Back-Log of Minis to Paint

When I just started this hobby of miniature wargaming, I often heard of people referring to their “back-log” of unpainted and/or unassembled miniatures. That always struck me as strange, as I thought “Why would they buy all those stuff unless they’re planning to use them right away? That’s just plain crazy.”

Yeah, right.

Now that I’m half a year into the hobby, I’m discovering that the same thing’s happening to me.

In all of my 6 months, I’ve only managed to paint 2 Ork Boyz and 5 Tactical Space Marines (both of them from the Warhammer 40K Assault on Black Reach starter set).

And what do I have on my back-log?

Literally dozens of 28mm figures (and a couple of vehicles) for Warhammer 40K, and hundreds of 15mm figures (and a handful of vehicles) for Flames of War.

That should keep me busy for the rest of 2009, at least!