It's been an odds as sods week, mad busy at work and some random figures to paint. I really am running out of lead mountain.
48 Commando finished. These are the command units, 2" mortars, snipers, a flame thrower, Piat and a K gun section - basically, an aircraft machine gun fitted for infantry with an epic rate of fire.
Some 15mm Cretan Archers from Xyston miniatures - nice figs but a swarfy nightmare
New project time, I already have a fledgling Russian Civil War army that I have bulked out with Napoleonic Cossack lancers - they look fine. I needed more, the books of Peter Hopkirk are a cracking read and it's a fantastic period - read this months Wargames Illustrated for a flavour.
I had these 3 Nap Cossacks to paint but they had flintlock pistols so I swapped them out for revolvers (ACW revolvers to be accurate as it is what I had)
Empress has taken over the Copplestone interwar vehicles range and I bought this at the York show. It's a single turret Mgebrov WW1 AC. Only 15 of these were made and they were all the twin turret type - typical. Lovely piece though
Soviet flags are a doddle to paint
Finally some Russian Buildings from Sarrissa. These are great kits
2 village houses
Massive church. I had thought about covering over the cupola, round bit on the top, but I like it as is.
Scores on the doors
47 x 15m foot = 94
3 x 28mm cav = 30
1 x 28 vehicles = 20
3 buildings approx size of 2 6" cubes - the church is massive = 40
Total = 184pts
Another wonderful mix of scales, categories and periods. I'm impressed by your productivity!
I'm always wary of declaring an army 'finished'. There's always something that can be added, and to me it feels like tempting fate. I like your buildings and your right, that church does look better with the cupola....it'll give the troops something to aim at!
I've added points for the mortars... they may be small but they are, technically, "crew served weapons". Because they are so small I've only awarded 2 points each rather than the usual 4 for larger kit like the 3.3" Mortars you did last week. Still, it's an extra 6 points you weren't expecting bringing the total up to 190 points.
Lee
Cracking mash up of figures, result !
ReplyDeletecheers mate
DeleteYou've done well Martin!
ReplyDeletethanks
DeleteMartin, your post does not compute. An army that's finished? I don't think that's a logical possibility. A lead mountain that's running out - clearly there are some boxes or drawers you've forgotten about. Have you looked under the floorboards? Excellent conversion on the cossacks and the AC is fantastic.
ReplyDeletecheers. Its a stressful state of mind. I need to buy loads of figures but I don't know what to buy
DeleteYou've certainly been busy Martin. Great work :)
ReplyDeletenot really. Mid innings tea break
DeleteGreat looking Cossacks, love the armoured car and buildings, the archers and commandos are a bonus!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
cheers, I try and find something you don't like
DeleteGreat work Martin (love those Copplestone ACs). I can't believe you're running out of coal for the engine. Napoleonics in 40mm? :)
ReplyDelete...and nice mod with the Napoleonic Cossacks!
ReplyDeletecheers. I have some british and russian naps i could paint. life size skeletons have been suggested but only 280 pts each. weird state of mind
DeleteRunning low on lead mountain! Horrors, what fresh hell is this? Nice variety pack. The “arms” swap on the Cossacks works well, and that AC is aces.
ReplyDeletethanks. the russian civil war will help for a bit but only a couple of weeks painting
DeleteExcellent productivity. Very nice work. cheers
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DeleteSquirreltasticly excellent work.
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DeleteBlimey, Martin, what a corking feast for the eyes. I especially like the Cossacks and armoured car. But they’re all good!! :-)
ReplyDeletecheers mate, I've got no really creepy dogs though
DeleteBusy boy!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking I'd been quiet
DeleteWonderful variety, I particularly like the AC!
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteLove the armoured car, but what is this “finish”?!?!? “Started another army” I totally understand though ;)
ReplyDeleteObviously I'm a liar
DeleteGreat stuff all round Martin!
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DeleteThat's quite a mix you have there Martin. Love the Cossacks
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