Wednesday 2 January 2019

Plans for 2019.



Hmm Plans for 2019 are a bit out there at the moment. Everything is still packed away at the moment  after Decembers clear down. I don't like settin in stone any plans for the coming year I am to much of a gaming butterfly for that and I try and follow my moods as it ensures that I am at least doing something hobby related all the time. I plan on playing and painting more of the same really systems. My only big goal perhaps this year is to play more games in 2019 life was really busy in 2018 and although I got to a couple of 7TV day. I only managed 1 show and even gaming at home was few and far between. I intend on getting out to my local game store Board in Brum at least once a month and also get more games in at home with Pulp Citizen and the family.

Gaming

I think 7TV is going to feature very predominately in 2019. I am very much looking forward to seeing the Apocalypse set arrive in March and then in the Summer/Autumn the Pulp set is going to be kickstartered or released which is pretty cool as well. There are some guys interested in it at my local store and I already went to a meet up for a couple of games just before Christmas and it was a good laugh.

There are already a couple of dates this year for 7TV days the first being the 26th January at Board in Brum. Then the Wargames Illustrated one in July both of which I am looking forward to very much.

I really want to start getting out and playing the Walking Dead game by Mantic. I've painted a good chunk of what I own so far but haven't gotten around to gaming much with it. Here's Negan should help with that and I'm looking forward to fighting my way through the Sanctuary

I also want to get playing Burrows and Badgers as I have a good number of models but just haven't found the time to play it yet. Terrain is another thing I need to work on for that.
Fantasy gaming is an itch that I have constantly keep cropping up. I just can't seem to find a ruleset that does it for me. Its not so much Burrows and Badgers type of Fantasy but more your typical Dwarves, Elves, Gnomes, Knights, Adventurers and Orcs etc. I am yet to see the system for it that screams out for me to play or paint more of what I have picked up over the years. Hopefully we will get something for 7TV eventually.

Painting

This is always a bit of a funny one for me. 2018 was a great year I managed to paint up 152 28mm size figures, 18 pieces of scatter terrain, 2 vehicles and a Large Strawman. This has to be one of my more productive years painting. I think following my whim's has led to it being so productive for me. Especially December when normally my mojo is very low. I am hoping the gaming nights will influence this as I tend to be quite able to paint if I have a target  or goal.
























Projects for 2019

 I have some Supers figures calling my name from the leadpile at the moment so January will see me dabbling at some of those it will fun to do I reckon and be able to some bright and bold colour schemes.

Walking Dead yep Here's Negan player characters are high up the list. But I also need to start tackling the boosters I have as at the moment I have 10 Boosters and an Expansion to paint and there is more I want to add!

Still have more Gi Joe and Cobra figures to paint and convert. I have that Killer Whale to tackle as well as wanting to get more vehicles 3D Printed for it.

7TV day in July is Pulp themed so I want to get some more figures done for my Sky Pirates cast for to take for it. Got several figures in the pile from Statuesque miniatures that I can use for this one.

As usual expect some random stuff from time to time.




41 comments:

  1. A productive and great year is gone...A fantastic one I wish you!

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    1. Thanks Phil. I am really chuffed. I am glad I persevered after reaching the same number of figures of 2018 and boosted my painted pile.

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  2. Good luck with all of your projects, Simon. I wish you a happy and productive New Year.

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    1. Thanks very much Bryan! Ditto straight back at ya!

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  3. You a lot to get through Simon but I've every faith in you :) I always fine events are get for getting the hobby mojo flowing as the dead line helps keep you focused.
    Happy New Year :)

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    1. I Frank always got plenty to do. I need to reduced my in progress box as well this year its almost to the brim with primed figures!

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  4. Marvellous year for you Simon, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with in 2019. You were a painting machine at one point, so I hope to see a repeat performance this year :-)

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    1. Thanks Simon. To you as well. Lets hope so :)

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  5. I think you had a great previous year of painting. We all struggle with getting gaming into our schedules. Hope you new year will have more games! đŸ˜€

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    1. Thanks Stew. I hope so got a game booked in for next week as well as the 7TV day end of month :) So that is hopefully 5 games there :D

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  6. A very productive year Simon. Lets hope you can get more games and shows in this year.

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    1. Thanks you Ray Lets hope so. I wonder if you will be wandering up North again?

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  7. Good luck Simon in 2019 my friend!

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  8. What an amazing year you had Simon, here's to an even better 2019!

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  9. Simon, your year was stellar in my books! You certainly got a lot painted &, pat yourself on the back...your enthusiasm of the 7TV system got me to finally jump in the Apocalypse Kickstarter! Now that its a new year...let the games begin!

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    1. Cheers Terry. I certainly managed to get a good chunk of stuff finished. I can't wait for the Apocalypse set to land!

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    1. They are in my sights as well got a fair few to paint and then assemble!

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  11. Happy new year and here's to the fulfilment of all your plans!!

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  12. Good luck with the new year.
    Your Walking Dead painting always tempts me to get my limited collection back out.

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    1. Thanks Mike! More of those soon I really want to get my Saviours painted!

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  13. A very impressive output in painting Simon, I know what you mean about more gaming, and sounds like a solid plan to improve this.
    Hope you have a great 2019

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  14. Seriously ... you've had an impressive 2018. Here's to an even better 2019.

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  15. Your painting productivity looks good. You are spot on in that painting what interests you is what keeps the paint brush moving. Good luck in finding more time to game in the New Year. It is a challenge carving out time to game.

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    1. Thanks Jonathan. It certainly is. I need to shuffle things around more.

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  16. Great effort last year Simon.
    Loving the Cobra stuff, I have made a commitment to go soming hobby related for a minimum of 30 mins each day - A fitbit for gaming if you like. :-) Looking forward to seeing what this year brings.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  17. You turned out some beautiful figures in the year, it's a shame you don't get to use them as often as you'd like.
    All the best for 2019.

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    1. Cheers Vagabond. Last year was very busy. I am hoping this year is a more stable. Got a game planned this week :)

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  18. An impressive display of all the painted miniatures from last year.
    I love to see more battle reports this year, as well as more of your creations.

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  19. I think you had a very [roductive 2018 and I'm sure that you'll have at least as productive 2019.

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