At a loose end for a game this coming Monday I posted up on
the club facebook page looking for an opponent.
Tim replied. I know that he is a
fan of Songs of Blades and Heroes and as this is a system I have not yet played
I suggested this to him. He was happy to
oblige with an introductionary game and sent me some info through.
A starter force is only half a dozen models so I thought
that I might have enough figures in my “stash” for a wood elf band. Sure enough I found half a dozen plastic GW
archers in need of a bit of a repaint, a couple of metal figures of unknown origin in need of a
touch up and a nicely painted dark elf (a little on the small side) who can be drafted
in as a leader.
Last night I spent a happy hour applying paint to the
figures. Those of you who know me will
recognise this as an unusual occurrence.
To me painting is a necessary chore rather than a pleasure. I do get a good feeling once having completed
a figure (however imperfectly) but the act itself is not one I particularly
enjoy.
However, for some strange reason, painting the elves last
night was a great experience. Perhaps it
was a one off but today I feel enthusiastic about expanding my elf collection
(about 25 high elves, 12 dark elves and 8 wood elves) into full army sized
forces. As well as potentially SOBH I am
thinking Hordes of the Things, Dragon Rampant and Chaos Wars.
I am not foolish enough to start buying masses of new lead
or plastic. One of my problems is that
the transition from bare metal to finished figure always seems a long and
daunting one. My plan is to scour the
bring and buys at shows for (cheap) painted and partly painted figures and
bring the armies together over a period of time, looking for opportunities to
find games I can use them in as I go.
Wish me luck.
I always find that especially when I'm doing rank and file stuff that I always have a couple of bonus figures on the go as well, something more interesting than that group of Napoleonic's. Usually nothing at all to do with any ongoing project.
ReplyDeleteFor me, painting fantasy figures is often more enjoyable than painting historical simply beacuse in one sense the 'pressure' of not having to conform to a strict uniform and colour palette is not there. You are free to paint how you wish.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the Dark Side padawan!
ReplyDeleteI find that every now and again you find something you jist love painting. And on it goes and no matter what else you paint,need to paint, or indeed, paint better, some just stick out as being really enjoyable.for me it is dark ages Scots/picts, ww2 soviets and tomb kings. Enjoy while the mood is on.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying psinting for what it is - a creative process where you are able to interpret a sculpted minuature and bring it to life so to speak. You can be more creative with fantasy figures than historical.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
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