Haven’t done much hobby stuff recently – partly due to me pinching a nerve and not being able to sit for extended periods; as well as just getting over a 2 week bout of the common cold. That all said (and done), I’m slowly get back into the groove.

Finally finished putting together the Academy „Da Vinci Armoured Car“ kit I got off of ebay over a year ago. It’s actually a snap together kit with minimal parts, and took only about 20 minutes to finish. It’s a wind up „toy“ that can roll along the table top. Here it is below next to an old GW Empire Master Engineer.

Those are supposed to be cannon sticking out around the car – I drilled out the ends of the barrels. It’s probably a bit small for 28mm, but could be used nonetheless. Possibly as some war engine in Dragon Rampant. Still need to decide to paint it or not.

Here’s what it looked like during the build. The top of canopy is what is used to twist the gearing for propulsion.

I also picked up a copy of the Tank War Bolt Action supplement. I had intended to use it for a game I“m hosting next week. However, besides a few bits of special rules and crew experience upgrades, I probably could’ve just used the main rule book. The scenarios aren’t really detailed and don’t include illustrations of table set up for them either.

Finally, I also picked up a Verlinden 120mm resin figure – „English Knight 14th Century.“ It actually looks exactly like the illustration of the Duke of Lancaster in the Osprey Crecy and Poitiers book. I haven’t painted large scale figures in a while, but couldn’t pass it up as it was going for only about $20.00 on ebay.

Well, so much for now. I hope to post details of next week’s Bolt Action game – however, there’s snow in the forecast, so might have to cancel it for the sake of folks having to drive here. In any case, hope you all are have a great start in the new year – the „Roaring ’20’s“!