Renaissance Halberdiers... Plus...

A while back, Reject Ray, of Don't Throw a 1, gifted me these halberdiers that he had "lovingly" stored in an ice cream tub.

They look like old Games Workshop Empire models.

A few of the halberds needed repairing and there was a lot of green.  All green in fact!  So, after gluing and some brushwork, here's the result.  Apologies for the dark photos.

Plus...  I acquired some minis from ebay. They were all on individual bases, but well painted to not need any touching up.  I was tempted to break up the blue, but decided to just hoist a flag or two and rebase them.

So, here are the rebased acquisitions.

Arquebusiers.  All Warlord Games Miniatures.

Doppelsoldners.  All Warlord Games Miniatures.

I have 28mm Austrian FRW cavalry currently on the go.  I would like to get them done before moving onto some Italian Wars command stands.

Lucky Find

Whilst escorting my better half on a shopping expedition - and acting as pack horse, I looked in a charity shop and found this for £2.

A swift purchase was duly made.

I will enjoy going through this. I might even pick up some ideas for a possible campaign.

2025 into 2026 - A Brief Reflection

First of all, let me wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2026 that provides a hobby rich environment in whatever fashion that brings you joy.

So, let me review my hobby 2025.  This will be short!

Figures painted - I don't keep a count.  Though less than I could've and yet enough to keep me happy and still enjoy doing it.

Games played -Not enough (never enough to be truthful), but all of them fun - which is the main thing.

Projects developed - The Great Italian Wars, which has also seen a couple of remote games.

So, what about plans for 2026?

I don't make resolutions or set hobby targets - too many targets and lists involved at work and I want wargaming to remain an escape from life, not a reminder.

However, I hope that my painting remains meaningful and enjoyable.  This includes wishing for my motivation to sustain itself at a constant through the year.

As the majority of my gaming has shifted to remote games, I hope to make the most of this and umpire a campaign of some description.  Plus, I would also like to umpire a couple more games in the Shed than I did in 2025.

One thing that I will continue from 2025 is the rationalisation of my wargaming.  So far, this has included sorting and reducing the library.  It now needs to move onto a very serious and critical look at the figures currently residing in my collection - unpainted and painted.

No project really comes to an end.  After all there is always something to add to it.  With that in mind, I look forward to continuing with my Renaissance Italian Wars and French Revolutionary Wars as a focus.

In short, for 2026, I hope to continue thriving and enjoying my wargaming and the superb company of the community with which I share this hobby.

Thank you for your encouragement and Happy New Year.