Driving Bears

 In a quick effort to see just how versatile the bear concept is, I stuck a bear in a Jeep model I had lying around.  The Jeep was originally going to either be part of a photo safari game or an off-road racing game.  Neither took off.  This probably isn't going anywhere either.

A padded seat back would be added if continued

Painting Progress: Just Faces to Go

 I’m down to the home stretch for the bear project. Only the eyes are nose remain. This is the biggest project I’ve completed to date. They should be suitable for arms length gaming. Once I get a few costs of clear coat, it should be ready to go.  

Flag Bear(er) Modeled

As I’ve been working on the Teddy Bear project, one piece that always seemed like it was missing was the command stand. The unit’s standard had always been the part that I couldn’t seem to get lined up well.  I think I may have finally gotten something tolerable.  

I now have two options  to accompany commanders or leader bears, a Flag Bearer and a Bugler.  I suspect I’ll be printing only the flag bearer for my project.  Perhaps as the kids get more experienced and want more granularity, I’ll want a musician unit. 

 

A Beary Simple Wargame v1.1

Updates have been made and posted to the page.  Thanks to everyone who read and provided feedback.  More feedback is always welcome.  

Beary Simple Wargame: First Draft of Rules

 The first draft of A Beary Simple Wargame is posted as a page.  If you have a few minutes, I'd gladly appreciate any feedback.  I'm especially interested in hearing what confusions you see or how it could be better simplified/clarified for younger players.  The goal for this ruleset is for it to be memorized by adults after a few turns and clever kids after a few games.  

Painting Progress: Christmas Break

The most completed units

 Today we’re traveling and won’t be back until after Christmas. The goal was to get done before Christmas. I fell a little short. Overall the pieces are coming along well, but I’m not using the best paint or brushes. There’s a lot of touch up work to do. The only batch-wide effort left is the bright metal on the muskets and swords.

The Princess’s Army

 

The Prince’s Red Bears

Painting Progress

 Minor progress has occurred. All bears now have the top of their tricorn painted. The trim colors are yet to be determined. The red bears have the back of their tricorn painted as well.