Well here are the latest figures. 4 Ironclad miniatures German Victorian Sailors with rifles. They are destined I think to fight the British naval landing party. (shown previously). You may recall that I did think the pistol armed counterparts would be armed with maces as that is what I was told by Ironclad at a show. In an ideal world they would also have 2 heavy/support weapons just to exactly balance the British. 
I do think these will be used for "In her Majesties Name!" as part of the Aeronef Fliegende Truppen. Possibly for a show game but probably not as we would all like, I am sure, to see a battle in the skies between Victorian era British and Germans. Obviously as it never happened I have made the uniforms up. (and why not!) Based on reality with a healthy chunk of escapism mixed it just for fun. 
As mentioned they are Ironclad miniatures. I can see these fitting in well with both the British and Brigade Games Aeronef game. You never know maybe a skirmish action as two aeronef clash is a possibility. I wish I had not said that as I fear I shall get side tracked. Well anyway a further 4 figures from the lead pile to the painted pile and maybe an idea for the future.
Have a good day. Probably a couple more tanks on Saturday (or maybe something else) Take care, have fun and paint if you can.
Another great looking unit Clint, is there boarding actions in Aeronef ? as you could then play them out in 28 mm scale instead of the normal dice roll. Like your choice of colours they seem very fitting
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave. No Boarding actions in Aeronef as written. But I do like the idea quite a lot so it might be it's own skirmish game. Plenty of choice of rules for sure.
Deletesounds like a plan mate
DeleteOne I hope to implement!
DeleteOriginally, on seeing these, I thought "They look Germa, but don't look like Sailors!". Of course all is clear when they are revealed as SF !
ReplyDeleteFun figures painted with your usual panache!
Thank you Joe. Just planning an Aeronef game (hopefully) for Sunday. As for their actual use not yet, but hopefully soon.
DeleteNicely painted, as always. I hope you do run a skirmish game with them.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bryan. I think I shall, just kicking ideas around with regard to rules and errain. BUT at present a strong possibility.
DeleteCool...and pointy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lee. Pointy is good unless you try to swallow them. I would advise against it!
DeleteTerrific little unit, Clint. Wonderfully colourful and Teutonic-looking.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. I am glad you approve. Now lets get them in a game.
DeleteWow, these are a bit different and a cracking job you have done on them.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael. It all brings my plans just a little bit closer. However no more Victorian Sci Fi for a while (At least until I get to the next show)
DeleteI love those pointy helmets, brilliant
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy. The Pointy helmet ("Pickelhaube")is all down to the sculptor. I just paint the things! But they were a pleasure to paint.
DeleteGreat looking unit Clint!
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. Now I really must sort a game out. I have some ideas and may start the making of it this weekend.
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