As mentioned previously I am trying to finish some things off before I go to Salute. In that vein here is another of the Peter Pig 15mm scale pieces of artillery for PBI. I have all ready put 2 of these on my blog last year and this is the third and most likely final one. A 105mm gun for my US infantry company the other two have not yet seen action on the table top, but it's only a matter of time. Adding an extra gun to the battery is a good step forward not many points and a very useful addition as it can and no doubt will be used in anti tank and against footsloggers. The crew of the other two are in Vietnam era uniforms, while this one is strictly WW2. It makes hardly any difference to me, they were all painted the same way. The difference is the Vietnam era uniforms look scruffier, with shirts untucked and open at the neck which I am sure I would have done if I had been working in a jungle as well.
Very close examination of the second picture may reveal the differences, but it will most likely show the similarities. "Shelldrake" pointed out last time that you would never store ammunition in this way (standing up) as it is possible to accidently set one round off! As this was my last piece of ammo for these guns I have put it on in the same manner as previously only for continuity and not for realism.
As we are now into the Easter Holidays I will of course be looking after my nephew for a few days. If he's happy to play on my computer it will mean I will get some painting opportunities, but should the weather be better he may decide to do something out of doors in which case for me painting just won't happen. So while I intend to continue to blog and post as normal there may be some disruption. Anyway that's todays quick update, not a huge amount to show I will try to post again in 2 days but I can't be certain that I will manage it. Still until I do have fun, enjoy the sun (yes it's out as I type this) and try to get some painting done. All the best Clint.
Nice battery there mate.
ReplyDeleteCheers mate. At least it's something else finished.... when I say finished.... There is of course the transport section to go with it to do!!
DeleteThey're looking good together.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. Up close you don't notice the different uniforms so on the table top no one will realise!!
DeleteNice battery there and let the rain HE on the VC
ReplyDeleteFor VC I prefer "Snake and Nape". The joy of them is that I do have 2 forces and 2 different games I can use them for.
DeleteI do like those grouping. The different uniforms make sense as it was sticky and hot in the jungles. These look great together and even if they weren't for gaming, they'd make great dios.
ReplyDeleteHave fun this week Uncle Clint!
Grrrrrr Uncle Clint! I think tomorrow we are both painting space orks! GrrrH!
DeleteNicely doen Sir, I love the idea of clearing space to make room for more Salute goodies - well that is what I'm doing anyway. ;)
ReplyDeleteJust trimming the lead pile down a little, Not major surgery. But I think I should. As should we all from time to time. Once or twice a year is usually sufficient!
DeleteThey look fantastic
ReplyDeleteCheers mate. I thought the photography let them down (far too dark).
DeleteGreat painting Clint!!!!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray.... the real joy of today is that I have worked out how to make the pictures I take better with windows 8.... I should be able to demonstrate on Thursday.
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