I know I was expecting Spanish Civil War as well.. OK so what went wrong. Well as I was putting away my Camels from the Arab revolt game I found some British soldiers from my Afghanistan game a few years ago that were un painted. This little selection is from Brittania now run by Grubby Tanks LINK.These were given to me when I placed the order a small gift from Andy Grubb for my purchase. So I got side tracked and managed to paint them up this morning.
These troops are 20mm and nicely proportioned. While I had no use for a mortar and crew at that stage (or indeed now) as they were free and I needed the room for my camels it would have been rude not to have painted them up. Obviously this is a three man team with an 81mm mortar. As it is hot work crewing a mortar all the figures are in light kit and ready to drop all kinds of brown smelly stuff on the enemy. There is an officer with a map and two other men in the crew so I would expect a great rate of fire from this weapon.
As I look on this as a finished project now there really is not much else to say just that they round out the troops I already have.
When I found these troops I found 12 more troops for the SCW tucked away somewhere safe which is why I have delayed doing those just yet as I now have some extras to do. After those I only have officers and flag bearers to go so expect them finished very soon. Mid week I would expect.Hopefully more on Monday. Until then take care and make sure the paint does not dry too fast in the sun. All the best Clint
Very nice vignette dude.
ReplyDeleteCheers Bob. Just some figures that I had not got around to in the past.
DeleteVery nice, Clint, and good on you for adding a bit of ethnic diversity to the crew. Not all British soldiers are white guys.
ReplyDeleteI think it is important to show a variety of troops in a force. As you point out we have a diverse country with many different ethnicities and as wargamers we should celebrate that.
DeleteThank you Bryan
Very nice Clint.
ReplyDeleteThank you Robert
DeleteAh, we all get distracted at times, don't we :-) . As has already been said, they're very well done.
ReplyDeleteCheers C6 been painting SCW this afternoon. (when not watching footie)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Clint, that was a surprise though!
ReplyDeleteA surprise for you and me both. I promise back to my normal territory next week. Thank you Michael.
DeleteNice mate. Although we don't wear that desert camo anymore. I must insist you strip them and go crazy trying to paint MTP camo instead :-) (joke)
ReplyDeleteNice one Carl but the game was originally set in 2009 when the rules of engagement changed! I am not sure when all units swapped to MTV but I am thinking I will get away with it. (maybe)
DeleteIt's always a good feeling getting something completed, but even more so when you find if after such a long time.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on these btw.
Thank you Joe it's all because I found a secret figure stash!
DeleteNice work old forgetful one!
ReplyDeleteIt's an age thing! Forgetfulness is like.....what was I saying!
DeleteThanks Fran. I can trust you to put a smile on my face.
Oh, nice job! Skin tones really pop out.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mathyoo
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