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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 12 November 2012

AB Figures BLA25 Vickers MMG teams

Hi everyone.

A new working week has begun, again...
In my last post, alongside with my British firing squad (as my friend Paul named them) in the end of the photo thread, I've given you a hint with two extra photographs, of some newly acquired metal men, again from AB Figs (BLA25 Vickers MMG teams), that I was about to paint.

I had no MMGs for my Tommy army, and I couldn't find any satisfying options in the plastic world (well, except for the Revell's Australian Infantry #02501, that had some excellent Vicker's MMGs, and could be used for my Brits, with a small helmet conversion - but, alas this kit has become obsolete in the market).

That's why I decided to go me(n)tal, and get these little chaps from Milicast.com (located in Scotland). They came with a clean cast, no flash or mold lines whatsoever - hence their 'dodgy' price compared to plastic figs. It can be a deteriorating factor (price it is), nowadays, but as we all know, we can always get to save some money for our daily/weekly/monthly hobby dosage! :-)

I firstly painted the figures and then based them on my notorious 'pizza stands' in order to give as much attention to detail as possible. I find it hard to paint a group of figures that are already based, one next to another. This way, I have the chance to be more careful in the painting procedure.

On with the photos then:

I decided to 'play' with Photoshop a bit, and the result was a Vicker's MMG firing hot lead to Germans running inside a hedgerow field. I get a lot of new ideas emerging inside my head....Photoshop effects...hmmmmm.


I hope you like them. :-)

Before closing, I wanted to share with you some news about a release from Plastic Soldier Company. Following their much successful tracks, by selling easy to assemble model kits for wargamers, like the Pz IV's I have painted a year and a half ago, they announced that the new Stug IIIG is available through their webstore for a price of 12.95 GBP (each kit contains three vehicles). These models give you the option during the assembly phase, to create an early G, late G or Stuh 42 model, depending on your taste.

I must now find the strength to resist... I have piles of other models waiting for me to paint them. :-)

And last but not least, here the 'teaser' picture destined for my next post. ;-)


Have a good Monday night (or day fellow friends from Oceania) all!
T.

24 comments:

  1. Outstanding! Some of your best work yet and I just love the special effect! Nice fresh look to the blog too.

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    1. Thank you Michael.
      I must change my main title photo I think, but I'll come up with sth in the end.

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  2. I like your pizza stands, one must be creative. These look smashing with the dark shots and then the daytime shots. If you do some advanced work with Photoshop could you give us a tutorial?

    And you're teasing us again, you cheeky boy!

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    1. Will do Anne, most of my time now goes with the 'trial & error' procedure, but if I figure out what I am doing I will let you know. :)

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  3. They really are great including the epic basing my friend.

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    1. It only needed some tufts and some meadow flowers - that made all the difference. :)

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  4. Some great photos and I love the photoshop effects too!

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  5. Stunning work Thanos. A nice touch with the photoshop "firing" too.
    Perhaps you could litter the base with spent shell casings, cut up bits of wire or fishing line painted brass?

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    1. Thx John, still have a lot to learn. I will experiment with them a bit more. I hope the photos will improve more in the end. :)

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  6. Sweet job, Thanos. The muzzle flash is a really neat plus...unless the enemy sees it!

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  7. very nice work! ohh yes does look like some interesting stuff is to come :-)

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  8. Great stuff, I never thought of using photoshop like that!

    (BTW, nice touch on the blog, it does look "fresh"!)

    Keep up the good work!
    FF

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  9. Great set of figures and nice editing on the pics.

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    1. It amazing what you can do with the Photoshop...as long as you don't mess up with the figures. :)

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  10. Excellent Thanos! The photoshop work is very effective too. Like the new look to the blog.

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    1. Thank you Rodger. I thought to make it more 'eye-friendly' in terms of watching and reading. :)

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  11. They looks superb. Great work and the photos are top notch

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    1. Thank you Brummie. I have a lot to learn still though.

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  12. Excellent work as always Thanos! I like those Photshopped pictures to!

    And the new look of the blog!

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

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    1. Thank you Peter. I get inspired by your work, and I try to keep the standards high! :)

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