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.


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33 comments:

  1. Paul14 May 2012 at 09:54

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

    Well done.

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    1. Thanos18 May 2012 at 09:08

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

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  2. Alan M14 May 2012 at 10:04

    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. Thanos18 May 2012 at 09:10

      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. Laffe14 May 2012 at 12:02

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

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  4. Ray Rousell14 May 2012 at 12:05

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

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  5. Rodger14 May 2012 at 13:02

    I do like 'em Thanos. They look wonderful.

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  6. The Angry Lurker14 May 2012 at 13:22

    Lovely work Thanos especially their badges....

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    1. Thanos18 May 2012 at 09:12

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

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  7. Arquinsiel14 May 2012 at 15:21

    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. Thanos18 May 2012 at 09:13

      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. R14 May 2012 at 15:27

    Nice work as usual, thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thanos18 May 2012 at 09:13

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

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  9. Battlescale14 May 2012 at 15:38

    Great job!

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  10. Jay14 May 2012 at 17:19

    Really nice work all around.

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  11. Michael Awdry14 May 2012 at 17:31

    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. Thanos18 May 2012 at 09:14

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

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  12. Daisy Gowan Ditchburn14 May 2012 at 22:36

    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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  13. kingsleypark14 May 2012 at 23:00

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

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  14. mork696916 May 2012 at 10:59

    Outstanding! I love this paintjob, Thanos!

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    1. Thanos18 May 2012 at 09:15

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

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  15. peter16 May 2012 at 15:47

    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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  16. Al17 May 2012 at 14:22

    Great work Thanos, nice choice of figures

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    1. Thanos18 May 2012 at 09:16

      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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  17. Dave18 June 2013 at 22:06

    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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