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Being a modeller for quite a few years now, I decided to explore the endless possibilities that the world (through internet) offers, and come up with a series of ways of building, modelling and painting fast (but not hastily), to create the worlds I was seeing in history books since I was little. . .If you care to join me. . . This is the place to be! And, I promise you to find the way (or ways)!!

Monday 14 May 2012

Last weekend's work - Italeri #6063 US Paratroopers

Good day and good week amici miei!

Busy weekend the last one, I only managed to paint four figures,  some US Paratroopers from Italeri (ex. Esci #209) and (Anti Tank Teams # 6131).

A nice simple mortar base (based on the infamous pizza taps) with two figures and two other fellows throwing grenades - German artillerymen beware!




I hope you like 'em!

T.


33 comments:

  1. Awesome work Thanos. Four is much better than none, especially with that much detail.

    Well done.

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    1. Thanks Paul! It's the dip that does all the work!

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  2. These look excellent. I like your use of the .30 cal gunner as a loader for the mortar, great idea! What colours are you using for the para's uniforms? I can never seem to get the right shade, but this looks just right.

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    1. Thank you Alan!
      I'm using Vallejo's MC 70.879 Green brown. I think it gives them a nice colouring and makes them stand in the field (in a wargames table...not in reality) :-)

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  3. Awesome painting!!! I can't believe you mananaged to paint the screaming eagles patch!

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  4. Only 4 figures, but a very nice 4 figures!!! Great painting!!

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  5. I do like 'em Thanos. They look wonderful.

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  6. Lovely work Thanos especially their badges....

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    1. Thx Fran! As the 'james' song says...born of frustration - that's my state after painting them!

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  7. I still regret not grabbing a box of the Anti-Tank teams when I saw them. Great use of that dodgy .30 cal man there.

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    1. It's a good set of figures mate, but they are a bit too big compared to others mate...Thank you!

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  8. Nice work as usual, thanks for sharing!

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    1. I wish we could all gather and play together R! :-)

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  9. Really nice work all around.

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  10. Wow! What a four they are; I love the colours but I especially love the arm patches!!! These look freehand, amazing skill Thanos.

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    1. Freehand they are sir Michael!And nerve breaking as well! :-)

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  11. I love them. keep up the good work. and it does not matter if you only get a few done some work is better than none

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  12. Very nicely done! The detail on the arm badges is top notch!

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  13. Outstanding! I love this paintjob, Thanos!

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    1. Aaaa long time no see Dr. Mork! Hope you are well!
      Thank you!

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  14. Oh yes I like them! They're very good painted and I like the mortar stand.

    Greetings
    Peter
    http://peterscave.blogspot.com/

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  15. Great work Thanos, nice choice of figures

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    1. When it comes down to modelling I have some cunning ideas....I wish I could do the same with my job tasks as well..Oh well! :-)

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  16. Sorry to add to this thread so long after original posting - but what are you using for your base? A washer? Any details you could provide would be appreciated. Your stuff is inspirational

    Dave

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