The Painting Challenge and The Wars of the Roses

The Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge XIII starts in a few days and once again I am using this time to get the bulk of my painting done on a new project. This year I am doing The Wars of the Roses in 6mm, but more specifically focusing on The Battle of Bosworth. In this video, I discuss some of the preparation I have undertaken before even lifting a brush. 

Wars of the Roses Useful Sites Wars of the Roses Livery Colours Database Wargames Illustrated Wars of the Roses Compilation Shed Wars Bosworth 'Poleaxed' OOB & Battle ReportTest of Resolve Website Bosworth Battlefield Survey

Getting Motivated

Real life has a habit of getting in the way of our hobbies, so when we do have time, why do we procrastinate? This week's video discusses my simple strategy for overcoming life's inertia and getting started on whatever project I am working on. 

Update from the Operations Room - December 2022

Another look back at what I have been working on last month. Preparation for the Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge has been the main theme, both in terms of researching the period I want to fight (Bosworth) and preparing the miniatures ready for the competition. 

What's your favourite war movie?

What's your favourite war movie? Did it inspire you to pick a period? Maybe they just had a great script or an iconic actor to inspire you. Or maybe they were visually impressive or beautifully filmed and you wanted to replicate that in your later wargaming? So today I thought I would discuss three particular war movies that I have enjoyed and explain why they inspired me to play a period.