Just thought I would include a bit of music to go with the figures. feel free to ignore it if you want.
For those who want to know it is "Fortunate son!" By Credence Clearwater Revival. As I thought it a nice change from "Paint it black" by the Stones. But I could have selected so many more good songs. As the soundtrack to the Vietnam engagement is one of the best out there.
Firstly we have an M29, 81mm mortar and crew. Just a two man crew, there in reality may have been a few more bringing ammunition from the ammo bunker as well as an Officer and Radio operator. But All I need is a simple representation and it may never actually reach the tabletop. But then again it might. I see it being typically used from a "Secure" area such as a fire base and not by a patrol at least in any games. Should there ever be a Big battle yes I see it being used quite a lot.There are also 3 dead or at least badly wounded. These may also be a scenario objective as the US troops want to return their own dead to the Good Ole... As with all the figures they are 20mm in scale and SHQ by design. And being honest I think they are some of the nicest 20mm figures for this conflict as you can get.
Goping back to the mortar and crew very quickly, I did not put any tall reeds on those figures as I did not want them to look like they were deep "In Country" but that is all personal choice.
Then almost another squad of 9 figures. Not a single Booper or M60 LMG this time. 6 are armed with M16 rifles, 2 with Remington shotguns, while the last has a radio (and a pistol). These extra shotgun figures were stored in a different location to the other squads but at least I now have 3 painted and ready to use. Should nay of my players want to equip their squad with one. I have probably mentioned it before but think "Bunny" from Platoon. (Called Bunny as he has a cartoon tattoo of Bugs Bunny on his arm).The guy with a radio is also a welcome addition (I now have 2) as it allows me to easily call in fire support in the form of mortars, heavier artillery, air strikes and even naval bombardment from ships on the coast. Ok ships on the coast will only work in certain areas but it was something that did happen on occasion. Some of the figures are the same casting but that is to be expected when you put 30+ on display or even on the same table. As such I have given them different skin tones as well as where possible different equipment. Such as the red head band.
As I am enjoying Youtube and the ability to put it on my blog here is one more. Yes that's right the iconic attack in "Apocalypse now"
Take care and Paint when you can. Best wishes Clint.
Loved that squad photo. And the music set the scene
ReplyDeleteCheers David. The Music for the Vietnam conflict is just so very good. There really is something for every taste. Personally I do like most of it.
DeleteExcellent work with the figures, excellent choice of music too! Its all good.
ReplyDeleteThank you Solo. It is very unlikely to please everyone but I am glad to please you with my music choices. The Doors or the Rolling stones might have been a more obvious choice, and I do like them as well.
DeleteGreat additions to your force and loved the clips.
ReplyDeleteHere is an Aussie one back for you (just watch the first scene - 2 ish minutes)
I can't see any link. But thanks Paul. I am sure it would be a good clip.
DeleteGreat troops, well painted and the bases look awesome too. Fortunate Son set the tone perfectly. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nobody! I did think about Alice's Restaurant By Arlo Guthrie (Woody Guthrie's son) But I thought that might be too long and I could not find a Vietnam background. But Fortunate Son is just as anti war, in that it is the less well off people who had to serve and those from wealthy/influential backgrounds did not!
DeleteLovely job on these Clint! Great sounds too, I love CCR. The long grass makes them look very "in country".
ReplyDeleteI have only recently gotten into CCR. Many of the songs I already knew but did not know by whom they were. Just goes to show we are all still learning things.Thanks Bob
DeleteThe Vietnam era had some of the best 'pop' music around, very fitting to include some with this post Clint.
ReplyDeleteAs always, your new additions are all good, especially the basing, which I still think looks better without the grass !
Thanks Joe. I still have some local force militia to do, but not for a while. I will see what the show offers. As for the music, well it makes a change but I will not do it too often.
DeleteMore nice miniatures! I share your opinion on mortars, they look lovely but they don't really have a place on the board unless you play huge battles or a base assault of some sorts.
ReplyDeleteCheers mathyoo. yeah a shame but true I think and as I am not planning any big battles it may never get used... Still it is painted now so that's all good.
DeleteThey look great Clint. Check this out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZFXmP8iF-k
ReplyDeleteThanks Robert. The only truth of the Vietnam conflict is that the reality was not pleasant for either side. But the same can be said for any conflict I suspect. But as wargamers we tend to put aside the realities and concentrate on the game part.
DeleteI have watched the first 25 minutes of that youtube video. I will watch it all at a later date.
Cheers Mate
Great work mate, and an excellent choice of music.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lee. I am not sure YOU youngsters will remember it fist time round. (Sorry I could not resist but I thought you might like the term Youngster,)
DeleteGreat troops and great tune too!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray
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