I have been busy clearing the painting table of some 20mm plastic Gauls (mostly HaT with a few Italeri). So far I have completed two Warband units (96 figures) and half a cavalry unit (10 figures). Adding them to my existing collection which are used as part of a Carthaginian army. I am continuing with the larger unit approach, with infantry and cavalry made up of four bases, and skirmishers and chariots using just two bases.
The push to clear the painting table is largely because we are heading away for a couple of weeks to attend a family wedding in South Korea, followed by a short break in Singapore on the way back to New Zealand. I do not like leaving units half painted, as I find it difficult to get back into the flow after a break.
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| The Gaul army as it currently stands with the recent additions. |
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| Who doesn’t like a few chariots! |
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| Gaul Warbands (48 figures per unit). |
One of my Christmas presents was the Blood Red Skies starter set. I’m looking forward to building the kits (two Spitfires and two Messerschmitts) and giving the game a try when I get back. I think this will be my first foray into air wargaming, and something to look forward to after the trip.
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| A first foray into Air Wargaming |
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| Two Spitfires and two Messerschmitts to make and paint. |
As for my wargaming plans for 2026, I am still mulling that over. At the top of the list is finishing the Gaul army - the remaining half of the cavalry unit (10 figures), a unit of skirmishers (14 figures), and a unit of chariots (four chariots). I would also like to complete the Blood Red Skies starter set pretty quickly.
The time away should provide me with a good opportunity to ponder on what to paint and play over the coming year, and to firm up a rough plan for 2026.
