Adventures on the Wargames Table

Crumbs, but these new Viking figures from GB's new Shieldwall range have really caught my interest! In particular, the two central figures could make a splendid diorama if I can source a few similarly dynamic Saxons. I can see the bare-chested fellow fending off one opponent with his shield whilst he despatches another with his sword! Anyway... You may have noticed that the old Wargames Table has been a bit quiet recently...? Well, I've been feeling a bit 'low' with regard to gaming for a while now if I'm honest. To be honest the Roman Fort posts were a bit of a filler in that I couldn't find the motivation to do anything else. Every time I've tried to arrange a game or a show (or even a proper painting session) something has intervened, whether it's work :o(, broken teeth (no joke!), illness, weather or DIY, etc. Whatever; it has led to a total collapse of enthusiasm - in fact for a while I wondered if I should just pack it all up and flog every...

What better way to celebrate my 250th post than with some Roman fortifications! Here are the towers, built to go "in line" with the wall. I may also build some "corner" towers. and and All made from 3mm foamcare, card and yet more coffee stirring sticks. The next step is to fill any gaps with DIY filler, then get some textured paint on to the polystyrene to seal it. After that comes the PVA and sand/grit texture.