Heretical Gaming is my blog about my gaming life, featuring small skirmishes and big battles from many historical periods (and some in the mythic past or the far future too). The focus is on battle reports using a wide variety of rules, with the occasional rules review, book review and odd musing about the gaming and history. Most of the battles use 6mm-sized figures and vehicles, but occasionally 15mm and 28mm figures appear too.

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Hobby Update - 30 Jun 26

 I have made a little bit more progress on the painting (and repair) pile over the last week or so. I am still prioritizing stuff for the little one, either stuff that is his or stuff that is going to him. That means a lot of 28mm stuff, which although it isn't expanding my collection too much, it is at least saving some space as they leave my pile and enter his room!
 
First up is a bunch of Soviets: some Bad Squiddo Soviets (Platoon command, plus a sniper pair) and a Warlord Games sprue, kindly donated by a member of TWW! Also, the Russian from Hour of Glory and a few repaired Romans.
 

 
Some repaired Zulus, Mahdists and a 24th Foot Ensign.
Some repaired and some fresh-built British Paras, including a couple of women to use as SOE operatives and suchlike!

A couple of free gift sprues of Germans: one sprue of Panzer Lehr and another of winter German paratroopers. Anyway, they are really nice figures, both types. I will keep these ones I think, no doubt I will find a use for them at some point!


Okay, back to stuff for the bairn: US infantry and paratroopers spares and repairs:
And a USMC platoon command pack for the Pacific:


 So definitely maintaining a bit of forward momentum now. I am looking for some proverbial easy wins next, so will prioritize stuff going to the bairn (plus he has NO issues getting stuff to the table. and under the bed. and on the stairs. etc...)
 
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4 comments:

  1. Steve J.1 July 2026 at 14:57

    Very good progress on lots of front there John:). My painting has stalled somewhat due to a busy week or so and the usual butterfly moments we get as wargamers!!!

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    1. JWH3 July 2026 at 17:15

      Thanks! In any case, 'stalled' is my natural state, and I record the brief moments of strangeness when I get something done...

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  2. James Fisher2 July 2026 at 10:54

    That's excellent progress with a range of figures and periods. They all look great. The painting of the camo. for the Second World War figs is fabulous and the lace on that standard bearer looks delightful!
    Best wishes, James

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    1. JWH3 July 2026 at 17:16

      Thanks James, that is very kind. I am not really much of a painter unfortunately! But they look ok from a few feet, generally.

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