3rd Continental Dragoons

Just finished a unit of 10mm AWI Continental Dragoons.  Im gonna enter one of the bases into Pendraken's yearly contest that ends today.

Sorry, no 'penny shot' this morning, but these are one one of these bases

Someone has a case of the Mondays

Ugh.  I hate being at work today.  Im really grumpy.

That being said, ive got lots of stuff to share this morning, so hang in with me!

First up, im going to enter several entries into Pendraken's yearly 10mm competition.  Still looking for those perfect pictures for these, but here is what Im going to run with:

Commander in Chief

Next up, a T34/85 (notice #21 for my Gamecock buddies!)

Finally, one little base of some Native Americans.

I also finished up 'Lucky Something o rather' from Dreadball.  The camera picked up every single little paint stroke and blemish, but in person, this one really turned out great.

We got some snow this weekend

and as a result, my wife and I watched the entire first season of Homeland in less than 48 hours :)  Its a really good show if you havent seen it yet.  Id say 9 out of 10 Raptor's Claws!  Great story, great cliffhangers, and lots of bewbs - not quite enough action for me to give it 10 out of 10!  Ive had a man crush on Damien Lewis ever since Band Of Brothers, and he does not disappoint!

and, a picture of my wife during the season finale!

Ok, so I guess its not all bad - after all, another day above ground is a good day right?!?  Hang in there - Monday will be done before you know it!

More 10mm AWI

The 2nd South Carolina regiment was known for some of the most famous figures of the American War of Independence, and was instrumental in the defense of Fort Moultrie (noted for the defeat of the British in the first attempt to capture Charleston.  Also, noted for the addition of the Palmetto tree to the SC state flag!)  Ive been wanting to paint these guys for a while now.

I will be entering them in Pendraken's 2013 painting competition, but I need to get some better pictures.

This is George Washington WIP.  I will also be submitting a small diorama for the Pendraken contest...it will consist of Washington, a courier, and some of Washington's Life Guard and a flag.  Only GW is nearly complete

Finally, in unrelated news, my wife and I went to see Zero Dark Thirty this weekend.

Great movie.  Its mostly about 'Maya', the CIA agent who spent years tracking down Osama Bin Laden, while the last 45 minutes or so is the actual raid itself.  Pretty intense film - my wife and I were both nervous during the raid, and we knew how it ended!!!!
10 out of 10 Raptors Claws!

64th Regiment of Foot

This is the start of an American War Of Independence 'project'.  This unit represents the 64th (2nd Staffordshire) regiment from Great Britain. It fought in many battles in the AWI, but specifically a lot of battles in the southern campaign.

10mm from Pendraken.  Awesome little figures.  (And as usual, my photography doesnt do them justice!)

Completed Perry Miniatures AWI

6 28mm Perry Minis with facings suggesting a unit from Virginia (Red).

This last soldier could have one of my best faces ever.  I must build on this.

General Washington's Troops

This is what Im working on now - 6 Perry Miniature Revolutionary War Americans.  Im done with the base and shadow coats - highlighting and detailing is next.