA. I'm gradually getting all of my figures onto multi-fig bases or with skirmish type movement trays. Ken Litko is getting a lot of my business in this endeavor! Warm regards, Dean

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  4. RodgerJune 23, 2017 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Dean, I am not a fan of re basing either.

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    1. DeanMJune 23, 2017 at 3:01 PM

      Lol! I know, Rodger. I'm actually getting really good at this though! I removed 24 mounted figs in under an hour and had them rebased within the next. Best, Dean

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  5. MillsyJune 23, 2017 at 2:33 PM

    Huzzah! The man is back and firing! Can't wait to see what you do with the Perry WotR stuff mate.

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    1. DeanMJune 23, 2017 at 3:01 PM

      Thanks, Michael! Check out the next blog post! Warm regards, Dean

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  6. roma912June 23, 2017 at 3:09 PM

    Looking great so far and re-basing is something we all have to live with in this hobby. None of us like it though.

    Cheers, Ross

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    1. DeanMJune 23, 2017 at 3:18 PM

      Thanks, Ross. It's living up to the old saying..."If I knew then what I know now." Lol! Best, Dean

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  7. El GregoJune 23, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    Looks good, Dean.

    And, welcome back!

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    1. DeanMJune 23, 2017 at 3:18 PM

      Thank you kindly, Grego! I will soon be starting on the Perry WotR plastics...once I finish up the basing on these Lol! Regards, dean

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  8. Michael AwdryJune 24, 2017 at 12:14 AM

    Lovely to see your fabulous skills on show again Dean.

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2017 at 12:30 AM

      Thank you very much for your kind words, Michael!

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  9. Steve WilliamsJune 24, 2017 at 1:54 AM

    Splendid stuff! War gaming is a bit like smoking cigarettes, all it takes is one to pull you back in :)

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2017 at 6:33 AM

      Lol! Love the analogy, Steven! Best, Dean

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  10. Simon Quinton June 24, 2017 at 2:25 AM

    They look great on there new bases. The Game in September is a great idea to keep you motivated as well.

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    1. DeanMJune 24, 2017 at 6:34 AM

      Thank you very much, Simon! Yes, that'll keep me on tract for the big convention in May. Regards, Dean

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  11. UnknownJune 24, 2017 at 2:45 AM

    Loooking really awesome!

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  12. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)June 25, 2017 at 4:32 AM

    Oh dear the dreaded re-basing, but sometimes it just has to be done.:-)

    Christopher

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