Monday, 25 May 2026

Finishing a few left over English Civil War miniatures

A rather delayed and short post this week, Things have been rather busy around the home the last week or two, leaving limited time for painting and wargaming activities. With the time that was available, I decided to paint up a small unit of commanded shot and an officer for my English Civil War forces. These figures had been lying around for quite a while and, for one reason or another, always seemed to get pushed to the back of the painting queue.

Commanded Shot and Officer. The figures are a combination of Hinchliffe and Minifigs.

Additionally, I painted up some barrels that I had spotted at the local model shop last year, intending to use them as out-of-ammunition markers to replace the cardboard ones I currently use. Although having now painted them I find I still quite like the old cardboard markers. I guess I can now choose the type of marker that is to my liking at the time.

Cardboard barrel counters showing out-of-ammunition.

Wooden Barrels Kit.

All the barrels painted up. Not all the barrels are suitable as some are just too big, but I painted them up anyway as they will get used as smaller terrain in and around buildings.

The new out-of-ammunition barrel.

All being well this coming week, I will be able to return to painting my Zulu forces and also get a couple of games played for my Battle of Britain campaign using the Blood Red Skies rules.

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