Before you all get bored and wander away in droves to find something more interesting to look at. And let's be blunt there is loads out there of interest. I thought I would finish off all that I have rebased for the Vietnam conflict. I am still working on some bits and bobs so there will be more at a later date, indeed I expect to have repainted and re-based some more Americans by next week.
But until then here are all my North Vietnamese army (NVA). Yes a massive amount, OK only 12. But there is an RPG and a LMG included there. I may at a later date get an additional 6 so I can field 2 squads even if they are diminished squads. As you know from the last couple of posts I am looking to do "Local Militia" and not the NVA so I expect these to be used sparingly. As I lay in bed this morning I did ponder the possibility of doing it from their point of view as opposed to the US troops. And while I still could and in doing so some of my players would be happy I also know that some would not be. 
I have even less of the South Vietnam army. Just a mere 9 figures. And it is interesting to note they all have WW2 Vintage weapons including BARs, M1 Carbines and Garand rifles. Yes there is even one with a rifle grenade. I have not put the tall grass on these yet. That is a job for this afternoon. And I think it is a case that the tall "Elephant" grass does improve the bases. When you look at their uniforms you can see I have painted the green striped camouflage patterns on. Simply a green base colour, then a white stripe and a thinner black strip through the white. At this scale there is little point in over doing it and trying to get the uniforms totally 100% correct. As that would drive me doo-lally. And to be honest about it I just do not want or need the stress.I see this last squad as being used even less regularly than any of the others which is bound to get them used in every game. Life is just like that.
Thanks for looking today. Take care and have a great Easter. And I hope you get a very nice chocolate egg.
Cheers Clint
I assure you there is nothing boring about your postings Clint, as there's always something to capture the eye and hook the interest with your minis and musings. I've really enjoyed these past few glimpses at your Vietnam minis and certainly had to resist the urge to purchase and paint some for myself. I trust you too will have a splendid Easter :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. Yes resist the urge. I am resisting like crazy. There are just so many things I want to do. But I should be painting for money in spare time next week so getting these out of the way.
DeleteI never get bored with your posts, Clint. Both of these units look good and are as well painted as ever. Have an enjoyable Easter, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bryan. There will be a variety of periods and scales coming up.
DeleteGreat looking NVA and ARVN, Clint. As already mentioned above, never bored with your blog posts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean. You know I completely forgot to label them as ARVN.
DeleteNever bored with your posts, Clint! Although not a period a play, the brushwork and bases are very nice. I really like the ARVN, my uncles say they were very tenacious, more so than history gives them credit. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks David. I am sure they were very proficient. The "Free" Press does have a habit of playing down the abilities of our allies to make it look like our troops are better than they actually are. I am talking historically and could not comment on any current press activities. I first noticed that habit when reading battle reports from the Crimean war.
Delete+1 for never being bored here!
ReplyDeleteLove the NVA and "ARVN Marvins" - now get them on the table for some fun!
What rules are you planning to use?
Thanks Paul. The Table will be a few weeks away if not longer.
DeleteAs for the rules I am planning to use "FNG" by 2 hour wargames as those rules deal with single squad actions. But I would be happy to look at a few others as well.
Great job Clint! Loving the camo and the bases.
ReplyDeleteDon't mind me, I think everything is better with added zombies.
Thanks Bob. Everything is also better with dinosaurs! But some how zombie dinosaurs just too naff! How can that be?
DeleteNice round of the remaining forces and i that scale all you cando with camo is to suggest it, as you've done.
ReplyDeleteCheers Joe. I do have some more on the painting table. But I suspect you may see something different from me in the week as well. Yes I am a tease!
DeleteNice work- always had an interest in 'Nam gaming.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Thanks Pete. It is a nice imbalance between modern technology and firepower and on the other side irregular forces which can ambush and know the land and can blend in.
DeleteDefinitely not boring mate. They look good with there new undergrowth to wade through
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon, there are more on the way soon.
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