Go North Young Man
It must be the change of the seasons, or just the fact that the models and period are so interesting, but I've taken a second look at the Great Northern War, having previously made an aborted attempt a couple of years ago. Of course, I am going with the excellent Ebor Miniatures ranges and have decided that I'll start with Swedes and Danes rather than the standard Russians. Now that doesn't mean I'll not be collecting Russians, because of course, I shall after Christmas. I normally don't buy anyththing after October 31st, picking up in January, but I broke my own 'purdah' rules and decided 'What the Helsinki!' ordering a few models to get me started. I went with 12 guns and crew, 30 regiments of cavalry and 50 regiments of foot, which should give me a nicely sized collection based around the Battle Of Helsinborg. In the new year, I'll probably add 15 units of Russian foot and 20 of cavalry. From there I have no other plans, but I'm sure I