From KevH: 15mm English Civil War Command Stands - Charles I (22 points)

KevH continues to crack on in pursuit of winning the 1000 point side-challenge between him and Andrew.

From Kev:

Next up are 2 15mm commands for my newly aquired ECW armies. The armies were based for DBR and have now been rebased for Pike & Shotte. I purchased some command from my local store (Emporium). 

This is the Royalist CinC (Charles I) and a cavalry commander. 15mm Essex miniatures. Hand painted royal standard, that was a bugger to paint.

Ooh! Lovely work Kev. That banner is lovely, marvellous stuff.

These two command stands will give Kev 22 points, with a few more added for the excellent hand-painted standard. There is still one more coming up Andrew... ;)

From FranL: 28mm Fantasy & 15mm Modern (213 points)

From Francis:

28mm Reaper Bones 2 Golem and a present from Anne O'Leary.

Another 28mm Golem I believe from the same pack and outfit also from Anne, quiet big figures!

Foundry Minotaur from when we were at Blog-Con, I've included another picture (top of post) of a 28mm Harpy from Foundry to show the size of the beastie!

5 28mm Harpies also from our time at Blog-Con, no idea why I got them but I remember a scene from the movie "Waiting" and the angry bush!

Next are some 15mm Modern Somali Pirates or African Irregulars from Khurasan Miniatures.....

15mm Modern Us Army Vehicles and armour (10), 3 M1A2 Abrams on the back row, 3 Bradleys in the middle, and 4 Humvees (1 destroyed), they are a mixture of Khurasan, Zvedza and Peter Pig.

15mm Modern US Army Infantry Platoon from Khurasan Miniatures, 37 figures but I believe there should be 38 but I think the fecker is hiding among the US Marines.........

Nearly finished a modern British infantry platoon and have started the bloody bloggers for charity figures plus some 15mm viral zombies.........

Wow, great work Fran! Those golems are very cool, especially the stone one. 

This wide assortment of miniatures will give Francis 213 points, just 13 points shy of his 600 point target and winning the 600 Point Duel. Now, will one of the others pip him at the finish line?

From DaveD: 28mm Wild West U.S. Cavalry - D Troop (55 points)

From Dave:

Another Old West related submission. This time we have the U.S. Cavalry - D Troop. These are a new range of 28mm Old West figures by Galloping Major in the UK. Initially just the dismounted contingent. 

Not super detailed sculpts  -  but I think they have a certain character to them - it also means they are quick to paint. I completed one of these before the challenge as a test piece so its 11 of them altogether.

Now I must start and get my revision books out for an exam later in January, and also sort out some non Old West entries for later in the month.

Wonderful stuff Dave. They look to be nice clean sculpts and their uniformity is almost shocking when set against the rest of this project. 

These 11 troopers will give Dave 55 points. Well done and good luck with your exams!

From PhilH: 28mm Colonial British Marines & Rocket Section (55 points)

From Phil:

For my next entry, a unit of the Royal Marine Light Infantry to join my British force in the Sudan. The RMLI were one of the first units to disembark at Suakin in 1885 following the Mahdist revolt, With a strength of 464 men and 14 officers, they fought at El Teb and Tamai. Their helmets, pouches and belts were lightened with white pipe-clay, which makes them quite distinctive. 

I thought I'd left the white cross-belts behind with Napoleonics, but it seems a glutton for punishment. These took an age to do, particularly on the kneeling figures. But I'm pleased with the final outcome.

I've included a couple of pics of them defending a zariba, joined by the bugler and sergeant that I finished an age ago. Seven minis were painted during the Challenge, all from the Perry range. 

They are joined by some more fire support: a British Hales rocket team. I haven't actually found reference to the British using rockets in Sudan, though I've seen a few references to Egyptian forces doing so. But I couldn't resist adding one to my force: I find the British perseverance with the rocket as a weapon of war quite charming and Hales rockets remained in service until well after the Mahdist revolt was brought to heel. 

This is a very fine Empress miniatures sculpt from their Anglo-Zulu war range. The rocket trough is quite delicate and I did accidentally crush it, to repair it I had to prop it up with a small rock!

Lovely work Phil. Those Marines look the treat especially in that shot of them amongst your new zariba scrub, and that rocket team seems ready to make a nuisance of themselves with their infernal contraption.

These British troops of the Sudan will give Phil 55 points. A nice points-add for your Victorian Duel as well, Phil and nary a gypsy in sight!  ;P

From AlanD: 28mm Wild West Townspeople (60 points)

From Alan:

Meet the latest 12 inhabitants of Hurricane, and the first figures for the New Year. These people are a cross section of frontier life. 

We have three pillars of the community, dressed to the nines and in search of profit, all from Wargames Foundry, then a couple of storekeepers (Foundry) with their boy (Great Escape), who fancies himself as a gunfighter, two Foundry shootists backed up by a figure from Great Escape packing a shotgun, and finally three lawmen from Foundry. 

I particularly like the deputy in his underwear, grabbing his gun and running out onto the street. At least he's taken the time to pin on his badge.

There must be a story here. Happy New Year everyone.

Great work Alan. Yep, the deputy in his one-piece is a winner for sure though I really like the lady in the floral dress as well. 

These Hurricanians will give Alan points. Well done!