Sunday 5 December 2021

Table set-ups

This weekend, I promised myself I  would just lay out a few scenes on the tabletop; not a game, not a 'parade'  as such, but scenes that convey a narrative perhaps. They're not dioramas, they're more like 'set-pieces'. 

Anyway...

I chose to potter around with the Wars of the Vaubarian Succession (WVS, c 1704) collection...

All figures and flags painted by yours truly. Buildings constructed by several very good modelers, as noted.

First up: Astrovian Grenadiers defend a hilltop position against Vaubarian cuirassiers...




Next; Astrovian infantry and artillery on the march.
The building was made, and painted, by John Boadle.


Below: Vaubarians defend a village.
Buildings are by Brian Rigelsford, painted by me.





Finally; Vaubarian Hussars on patrol.
Building is my own simple scratch-built model. 


Is it just me, or does anyone else set up tabletop scenes too?

It allowed my mind to wander off a little. It also made me realise that I need a few more vignettes to add to further scenes. Better get back to the paint desk...


25 comments:

  1. Good looking tabletop dioramas. Do I set up an on-table, static scene? No, but I have been known to leave an ‘in progress’ game out on the table for months!

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    1. Thanks Jonathan. There's nothing like an 'in-progress' game set up on the tabletop. Always cheers the soul when walking into the games room.
      Best rgds. Phil

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    1. Thx Christopher. Enjoyed setting them up.
      Phil

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    1. Thx Alan. Sometimes a bit of self-inspiration is all we need to regain the painting mojo.
      Phil

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    1. Thanks Tidders. You also do some great table scenes. Always inspirational.
      Best regards
      Phil

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  5. Liking that...a bit like wargaming vignettes

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    1. Thanks Jim. Yes, like vignettes of wargames in progress.
      Best rgds.
      Phil

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  6. Honestly I haven't done anything like this in years, but now I will!
    Splendid stuff, especially the village! Best wishes,
    Jeremy

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    1. Thanks Jeremy. Look forward to seeing your 'set pieces' too.
      Phil

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  8. A wonderful display of 18th century eye candy, thanks for the inspiration Phil. Spelling mistake in first posting ops.

    Willz.

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    1. Thx Willz. The 18C does lend itself to this sort of activity. Give it a go!
      Phil

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  9. Brilliant scenes, ought to get around to doing something similar, but I never find the time. I thought life was supposed to be easier when you retired!

    Will

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    1. Thanks Will. It's worth doing if you do get time... puts an extra spring in the painting step, so to speak.
      Best rgds
      Phil

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  10. Never seem to have the time, or completed figures! to set up displays but I always like seeing them as they are of great inspiration. Really enjoyed seeing your displays, lovely figures and buildings, like I say great inspiration!!

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    1. Thx Donnie. Maybe an activity for over the holiday season. Good for painting morale!
      Best regards
      Phil

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  11. These are marvellous. I think I need to invest in more scenery!

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    1. Cheers Andy. Can never have too much scenery, and other 'place on' items to make a photo interesting.
      Best rgds.
      Phil

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  12. Lots of inspiration and with, no game in progress, no table clutter. The coming together of the figures with the scenic items makes for some great pictures. At the moment I'm either taking pictures before the action starts or resetting the troops after the game is over for a few shots to go to the Virtual Wargames Club. You mention parades - I'm wondering whether to hold one over the Christmas period.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Stephen

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    1. Thanks Stephen. A Christmas parade is surely a 'must'!
      Best regards
      Phil

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  13. Wonderful Phil. Great to see so many superb figures on the table no matter what the reason.

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    1. Thanks Carlo. It gives me something to do while waiting for the Ashes series to start!!
      Best regards
      Phil

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