So to start things off in my usual style - meaning slow - here's my first entry for this year. A set of Senior Leaders for my fledgling early war French force for Chain of Command. All figures are 3D prints from the excellent Colonel Muller Miniatures over on www.Wargaming3D.com
First is the Big Wig, the Commandant de Peloton, probably a Sous-Lieutenant. To distinguish him from his (even) more junior 2iC he got a big hex base and a second figure added, symbolizing his personal aide/ runner.
Second is the first of two Sergent-Chefs who will be classed as inferior Senior Leaders in CoC terms. This one is armed with a German made Erma sub-machine gun, large quantities of which came into French possession after the collapse of the Spanish Republic and subsequent internment of soldiers fleeing Franco's revenge in France.
And lastly the second of those two Sergent-Chefs, a rather fatherly figure by the looks of it. This time armed with an obsolete Lebel Model 1886 rifle, he probably already carried during the previous war given de Croix de Guerre he's wearing on his left breast. The Lebel was being phased out at the time of the outbreak of war. But given that its successor, the MAS-36, was not in sufficient supply to equip all units, it was still in widespread use. Especially in reserve formations.
So with that, I'm done for today. All that's left for me to do is wishing all of you a Merry Christmas.
Total:
4x 28mm figures = 20 pts
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First, welcome back to the Challenge Nick! As usual you tease us with some of your absolutely stunning painting. Your brushwork it typically on-point, with rich colours, clean lines and smooth shading. Truly wonderful stuff. Of the group I particularly like the veteran senior sergeant with his aged rifle and trusty pipe. Such great character!
20 Points to put you up on the roster. Well done my friend - let's see some more, thank you!
- Curt
That is some lovely brushwork Nick - fabulous shading on subtle tones!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Paul! I quite enjoy the figures
DeleteBeautiful painting as always Nick! I can't remember if you started the French before, but I figured you would eventually get around to doing them.
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Thank you Chris! I started with the French some time in November. As of yet I've got two squads plus these SLs finished. Wanted to go 20mm initially, but given the load of 28mm I already have for EW I dropped that idea
DeleteLovely brushwork on those that showcases a real talent with the brush
ReplyDeleteThank you, mate!
DeleteThat chap with the pipe is excellent.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! I quite like the figure as well
DeleteExcellent brushwork! I envy your bright colours, smooth blends and beautiful photos. Good to have you back in the Challenge.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teemu, it felt good to be back again
DeleteBeautifully painted as always Nick! The smoothness of your blends never ceases to impress.
ReplyDeleteThank you Millsy
DeleteVery nice work. All lovely sculpts superbly painted with great stories attached to them.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Robert! They're fun to paint ad I think it shows, despite the rather drab colour scheme
DeleteLove your painting style Nick. The figures look brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray
DeleteThey look splendid, Nick! My favorite is the grizzled old man, I know that sort! ;) very fine brushwork on the fatigues and web gear!
ReplyDeleteThank you David! He's my favorite as well. Probably inwardly groining about the foolishness of youth all the time
DeleteFabulous work as ever Nick. All of the figures look great but my favourite has to be the Sergeant-Chef with the pipe - full of character!
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter
DeleteWonderful brushwork indeed
ReplyDeleteYou're too kind, Dave!
DeleteLovely work on these leaders. Great to see your brushwork again. I love the make do and mend weapons the NCOs are carrying.
ReplyDeleteThank you Peter! Well, it shows the financial restrictions the French army faced in the 1930's very well.
DeleteFantastic painting work
ReplyDeleteThank you Benito! Glad you like 'em
DeleteWhat a great paint job Nick! I love the smooth transitions and the hard edges, its a great look and amazing brush control.
ReplyDeleteThank you Byron!
DeleteLot of character to these well painted figures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom!
DeleteSuperb brushwork Nick, I really like the colour you have achieved, do you have the recipe on your blog?
ReplyDeleteCheers
MattW
Thanks Matt! Indeed I have : https://moitereisbuntewelt.blogspot.com/2024/11/early-war-french-colour-guide.html
DeleteAbsolutely lovely to see your work in the challenge again, it is stunning as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve! Glad you like 'em
DeleteOh my goodness that is some beautiful paintwork, colors really pop, just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThanks mate!
DeleteStunning work Nick. Love the pipe chewing officer.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bruce! He seems to be a crowd pleaser ;-)
DeleteHi just sharing that really impressed with your painting - I think the figures have a really unique look that is perfect for that period. I especially like the really clean lines on the equipment and clothing. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Jez! Glad you like 'em
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jamie!
DeleteThis is gorgeous brushwork - so inspiring, I could almost get back into WW2!
ReplyDeleteThat's very kind of you to say
ReplyDeleteWOW! Superb looking French! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteLove these, very glad to have you in this year’s challenge!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on these figures
ReplyDeleteLovely neat work here Martin
ReplyDeleteSo great to have you back painting with us Nick - and your smooth brushwork is awesome as usual! Looking forward to all of it!
ReplyDeleteThat's some very crisp and clean brushwork Martin with excellent pictures!
ReplyDeleteI saved these pictures in my "Inspiration" folder. Not a metaphor. Love your style.
ReplyDeleteWonderful painted figures!
ReplyDeleteExcellent painting i like the crispness and brightness of your style here
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