120mm Verlinden Napoleonic British & Hungarian Grenadier Officers

Finished these guys - the were a fairly simple to paint up, the main humbug (as always with these) was positioning and gluing the scabbard straps onto the Hungarian figures. Thankfully, the British attached their swords/scabbards in an easier way (for the modeller).

Comparison with 28mm figures.

Awaiting the arrival of a 3D print French Saint-Chamond tank in 1/48th scale for the next painting project. Not that I plan to game WW1 anytime soon, but wanted the tank to add several others from the period. Thanks again for checking out the blog, and wishing you all the best.

Blog Update - Returned From Hawaii Trip

Got back from my family visit to Hawaii a few days ago without mishap. Easing back into the hobby, I started on a couple of 120mm resin figures - one each Verlinden Hungarian Grenadier officer and British Grenadier officer. The latter kindly gifted to me from Kevin Smyth (A Gamer's Tale blog). He said he'd had it for years, and likely would collect dust for a few more years. Although he never expected anything in return, I plan to give him some Black Tree 28mm HYW figures. I like the detail and sculpting of these figures, so I hope he does too.

Speaking of the return trip from Hawaii, I was pleased to see a nice display at the Honolulu Airport of the Hawaii Nisei Veterans.

Included in the display are some very detailed 1/6th figures.

I had uncles on my mother's side who grew up in the Seattle area, were put in an internment camp in Idaho, and then volunteered for the 442nd and fought in Italy, France, and Germany. They participated in the rescue of the "Lost Battalion" from Texas with whom they would have reunions with.

Anyway, nice as Hawaii is, I'm glad to be back home here in rainy Washington State.

Battery Randolph - Army Museum Hawaii

The title may be a bit misleading, as the museum itself is closed due to the current government shutdown. However, the outside displays are still accessible. Here are a pictures of those displays.

The museum is located within the actual battery, and from what I recall visiting it in the past, remnants of gun emplacement are on the roof area, along with a Cobra gunship.

Anyway, just another quick update from Hawaii. Until next time, thanks for checking out the blog, and wishing you all the best. 

Update From Hawaii

Just a short update while still in Hawaii visiting family. Had a small birthday celebration for my mom's 94th birthday yesterday. She's doing well for her age, and her mind is still sharp. Visited Punchbowl National Memorial  Cemetery of the Pacific today. My dad is buried there since he was in the Army during WW2, but was still in basic training at Fort Dix when the war ended so never deployed overseas. 

The original Hawaii Five O TV series included a zoomed in shot of this during the opening credits. 

My wife and I go up to leave flowers on his grave whenever we're in town. My mom used to visit him every week until she got too old to do so.

This is one of mosaics up at the top of the cemetery where the small chapel is located. This one is of the Battle of Iwo Jima. In the center is the Motoyama Plateau - no relation to my family as far as I know.  Actually, Moto means base, and Yama means mountain in Japanese, so likely just a generic name. 

My wife,  who's Korean, in front of the Korean War map.

I may visit the Fort DeRussey Atmy Museum in Waikiki too. It's only a few away from my mom's house. Until next time, wishing you all the best.