Category Archives: Painted Units

Reinforcements For King Louis! (Seven Years War French Army)

Posted on 19th March 2021 by jemima_fawr

As mentioned last time, I’ve been setting myself painting challenges to keep the painting-mojo going during the continued lockdown and lately these have been tied to my renewed interest in the Seven Years War, which has lain dormant since the … Continue reading →

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Happy Frogruary!

Posted on 3rd March 2021 by jemima_fawr

As the terminally bored and bewildered followers of this blog will know, when not playing with myself I’ve been setting myself various painting challenges throughout the latest lockdown in order to keep the painting-mojo going while wargames clubs are closed … Continue reading →

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“Mother Russia, Rain Down, Down, Down!”: My Napoleonic Russians (Part 2)

Posted on 2nd February 2021 by jemima_fawr

Mrs Fawr has finally resigned herself to the fact that me openly playing with myself in the dining room is ‘The New Normal’, so I was able to get another solo game in last week! 🙂 Our table measures only … Continue reading →

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“Mother Russia, Rain Down, Down, Down!”: My Napoleonic Russians (Part 1)

Posted on 25th January 2021 by jemima_fawr

First my apologies to all lovers of Olive Drab, Jungle Green and Crabfat Blue, as it’s all been a bit overloaded with the lace, brightly-coloured coats, facings, buttons, muskets, sabres and tricorns of the 18th Century around here just lately.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Bavarianuary!

Posted on 15th January 2021 by jemima_fawr

Well it’s Groundhog Month here at Fawr Towers and without any prospect of games to provide a spur to painting, I’ve been setting myself challenges to keep the painting mojo going and to finish off wargaming projects.  The first of … Continue reading →

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Happy WĂĽrttember!

Posted on 8th December 2020 by jemima_fawr

Last month I mentioned that I had decided to embark on the ‘WĂĽrttember Challenge’, which was to paint the entire WĂĽrttemberg Auxiliary Corps for the Seven Years War by the end of November (13x 12-figure infantry battalions, 1x general and … Continue reading →

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Post Without an Interesting Title: The Swedish Army of the Seven Years War

Posted on 30th November 2020 by jemima_fawr

Normally when I write an article, I’m able to find an interesting battle painting, some interesting and quotable military characters, an interesting or exciting historical event or some pithy and amusing phrase to use for a title and/or introduction… No, … Continue reading →

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“Rogues! Do you want to stay in the toolbox forever?!” (My 15mm Seven Years War Prussian Army – Part 3: Cavalry)

Posted on 20th November 2020 by jemima_fawr

My freshly-rekindled interest in the Seven Years War is progressing well and my painting output has increased by several orders of magnitude.  Having finished the WĂĽrzburg ‘Red’ Regiment (my first SYW unit to be painted in 23 years) at the … Continue reading →

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“Rogues! Do you want to stay in the toolbox forever?!” (My 15mm Seven Years War Prussian Army – Part 2: Infantry)

Posted on 16th November 2020 by jemima_fawr

As discussed recently, I’ve been dusting off my ancient Seven Years War collection, which hadn’t seen the light of day since the 1990s.  In my last post I looked at Fred The Big, his generals and artillery and this time I’m … Continue reading →

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“Rogues! Do you want to stay in the toolbox forever?!” (My 15mm Seven Years War Prussian Army – Part 1: Generals & Artillery)

Posted on 10th November 2020 by jemima_fawr

As discussed last time, I’ve recently decided to rekindle my painting and wargaming mojo.  I’d grown slightly tired (for the time being) of the tedium of bold colours, facings, buttons, lace, cross-belts and shakos of the Napoleonic Wars, so have … Continue reading →

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