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Title: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 25 June 2014, 11:01:11 AM
The figures etc that I ordered for my ITLSU 1914 project arrived in the mail today  - Thanks Leon.

Just been to see Paul who is going to be painting them up for me to deliver the figures...He's very keen to get started :)

As he's doing the hard work painting wise I'll leave it to him to update this topic as things progress.

My idea is to ultimately stage games of the actions at Nery and Elouges from August/Sept 1914 period.

Cheers
Peter
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: WeeWars on 25 June 2014, 11:07:02 AM
Good stuff!
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 25 June 2014, 11:16:05 AM
Look forwards to seeing those!  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 25 June 2014, 11:33:19 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 25 June 2014, 11:16:05 AM
Look forwards to seeing those!  8)

yes so am I Lemmey.

Paul showed me the last of his AWI stuff that he has finished - very nice indeed.

Way better than I could do even if my eyes were still 20/20!
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 25 June 2014, 11:56:34 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 25 June 2014, 11:16:05 AM
Look forwards to seeing those!  8)

Same here !
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leon on 25 June 2014, 03:52:29 PM
 :-bd
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 25 June 2014, 04:07:31 PM
ITLSU?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Zippee on 25 June 2014, 07:00:07 PM
ITSLU - If the Lord Spares Us - WW1 brigade level rules aimed primarily at Middle East theatre but adaptable by east/west front by Too Fat Lardies

Title is a quote from:

"...Til we meet again, if the Lord Spares Us".

So ends the last letter written home from Gallipoli veteran 202537 Lance Sergeant Albert Skinner, 2/4th
Royal West Kent Regiment, just a few weeks before his death in the hills near Tel Khuweilfe, a few miles
north east of Beersheba, Palestine on 4th November 1917.

These rules are dedicated to Albert and all those other poor sods who are still out there.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: WeeWars on 25 June 2014, 07:59:49 PM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 25 June 2014, 04:07:31 PM
ITLSU?

www.michaelscott.name/ww1/ww1blog/ww1blogpost004.htm (http://www.michaelscott.name/ww1/ww1blog/ww1blogpost004.htm)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 June 2014, 08:29:33 AM
Well no pressure then  ;)

34 packs of shinny goodness  :D
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/image_zps93519254.jpg)

I've sorted the first batch of British
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/image_zps22d8f92e.jpg)

Brigade HQ and dispatch riders (Signaler stands in ITLSU) across the top

A regiment of dismounted cavalry (BP41) on the right

A regiment of mounted cavalry (BP5 & BP53) on the left

A battalion of infantry (BP1 & BP29) at the bottom

Three guns crews and guns, still in their bag, bottom right

This will be enough British to fight the Arretez scenario http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10045.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10045.0.html) we used as a test game
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 June 2014, 08:33:45 AM
Quote from: WeeWars on 25 June 2014, 07:59:49 PM
www.michaelscott.name/ww1/ww1blog/ww1blogpost004.htm (http://www.michaelscott.name/ww1/ww1blog/ww1blogpost004.htm)

Michael has been very helpful with some answers to various questions as Peter and I start on our ITLSU journey  :) :) :)

Unfortunately he has also set the modeling bar VERY high  X_X  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 June 2014, 08:44:27 AM
The current batch of Brits have now had the very limited amounts of flash removed, been washed and are now on my painting rods waiting for some fine weather to be undercoated.

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/9bad0a81-e1dc-44db-a348-dfe638abff34_zps63793fba.jpg)

The forecast for Saturday is good so  fingers crossed.

Plenty of Germans and more Brits to sort in the meantime  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 26 June 2014, 08:45:22 AM
But it's a good bar to reach, unless you end up in the forum bar first!
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 26 June 2014, 08:46:40 AM
Onwards and upwards, Paul. You can do it. :-bd
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 June 2014, 08:56:52 PM
Looking to assemble three BP7 18pdr FG and have question, which way up does the gun shield go?

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/592757aa-86d2-4f87-9955-0304addc930e_zps269f6cde.jpg)

I suspect the ''tab'' on the back of the shield goes at the bottom under the gun but would like to make sure I get it right.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 26 June 2014, 09:00:45 PM
Thats how I put them together last night.

Tab at the back, under the gun barrel
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 26 June 2014, 09:05:05 PM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-MyYTnCdhY8M/UsXZkISz6mI/AAAAAAAACMk/3oNCnjGyuKI/s800/IMG_2875.jpg)

Not the most useful photo - but hopefully gives you an idea
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 26 June 2014, 09:07:36 PM
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnance_QF_18-pounder (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnance_QF_18-pounder)

It curves down at the top...
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 June 2014, 09:13:15 PM
Thanks for the prompt response Fred  :)

Have had a look there Lemmy, the shield curves both ways...

I will follow Fred's advice  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 27 June 2014, 10:09:30 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 26 June 2014, 08:45:22 AM
unless you end up in the forum bar first!

Well done that man - best idea I've heard all week.....no wonder you made it to Lt Gen  ;)

Actually I'm busy painting 1/3000 WW1 ships tonight so not just propping up the bar! 
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 27 June 2014, 10:12:29 AM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 27 June 2014, 10:09:30 AM
Actually I'm busy painting 1/3000 WW1 ships tonight so not just propping up the bar! 

Are any of those ships for our game on Saturday?  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 29 June 2014, 05:57:29 AM
Peter managed to get all the ships that we needed for our hunt the Goeben game painted in time for last night  :)

I managed to cripple all the British Armoured Cruisers, 'proving' my name sake Troubridge correct not to engage.

Peter' was commanding the British light forces and had Dublin and two destroyers cripped. We did manage to sink the Breslau and slightly damaged the Goeben.

A good time had by all  :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 29 June 2014, 06:01:24 AM
Now back to the point of this thread, the first batch of British are painting up very well and very quickly.  :)

There is plenty of detail to paint and the limited range of colours compared to AWI makes them much faster to paint.   :) :)

If this rate of progress continues, I should have them based by next weekend and hopefully make a start on the first batch of Germans  :) :) :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 June 2014, 09:05:57 PM
Progress continues on the British. Hair & flesh highlights to do then touch ups tonight and they will be ready to wash tomorrow  :)

First batch Germans ready to be under coated on the weekend as soon as the British vacate the painting rods.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 July 2014, 09:12:20 PM
Not quite as much progress as I had hoped last night. Hair and flesh highlights finished but didn't get to do the touch ups.

I will do the few touch ups required tonight. I have again been very pleasantly surprised by the amount of detail on the figures and how easily they have painted up.  :) :)

Also started the prep of the artillery bases now that I know they will fit nicely on 50x50 bases.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 02 July 2014, 09:18:35 PM
Touch ups finished last night and found & painted a couple more bits of webbing on one of the cavalry poses  :)

Should get to wash them tonight

300 views already  :o
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 03 July 2014, 10:10:43 AM
Sounds like your project is coming together well.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 03 July 2014, 09:22:18 PM
I'm very pleased with the rate of progress  :)

Got them all washed last night, artillery bases prep'ed and 2 German 77mm guns assembled ready to be undercoated over the weekend

I'm very glad I checked some photos before assembling those, a very strange looking gun shield.
I wonder what the protusions at the bottom of the front of the shield are for :-/

Not bad while also getting some documents witnessed by a JP & taking my wife out to dinner  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 July 2014, 09:24:24 PM
They were seats, used by gun teams when the gun was limbered!
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 03 July 2014, 09:37:06 PM
Looks an 'interesting' place to ride

(http://www.flamesofwar.com/Portals/0/all_images/Historical/Stalingrad/German-Horse-06.jpg)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 04 July 2014, 01:23:51 AM
Thanks, must be particulary fun when going cross country, you can't even see the bumps coimg  :o

I wonder what you had to do wrong to get banished to that seat  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 04 July 2014, 08:33:33 AM
Beats walking, any day.  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 04 July 2014, 08:38:11 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 04 July 2014, 08:33:33 AM
Beats walking, any day.  ;)

Hmmmm, I'm not so sure. You guys gallop ahead into battle, I'll walk and catch up with you  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 04 July 2014, 08:46:04 PM
The first batch of British are now painted  :D :D :D

Will hopefully get them based this weekend. Probably won't get varnished till next weekend, far too cold and dark to varnish outside after work.

Will make sure I get the first batch of Germans under coated tomorrow so I have something to paint next week.

Off to play some WWI naval today  :D :D :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 04 July 2014, 09:34:47 PM
Painted
63 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
24 Cavalry
3 Guns
90 Total
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 05 July 2014, 08:35:09 AM
Paul showed me some pictures of the Brits he has finished - very nice.

The whole lot should be ready in time for Call To Arms next month, the annual convention put on by the Wellington Warlords here in Wellington.

Found this link http://dereksweetoys.com/2013/02/making-bocage-hedges-for-6mm/

so on making several metres of suitable hedges for the Arretez battlefield, painting buildings and yet more WW1 armoured cruisers!   


Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 05 July 2014, 09:41:29 PM
Those hedges should help with the aesthetics of our game  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 05 July 2014, 09:49:26 PM
Have been busy basing the British. I am not sure about the background colour I have used on the labels and am thinking about replacing them.

The plan is to use a khaki/brown background for the British and a Green/Grey for the Germans with the coloured boxes identifying which company the stand is in. I went with a light brown to try and tie in with the tone of the flock I am using but I think I have ended up making it stand out too much.

These still need a varnish so are a bit shiny but show the label colours, thoughts and comments welcome.

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/4515f274-b207-4b77-a584-d506761b84b9_zpsa45e9245.jpg)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 05 July 2014, 09:55:33 PM
The cavalry look great, but I agree that the label colour is a bit brash. what about natural earth?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 06 July 2014, 12:16:38 AM
It didn't look that brash when I put the labels on the plain bases ... strange how colours work, or in this case don't   :-\

So the British won't be varnished today  :( might as well wait for the new labels which will be printed on Monday or Tuesday on a colour laser printer  ;)

Will undercoat the first batch of Germans in another hour or so when it has warmed up a bit more...  :-w

In the meantime I will finish basing the British artillery  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 06 July 2014, 05:44:39 AM
Germans successfully undercoated despite one of those, "I'm sure I had a spare" moments  :-S ... had just enough left in the can.

I will buy a spare next Saturday from the local model / stationery shop (which is closed on Sundays). I always buy local when I can, hopefully it encourages them to keep trading  :)

British basing now finished  :) apart from the need to relabel  :( but they will look much better and its onlyy the first batch  :) :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 06 July 2014, 08:01:55 AM
Look damn fine to me !! :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Fenton on 06 July 2014, 08:13:20 AM
Quote from: paulr on 06 July 2014, 05:44:39 AM


British basing now finished  :)


Good stuff , we dont want any of that foreign basing round here  :D


They look great by the way
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: WeeWars on 06 July 2014, 07:32:27 PM
Quote from: paulr on 05 July 2014, 09:49:26 PM
The plan is to use a khaki/brown background for the British and a Green/Grey for the Germans with the coloured boxes identifying which company the stand is in. I went with a light brown to try and tie in with the tone of the flock I am using but I think I have ended up making it stand out too much.

Looking good, Paul! I'm sure if you use the green of your base, the colour of the squares will stand out just as well with the white border around them. What do all the colours identify? I've got a different sort of flock in my latest WW1 blog post  :P  !

www.michaelscott.name/ww1/ww1blog/ww1blogpost0025.htm (http://www.michaelscott.name/ww1/ww1blog/ww1blogpost0025.htm)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 06 July 2014, 08:58:31 PM
Quote from: WeeWars on 06 July 2014, 07:32:27 PM
Looking good, Paul! I'm sure if you use the green of your base, the colour of the squares will stand out just as well with the white border around them. What do all the colours identify? I've got a different sort of flock in my latest WW1 blog post  :P  !

I'm going to use green for the German labels so brown was an obvious choice for the British. We play with quite a few different players and also do demo games. Being able to easily identify which side bases are on helps those who can't identify them by their uniforms.

The 3 colours identify brigade, battalion & company. The British use; red, yellow, blue, green, based on WWII tank marking colours. So red, blue, yellow is first Brigade, third battalion, second company. Again makes it easy to tell who is who for casual gamers and the public. The Germans will use; white, red, yellow, blue, based on the WWI bayonet knots.

Love Really like your flock
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 07 July 2014, 09:11:41 PM
Almost 600 views  :o :)

Have decided on the revised brown for the British labels, printed various test labels yesterday and will print the replacements today.

Finished the base colour of all the German horses last night. Managed to get the dry brush done on the Bays before leaving for work this morning  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 09 July 2014, 06:12:28 AM
Finished dry brushing all the German horses last night and managed to get manes, tails and socks done on the Bays this morning before heading off for work. I also did the hooves on all but but the Bays and Blacks.  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 09 July 2014, 09:19:09 PM
Finished all the German horses last night as well as the saddle blankets. Based coated and dry brushed the two guns and base coated the artillery crews and officers.  :)

Cut out the new artillery, Brigade HQ and signaler labels before heading out to work this morning.  :)

Rain forecast for the weekend so it doesn't look like the British will be varnished soon  :(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 July 2014, 09:32:13 AM
The revised British labels

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/image_zps9974bedc.jpg)

I think they are improvement but interested in second opinions before I cut the rest out and glue any of them on.

The old labels for comparison
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/4515f274-b207-4b77-a584-d506761b84b9_zpsa45e9245.jpg)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 10 July 2014, 10:12:39 AM
Much prefer the new ones. :)
Seem to 'fit in' with the bases much betterer. (sic)
At the end of the day though, Paul....They're your models....So go with the ones you like.

(Now tell me they're exactly the same....and it's just the lighting that's different.)  ;)
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 10 July 2014, 10:51:43 AM
Quote from: Techno on 10 July 2014, 10:12:39 AM
Much prefer the new ones. :)
Seem to 'fit in' with the bases much betterer. (sic)
At the end of the day though, Paul....They're your models....So go with the ones you like.

Strictly speaking Techno Paul's painting and basing them for me - in return I'm buying some PM 10mm WW1 Middle Eastern stuff for him once the 1914 stuff is done.

Having seen the Brits (before they were based up) I am very happy with how they have turned out.

And as the saying goes "the customer is always right"....or is it "the wife is always right"?   :-\

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Subedai on 10 July 2014, 11:24:52 AM
The new colour gets my vote as well.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 10 July 2014, 12:23:24 PM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 10 July 2014, 10:51:43 AM
Strictly speaking Techno Paul's painting and basing them for me -

;D ;D ;D (Sorry !)
In which case.....It's up to you, Pierre.  ;)
I really like them.

Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 July 2014, 08:42:11 PM
I'll take that as a yes then :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 July 2014, 09:11:14 PM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 10 July 2014, 10:51:43 AM
Strictly speaking Techno Paul's painting and basing them for me - in return I'm buying some PM 10mm WW1 Middle Eastern stuff for him once the 1914 stuff is done.

An arrangement we are both very happy with  :)

From  my perspective I get to enjoy:
- painting these great figures  :)
- playing some WWI games to mark the centennial  :)
       (a period I didn't think I would ever play, but Peter has found some great rules & show how we can avoid the trenches)  :) :)
- painting more great figures for the Middle East, including some representing my countrymen who fought there  :)
      (one of whom I had the honour of knowing in his later years)  :)
- playing more WWI games and hopefully educating some people on our history :) :) :)

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Subedai on 10 July 2014, 10:15:33 PM
Quote from: paulr on 10 July 2014, 09:11:14 PM
An arrangement we are both very happy with  :)

From  my perspective I get to enjoy:
- painting these great figures  :)
- playing some WWI games to mark the centennial  :)
       (a period I didn't think I would ever play, but Peter has found some great rules & show how we can avoid the trenches)  :) :)
- painting more great figures for the Middle East, including some representing my countrymen who fought there  :)
      (one of whom I had the honour of knowing in his later years)  :)
- playing more WWI games and hopefully educating some people on our history :) :) :)

Which set of rules are you using?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 11 July 2014, 05:48:40 AM
Quote from: Zippee on 25 June 2014, 07:00:07 PM
ITSLU - If the Lord Spares Us - WW1 brigade level rules aimed primarily at Middle East theatre but adaptable by east/west front by Too Fat Lardies

Title is a quote from:

"...Til we meet again, if the Lord Spares Us".

So ends the last letter written home from Gallipoli veteran 202537 Lance Sergeant Albert Skinner, 2/4th
Royal West Kent Regiment, just a few weeks before his death in the hills near Tel Khuweilfe, a few miles
north east of Beersheba, Palestine on 4th November 1917.

These rules are dedicated to Albert and all those other poor sods who are still out there.

And for a brief overview of the rules

Quote from: WeeWars on 25 June 2014, 07:59:49 PM
www.michaelscott.name/ww1/ww1blog/ww1blogpost004.htm (http://www.michaelscott.name/ww1/ww1blog/ww1blogpost004.htm)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 12 July 2014, 05:33:16 AM
Over 800 views and still no proper pictures  :-[ :-[ 

The weather has conspired against me, cool and damp, with short outbreaks of sunshine  >:( Not warm and dry long enough to varnish the British, so sadly they are sitting waiting with replaced labels. :-w

I have made good progress on the first batch of Germans with brass, metal highlights, some equipment, piping, flesh and hair left to do [I will stop typing now as this list keeps getting longer  ;)]
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 13 July 2014, 09:20:01 PM
First batch of Germans painted, just wash to do tonight  :) :) :)

Painted
73 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
78 Cavalry
5 Guns
156 Total

Preparing more bases. Also sorted out the next batch: two regiments of German Hussars (one mounted, the other dismounted), one large infantry battalion and two artillery batteries (4 guns)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 14 July 2014, 09:20:58 PM
Over 900 views  :o :o :o

I got all of this batch washed last night, continued preparing bases and cleaned up the artillery and the last of the infantry. :) :) :)

Will clean up the Hussars tonight
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 15 July 2014, 08:57:47 PM
Had to dry brush the tops of the Uhlan's czapka covers as the wash had ponded there on most of the figures and it was too dark

Cleaned up flash on the dismounted Hussars, will do mounted Hussars tonight

Finished painting the bases I've been preping before leaving for work this morning. I now have enough bases ready for the current batch of Germans and the next batch :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 16 July 2014, 06:04:37 AM
I must say spending 15-20 minutes each morning, before I leave for work, working on figures is very therapeutic.   :)

Following it up by reading this forum on the train into town sets me up very well for the work day ahead  :) ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 16 July 2014, 09:54:35 AM
I had a mate in South Africa who was the catering manager of a large hotel. He actually painted figures in his little office during the day between jobs - said it was the only thing that kept him sane.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 16 July 2014, 08:53:14 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 16 July 2014, 09:54:35 AM
I had a mate in South Africa who was the catering manager of a large hotel. He actually painted figures in his little office during the day between jobs - said it was the only thing that kept him sane.

Lucky guy  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 16 July 2014, 09:09:06 PM
Cleaned up the limited flash on the mounted Hussars last night, the fifth leg on the horse pose with all four hooves close together is 'interesting' to remove ;)

Washed all of the next batch so they are ready to mount on my painting rods as soon as the current batched moves out of the way :)

Organised bases for current batch this morning so will be ready to start basing straight away tonight :)

Need to reprint labels for German guns as the allignment was out, not sure if they should be 77mm or 7.7cm, will do some checking, suggestions welcome :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: FierceKitty on 17 July 2014, 01:26:14 AM
Quote from: paulr on 16 July 2014, 08:53:14 PM
Lucky guy  ;D

Nobody stuck in SA should be labelled "lucky". Even Wales would be better.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 17 July 2014, 05:59:14 AM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 17 July 2014, 01:26:14 AM
Nobody stuck in SA should be labelled "lucky". Even Wales would be better.

Judging by the number of South Africans here you may well be right  :(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 17 July 2014, 06:10:08 AM
Over 1,000 views  :o :o :o :o :o

And still no proper pictures  :-[ :-[ :-[

This continual cold showery weather is starting to wear rather thin  >:(

There might be a window of opportunity on Saturday :-SS but undercoating the next batch will take priority over varnishing and is not quite as weather critical ...
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 17 July 2014, 07:12:37 AM
It's all right, we Brits love a weather update!
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 17 July 2014, 11:26:06 AM
OK, Will......Weather update !
It's SO bright over here in SW Wales this morning.......I just know I'm going to get a splitting headache from squinting....Gonna have to draw the bloomin' curtains soon.
Been outside, upstairs, in the pole-barn's 'workshop' to do a tiny bit of soldering.....Had to tell the dogs to "Get out, quick....You'll all get heatstroke !"
Phew....Whatascorcha ! (Makes a change, though !) ;)

Paul....Get on with it !!  ;D ;)
And the folk that lived here before Mrs Techno and myself moved to SA.....To what basically sounds like a luxury prison compound, that they call home.....They want to move back here...Says it all really. :o

Cheers - Phil

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 17 July 2014, 12:34:40 PM
Phil - I can see wales - it be raining, as always. Stop trying to confuse the poor people.

Suppose I'd better mention that whenever I venture into Youkie it do snow.

IanS
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 17 July 2014, 02:21:09 PM
Yes.....But you can only see the top bit Ian.  ;)
It's still rather hot down here.  :)
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: OldenBUA on 17 July 2014, 04:23:37 PM
Quote from: paulr on 16 July 2014, 09:09:06 PM
Need to reprint labels for German guns as the allignment was out, not sure if they should be 77mm or 7.7cm, will do some checking, suggestions welcome :-\

I think the German designations are usually in cm, i.e. 7,7 cm FK 16.

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/7,7-cm-Feldkanone_16 (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/7,7-cm-Feldkanone_16)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 17 July 2014, 09:05:08 PM
Thanks Phil & Ian, I think  :-/

Thanks Olden, the artillery bases are now labelled with 7.7cm (I didn't want to confuse people with the German decimal comma) :)

Current batch has moved off my painting rods and Hussars have taken up residence, impatiently awaiting undercoat :-w

Unfortunately no actual basing took place last night due to running around after my wife who has come down with a bad cold :(
But at least all the figures are assigned to bases  :)

Will hopefully assemble the 4 remaining 7,7 cm FK 96 n.A. (its a 1914 army) and actually get to do some basing tonight, "nursing" duties permitting  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 19 July 2014, 03:53:47 AM
Some actual basing was completed last night between two rounds of gluing 7,7 cm FK 96 n.A. (shields then wheels) and some nursing duties :)

I managed to get about half the current batch based but when I started to take them out of the flock this morning I found they had not dried  :o

It had been too cold over night for the filler to dry properly so I quickly put back the flock and have moved them into a warmer part of the house to dry.
Hopefully the replaced flock will attach properly :-S If not they will need a coat of PVA and some more flock

More running around after the unwell wife this morning and getting some more undercoat from the local stationary stationery/model shop while patiently waiting for the best weather window of the day  :-w
Reached a high of 9 =)

Used newspaper to create a temporary 'spray booth' in the laundry which was warmer than 9 and now remember why I spray outside:
- ventilation  :-&
- quicker and easier, don't need to shuffle around things covered in wet paint >:(

But the next batch of Germans is undercoated and will hopefully be dry enough to paint tomorrow  :)
(Note to self, move them to warmer part of house when not quite so smelly)

Continuing our late war Eastern Front game tonight  :) and off to base the rest of the current batch of Germans before dinner :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 20 July 2014, 09:16:15 PM
Over 1,200 views :o :o :o  :D

Finished basing the last batch of Germans, including reflocking the bases that hadn't dried due to cold. Just the guns to mount tonight.

Base coated the Hussar horses and the infantry, will paint the dismounted Hussars at the same time as the mounted to help with consistency.

Weather still cold and damp so no varnishing or pictures  :-[ :(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 21 July 2014, 09:01:23 PM
Mounted the German guns last night so...

Based
73 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
78 Cavalry
5 Guns
156 Total

A few to go to the 2,000 Peter suggested in another thread  ;D

The forecast snow did arrive but only on the hill tops, not the best painting weather. Dry brushed all the Hussar horses.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 22 July 2014, 08:45:20 AM
Quote from: paulr on 21 July 2014, 09:01:23 PM

A few to go to the 2,000 Peter suggested in another thread  ;D


You can suggest any number you like when you're not doing the painting.  8-> 8-> 8->
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 22 July 2014, 09:00:43 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 22 July 2014, 08:45:20 AM
You can suggest any number you like when you're not doing the painting.  8-> 8-> 8->
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 22 July 2014, 09:03:38 PM
Manes, tails & hooves done. Also dry brushed the infantry uniforms.

Steady if not spectacular progress  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 24 July 2014, 02:44:17 AM
Have done the Hussar's jackets and trousers and everyone's boots  :)

Finally a break in the weather, it has reached 12 degrees (Celsius) with some sunny periods, just as forecast, ideal for varnishing.

By some strange coincidence I'm off sick from work today  ;D

Varnish drying on first two batches  :) ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 24 July 2014, 08:59:45 AM
Keep forgetting it's the depths of winter over with you. Oh, and three words on the sickie front - lower back pain. No one can prove or disprove it.  ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 24 July 2014, 08:51:24 PM
A standing desk is very good for lower back pain and makes it very obvious to all there is an issue.

Sickie  :o what are you suggesting  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 24 July 2014, 08:55:53 PM
Hussar cords and harnesses done :)

Weather looking promising for photography later today  :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 25 July 2014, 05:18:14 AM
Rifles and leather equipment painted  :)

Weather cooperated, if anything a little too sunny for photography (no pleasing some people)

So drum roll please... hoping they are worth the wait
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 25 July 2014, 05:28:18 AM
The first batch...

British Brigade HQ and 3 signallers
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9544_zps75a7172c.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9545_zps254a3796.jpg)

British Cavalry Regiment, Mounted
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9540_zpsb7eab865.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9541_zps67eb8334.jpg)

British Cavalry Regiment, Dismounted
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9546_zps8945268f.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9547_zpsf0e1843d.jpg)

British Infantry Battalion, small
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9548_zpsc8ba66bd.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9549_zps08a41900.jpg)

British 13pdr Battery
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9542_zps03ee6292.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9543_zpsef8d7e5f.jpg)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 25 July 2014, 05:34:58 AM
The second batch...

German Div HQ and 3 signallers
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9550_zps62491502.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9551_zps5930a8bb.jpg)

Kuirassier Regiment, Mounted
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9555_zpsb07aed3e.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9556_zpse78b2da6.jpg)

Uhlan Regiment, Mounted
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9557_zps8d2dc4d0.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9558_zps78b6830a.jpg)

7,7cm Battery
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9552_zpsaff949cd.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9553_zpsf4ccde3e.jpg)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 25 July 2014, 05:38:35 AM
Just notice, exactly one month since Peter dropped the figures off  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 25 July 2014, 07:02:18 AM
Extremely tasty ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 25 July 2014, 07:05:21 AM
The brown and the green on the rear of the bases are a great improvement. The whole project looks really excellent.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 25 July 2014, 08:32:19 AM
Great stuff, Paul. Love the piles of shell-cases.  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 25 July 2014, 09:24:15 AM
Really superb!  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 25 July 2014, 09:47:42 AM
Told you they looked good. Even better in real sunlight (fairly rare in Wellington this time of year!!)

We'll be using them in a demo game on 15 - 16 August at Call to Arms, the local gaming clubs big bash for the year.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Matt J on 25 July 2014, 10:40:09 AM
Top Banana Paul, really like the look of these  =D>

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 July 2014, 04:07:33 AM
 :-[ :) :D

Thanks for the kind words, good thing Peter likes them  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Steve J on 26 July 2014, 08:28:39 AM
Great work 8).
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: nikharwood on 26 July 2014, 09:48:44 PM
Very nice - I've got a soft spot for British Cavalry  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 July 2014, 10:22:39 PM
Welcome back Nik :-h

Good progress on the third batch; hair, flesh highlights and helmet covers left to do  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 27 July 2014, 06:30:19 AM
Well over 1,600 views  :) :o :)

Good progress today, third batch now 'painted', just needs some touch ups and wash  :)

Started work on some of the counters we will be using in the game; Mounted/Dismounted, No advance, No action, Retired, Routed,...
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 28 July 2014, 03:24:23 AM
Touch ups finished, will wash the third batch this evening  :)

Glued all the counters I had printed out onto bases and had 13 bases left, must have counted wrong  :-/

Then realised I hadn't printed any "Reserved Fire" counters, anyone want to hazard a guess how many I will do  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: nikharwood on 28 July 2014, 09:53:05 AM
Quote from: paulr on 26 July 2014, 10:22:39 PM
Welcome back Nik :-h

Thanks  ;)

Quote from: paulr on 28 July 2014, 03:24:23 AM
Glued all the counters I had printed out onto bases and had 13 bases left, must have counted wrong  :-/

Then realised I hadn't printed any "Reserved Fire" counters, anyone want to hazard a guess how many I will do  ;)

107? Do I win a prize?  8-}
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 28 July 2014, 12:23:23 PM
10, you can never have too many spare counters.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 28 July 2014, 09:08:02 PM
Washed third batch last night and prepared the last of the bases I need for the Hussars. :)

Sorted remaining batches, three more to do. British infantry and dismounted cavalry next.

Will paint the figure bases green tonight then start basing up tomorrow night
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 29 July 2014, 08:54:45 PM
Finished painting the current batch of Germans last night, so:

Painted
149 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
103 Cavalry
9 Guns
261 Total :) :)

Had a catch up with Peter and finalised the counters we will use.

Given the forecast for the weekend, Periods of rain. Northerly gales. & Rain. Southeasterlies. I won't be varnishing this batch or undercoating the next batch soon  :(

Instead I will focus on getting the counters ready for a practise game on Saturday, then bashing this batch.

Still need to get this batch based and varnished in time for our demo game at Call to Arms, mid August  :-SS
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 29 July 2014, 10:05:44 PM
Reckon we'll get more good weather before mid-August.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 July 2014, 05:51:21 AM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 29 July 2014, 10:05:44 PM
Reckon we'll get more good weather before mid-August.

You may, I just hope we do in an antipodean winter  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 30 July 2014, 06:10:32 AM
Sorry, forgot you are upside down.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: FierceKitty on 31 July 2014, 09:24:28 AM
Winter...ah, I remember that....sigh....
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 31 July 2014, 01:15:44 PM
I seem to remember a very wet autumn which went on and on and then turned into spring.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 31 July 2014, 09:12:37 PM
Bugger, just looked at long range forecast,  gales this weekend, improving during the week, good on Thursday & Friday then showers next weekend  >:(

Will have to keep checking to see when I can get a varnishing weather window :-SS

Not much progress last night, got dragged out to dinner at a newly opened Philipino eatery. Did manage one coat of paint on the edges of the last of the counters. Did the final coat this morning before heading off for work.

Will glue labels on tonight and cover with clear plastic tomorrow in time for game in the evening. These are write on counters to record suppressions for ITLSU

Will hopefully get a chance to do some basing as well tomorrow
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 31 July 2014, 09:55:47 PM
I've never had a meal of paint and counters. funny lot those Phillipinos.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 31 July 2014, 11:24:26 PM
Don't worry about the weather too much Paul..it will be over by Christmas....
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 August 2014, 01:04:26 AM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 31 July 2014, 09:55:47 PM
I've never had a meal of paint and counters. funny lot those Phillipinos.

Chicken & pork adobo, pork bbq, spare ribs and fried chicken, very very nice :D

Paint and counters were later ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 August 2014, 01:10:03 AM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 31 July 2014, 11:24:26 PM
Don't worry about the weather too much Paul..it will be over by Christmas....

It will be for the Germans if I don't get this batch based and painted in time  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 02 August 2014, 01:50:22 AM
A productive morning before being required as driver / "taken" to late lunch at that same Philippino eatery as a few nights ago

Got all the counters finished and based a German infantry battalion and one artillery battery  :)

Two Hussar Regiments, one mounted, the other dismounted, and another battery of artillery still to be based
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 02 August 2014, 06:51:10 AM
Over 2,000 views  :o :o

A productive afternoon after a late lunch

Two Hussar Regiments, one mounted, the other dismounted, and another battery of artillery based  :) :) :)

Just some tidying up to do on these then they are ready to be varnished, weather permitting :-SS (less than 2 weeks till Call to Arms, only 1 fine day forecast in next 10)

Time for some dinner and then off to a trial game with batches 1 & 2  :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: kev1964 on 03 August 2014, 08:29:01 AM
Excellent work on these Paul, just been catching up , looking forward to seeing more.


kev
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 03 August 2014, 10:20:43 AM
Just had a re-look at some of the earlier photos. How did you do the shell cases? Back in the late 90s I was able to retrieve a couple from the Ypres salient - reckon they were German as they were in the trenches near Wyteshaete (think that's the spelling?) which have since been tidied up and you now have to pay to go in. All the shell cases have been removed. Wanted to post a photo but realised I didn't have a digital camera until 2006, by which time.........
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 03 August 2014, 09:20:16 PM
Shell cases are plastic rod of roughly suitable diameter cut to 3mm lengths painted brass, add a black dot on one end with gel pen, done  ;)

3mm is probably a bit long for scale but any shorter and they don't look "right". Easiest way I have found to paint them is to roll them round with a paint brush in brass paint on my palette which is a small tray so I don't lose any.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 04 August 2014, 06:15:44 AM
German guns and more shell cases  ;) mounted this morning before work.

Will check all the bases and do any final tidy up tonight then hopefully varnish this weekend if forecast accurate  :-SS

Trial game went well on Saturday night, Peter will put up an AAR soon, allegedly with pictures  :)

Another trial game planned for next Saturday night.

Then a full day demo game with all three batches on the next Saturday at Call to Arms followed by a Baltic WWI naval game on the Sunday :D :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 04 August 2014, 06:44:24 AM
Thanks for the info Paul.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 04 August 2014, 09:02:50 PM
Peter posted a jolly spiffing after action report, with pictures, of our first game using these figures here http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10366.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10366.0.html)  :D

I finished the tidy up on the basing of the third batch last night and they are now waiting for good weather  on the weekend so they can be varnished  :-SS



Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 05 August 2014, 09:04:28 PM
Started organising the next batch; 2 infantry battalions and 2 dismounted cavalry regiments, all British. Hopefully these will get undercoated during the weekend, after I varnish the current batch ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 08 August 2014, 06:12:45 AM
Cleaned up most of the figures for the next batch last night.  Four battalions is a lot of figures even when not much clean up is required.

I will finish clean up tonight and wash them. Will put on painting rods tomorrow ready to be undercoated once the current batch is varnished
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 09 August 2014, 06:43:22 AM
Next batch is undercoated  :) current batch still not varnished  >:(

Weather mucking me about, not quite warm enough to varnish and brief showers blowing through as well.

Forecast is warmer tomorrow but will be a race between temperature and freshening northerlies to see if I get to varnish outside  :-SS

Off to burst through the German lines near Balrome tonight, our final practice game before Call to Arms next weekend.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 09 August 2014, 10:10:59 AM
Er, I've never quite understood why the weather plays such a major part in your varnishing, Paul. The acrylic varnish I use (Vallejo matt) is odourless and fume-free and is touch-dry in minutes. Job done.  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Fenton on 09 August 2014, 10:32:17 AM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 09 August 2014, 10:10:59 AM
Er, I've never quite understood why the weather plays such a major part in your varnishing, Paul. The acrylic varnish I use (Vallejo matt) is odourless and fume-free and is touch-dry in minutes. Job done.  :)

I am kind of the same though I have found sometimes its the type of spray varnish. I have used the AP varnish spray in so called ideal conditions and it has completely messed up my models . I have also used the Humbrol one when it has been snowing and about -5 C and its been fine. No idea why this should be, though no matter what the weather I have never had any problems with the Humbrol
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 09 August 2014, 10:45:07 PM
I use Testors Dullcote from long habit. I have only ever tried one other varnish and it decided to go semi-white rather than clear ruining the figures I tested it on.

Testors is definitely not "odourless and fume-free"  :-& but is touch-dry fairly quickly.

I could probably spray in worse conditions than I do but the thought of the figures looking like they are covered in white gauze makes me nervous  :-SS

Remember also it is winter here, had to de-ice the windscreen after our game last night and again this morning

Currently calm, sunny and 3 degrees, "feels like 0" according to the Met Service and its 10am
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 August 2014, 06:08:39 AM
Well the weather has been kind and got over 10 degrees and the wind was only just starting to get up ... so third batch varnished in time for Call to Arms  :D

Mounted Hussars
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9632_zpse563e62a.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9633_zps848ab6a1.jpg)

Dismounted Hussars
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9634_zps8a12dad8.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9635_zps23e19509.jpg)

Infantry Battalion
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9629_zps2506d211.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9631_zpsac909cba.jpg)

Close up of infantry stand, these are from 2nd Company of 1st Battalion, 11th Regiment (Bayonet knot and number on Helmet cover)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9630_zps9f340cd9.jpg)

Artillery
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9625_zpsdc449691.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9626_zpsa460326b.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9627_zpsa5ebf054.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9628_zps07fe55cb.jpg)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 10 August 2014, 07:58:10 AM
Super work!  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 August 2014, 07:59:20 AM
Over 2,500 views  :o  :D :D :D :D :D

Based
149 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
103 Cavalry
9 Guns
261 Total

British
2 Cavalry Regiments, 1 Infantry Battalion and 1 Battery

Germans
4 Cavalry Regiments, 1 Infantry Battalion and 3 Batteries

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 10 August 2014, 08:41:23 AM
Lovely job !  8)
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 10 August 2014, 09:48:03 AM
Gosh :o stunning work. Humbrol gloss varnish messed up some of my plastic 28s. Will probably never use spray varnish again on figures,
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Glorfindel on 10 August 2014, 10:14:17 AM
Fantastic work.   No wonder this is a must see thread.

However : 'bayonet knot' - on 10mm -  sir, you leave me speechless !

:o

Keep up the good work - this will be a superb army.

Regards,

Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 10 August 2014, 11:16:41 AM
Obviously worth the wait, Paul. And nice big units.  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Matt J on 10 August 2014, 01:54:35 PM
nice work Paul  8)

you must be the most prodigious painter on this forum
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 10 August 2014, 07:22:16 PM
Very nice work Paul.

So much detail painted on the figures too. Excellent.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 August 2014, 09:00:18 PM
Thanks for the kind words  :-[ :) :D

Looking forward to using them at our demo game at Call to Arms this weekend.  :) Peter keeps coming up with great scenarios  :-bd
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 August 2014, 09:20:20 PM
Quote from: Matt of Munslow on 10 August 2014, 01:54:35 PM
nice work Paul  8)

you must be the most prodigious painter on this forum

The deadline of our demo game has certainly helped keep me focused  ;D and they are such a joy to paint  :) :) :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 11 August 2014, 09:17:25 PM
Next batch, 2 dismounted cavalry regiments and 2 infantry battalions, all British, base coated  :)

Also given some thought to my order for Sinai in 1916 :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 11 August 2014, 09:27:48 PM
Looking forward to the seeing the Sinai figures as this is a theatre I would like to get involved with, especially with having some Turkish ancestry.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Fenton on 11 August 2014, 09:34:04 PM
Sinai is an interesting theatre of war, and one that seems sometimes to be under represented in wargaming. The only downside for it is the thought of painting lots of Cavalry and camels
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 11 August 2014, 10:26:29 PM
Cavalry and camels - furry and Sopwith?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 12 August 2014, 05:51:04 AM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 11 August 2014, 10:26:29 PM
Cavalry and camels - furry and Sopwith?

He means the 4 legged variety of camel & yes I will be fielding a battalion of the Camel Corps  ;)

Just noticed over 3,000 views  :o  :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Steve J on 12 August 2014, 08:23:16 AM
These are coming along nicely 8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 13 August 2014, 01:31:55 AM
Quote from: Steve J on 12 August 2014, 08:23:16 AM
These are coming along nicely 8)

Thank you Sir, and congratulations on the promotion :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: kev1964 on 13 August 2014, 07:30:57 AM
Brilliant Paul, love the Hussars,


kev
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 13 August 2014, 09:18:32 AM
Recently bought a copy of ITLSU and have discovered that it is by no means a simple set of rules. Of itself this does not deter me, especially as I like the uncertainty of card driven games. However, unlike Dux Britanniarum, this set does not seem to have been proof read before being published, which has led to a lot of mental agility to untangle what the rules are getting at. It may be that I am a notoriously poor multi-tasker, but if I am trying to determine whether a plural is intended or if it is something belonging to something else, it sort of detracts from understanding what that particular rule is getting at. There are also words inserted that shouldn't be there and words that should be which are missing; the final annoyance being the dreaded apostrophe in a plural acronym. Several armoured fighting vehicles are AFVs, not AFV's, which means something belonging to one armoured fighting vehicle. Will still forge ahead with Middle East WWI, but wondered if you had noticed this in the rules.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 13 August 2014, 09:30:03 AM
We had indeed noted that the production values are not as high as some of the Lardies later rules. ;) Once you get past the 'cosmetic' challenges >:( the rules work very well and give a very good game. :D

If you PM me I am happy to send you a revised QRS I put together. It has two pages that covers the tables etc you need to play the game with supporting definitions. In addition there are two more pages that summarise the other main rules limiting reference to the rule book.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 13 August 2014, 11:18:45 AM
Thanks very much for that. Problem is I don't know how to PM or what it stands for.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Fenton on 13 August 2014, 11:33:26 AM
PM= Personal Message

Just click on Pauls name on the left hand side on his post ( the one underlined above his rank), then you will see an option to send a personal massage
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 13 August 2014, 01:20:10 PM
Thanks Fenton.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 13 August 2014, 09:21:30 PM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 13 August 2014, 11:18:45 AM
Thanks very much for that. Problem is I don't know how to PM or what it stands for.

Sorry DP  ;)

Thanks Fenton
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 13 August 2014, 10:28:15 PM
PM received loud and clear. Many thanks Paul.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: GrumpyOldMan on 14 August 2014, 03:16:22 AM
Hello

paulr and Dour Puritan

Quote from: paulr on 13 August 2014, 09:30:03 AM
We had indeed noted that the production values are not as high as some of the Lardies later rules. ;) Once you get past the 'cosmetic' challenges >:( the rules work very well and give a very good game. :D

If you PM me I am happy to send you a revised QRS I put together. It has two pages that covers the tables etc you need to play the game with supporting definitions. In addition there are two more pages that summarise the other main rules limiting reference to the rule book.

You're indeed right about the production values, if you go back to Triumph of the Will which was the distant base for ITLSU then you can see that the rules were beaten severely with the 'Vagueness Stick'!  :D :D. Still an enjoyable set of rules but not with the gloss of their later offerings. Luckily there is a large and friendly support group on Yahoo that can sort out most issues.

Any chance of the revised QRS for ITLSU?

Cheers

GrumpyOldMan
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 14 August 2014, 06:01:10 AM
We are certainly enjoying them and are a friendly enough group of players to deal amicably with the effects of the 'Vagueness Stick'.

Is there an ITLSU Yahoo group? I have found the TFL Yahoo group and while they are a friendly bunch they seem to be focused on big CoC  :o at the moment and my ITLSU questions get lost in the flood. ;D

Happy to share my QRS and to recieve feedback if you PM your email address. It is a bit more than a QRS, it aims to let us play based on four pages as we bounce from period to period. As a group we play about 6-8 rule sets semi-regularly so need a bit of guidance rather than just the tables  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 14 August 2014, 08:00:20 AM
Have you tried the TFL forum? I found it much easier to follow than the chaos that is yahoo! Groups.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 14 August 2014, 10:10:35 AM
Thanks for the tip. Yahoo is a disaster area.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 14 August 2014, 11:19:21 AM
TFL Forum page on ITLSU is pretty sparse unfortunately...total of 18 posts on 7 topics compared to 7447 posts on 787 topics on their Chain of Command forum page......
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 14 August 2014, 12:51:21 PM
WWII is not really my thing, but that set of rules is very, very popular with the WWII bunch.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 19 August 2014, 06:01:22 AM
Finished base coating next batch, 2 dismounted cavalry regiments and 2 infantry battalions, all British

Also processed my photos from day 1 of Call to Arms. I have posted a couple in this thread http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10436.msg127176.html#new (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10436.msg127176.html#new)

Peter will use more pictures in his battle report.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 19 August 2014, 07:02:31 AM
Had a look for the photos but not able to find them. Had a go at painting some Germans lat night and very pleased with the results. Tried Miniature Paints 9, Stone Green, but decided it was too light. Then mixed it 50:50 with Vallejo 70904, Dark Blue Grey, which produced a really good result. I used the Dark Blue Grey for trousers on some infantry figures and also used it as the whole uniform for a uhlan and some officers. I then did the senior commander with the Dark Blue Grey for his tunic and Val 943 Grey Blue for his trousers, to try and give the impression of finer quality cloth. I then tried Val 70.917 Beige as a helmet cover, along with 991 Dark Sea Grey, both of which gave a good result. I may well use helmet covers to differentiate between regulars and reservists. All these figures were for 1914. Will probably start a Western Front thread to post photos.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 19 August 2014, 08:46:15 AM
Sorry DP pictures should be up now, I found I couldn't copy the links on my tablet so had to wait till I got home  :-[

I used 920 German Uniform as the base colour and dry brushed with one of 972 Light Green Blue, 905 Blue Grey Pale, or 991 Dark Sea Grey for jacket or trousers to give a varied look.

Helmet covers were 988 Khaki / 884 Stone Grey, 988 Khaki / 847 Dark Sand, 917 Beige / 884 Stone Grey (base / dry brush)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 19 August 2014, 10:34:15 AM
Found the pics and they look really good.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 19 August 2014, 09:13:16 PM
Two out of three dry brush colours done on the British  :)

Will do the third tonight and then rifles

Nice to be back painting after a few days "off" in the run up to Call to Arms  :) :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 20 August 2014, 08:03:46 AM
Just read the AAR on Colmins. Looks like you and the guys had a very good game.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 20 August 2014, 09:05:59 PM
Got the third dry brush done on the current batch  :)

But then got distracted by post processing my photos of our naval game on day 2 at Call to Arms  ;)

Will try and get the rifles and entrenching tools done tonight
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 21 August 2014, 09:18:54 PM
Quote from: paulr on 20 August 2014, 09:05:59 PM
Will try and get the rifles and entrenching tools done tonight

Done  :) on to the metal work tonight
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 22 August 2014, 08:22:21 AM
Waiting for the photos now.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 22 August 2014, 10:15:10 AM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 22 August 2014, 08:22:21 AM
Waiting for the photos now.

I will look at putting together a battle report, but for now...

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Call%20to%20Arms%202014%20Day%202/IMG_9680_zps88db6135.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Call%20to%20Arms%202014%20Day%202/IMG_9682_zpsf9821ea2.jpg)

These are painted by Peter  :)

No metal work painted tonight  :( but I did put together a report on Colmins http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10436.msg127598.html#msg127598 (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10436.msg127598.html#msg127598)  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 22 August 2014, 10:50:26 AM
Very pretty ships! Who produces those? Bottom fleet is...
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 22 August 2014, 10:54:43 AM
Looks like the Russian naval ensign.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Ithoriel on 22 August 2014, 10:59:13 AM
Bottom fleet is Imperial Russian ... and very nicely done!

As are the Germans above.

The ships are those that took part in the action off Gotland in 1915.

German minelaying mission mugged by Russian cruisers as they returned to base.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 22 August 2014, 08:41:48 PM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 22 August 2014, 10:50:26 AM
Very pretty ships! Who produces those? Bottom fleet is...

I'm pretty sure they are all Davco 1/3000 from Skytrex. Peter will correct me if I am wrong.

Quote from: Ithoriel on 22 August 2014, 10:59:13 AM
Bottom fleet is Imperial Russian ... and very nicely done!

As are the Germans above.

The ships are those that took part in the action off Gotland in 1915.

German minelaying mission mugged by Russian cruisers as they returned to base.

Well spotted that man  =D> =D>

Peter came up with an intriguing and well balanced scenario based on that battle by tweaking history just a little  :) :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 23 August 2014, 08:05:57 AM
Quote from: paulr on 21 August 2014, 09:18:54 PM
... on to the metal work tonight

Got the metal work done today, webbing next  :)

Need to cut and sand at least  40 bases this weekend
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 23 August 2014, 09:14:25 AM
Quote from: paulr on 23 August 2014, 08:05:57 AM
Got the metal work done today, webbing next  :)

Need to cut and sand at least  40 bases this weekend

Keep up the good work :)  

Nice German Colmins AAR report Paul.....once those remaining batches are finished we'll attempt Nery.....then Bowler's off to his taliors to get a pith helmet....think a posting to Egypt might be on the cards  8) might need the sunglasses!

If anyones actually interested in the scenarios that I have written up for ITLSU and/or GQ send me a PM and I'll send you a copy.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 23 August 2014, 10:37:25 PM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 23 August 2014, 09:14:25 AM
Keep up the good work :)  

Yes Boss

Cut over a hundred bases last night, will sand 40 or so later today  #:-S

Done the khaki for the haversacks and packs, will do the webbing and maybe boots tonight
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 23 August 2014, 10:40:10 PM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 23 August 2014, 09:14:25 AM
Nice German Colmins AAR report Paul...

Was beginning to wonder, some views, but no comments on it  :-S ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Ithoriel on 23 August 2014, 11:04:31 PM
Quote from: paulr on 23 August 2014, 10:40:10 PM
Was beginning to wonder, some views, but no comments on it  :-S ;)

Liked the AAR a lot but was distracted by the boats!

Somewhere in the bomb-site that is my house there are 1:3000 British and German fleets for 1904. I'm now wondering about digging them out and finishing painting them. The butterfly flaps it's wings ..... :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 23 August 2014, 11:15:48 PM
My comment ended up on the other Colmins thread ??
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 23 August 2014, 11:59:57 PM
Quote from: paulr on 23 August 2014, 10:40:10 PM
Was beginning to wonder, some views, but no comments on it  :-S ;)

It was very good. As they say the victors get to write the history.

I'm on "domestic duties" this weekend since we had two days of gaming last weekend 8) 

I have been progressing a few more ships for....other scenarios later in the year :)

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 24 August 2014, 10:34:03 PM
Quote from: paulr on 23 August 2014, 10:37:25 PM
Yes Boss

Cut over a hundred bases last night, will sand 40 or so later today  #:-S

Done the khaki for the haversacks and packs, will do the webbing and maybe boots tonight

40 bases sanded and washed :)

Officers belts and boots done as well as Vickers :)

Other ranks boots and webbing will have to wait until tonight ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 25 August 2014, 09:16:52 PM
Other ranks boots and webbing done  :)

Flesh, touch ups & wash left to do

I better crack on with preparing the bases as well tonight
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Fenton on 25 August 2014, 09:28:48 PM
Quote from: paulr on 24 August 2014, 10:34:03 PM
40 bases sanded and washed :)

Officers belts and boots done as well as Vickers :)

Other ranks boots and webbing will have to wait until tonight ;)

I was thinking about bases today and cutting my own but 1.75 for 20 I dont think I will bother

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leon on 25 August 2014, 09:37:26 PM
Quote from: Fenton on 25 August 2014, 09:28:48 PM
I was thinking about bases today and cutting my own but 1.75 for 20 I dont think I will bother

Or £1.10 for 20... http://www.minibits.net/MDF-Bases-c9/Circular-sc2/ (http://www.minibits.net/MDF-Bases-c9/Circular-sc2/)?  (Although I'm assuming you're talking 25mm circles?!)

:D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Fenton on 25 August 2014, 09:41:07 PM
Quote from: Leon on 25 August 2014, 09:37:26 PM
Or £1.10 for 20... http://www.minibits.net/MDF-Bases-c9/Circular-sc2/ (http://www.minibits.net/MDF-Bases-c9/Circular-sc2/)?  (Although I'm assuming you're talking 25mm circles?!)

:D

No 30x30...Are yours 2 or 3mm thick Leon?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 August 2014, 12:55:21 AM
I buy a 2mm styrene sheet from a sign maker supply company. Costs the equivalent of about 20 quid for a sheet about 2m x 1.4m.

I use rectangular bases, so cutting is easy. Usually lasts me a couple of years :) Although now that I think about I have almost used up this sheet which I got for my AWI project  :o

I am definitely painting more than usual  ;) It must be the wonderful figures  :D

Postage delays from the UK would require me to be very organised if I was ordering from Leon  ;D

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 26 August 2014, 12:59:19 AM
Just noticed, well over 4,000 views  :o :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 26 August 2014, 08:39:45 AM
Fenton, Leon's bases are 2mm thick.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Ithoriel on 26 August 2014, 01:54:01 PM
Quote from: paulr on 26 August 2014, 12:59:19 AM
Just noticed, well over 4,000 views  :o :D :D :D :D

Just over 20 views per reply. If several people do what I do and come to look more or less every time there's a reply, that's probably a dozen or so of us looking at every update and  a larger number of occasional visitors.

I'm glad my days of having to analyse web traffic are behind me :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 26 August 2014, 02:07:25 PM
I fall into that category....
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 26 August 2014, 04:29:04 PM
Stay there, we'll throw you a line.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 26 August 2014, 05:03:56 PM
Na - just add a post to his tribute page
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 27 August 2014, 12:42:53 AM
Quote from: ianrs54 on 26 August 2014, 05:03:56 PM
Na - just add a post to his tribute page
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 28 August 2014, 09:17:49 PM
Finished painting the last of the bases needed for this batch this morning before heading off to work. Will glue magnetic vinyl to them tonight and label on Saturday

Done base flesh and hair on current batch  :)

Still need to do flesh highlights and touch ups ...
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 29 August 2014, 08:15:39 AM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 26 August 2014, 02:07:25 PM
I fall into that category....

Me too !  :-[
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 30 August 2014, 01:41:37 AM
Quote from: paulr on 22 August 2014, 10:15:10 AM
I will look at putting together a battle report, but for now...

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Call%20to%20Arms%202014%20Day%202/IMG_9680_zps88db6135.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Call%20to%20Arms%202014%20Day%202/IMG_9682_zpsf9821ea2.jpg)

These are painted by Peter  :)

No metal work painted tonight  :( but I did put together a report on Colmins http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10436.msg127598.html#msg127598 (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10436.msg127598.html#msg127598)  ;)

Just watched 'Admiral' the 2008 film about this and then the Russian Civil War. Cool film http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_(film) (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_(film))
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 August 2014, 04:15:15 AM
Interesting looking movie, really must find some time to write that AAR
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 August 2014, 04:21:46 AM
Current batch painted, just needs the wash (which I will do before I go out tonight for a Napoleonic game)  :)  :D

All bases for current batch now prep'ed  :)

Next batch, two battalions of infantry, a machine gun battery and artillery spotter (all German), are cleaned up and washed and should hopefully be undercoated tomorrow  :)

Very pleased with a productive day today  :D

Should be all set for some basing tomorrow
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 August 2014, 09:20:17 PM
Current batch washed, highlighted and bases painted green, so ...

Painted
256 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
103 Cavalry
9 Guns
368 Total

:) :) :)

Once the green bases are dry (about noon) I will sort them for basing and then put the next batch on my painting rods and undercoat.

Will hopefully make some progress on a naval AAR report while I wait for them to dry  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: nikharwood on 30 August 2014, 11:56:03 PM
That's good progress  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 31 August 2014, 09:20:15 PM
Quote from: paulr on 30 August 2014, 09:20:17 PM
Once the green bases are dry (about noon) I will sort them for basing and then put the next batch on my painting rods and undercoat.

Will hopefully make some progress on a naval AAR report while I wait for them to dry  ;)

Current batch all sorted ready to base  :)

Next batch, two battalions of infantry, a machine gun battery and artillery spotter (all German), undercoated   :)

Draft of naval AAR with Peter for review  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 September 2014, 10:25:28 AM
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Call%20to%20Arms%202014%20Day%202/Labeled/IMG_9680_zps48673fdf.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/Call%20to%20Arms%202014%20Day%202/Labeled/IMG_9682_zpsc09ad77f.jpg)

Quote from: Ithoriel on 22 August 2014, 10:59:13 AM
The ships are those that took part in the action off Gotland in 1915.

German minelaying mission mugged by Russian cruisers as they returned to base.

The AAR of our naval game at Call to Arms can be found here, http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10520.0.html (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10520.0.html)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 01 September 2014, 11:49:51 AM
Very, very nice ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: nikharwood on 01 September 2014, 10:08:11 PM
Very nice indeed  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 04 September 2014, 09:16:49 PM
Some patchy progress on this project

Have base coated the current batch of German infantry and MGs  :)

Also based three of the four "battalions" of British from the last batch  :)

Will hopefully finish basing the British on Saturday and varnish on Sunday (forecast looks promising)  :) :)

May even get to do some painting on the Germans as well ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 06 September 2014, 09:21:46 PM
Quote from: paulr on 04 September 2014, 09:16:49 PM
Will hopefully finish basing the British on Saturday and varnish on Sunday (forecast looks promising)  :) :)

May even get to do some painting on the Germans as well ;)

British basing finished  :) Forecast still looking promising for varnishing later today  :)

Uniform dry brushing done on Germans  :) on to rifles today

Over 5,000 views  :o :o :o :o :o :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 07 September 2014, 09:18:24 PM
Painted rifle stocks and entreching handles on current batch :)

Weather cooperated and varnished British so...

Based
256 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
103 Cavalry
9 Guns
368 Total

Was required to do some gardening due to the good weather so no pics yet or further progress on current batch  :(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 September 2014, 09:13:11 PM
Barrels & boots done and good progress on preparing the bases.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 10 September 2014, 09:51:43 PM
Quote from: paulr on 10 September 2014, 09:13:11 PM
Barrels & boots done and good progress on preparing the bases.

more reinforcements 8) Must be time to determine Bowlers next move.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 11 September 2014, 01:31:22 AM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 10 September 2014, 09:51:43 PM
more reinforcements 8) Must be time to determine Bowlers next move.

With that many British reinforcements it is probably a good time for Bowler to lauch a counter attack before I get this batch of Germans finished  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 11 September 2014, 09:17:09 AM
"General Haig, sir, intelligence reports that the Boche are frantically painting up new forces. Permission to get in first, sir?"

"Let's not go off half-cocked, Featherstonhaugh. Let's see what a die roll gives us first."  :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 11 September 2014, 11:20:21 AM
Quote from: paulr on 11 September 2014, 01:31:22 AM
With that many British reinforcements it is probably a good time for Bowler to launch a counter attack before I get this batch of Germans finished  ;)

OK looks like the retreat is finally over......Bowler's 26th brigade (and their new pals) have fresh orders taking them to the Franco-Belgian border near the channel coast to take back the strategic village of Dirstraat and Hill 960 from the German covering force made up from elements of VII Korps.

Now just need to write this up but will be exploring a few more aspects of the ITLSU rules shall we say.... ;)

PS...haven't forgotten your request Dour Puritan, just that things have been pretty busy here lately family and work wise.

Looks like my commission finally came thorough too.....I got my first pip! 8)


Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 11 September 2014, 12:50:21 PM
No worries. I've been experimenting with different ways of painting 1914 khaki. After several attempts with which I was unhappy I found a colour scheme on a 6mm site which uses Vallejo colours I would never have dreamt of, such as Green Ochre and German Cammo Beige. With washes and highlights it looks pretty good.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 11 September 2014, 09:11:50 PM
Congratulations on the promotion Peter :)

DP I used English Uniform as a base colour then dry brushed with one of three colours; Khaki, German Cammo Beige, Stone grey (not sure on last one from memory). One of each dry brushed on jacket, pants, puttees/cap with different combinations to give variety.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 11 September 2014, 09:18:00 PM
Congrats on the promotion, Peter.
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 11 September 2014, 10:15:01 PM
Thanks....at the i post promotion will tak ;)e a while.

will be typing up scenario this weekend as well as hopefully progress a
couple of orher projectss as well as trying to imitate Napoleon
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 September 2014, 11:17:44 PM
Congrats Peter.
Look forwards to the report.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 11 September 2014, 11:31:16 PM
Congrats on promotion. Will play Sultan's of Swing as I read the Dirstraat report  ;D ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 12 September 2014, 06:13:10 AM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 11 September 2014, 11:31:16 PM
Congrats on promotion. Will play Sultan's of Swing as I read the Dirstraat report  ;D ;D

Not Brothers in Arms then ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 12 September 2014, 06:32:59 AM
Quote from: paulr on 12 September 2014, 06:13:10 AM
Not Brothers in Arms then ;)

nope were bowlers going best.tune will be Twisting. by the Pool  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 12 September 2014, 07:53:09 AM
Christmas 1914 - Tunnel of Love
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 13 September 2014, 02:29:38 AM
Realised I hadn't taken pictures of the last lot of British, so...


Two dismounted cavalry regiments

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9754_zps781349eb.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9755_zps7093e9a2.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9756_zpse009cec6.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9757_zps39ea9cd3.jpg)

Two infantry battalions one full strength

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9759_zps5574687d.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9760_zpsf772bbee.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9761_zps6c455824.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9762_zps507e1293.jpg)

Artillery Spotter

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9763_zpsafc04861.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9764_zps2097a5dc.jpg)

I'm glad I labeled them all as I went. I'm having to be very careful that I don't show the same unit more than once  ;) ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 13 September 2014, 02:43:35 AM
Know that feeling!

Brilliant work again. :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 13 September 2014, 02:44:07 AM
Also did a quick stock take

Completed


British
Germans
3 Infantry Battalions1 Infantry Battalion
3 Dismounted Cavalry Regiments1 Dismounted Cavalry Regiment
1 Mounted Cavalry Regiment3 Mounted Cavalry Regiments
3 Guns & 1 HQ6 Guns & 3 HQs
1 Brigade HQ, 3 Signalers & 1 Spotter1 Divisional HQ, 3 Signalers

256 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
103 Cavalry
9 Guns
368 Total figures

Being painted
Germans
2 Infantry Battalions
1 MG Battery
1 Artillery Spotter

Left to do
British
1 Mounted Cavalry Regiment

Germans
1 Dismounted Cavalry Regiment
1 Mounted Cavalry Regiment

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: FierceKitty on 13 September 2014, 05:01:51 AM
Is that Harry Spotter?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 13 September 2014, 06:56:56 AM
Those British units look very impressive. The close up of the officer is fantastic.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 13 September 2014, 10:36:26 AM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 13 September 2014, 05:01:51 AM
Is that Harry Spotter?

Ridikulus!

But they're a credit to your painting, Paul, that they can stand that amount of close-up and still look good.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 13 September 2014, 08:50:28 PM
Excellent work - do you have a close up of the dismounted troopers, it would be good to see what kit they have?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 13 September 2014, 09:37:28 PM
Grabbed a couple of quick shots on my painting table...

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9767_zpsf50aafaa.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9768_zps1f4e5f07.jpg)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 13 September 2014, 09:57:16 PM
Ta, that was quick!

They do have the leather bandolier which is very iconic for British Cavalry.

I can see my 1914 force expanding, again!
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 13 September 2014, 10:06:20 PM
Nice
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 14 September 2014, 09:07:57 PM
All the bases for the current batch ready for labeling :)

All the leather done on the figures, or should that be wargame(s) minatures ;)

Flesh, hair and piping left to do...
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 17 September 2014, 09:16:37 PM
Progress delayed by compulsory attendance at a performance of Sound of Music (actually rather well done)

Must admit I did wonder about what if scenarios... any one know much about the Austrian army in 1938  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 17 September 2014, 10:51:43 PM
Between 1918 and 1920, the Austrian semi-regular army was called Volkswehr ("People's Defence"), and fought against Yugoslavian army units occupying parts of Carinthia. It has been known as "Bundesheer" since then, except when Austria was a part of Nazi Germany (1938–1945; see Anschluss). The Austrian Army did develop a defense plan in 1938 against Germany[citation needed], but politics prevented it from being implemented.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: GrumpyOldMan on 18 September 2014, 01:12:30 AM
Hello paulr

Quote from: paulr on 17 September 2014, 09:16:37 PM
Must admit I did wonder about what if scenarios... any one know much about the Austrian army in 1938  ;)

From my bookmarks:-

http://austrohungarianlandforcesdiscussionforum.yuku.com/forums/1/AustroHungarian-Land-Forces-18481938 (http://austrohungarianlandforcesdiscussionforum.yuku.com/forums/1/AustroHungarian-Land-Forces-18481938)
http://www.austro-hungarian-army.co.uk/troophis.htm (http://www.austro-hungarian-army.co.uk/troophis.htm)
http://www.axishistory.com/axis-nations/germany-a-austria/oesterreichisches-bundesheer (http://www.axishistory.com/axis-nations/germany-a-austria/oesterreichisches-bundesheer)
http://weaponsandwarfare.com/?p=35313 (http://weaponsandwarfare.com/?p=35313)
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/33406744@N07/3885301209/ (http://www.flickriver.com/photos/33406744@N07/3885301209/)
http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=148203 (http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=148203)
http://www.network54.com/Forum/330333/thread/1230297673/Austrian+Army+1930s (http://www.network54.com/Forum/330333/thread/1230297673/Austrian+Army+1930s)

Hopefully there is not too much chaff there.

The hardest part would be AFVs, there is a ADGZ available from Panzer Depot but it's fairly pricey. Haven't come across any 1/144 Skoda PAs. Here's a pic with ADGZs and TKSs(?)

(http://imgc.artprintimages.com/images/art-print/robert-hunt-new-austrian-tanks-and-armoured-cars_i-G-46-4624-TFOFG00Z.jpg)

Cheers

GrumpyOldMan
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 18 September 2014, 03:45:16 AM
IIRC  Von Trapp was in the KuK Marine in Ww1 and was a
successful u~boat commander.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 18 September 2014, 06:12:53 AM
Thanks for some interesting links, a fairly one sided contest if the German army had pushed past the initial defences by the look of it...

Peter, your recollections are correct according to Wikipedia ;) It appears that the show has been very kind to Maria  :o
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 21 September 2014, 08:14:20 AM
Finished painting the penultimate batch of this project...  :o :( :)

Painted
323 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
103 Cavalry
9 Guns
435 Total

Need to be washed and based

Started preping the last 70 figures of the project; 1 Mounted Regiment of British Cavalry, 1 Mounted Regiment of German Dragoons and 1 Dismounted Regiment of German Dragoons

After them it's back to my AWI project  :) while I wait for my Sinai order to arrive  :)

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 21 September 2014, 10:44:49 AM
Wow
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 21 September 2014, 09:15:16 PM
Washed current batch last night  :)

Noticed I missed the strap on the bread bags on one painting rod (about a dozen figures) :o will fix that tonight and paint figure bases green
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 22 September 2014, 09:09:06 PM
Missing bread bag straps fixed and figure bases all green.  :)

Will hopefully get first battalion based tonight

Typical, forecast for this weekend is rain, varnishing unlikely  :(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 23 September 2014, 08:40:27 AM
Well, at least you're moving into spring; we're moving into autumn.  :'(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 23 September 2014, 09:59:27 AM
Quote from: paulr on 22 September 2014, 09:09:06 PM

Typical, forecast for this weekend is rain, varnishing unlikely  :(

Wow, the New Zealand weather forecasts are individualised! That's service. ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 23 September 2014, 10:35:13 AM
 ;D ;D Our current forecast: grey skies, rain later, painting opportunities good.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 23 September 2014, 09:06:51 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 23 September 2014, 08:40:27 AM
Well, at least you're moving into spring; we're moving into autumn.  :'(

It snowed enough to close the main highway through the North Island a couple of days ago  :o   Lovely spring weather ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 23 September 2014, 09:08:23 PM
Quote from: mad lemmey on 23 September 2014, 09:59:27 AM
Quote from: paulr on 22 September 2014, 09:09:06 PM
Typical, forecast for this weekend is rain, varnishing unlikely  :(
Wow, the New Zealand weather forecasts are individualised! That's service. ;D

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 24 September 2014, 08:57:25 AM
Never think of North Island getting snow. South Island, on the other hand, looked prertty grim in 'Top of the Lake.'
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 24 September 2014, 10:59:02 AM
There was still snow on the mountains when I went through from Aukland to Wellington by train just before Christmas 1977. And that was mid-summer.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 25 September 2014, 09:19:07 PM
Real life has got in the way a bit his week so limited progress  :(

Have also been diverted by an invitation to stage a couple of demo games at Valley Con, our local convention in January. Trying to decide what to do. So far options discussed include; AWI, 1914 France, 1915/1916 Sinai, 1915 Baltic (Naval), WWII, ... :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Fenton on 25 September 2014, 10:33:15 PM
As much as I like naval games, I think land games do make better demo games
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 26 September 2014, 08:22:15 AM
There's certainly more spectacle in a land game - none of those acres of flat blue between the models.  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 27 September 2014, 12:32:48 AM
I agree with challenge of cables of flat blue between ships, particularly after the age of sail when the ships are less spectacular and further apart

We will have a chat about options for our demo game(s) during our Napoleonic game tonight  :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 27 September 2014, 12:37:02 AM
Good progress this morning, based last batch so ...

Based
323 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
103 Cavalry
9 Guns
435 Total

Also got the last batch of the project undercoated  :) :)

German Dragoons, one mounted and one dismounted Regiment and one Regiment of mounted British cavalry
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 28 September 2014, 08:03:38 PM
Limited progress, base coated horses of current batch

Distracted considering options for demo game(s) in January...
    70 years since 1945
    75 years since 1940
  100 years since 1915
  235 years since 1780

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 29 September 2014, 08:29:09 PM
501 years since Flodden?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: mollinary on 29 September 2014, 09:01:10 PM
Quote from: Dour Puritan on 29 September 2014, 08:29:09 PM
501 years since Flodden?

258 years since something which rhymes with Flodden?  :-[  :D  ;)

Mollinary
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Ithoriel on 29 September 2014, 10:49:58 PM
Quote from: mollinary on 29 September 2014, 09:01:10 PM
258 years since something which rhymes with Flodden?  :-[  :D  ;)

Mollinary

The Second Battle of Sodden?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 September 2014, 12:09:51 AM
Looks like we have decided on Nery, 1914 but close enough  ;) and most importantly almost everything is painted :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: WeeWars on 30 September 2014, 01:41:00 AM
I demoed my Dilbar August 1915 game in August 2014  :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 30 September 2014, 09:03:33 AM
Wondered what on earth you were saying there for a moment, Michael.  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 30 September 2014, 10:54:47 AM
Indeed - you can't have a nicely trimmed lawn in a desert battle.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 September 2014, 08:00:01 PM
Good progress last night, with Spring here and daylight saving started I varnished the last batch when I got home from work  :)

If the weather is as forecast I should get to take pictures tonight

Also dry brushed the horses and base coated the uniforms of the current batch :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 October 2014, 08:04:27 AM
The weather cooperated so..

Two German infantry battalions

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9777_zps1e0d9588.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9778_zpsdbeb62f3.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9781_zps4cce4507.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9782_zpsaa1eea2b.jpg)

Close up of infantry

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9784_zps28bad798.jpg)
Note the bayonet knot White, yellow, red - Third battalion, second company
11 on helmet cover and yellow epaulettes - 11th Regiment


German MG battery

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9772_zpsb75b6601.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9773_zps812da100.jpg)
Actually some spare infantry and dismounted dragoons wondering why their bases are labeled MG :-/

German Spotter

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9774_zps11ec2633.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9775_zps7fcdc260.jpg)

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 October 2014, 08:15:09 AM
Photobucket has "lost" the British Spotter so here he is again

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9763_zpsa60beb67.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_9764_zpsd8361ffe.jpg)

If he is Harry Spotter as FK suggests does that make the German Heinz Spotter :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 01 October 2014, 10:03:38 AM
They look really good.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: nikharwood on 01 October 2014, 10:50:10 AM
Very nicely done indeed  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 01 October 2014, 10:56:17 AM
Very neat and tidy, as always. The dark flock really sets the German infantry off.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Womble67 on 01 October 2014, 12:24:31 PM
These look absolutely brilliant

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Matt J on 01 October 2014, 02:33:46 PM
Lovely work Paul, how's your eyes after doing all those bayonet knots and epaulettes  @-)!
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 October 2014, 08:00:16 PM
Quote from: Matt of Munslow on 01 October 2014, 02:33:46 PM
Lovely work Paul, how's your eyes after doing all those bayonet knots and epaulettes  @-)!

The eyes are holding up fine  :)

The tricky bit with the bayonet knots is I do them after I have based the figures so that I don't mix them up and the knots match the colours on the labels. A few of them have been 'interesting' to reach with another figure in the way.

It should really be only yellow piping on the epaulettes but that wouldn't have shown up and was probably going a bit far  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 02 October 2014, 10:33:25 AM
I don't bother with bayonet knots.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: kustenjaeger on 02 October 2014, 11:04:48 AM
Greetings

I may have missed this in the thread but what base sizes are you using?  I was basing Russians for GWSH but might well switch them for ITLSU. 

Regards

Edward
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: kustenjaeger on 02 October 2014, 11:06:53 AM
I forgot to say, the painting on these is superb. I'd never even think of doing sword/bayonet knots :-).

Regards

Edward
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 02 October 2014, 07:29:10 PM
Quote from: kustenjaeger on 02 October 2014, 11:04:48 AM
I may have missed this in the thread but what base sizes are you using?  I was basing Russians for GWSH but might well switch them for ITLSU. 

We are basing infantry on 25x25mm and cavalry, mounted and dismounted,  on 30x30mm.

In ITLSU each base is a platoon (section if guns or MGs) and the basic unit is a company so a step down from GWSH. There are a few reports of our games in the Batreps thread to give you a feel for how ITLSU plays. We are really enjoying using them for the open warfare in 1914 and are looking forward to using them for Sinai.

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 02 October 2014, 07:35:01 PM
Quote from: kustenjaeger on 02 October 2014, 11:06:53 AM
I forgot to say, the painting on these is superb. I'd never even think of doing sword/bayonet knots :-).

Thanks, I decided to use the bayonet colour code for the colour codes I use on all my labels.  I then wondered if I could do the bayonet knot on a few figures... ;)

Tried and it turned out much easier than I expected  :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Shecky on 03 October 2014, 04:57:29 AM
 :o :o

Simply wondermus. I'll have to check out the ITLSU batreps again. I've built early war forces for a Portable Wargame project but the stands can easily be used for ITLSU. I'll have to pass my initiative roll soon and post some pictures of the Portable Wargame in action.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: kustenjaeger on 03 October 2014, 09:16:23 AM
Greetings

Quote from: paulr on 02 October 2014, 07:29:10 PM
We are basing infantry on 25x25mm and cavalry, mounted and dismounted,  on 30x30mm.

In ITLSU each base is a platoon (section if guns or MGs) and the basic unit is a company so a step down from GWSH. There are a few reports of our games in the Batreps thread to give you a feel for how ITLSU plays. We are really enjoying using them for the open warfare in 1914 and are looking forward to using them for Sinai.

I'd just make the point that ITLSU does not use 'platoon' bases - the unit is a company of a variable number of bases (see p6 where the author makes clear he has chosen the number of bases in recognition of likely strength). Remember that each two man base is about 40 men. So if you use a platoon per base you end up reducing the manpower strength of a German company with its 3 züge to 120 men (about 50% TO&E) as opposed to a British company with its four platoons at 160 men (66% TO&E).  Of course this may be what you want, depending on what actions you are depicting.

Regards

Edward
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 03 October 2014, 09:32:00 PM
You are indeed correct, I should have used 'platoons' rather than platoons.  :-[ ;)

We typically use 3-4 bases per company as per the rules which is possibly a little low for France in August 1914 but about right by September  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 05 October 2014, 08:08:20 PM
Finished painting the horses in the current batch  :)

Have also done saddle blankets and blanket rolls, just harness and bags to do  ;)

Well, apart from lances, carbines, uniform details and flesh  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 07 October 2014, 07:57:19 PM
No progress so far this week  :(

Real life getting in the way including disrupted train services  >:(

Also distracted by some planning for the arrival of my Sinai figures :-[ looks like about 10 batches of painting to get them all done  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 09 October 2014, 08:02:30 PM
Made some progress last night, I've now completed all the harnesses in this batch and the British leather equipment  :)

On to rifles, carbines, lances and swords tonight
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 11 October 2014, 10:04:16 AM
Made some more progress:
- started the rifles and carbines - brass & German straps to finish :)
- started the lances - tips and pennants to finish :)
- will do the swords when I do the lance tips but have done the scabbards :)
- have also done the haversacks, saddle bags and started bread bags and water bottles  :D

Have also been distracted again ...  :o ;D ;D ;D

Peter is looking at some 1/4,800 Tumbling Dice "Napoleonic" ships so I dug out some rules I wrote years ago aimed at fleet actions and had a look at scales. The interesting thing is that if you use 4cm to the cable (40cm to the nautical mile) the ground scale is very close to 1/4,800 [1/4,572] :o :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 October 2014, 10:32:26 AM
Let me know how that goes, always wanted a Tumbling Dice fleet.

His new Russio-Japenese fleets are AMAZING btw.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 11 October 2014, 10:38:36 AM
Quote from: paulr on 11 October 2014, 10:04:16 AM
Have also been distracted again ...  :o ;D ;D ;D

Peter is looking at some 1/4,800 Tumbling Dice "Napoleonic" ships so I dug out some rules I wrote years ago aimed at fleet actions and had a look at scales. The interesting thing is that if you use 4cm to the cable (40cm to the nautical mile) the ground scale is very close to 1/4,800 [1/4,572] :o :D

I mentioned once in passing that TD make 1/4800 napoleonic naval ships as well as 1/600 planes.

Mrs Shy was somewhat unimpressed when our latest credit card bill arrived with PM 1917 stuff on it, even although I had told her about it. So don't expect me to order too much more for a while  =)

Did manage to score several brownie points by taking her to local fabric chain store in search of basecloth material. She got some stuff for herself as well and entered a competition. a few days later they rang up and told her she had won a sewing machine worth several hundred dollars  :-[

So plenty of time to finish 1914 and 1917 stuff and AWI militia before the 210th anniversary of Trafalgar refight  :)   

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 October 2014, 10:41:11 AM
Sounds like you earned and burned a few Brownie points there!  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 11 October 2014, 11:14:51 AM
I'd say you were definitely in credit there, Pierre.  :-bd
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 11 October 2014, 08:55:37 PM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 11 October 2014, 10:38:36 AM
I mentioned once in passing that TD make 1/4800 napoleonic naval ships as well as 1/600 planes.
...
So plenty of time to finish 1914 and 1917 stuff and AWI militia before the 210th anniversary of Trafalgar refight  :)  

If you are planning on ordering those 1/600 planes this year I might be interested in a naval purchase at the same time  :-\

Depending how much my 1917 purchase sets me back of course  ;) ;D

It would be a shame to miss the 210th  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 12 October 2014, 07:55:19 PM
With some inspiration from Nosher and Mad Lemmy I made good progress this weekend :)

I have "finished" painting this batch, just touch ups, wash and basing to do ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 13 October 2014, 08:11:58 PM
Touch ups completed last night and base preparation well underway  :)

Should get them washed tonight and also sort out some American Milita ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 14 October 2014, 08:05:02 AM
Really great work again, Paul. (From a couple of pages ago !  ;))
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 14 October 2014, 08:12:29 PM
Thanks Phil

Troops washed last night and base preparation on track :)

I've also sorted the next batch, 6 battalions of American AWI Milita so 96 figures and I hate to think how many colours  :o
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 15 October 2014, 08:11:32 PM
Painted
384 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
148 Cavalry
9 Guns
505 Total

Bases ready to be labeled tonight, should get them based over the weekend  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 16 October 2014, 08:20:58 PM
Bases labeled, all ready to base over the weekend  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 18 October 2014, 05:52:40 AM
Last batch sorted onto bases to make way for the AWI Militia on the painting rods

Also organised cards and blinds for a game tonight involving most of the rest of the 1914 project  :)

Peter has been advised that his presence is required at a Quiz night so can't make it to the game  :(

Golly decent of him to provide the scenario and the troops  ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 18 October 2014, 08:16:46 PM
And a golly good scenario it was  ;)

The Germans were is dire straits until saved by the dramatic arrival of 32nd Kuirassiers.  :-SS :o :D

Battle report with pictures to follow once I have based the last batch (and got some paint on the AWI Militia)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 18 October 2014, 11:16:25 PM
Quote from: paulr on 18 October 2014, 08:16:46 PM
And a golly good scenario it was  ;)

The Germans were is dire straits until saved by the dramatic arrival of 32nd Kuirassiers.  :-SS :Djavascript:void(0);

Battle report with pictures to follow once I have based the last batch (and got some paint on the AWI Militia)

Glad it worked well....those Kuraissiers always seem to turn up at the wrong moment for the BEF  :(

FWIW we did well in the quiz and won a couple of bottles of very decent Central Otago Pinot Noir for coming second...then wife got a big bunch of flowers for having the lucky ticket number.

Have to go and buy some Lotto tickets at this rate.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 19 October 2014, 04:08:48 AM
The scenario worked very well, one minor suggestion that I will include with the battle report

Sounds like you have boosted your Brownie points, shame I'm in Christchurch next weekend
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 19 October 2014, 08:14:16 PM
Some progress on the AWI Militia but none on basing this batch or the battle report  :) :(

A strange weekend with quite a bit of activity but not many accomplishments  :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: nikharwood on 20 October 2014, 02:46:07 PM
Quote from: paulr on 19 October 2014, 08:14:16 PM

A strange weekend with quite a bit of activity but not many accomplishments  :-\

I know that feeling...but it'll all come together at some point  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 24 October 2014, 07:28:30 AM
Finally got a chance to base up the last batch, so...

Based
384 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
148 Cavalry
9 Guns
505 Total

:) :) :)

I'm away in Christchurch this weekend so varnishing will have to wait until I get back.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 October 2014, 07:41:11 AM
The weather was good enough after work for me to varnish this last batch  :)

This marks a significant milestone; the completion of Peter's ITLSU 1914 Project :) :) :)

384 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
148 Cavalry
9 Guns
505 Total or 653 using fred_12df's counting (mounted figures counting as 2)

Not bad in 4 months  :D 126 or 163 a month  :o
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 October 2014, 07:50:27 AM
If I include my AWI project of:

610 Infantry & gunners
81 Cavalry & Mounted Officers
6 Guns
697 Total or 778 using fred_12df's counting (mounted figures counting as 2)

The Grand Totals are:

958 Foot
229 Mounted
15 Guns
1,202 Total or 1,431 using fred_12df's counting  :o :o :o

All in 11 months, 109 or 130 a month :o :o :o

Now back to dry brushing Eaton's North Carolina Militia Brigade's coats
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 30 October 2014, 09:16:00 AM
Wow! Do you think I could borrow your battalion of elves for a while?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Womble67 on 30 October 2014, 12:33:09 PM
Thats some painting I'm not sure how many I've painted. To be honest I'm not sure I wanna know.

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 October 2014, 06:53:51 PM
Quote from: Womble67 on 30 October 2014, 12:33:09 PM
Thats some painting I'm not sure how many I've painted. To be honest I'm not sure I wanna know.

I'm sure I don't want my wife to know  ;) ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 October 2014, 06:57:38 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 30 October 2014, 09:16:00 AM
Wow! Do you think I could borrow your battalion of elves for a while?

My first thought when I read this was, Elves  :-/ I haven't painted any Elves ...  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 31 October 2014, 09:19:26 AM
Ah, I see your sense of humour needs warping working on a little more, Paul.  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 31 October 2014, 09:35:28 AM
Quote from: paulr on 30 October 2014, 06:57:38 PM
I haven't painted any Elves ...

Just yet!!  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 31 October 2014, 10:05:12 AM
About to start on my first Germans - four companies of jager with command.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 31 October 2014, 11:16:39 PM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 31 October 2014, 09:35:28 AM
Quote from: paulr on 30 October 2014, 06:57:38 PM
I haven't painted any Elves ...
Just yet!!  ;)

HOTT LOTR :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 01 November 2014, 03:40:52 AM
Quote from: paulr on 31 October 2014, 11:16:39 PM
Just yet!!  ;)


HOTT LOTR :-\

well we do live in Middle Zealand, not that far from Rivendell so you might well expect to encounter some elves.

Another pip up as well I see....that was fast  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 November 2014, 07:21:02 AM
Quote from: pierre the shy on 01 November 2014, 03:40:52 AM
Another pip up as well I see....that was fast  8)

It sure was, so fast I hadn't noticed :o
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 November 2014, 07:24:44 AM
Here are the last three units of this project...

German Dragoons, mounted
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0313_zps7f1ff8a5.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0315_zps69580747.jpg)

German Dragoons, dismounted
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0319_zps232daf22.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0316_zps163a7d64.jpg)

British Cavalry, mounted
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0320_zpsf8cb1ca7.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0322_zps9d307c5e.jpg)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fsn on 01 November 2014, 07:27:43 AM
Nice figures and ...

Quote from: paulr on 01 November 2014, 07:21:02 AM
It sure was, so fast I hadn't noticed :o
... that's what she said.



Must ... resist ... 1914 - FSN
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 01 November 2014, 07:32:47 AM
Splendid stuff, Paul !
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 November 2014, 07:34:56 AM
Quote from: Techno on 01 November 2014, 07:32:47 AM
Splendid stuff, Paul !
Cheers - Phil
:-[ :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 01 November 2014, 07:38:26 AM
Those are marvellous.  8)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 01 November 2014, 09:27:52 AM
Beautifully painted.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 01 November 2014, 10:08:15 AM
Nice work, Paul, and so quick!
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 07 November 2014, 04:13:01 AM
Over 10,000 views  :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

I'm dropping off the last batch to Peter tomorrow night at a WWII Western Desert game, Airfix figures and various similarly scaled plastic kits, home grown rules, lots of fun  ;) :) :D

I'm also picking up a few extras from our last order to fill out Peter's forces ready for a Nery refight next year. I will add progress on them here ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 08 November 2014, 11:22:15 PM
I now have Peter's extras for this project:
- BP29 Infantry in cap, backpack - to top up the British Infantry Battalions to full strength
- BW10 British maxim gun cart with horses and crew - as MG carts for his British Cavalry
- BP10 Limbers with early war team  - as limbered versions of the MG carts

I have a couple of questions on the Limbers, they come with a bare pole.

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/image_zpsd55bfe43.jpg)

- How do people attach the limber pole to the team?
- Does anyone add traces or other tack?
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 08 November 2014, 11:38:20 PM
The horses that pull it come with tack. Position them side be side, glue the poll betwixt the two. No one ever spots it. Honest.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 09 November 2014, 09:57:05 AM
Interesting idea about using BW10 for cavalry MGS - do you have a photo?

With the limbers I do like Lemmy.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 09 November 2014, 06:34:58 PM
Quote from: fred    12df on 09 November 2014, 09:57:05 AM
Interesting idea about using BW10 for cavalry MGS - do you have a photo?

With the limbers I do like Lemmy.

Have a look in this thread - http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,10102.0.html

picture on the first page

I'm using them with my mounted cavalry units for mainly visual purposes. The MG's tended to be dismounted on to standard tripods if time permitted so I have got ordinary maxim/vickers stands for the dismounted cavalry units,
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: fred. on 09 November 2014, 08:48:47 PM
Ta, they look good, it's to give the right look with the cavalry when moving. These look like they would  fit the bill.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 10 November 2014, 09:35:31 AM
Started this project back in June with the ultimate aim of re-fighting the actions at Nery and Elouges.

Since then we had several very good games using various units as Paul has completed them but I now have all the units required for Nery.  8)

We're looking at playing the game at the next local convention in January 2015.

Elouges will follow later once Paul has kindly painted up my 1914 extras.

Then I'll leave him in peace to do his 1917 stuff  :o 

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 10 November 2014, 04:57:01 PM
Looking forward to the AARs on those two battles.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 10 November 2014, 07:01:17 PM
Sorted and started cleaning up Peter's extras last night.

There is more than enough infantry to top up the two weak British battalions to full strength  :)

Adding in the left over figures from the main project there are enough infantry figures to give Peter a fourth (12 stand) battalion.  :)

If I dragoon in the 8 spare dismounted cavalry figures it can be reinforced to the full 16 stands  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 11 November 2014, 07:22:22 PM
Finished cleaning the rest of the figures and worked out how the Maxim carriages and crew go together :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 12 November 2014, 10:21:49 AM
Quote from: paulr on 11 November 2014, 07:22:22 PM
Finished cleaning the rest of the figures and worked out how the Maxim carriages and crew go together :-\

Your doctorate in soft-metal construction is in the post.  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 12 November 2014, 06:34:36 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 12 November 2014, 10:21:49 AM
Your doctorate in soft-metal construction is in the post.  ;)

Didn't realize I was paying for Paul's PhD as well......that's not in the contract  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 12 November 2014, 06:45:50 PM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 15 November 2014, 09:32:13 PM
Extras now on painting rods waiting for the day to warm enough to be undercoated :-w
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 16 November 2014, 02:49:06 AM
Day has warmed up nicely and wind even dropped a little to allow under coating  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 17 November 2014, 07:05:28 PM
Horses base coated :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 19 November 2014, 07:15:12 PM
Horses dry brushed  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 20 November 2014, 09:29:50 AM
With a good stiff brush I hope.

IanS
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 20 November 2014, 06:58:50 PM
 ;D
With my favorite dry brushing brush  ;) Which is why it takes a while, I have to wait for it to dry out between colours. Five colours across eight horses  =)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 20 November 2014, 07:01:42 PM
Saddle blankets paint on the four ridden horses

Also base coated all uniforms on all figures as I have done enough on the horses for it to make sense to start painting the riders  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 21 November 2014, 04:35:23 AM
Quote from: paulr on 20 November 2014, 07:01:42 PM
Saddle blankets painted on the four ridden horses

Also base coated all uniforms on all figures as I have done enough on the horses for it to make sense to start painting the riders  :)

Fixed before FK picked it up  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 22 November 2014, 07:57:41 PM
Dry brushed uniforms yesterday  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 23 November 2014, 07:51:29 AM
Limbers and carts base coated green

Rifles and water bottles painted
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 23 November 2014, 11:30:28 PM
Looking like these chaps will be home by
Christmas  8)

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 24 November 2014, 04:08:53 AM
Only 100 years late  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 24 November 2014, 07:09:40 AM
Quote from: paulr on 24 November 2014, 04:08:53 AM
Only 100 years late  ;)

ahha.....but I never said which Christmas  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 28 November 2014, 03:55:15 AM
Made some progress; packs, haversacks, rifle slings :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 28 November 2014, 04:05:00 AM
I found an online copy of the history of the Cheshire Regiment in WW1 with maps and all of Elouges action so working on that too now that Nery is pretty well finalised.  :-bd

I have a fair bit of other stuff on Elouges including the British official history but Cheshires book is really detailed.

Tough ask for the BEF this time  - a brigade against an German Infantry Division plus lots of supporting artillery.

So another outing for the chaps against the odds, including the MG carts currently being finished off by Paul  8)

Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 28 November 2014, 11:49:13 PM
Boots and Webbing painted  :)

Have been preparing bases this morning  :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 29 November 2014, 07:27:55 AM
Skin, hair and touch ups left to do before wash

Bases progressing

Do I do some more AWI or start my 1917 ITLSU next :-\
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 29 November 2014, 07:40:51 AM
No.....Post some more zippy photo's.  :)
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 29 November 2014, 02:37:10 PM
Techno is spot on the money as per.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 30 November 2014, 07:17:29 PM
Skin, hair and touch ups done  :)

Should get the wash done tonight before a birthday party

Will print labels today for bases
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 01 December 2014, 07:10:42 PM
Figures washed last night  :)

Labels printed yesterday  :) :)

Realising I was one base short  >:( >:( >:(

Fortunately had a few spares cut out so sanded and painted one side before work this morning.

Should finish painting it tonight or tomorrow before work so should be ready for basing over the weekend with the rest  #:-S
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 02 December 2014, 06:54:17 PM
Missing base painted up last night and magnetic vinyl glued on before work this morning :)

Touch ups where wash ponded on caps done :)

Need to do final dry brush and  paint figure bases green then ready to base over the weekend
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 03 December 2014, 11:26:44 AM
You need to be careful of these touch-ups. To quote Bluebottle, "Harm could come to a young lad like that!"  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 03 December 2014, 06:44:12 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 03 December 2014, 11:26:44 AM
You need to be careful of these touch-ups. To quote Bluebottle, "Harm could come to a young lad like that!"  ;)
;D ;D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 03 December 2014, 06:46:49 PM
Final dry brush and green on figure bases done  :)

Also cut out the labels for the bases ready for gluing on tonight :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 04 December 2014, 08:42:33 AM
Labels glued to bases  :)

I also did a count up

Painted
441 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
156 Cavalry & limber horses
13 Guns, limbers & carts
610 Total

Only basing and varnishing to do and project, including top up, done  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 05 December 2014, 08:05:53 AM
Most of the basing done, limbers and carts to add once bases have dried overnight  :)

Tomorrow's forecast is for Northerlies strengthening so varnishing may be delayed :(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: pierre the shy on 05 December 2014, 10:01:55 AM
Quote from: paulr on 04 December 2014, 08:42:33 AM
Labels glued to bases  :)

I also did a count up

Painted
441 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
156 Cavalry & limber horses
13 Guns, limbers & carts
610 Total

Only basing and varnishing to do and project, including top up, done  ;)

Thanks for the amazing job on painting up all the 1914 stuff Paul  8)

They're that good I might have to get you to do some more.....sometime down the track  ;)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 05 December 2014, 11:51:17 PM
Your very welcome Peter, I have really enjoyed painting them  :)

Basing is finished  :) :)

If the wind doesn't get up in the next hour or so I should get them varnished (and photographed) so you can pick them up tonight  :) :) :)
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 06 December 2014, 12:43:59 AM
Just varnished the last of this project, well almost...

As I was about to varnish them I noticed one of the stands for the new battalion was mislabelled >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

It is labelled Red Red Blue which is Infantry brigade, first battalion, third company

It should have been Red Green Blue which is Infantry brigade, fourth battalion, third company

I will have to print off a new label on Monday then relabel and varnish  >:( >:( >:(

That will teach me to not print spares as I normally do and to take more care when updating after cutting and pasting
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 06 December 2014, 03:57:01 AM
Took photos as Peter will be collecting all but the mislabelled stand on the way to our game tonight

Limbers and MG carts

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0366_zps63e8db34.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0368_zps7473453f.jpg)

Top ups to bring 2 weak infantry battalions up to full strength (one extra stand per company)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0369_zps3fb4713d.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0370_zpsd4510a61.jpg)

Bonus infantry battalion

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0371_zpsd4743d87.jpg)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t197/paulreynolds999/ITLSU%20France%201914/IMG_0372_zpse7d1c523.jpg)

This battalion was put together out of the various spares and is only one stand short of full strength  ;) This gives Peter a full infantry brigade  :)

There are two things "wrong" with this battalion, feel free to guess...
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 06 December 2014, 03:58:47 AM
Based
439 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
156 Cavalry & limber horses
13 Guns, limbers & carts
608 Total

2 Infantry to relabel and varnish and then this project is complete  :) :(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 06 December 2014, 09:13:01 AM
Lovely work.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: wurrukatte on 06 December 2014, 09:49:17 AM
Inspiring indeed.

W
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Hertsblue on 06 December 2014, 11:37:59 AM
Great stuff, Paul. And yes, gluing on the wrong label is a total pain.  ~X( ~X(
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Leman on 06 December 2014, 02:57:16 PM
Excellent work and a great shade of khaki.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Techno on 06 December 2014, 05:18:47 PM
Very impressive, Paul ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: Steve J on 06 December 2014, 09:14:03 PM
Excellent work and the shading/drybrushing works a treat.
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 07 December 2014, 05:03:38 AM
 :-[ :) :D
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: paulr on 08 December 2014, 06:44:06 AM
Re-labelled last base and varnished so...

Based
441 Infantry, Dismounted cavalry & gunners
156 Cavalry & limber horses
13 Guns, limbers & carts
610 Total

This project is now completed  <:-P <:-P <:-P
Title: Re: ITLSU 1914 Project
Post by: jchaos79 on 13 December 2014, 08:30:46 AM
Great work I like it!