„…The Opolcheniye was composed of civilian volunteers.“

Initially eager to follow this figure’s official paint-job as per the Newark-based manufacturer’s website, I primed him with a double dose of „Citadel“ Abaddon Black, and subsequently applied a combination of „Vallejo“ Heavy Sienna and „Citadel“ Agrax Earthshade to his trousers. I then applied plenty of „Vallejo“ Heavy Green to the fellow’s winter jacket, and gave the lower half a splosh or two of „Citadel“ Biel-Tan Green.

„Wargames Foundry“ WIPs – Another member of the Moscow Militia on the painting table

For the Militiaman’s bedroll I used some „Two Thin Coats“ Cold Corpse Blue, and plenty of „Citadel“ Nuln Oil. Whilst his musket (and bayonet) were treated to either a lick of „Vallejo“ Heavy Sienna or Gunmetal depending if the part was supposed to be wood or metal. These areas were later drenched in „Citadel“ Agrax Earthshade or Nuln Oil as appropriate.

„Alternative Armies“ WIPs – Early days on a pair of Retained Knights

Alongside my ‚big‘ Napoleonic project push this month, I’m also keen to add some reinforcements to my collection of pigmented „Alternative Armies“ 15mm miniatures. Taken from their „The Ion Age“ range, I’ve decided to add a character base to my (not) Blood Angels force, using a figure taken from blister IAFL01 Hackett and Tasker, and one from IAF008 Retained Knight Post Charlie. To be honest, this will probably be the first of quite few models to come over the following few weeks, as a quick trip into my garage recently revealed a shoe-sized cardboard box packed full of more vehicles, robots and buildings by the Scotland-based company…