So I have a S38 and a S100 completed. Again I added crew figures to these 4 to one (with the 3 weapons - one a scary quad 20mm!) and 3 to the other (with two weapons). A few of you asked what I was using for crew - for these it is some re-purposed 1/300th Heroics and Ros modern Soviet Infantry I had in the spares pile I used guys walking firing with their weapons cut off to lean into weapons as if firing. For the officer I had guys stood pointing - one of which I raised his arm - so these were placed on the bridge. the detail on the figures is pretty soft - they could just about be any nationality - so with a dark paint job, a bit of flesh added and a colour highlight for a life preserver I think they raise the whole look.
Flags were used from the starter set - these had a hole drilled in the hull behind the wheelhouse and a pin attached for the flagstaff , the flag is then glued on with PVA then shaped.
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| these are good bit long than the British Vospers - and better armed ! |
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| bit of table salt used for creating the scenic shot! |
2 x 1/300th vessels
7 crew and two flags!
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Beautiful work, Dave! I like the clean lines of your E-Boats and the salt wakes really set them off nicely. Bravo.
It's funny, as I was just rummaging through my micro-armour spares to see if I could come up with the same type of mods for crewmen. Sociopaths in simpatico, it seems! ;o) Yours here look terrific and I'm sure we'll be seeing others doing much the same after seeing them.
From my math, this brace of E-boats and attendant crew will put you at 21 points. Lovely work Mr. Docherty.
More lovely looking boats. The salt effect looks great, but probably is a little impractical during a game. I'm surprised Warlord missed out on the chance to sell crew figures, the models look much better with that small additional touch.
ReplyDeleteCheers . Yes the salt is just for blog pictures . The game system uses a cardboard wake marker that indicates the current speed ..I think I will to see how to replace it with something more scenic
DeleteBeautifully painted boats Dave, and a surprising change of tack for your longtime fans out here in Blogland! (Is there ANYTHING this man can't paint?)
ReplyDeleteCheers Ev.. never fear it’s only a smalll diversion !
Deletecrew men are neat idea
ReplyDeleteCheers.. I does make a real difference to the look I really want to model some wakes too... will see about that after playing it!
DeleteNice boats Dave :)
ReplyDeleteReal beauties Dave!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done Dave, excellentfibe detailinf and love the added crew figures.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic - I wasn't intending to get distracted by Cruel Seas but....
ReplyDeleteCool boats Dave!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Looking good mate! The crew definitely add something extra.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking E boats and crew!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Excellent work Dave! We had our first games (yes... three game in one evening!) on friday and we really liked it. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteThose figures and flags really work well!
ReplyDeleteVery nice work and the crew are a nice touch.
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