First up is this Austin Armoured Car Mk 2 fitted with two turreted maxim guns. A number of these British made machines were purchased by the Russian Army prior to WW1. After the war they were used widely during the Russian Civil War but many captured on the Eastern Front by the Germans were pressed into service with the Friekorps. I drew quite a bit of inspiration from the period pics, including the skull and crossbones totems which seem to have been prolific.
The model is from 1st Corps' WW1 vehicle range. Resin body with metal fittings. Curiously, there were no fixing points for the turrets to the chassis. Rather than glue them in place I magnetised them which helps with storage as well as being able to train them in action.
Alan gave me this kit as a Christmas present...last year...so its good to finally get it completed! Thanks for lending me the thematic background for the pics too mate.
Next up are two 15mm Russian log houses. These resin buildings by Mk IV Miniatures are beautifully detailed and very crisply cast.
They were a delight to paint and have already seen action in hiding Red Army from Alan's Panzer reece units in games of Battlegroup Barbarossa. I have another 3 of these in the painting pile and cant wait to get to them.
So in total this week it is one 28mm vehicle, one 28mm figure and 2 terrain pieces (which each fit one cube blocks) for a total of 60 points.
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This is such a great submission, Paul. Beautifully painted and nicely photographed. The Austin Armoured car is just one of those vehicles which just screams '1919' at the top of its slightly enfeebled, and exhaust-fume laden, mouth. Although I remember that they saw extensive service in the First World War and through the inter-War years, you've placed the car in it's iconic setting - pressed into use in the service of the Freikorps in Weimar Berlin. Outstanding!
I love the period photograph you've created. It's really atmospheric and all adds to the theme. Well done indeed.
The Mk IV Minatures' log houses look the business as well. I love resin models which are easy to prepare and paint, straight out of the packaging. These look super painted up.
Awesome work, Paul, and a well-earned 60 points!
I love the vehicle and the setup for the photo!!
ReplyDeleteLovely armoured car and great buildings, useful in a few other settings too I'd say.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Lovely weathering on the car, and the sepia photo is a treat!
ReplyDeleteNice weathering on the car, shows it's had a couple of "careful" owners!
ReplyDeleteLovely work Paul :)
ReplyDeleteLoving this car Paul! Lovely detail and weathering. The houses are great but what really caught my eye was the background for the Austin - the cobblestones, brick houses and those Revolutionary posters
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter - all the background stuff is Alan's work for his Freikorps and Revolutionaries submissions during AHPC 7
DeleteGreat Armored car! the houses are great too!
ReplyDeleteSuper looking armored car Paul! They weathering came out a treat.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Great work Paul - the armoured car in particular looks excellent!
ReplyDeletenow that is sweet!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I just wish the manufacturer had deceived you. Such buildings have nothing to do with Russia. Like the term "long house". :(
ReplyDeleteThat's some truly awesome painting on that armoured car! These beasties were so ugly you have to love them.
ReplyDeleteLovely looking AC mate! Really like how you have detailed and weathered it. The crewman casually leaning on the chassis is a nice touch too.
ReplyDeleteCracking entry Paul! WW1 and Inter-War armoured cars are always just amazing. They just tend to look so ridiculously clunky and unwieldy that you can't stop loving them
ReplyDeleteIt is a great entry Paul! The armoured car is fantastic and hopefully the houses continue to provide great cover for your Soviets!
ReplyDeletewhat fun! well done!
ReplyDeleteThat armoured car is fabulous. I really like the shading and weathering that you've done. Terrific job Paul!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work on the armoured car, can you share any tips on how to achieve the effect. I can never get it to come out even close to that standard.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing more
That armored car is very characterful! Im tempted to get one for pulp! Those buildings are very nice too with removable roofs no less! Also useful for many genres. Excellent brushwork on it all!
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