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:
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.
