I’m not very happy with the news that the UK is about to go into another lockdown. No martial arts clubs open, no wargamers allowed to travel/visit to game and, what’s worse, daughter#1’s boyfriend is stuck up in Edinburgh and also unavailable to either hold the pads or play a wargame!

It may also put the final nail in the coffin of a load of businesses, maybe even the one I work for. When I said I wanted more time to train and game, I hadn’t meant it quite like that!

The only good news is that I used the announcement as an excuse to order another 15mm army to console myself. I’ve gone with Museum Miniatures CAD designed Classical Indians. I loved their CAD designed (what they call their “Z” ranges) Sumerians, so if the Indians have the same quality of sculpt and cast, I shall be very happy indeed. That meant, of course, that I had to re-stock on all my paint and basing supplies, as you can’t guarantee what can be available in lockdown. Forget hoarding toilet paper, I’m stocking up on Stirland Mud and summer flock!

We could all do with a bit of pre-lockdown inspiration, so here’s a selection of this week’s entries into the Painting Challenge. Full collection in the individual galleries (see the NAVBAR), but these give you an idea of the quality and quantity of what’s been submitted.

So, my fellow wargamers, grit your teeth and gird your loins: it’s only a month. Let’s see how much we can all paint in that time…