Future Plans

     My last post mentioned about holding up on my Tin Army of the Potomac painting. The cause for the change of plans was I had ordered a large lot of semi flat Russian infantry. As I started to paint the figures for the TAotP, several posts brought up the fact that it was the anniversary of the battle of Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade.  This encouraged me watch the 1968 version of "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and reread "The Reason Why". About this time the dealer that I had bought my last couple of lots of semi flats sent me an offer of the lot of marching Russian semi flats. It was a good deal, so I bought the lot, and received them recently. 

   I was hoping to post some photos of them, but once again glitches in my computers and cameras isn't letting me download the photos.  Hopefully I can resolve the problem soon; they are nice figures that I want to show off.

On Second Thought.....

 I was examining some of the semi flat cavalry, trying to decide on how to paint them. Most of them have little paint left; still there was something about them that has me second guessing about painting them, along with the newest infantry. For now, I will continue to paint those that have already been based for painting.

 My goal for now is to play some games using them as is.

More Semi Flat Figures

           I have recently received more semi flat figures. They were bought with the orginial intention of repainting them for "the Tin Army of the Potomac". Now looking at them I am having second thoughts. The new figures have me thinking of different possibilities besides the ACW. Also, I am thinking of unit size; to go with my orginial 4 man units or make 6 man units? I guess with my current activity with the hobby, there is no rush.

The lot orginially bought for repainting to "Tin Army of the Potomac"

Close up of the new figures. One reason I wanted them was that the helmet was taller than the normal German pickelhelm.  The possibilies are endless with these helmets.

Some Zouaves