Like many other wargamers I'm nearly buried up to my neck in unpainted lead and never seem to be able to complete a project as I am constantly flipping from one project to another.
So I decided to hire a professional painter, to complete my ACW armies. The service I settled on was Turbil Miniatures (http://www.turbilminiatures.co.uk/) which is run by a husband and wife team and they gave me an estimated turnaround time of 3 months. They also said they would give me regular progress updates.
So my first job is to clean up the miniature's and then post them to Turbil Miniatures so they can begin painting. As soon as I receive a progress report I will update this post.
for anyone wishing to see more detail 10mm American Civil War Project (http://www.10mm-wargaming.com/2015/01/10mm-american-civil-war-project.html)
Take care
Andy
Looking forward to following this, Andy ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Also looking forward to seeing these Andy, the painting prices are amazing, their brushes must be smoking by the end of the day ;D
kev
Likewise. :-bd
Commented on this over on the LOA forum, but just to say, looking forward to seeing this progress. :-bd
As I'm starting my own ACW project I'll be following this Womble; might have to steal borrow some ideas too. ;)
Thanks for all your comments
Quote from: getagrip on 09 April 2015, 07:57:34 PM
As I'm starting my own ACW project I'll be following this Womble; might have to steal borrow some ideas too. ;)
Take anything that helps its nice to be able to share.
Take care
Andy
Quote from: Womble67 on 09 April 2015, 08:24:54 PM
Thanks for all your comments
Take anything that helps its nice to be able to share.
Take care
Andy
Cheers Andy. :)
My BP rules arrived today...happy happy, joy joy! :D :D :D
Looking forward to seeing the progress!
Quote from: getagrip on 09 April 2015, 09:45:52 PM
Cheers Andy. :)
My BP rules arrived today...happy happy, joy joy! :D :D :D
So we'll be seeeing a battle report like this next month then?? (some nice examples for units there)
http://scrivsland.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/the-battle-of-morgans-crossroads.html
Quote from: petercooman on 09 April 2015, 10:58:36 PM
Looking forward to seeing the progress!
So we'll be seeeing a battle report like this next month then?? (some nice examples for units there)
http://scrivsland.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/the-battle-of-morgans-crossroads.html
Might take a little longer than that. ;)
Lovely batrep though. :-bd
Quote from: getagrip on 09 April 2015, 09:45:52 PM
Cheers Andy. :)
My BP rules arrived today...happy happy, joy joy! :D :D :D
I'm sure you will have fun with them I'm a huge fan.
Quote from: petercooman on 09 April 2015, 10:58:36 PM
Looking forward to seeing the progress!
Thanks for all your comments
Take care
Andy
Quote from: getagrip on 09 April 2015, 11:05:49 PM
Might take a little longer than that. ;)
Lovely batrep though. :-bd
There are lots around, if you want more ;)
Quote from: petercooman on 10 April 2015, 08:57:32 AM
There are lots around, if you want more ;)
For sure! :-bd
Okay as promised, I received an e-mail from Turbil Miniatures (http://www.turbilminiatures.co.uk/) last night to inform me that they had started on my figures. I must admit I'm a little bit excited about this and can't wait to see the results.
for anyone wishing to see more detail 10mm American Civil War Project (http://www.10mm-wargaming.com/2015/01/10mm-american-civil-war-project.html).
Take care
Andy
Hi All
I received an e-mail from Turbil Miniatures (http://www.turbilminiatures.co.uk/) today to inform me that my Union figures should be with me by the end of the week. To be honest I feel like a small boy again waiting for Santa to come to say I'm excited is an understatement.
for anyone wishing to see more detail 10mm American Civil War Project (http://www.10mm-wargaming.com/2015/01/10mm-american-civil-war-project.html).
Take care
Andy
Hi everyone
Sorry to the long delay in replying. But other more important things have been happening. I am now married, honeymoon etc. Anyway back to figures, I received my figures on 31 May 2015 I must say I'm very pleased with them.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EGkqwDELp5c/VbCxjITyxpI/AAAAAAAAap4/3OiDwLhvLrE/s400/20150531_184051.jpg)
for anyone wanting to see more pictures go to 10mm American Civil War Project (http://www.10mm-wargaming.com/2015/01/10mm-american-civil-war-project.html).
Take care
Andy
Many congratulations sir.
And we'll done on the marriage too! ;D
Good for you, Andy....Congratulations !......
On both counts ! ;)
Cheers - Phil.
Looking very good for the project. Have you also considered Cracker Line and Plank Road ACW 10mm figures, which are also very good and compatible with Pendraken (they are sold by Time Cast). Congratulations and all the best for the future.
Congratulations!
Congrats! And I raise my hat to a man that clearly can keep a long term project alive! Well done.
Cheers,
Aksu
Quote from: Aksu on 23 July 2015, 08:42:34 PM
And I raise my hat to a man that clearly can keep a long term project alive! Well done.
Is the long term project the ACW or the wedding ;)
Congrats Andy
Despite the opinions of some on this forum, marriage can be a very agreeable state. May you both find it so!
Not so sure about ACW, but there's room for difference there....
Quote from: FierceKitty on 24 July 2015, 12:24:39 AM
Despite the opinions of some on this forum, marriage can be a very agreeable state. May you both find it so!
Not so sure about ACW, but there's room for difference there....
Well said
Congratulations and good luck
Quote from: mad lemmey on 23 July 2015, 10:33:45 AM
Many congratulations sir.
And we'll done on the marriage too! ;D
Thank you very much on both counts
Quote from: Techno on 23 July 2015, 11:19:04 AM
Good for you, Andy....Congratulations !......
On both counts ! ;)
Cheers - Phil.
Thanks Phil much appreciated.
Quote from: Leman on 23 July 2015, 11:37:59 AM
Looking very good for the project. Have you also considered Cracker Line and Plank Road ACW 10mm figures, which are also very good and compatible with Pendraken (they are sold by Time Cast). Congratulations and all the best for the future.
I certainly have considered Cracker Line and Plank Road ACW 10mm figures, I think they're cracking little sculpts and will most certainly be adding them to my collection.
Quote from: petercooman on 23 July 2015, 05:31:49 PM
Congratulations!
Thank you very much
Quote from: Aksu on 23 July 2015, 08:42:34 PM
Congrats! And I raise my hat to a man that clearly can keep a long term project alive! Well done.
Cheers,
Aksu
Thank you very much. However I do tend to go from one project to another so I end up with lots and lots of unfinished stuff.
Quote from: paulr on 24 July 2015, 12:08:12 AM
Is the long term project the ACW or the wedding ;)
Congrats Andy
I should imagine the long-term project will turn out to be the marriage. However this one is most certainly a keeper.
Quote from: FierceKitty on 24 July 2015, 12:24:39 AM
Despite the opinions of some on this forum, marriage can be a very agreeable state. May you both find it so!
Not so sure about ACW, but there's room for difference there....
Thank you very much I am sure we will be very happy.
Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 24 July 2015, 06:41:13 AM
Congratulations and good luck
Thank you very much indeed.
Once again I'd just like to thank everybody who congratulated us on our marriage and to all the kind words regarding my ACW project.
Take care
Andy
Actually I think you averred lucky starting ACW with so much superb 10mm stuff now available. Unfortunately I put a huge amount of investment and effort into 15mm during the 80s and early 90s so can't really change now.
Quote from: Leman on 27 July 2015, 06:08:57 PM
Actually I think you averred lucky starting ACW with so much superb 10mm stuff now available. Unfortunately I put a huge amount of investment and effort into 15mm during the 80s and early 90s so can't really change now.
Yeah your not wrong. Theres certainly a lot of choice out there
Take care
Andy
Why would predictive turn 'are very ' into 'averred' ?
Because it's showing off?
Because it can't spell ?
Cheers - Phil
It can be an absolute pain and makes it look as though I couldn't tape to Safeway loaf.
Well....
I think it was 'Pixie' who had "imagine" predicted as "magi e".....
I mean.....Why ? (On earth is that a logical extrapolation.) ;)
Cheers - Phil.
"I turned on autocorrect but it locked lake I coo nut tope, so I turned it off nad ti loooked like I coodn't tpye!" :D :D :D
Quote from: Techno on 31 July 2015, 09:28:17 AM
Well....
I think it was 'Pixie' who had "imagine" predicted as "magi e".....
I mean.....Why ? (On earth is that a logical extrapolation.) ;)
Cheers - Phil.
I have no idea what I managed to do to get it to do that!
But yes, speeling and gramma by rulez doesn't always work well :)
Back on track, congrats Womble and Mrs Womble!
Quote from: toxicpixie on 31 July 2015, 11:52:38 AM
I have no idea what I managed to do to get it to do that!
But yes, speeling and gramma by rulez doesn't always work well :)
Back on track, congrats Womble and Mrs Womble!
Thank you the congratulations it is much appreciated.
And as for spelling and grammar it is one of my biggest problems and one that hinders my participation in online discussions. it makes me feel very self-conscious when posting. However since I have acquired a smart phone and can use predictive text I have found it easier. Also I use NaturallySpeaking Dragon software.
Take care
Andy
Some ACW Union Generals which I have highlighted which were painted by Turbil Miniatures (http://www.turbilminiatures.co.uk/)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WVK57_J0if8/VcMoG0er1uI/AAAAAAAAbPs/syqKmP9U2tk/s1600/20150727_174610.jpg)
for anyone wishing to see more pictures 10mm American Civil War Project (http://www.10mm-wargaming.com/2015/01/10mm-american-civil-war-project.html)
Take care
Andy
You finish those off on your carpet Andy? ! ;)
Looking good, Matey. :)
Cheers - Phil
Nice!
The general waving his hat is one of my favourites!
Quote from: Techno on 06 August 2015, 11:52:42 AM
You finish those off on your carpet Andy? ! ;)
Looking good, Matey. :)
Cheers - Phil
If I'd used the carpet I would be in so much troube lol. Its an old towl.
Quote from: petercooman on 06 August 2015, 01:24:10 PM
Nice!
The general waving his hat is one of my favourites!
It is one of the better sculpts out of the older range.
Take care
Andy
Quote from: Womble67 on 08 August 2015, 11:13:53 PM
If I'd used the carpet I would be in so much troube lol. Its an old towl.
And I thought you liked living dangerously ! ;)
Cheers - Phil
Quote from: Womble67 on 08 August 2015, 11:13:53 PM
If I'd used the carpet I would be in so much troube lol. Its an old towl.
Sounds like the honeymoon is over already ;) ;D
Quote from: Techno on 09 August 2015, 07:44:03 AM
And I thought you liked living dangerously ! ;)
Cheers - Phil
Not that dangerously lol
Quote from: paulr on 09 August 2015, 07:59:12 PM
Sounds like the honeymoon is over already ;) ;D
Yep certainly is :)
Take care
Andy
A little bit of progress on my 10mm American Civil War Project (http://www.10mm-wargaming.com/2015/01/10mm-american-civil-war-project.html).
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RTBNiHgTSQ8/WTkk4aYFtqI/AAAAAAACEVY/a-5TxDZtaa80-icYNFiCPn5LQQB-Dn_xACKgB/s400/20170607_181500.jpg)
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ff9X6U-7tds/VkHYsb7vuEI/AAAAAAAAg4M/3vYbfR8w_zM/s400/20151022_160955-1.jpg)
For anyone wishing to see more pictures (https://goo.gl/photos/c8yirnB474k7cd4h7).
Take care
Andy
Nice work Andy! 8)
I agree with Will...Those are looking very nice indeed.
Cheers - Phil
Quote from: Techno on 08 June 2017, 01:19:04 PM
I agree with Will...Those are looking very nice indeed.
Cheers - Phil
Thanks Phil much appreciated
Take care
Andy
Looking good. What size units are you using.
I see that you've gone with "Glory, Hallelujah!" - good man. ;)
Quote from: Dr Dave on 08 June 2017, 05:23:26 PM
Looking good. What size units are you using.
I see that you've gone with "Glory, Hallelujah!" - good man. ;)
I'm using 3 x 40mm x 20mm MDF bases with 8 figures per base for a standard unit. It also means the flag is central which I really like.
I absolutely love Black Powder I think it's a fantastic set of rules and Glory Hallelujah is just the icing on the cake as far as I'm concerned.
Anyway thanks for the nice comments
Take care
Andy
:-bd =D> :-bd
Quote from: Womble67 on 08 June 2017, 07:57:08 PM
I'm using 3 x 40mm x 20mm MDF bases with 8 figures per base for a standard unit. It also means the flag is central which I really like.
I absolutely love Black Powder I think it's a fantastic set of rules and Glory Hallelujah is just the icing on the cake as far as I'm concerned.
Anyway thanks for the nice comments
Take care
Andy
I'm pondering selling my 15mm stuff and switching to 10mm.
Glad you like GA. ;)
Brave man, Dr Dave! Don't know if I could 'turn back the clock' myself - although, with the release of Pendraken's new ACW buildings, I must admit it's getting harder and harder to resist! Good luck! :)
Quote from: Dr Dave on 08 June 2017, 09:46:21 PM
I'm pondering selling my 15mm stuff and switching to 10mm.
Glad you like GA. ;)
I would sell my 15mm if i could convince the other club members to change.
You never know
They are now doing the following
Dropzone commander
10mm zombies
10mm AWI
10mm Romans and Celts
10mm WWII
Take care
Andy
Quote from: Westmarcher on 08 June 2017, 09:59:31 PM
Brave man, Dr Dave! Don't know if I could 'turn back the clock' myself - although, with the release of Pendraken's new ACW buildings, I must admit it's getting harder and harder to resist! Good luck! :)
Its never to late
And them buildings are so tempting i must be good
Take care
Andy
Quote from: Womble67 on 08 June 2017, 10:08:44 PM
Its never to late
And them buildings are so tempting i must be good
Well ...... I have been known to wargame with "Wendy Houses" so maybe I could at least start with the buildings! ;)
Just can't change to 10mm with ACW. Too much other good stuff in 10mm to paint up! :)
Quote from: Westmarcher on 08 June 2017, 10:13:02 PM
Well ...... I have been known to wargame with "Wendy Houses" so maybe I could at least start with the buildings! ;)
Buildings would be a good start
Take care
Andy
Quote from: Leman on 09 June 2017, 07:30:01 AM
Just can't change to 10mm with ACW. Too much other good stuff in 10mm to paint up! :)
Definitely agree about all the other good stuff.
Take care
Andy