For my first entry into the Challenge this year I elected to go with two sets of Imperial troops for my 55 Days at Peking project, which I've been working on consistently over the the year. It's taken a lot of effort building terrain and painting up the Boxers so I'm pleased to be getting my first big game in soon.
Today's submission consists of a dozen of both German Seebatallion and Russian Marines, all from EMP Games, who I'm happy to say provided both speedy and efficient service and excellent comms. In total they're worth 120 Challenge points.
I'd put the sculpting of the miniatures into the same bracket as Redoubt Miniatures. They have a slightly unconventional feel to them, being somewhat disproportionate and at times even chunky. Having said that they have a load of character and being one of the most complete (and growing) ranges for the period will be figuring heavily in my purchasing selections.
And the Russian Marines...
Now since I started something yesterday with Challenge Tunes, I figure I'd better include my playlist for these chaps! They took a while so I got through a range of music...
Cheers,
Millsy
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I also really like the look for these castings. They have a real Bob Murch 'Pulp Adventure' feel to them, especially the Russian Marines. I'm definitely going to be checking those out for myself.
Going to have to give that 'Run Lola Run' soundtrack a spin - it's been a long time since I heard that.
Excellent minis...and an interesting taste in music. I'm sure I won't be the only Challenger searching spotify for these albumns!
ReplyDeletelovely stuff, as as for Run Lola Run a brilliant movie
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff. cheers
ReplyDeleteExcellent painting Sir! I quite fancy a dabble into this period myself!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Millsy, these look great! Have to agree with Curt, the Russians in particular look very cool, awesome outfits. Excellent work.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking set of troops there Millsy!
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Lovely troops Millsy and glad to hear you're nearly at the point of gaming with this project - it's been a long haul :)
ReplyDeleteThose Russian uniforms are spiffy!
ReplyDeleteReally nice, I love the white on the Russian sailors.
ReplyDeleteNice job Millsy , I was not too taken with the EMP stuff I thought them a little too lumpen , you have though done a great job of bringing them to life
ReplyDeleteVery nice painting on a somehow overlooked period!
ReplyDeleteNice looking Germans but the Russians are fab!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Cracking job mate they look perfect
ReplyDeleteSome very nice work there, Millsy - liking that terrain as well!
ReplyDeleteThat is not an eclectic music taste... that is my CD collection ;)
ReplyDeleteFantastic work on both groups too. The Russians in particular are very crisp and clean!
Great stuff Millsy. I love colonial troops are these are super. The Krauts are nice bug those furry Russians in their summer whites are spectacular!
ReplyDeleteStunningly done Millsy, it's great to see you keep the fires on this project burning!
ReplyDeleteThose are some spectacular Mordian and Praetorian IG troopers! ;)
ReplyDeleteNice work on them in all seriousness, I do enjoy the boxer rebellion and am still keen on using it as a springboard to pulp adventures.
Your terrain for them is wonderfull. I hope you saved some up and will be finishing a few more bits for the challenge! ;)
Great looking troops, a splendid uniform for a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys! I'm really enjoying the variety of uniforms this project is offering. Almost every unit is a big departure from the last so it is keeping things fresh.
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