The model is a 1/300th scale or 6mm (in common wargames parlance) Mig 17 "Fresco" painted in Egyptian Livery circa 1967. For those that need it spelt out it is the very very start of my Arab Israeli wars. I will be using the Flames of war "Fate of the Nation" supplement and rules for the project and being in 6mm it should be easy to transport, paint and store.
The Fresco was used by the United Arab Republic (Egypt) in a ground attack role as well as a fighter when needed. The Model is by "Heroics and Ros" and the flight stand is by "Frontline Wargaming" . The base is slightly too large, but at least it stops the plane toppling over. And while large it only has to show that ground attack is happening so I am not concerned about it's size.
Thanks for looking today. I will not be going in for all the new year palaver so do not expect any look backs on the year gone by or the year to come.
Cheers Guys all the best Clint
Nice work old boy, have a good year my friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you Fran. It's just another day to me. But I do appreciate the thought.
DeleteHappy New Year, Clint, and that's quite the dainty start to it you've posted. Great work on the plane's markings. That's a very steady hand you have to pick them out!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. I hope the coming year is good to you.
ReplyDeleteSteady hand!!!! Painting some facial detail on 3 Dwarfs today. Must have re-done each eye 3 or 4 times!
I feel the same way as you about the festive holidays, Like you, Christmas and New Year are just another day. For me, this attitude started four years ago when my father dies shortly before Christmas. That had and still has a profound effect on me. Anyway, for what it's worth, I wish you all the best for 2016.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bryan. Sorry to hear about you Dad.
DeleteAnyway I hope the new year works out for you.
Nice work on the plane. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Citizen. A simple 2 points on the challenge. But every journey starts with a simple step.
DeleteGood luck with this new project, the challenge and the New Year Clint.
ReplyDelete(Plane looks good btw)
Thank you Joe. I have some tank companies finished as well and they will appear soon. Well soon ish!
DeleteThe plane looks great Clint, a small step now a giant leap later on :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Gobbo,
Deletefinished some nice fantasy figs today.
Very nice Clint!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray I know it is not your cuppa tea. But your comment is appreciated.
DeleteI have also been fairly inactive over the holiday period. It's strange, isn't it? You'd think that with time off work, more could be achieved and yet it all gets sucked up into other activities (and none!).
ReplyDeleteNice MiG! I'm not so sure about the bright blue supporting pole, though I don't really have any better ideas for flying base supports...
Thank you C6. I have better ideas for flying bases for bigger models. All will be revealed late. Give me a few weeks.
DeleteI have not been inactive, despite what it may feel like as I have been participating in the Analogue painting challenge. I will post some more entries here.
Currently working on a batch of 24 VBCW figs.
Nice job Clint! I need to break out the brushes there has been a distinct lack of effort this past few weeks!
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. If I do not paint every day tiny bits of uncertainty creep in and I begin to doubt I can paint at all. It goes of course as soon as I start.
DeleteYes I know that feeling well. I also get grouchy about it if I don't get any hobby time in for a bit. Hope you are well? you seem quiet of late.
DeleteThanks Simon I was planning to post tomorrow.
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