Tuesday, 18 February 2020

From martinC: The AAA Girls (Roundwoods Tower) (80pts)

The Archaeans looked on from afar and Martin moved off  down the Snowlords Peak following the path to Roundwoods Tower.
I have a very large imagination force for a Very British Civil War. For those that don't know what it is, where have you been and what hobby do you do. Basically it is the Spanish Civil War in 1930's disUnited Kingdom. There are dozens of factions, all poorly armed and comprised of, in my case, monks, cricket teams, football teams and the Women's institute (my most terrifying unit).
In this alternative universe Lord Percy is trying to reform the Kingdom of Northumbria and is fighting against various communist and socialist factions.
Into this world I present The Byker Air Defence unit.

This female only unit and ready to protect Newcastle for all forms of air attack

with their 40mm Bofors gun


All the best AAA needs an emplacement. This was a prize from a previous challenge that I painted ages ago. it now has a proper use

But it's a tight fit



The figures are from Bad Squiddo and it's a lovely resin model but very expensive

Byker girls are famous with the Southern tabloid press for these types of images

Image result for byker girls night out

So that is 6 crew and 1 28mm gun = 50pts plus 30pts for roundwoods tower

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By Paul:
Thats a cracking addition to your table! While your immediate intention is VBCW, I am reminded about how many ladies stood too in emplacements such as that, night after night, around the world to help defend their homes.  To them I say thank you - a great tribute Martin

24 comments:

  1. I love Annies minis and you’ve done a fine job on this Bofors gun and crew.

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  2. Nice Bofors and crew Martin. The WI militia would definitely be frightening with all those jam jar grenades! :)

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    1. There is a photo somewhere of them charging out of the smoke to attack a Pennine Lead Miners collective. Very cool

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  3. That looks really good with the emplacement.

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  4. These are so awesome Martin. I really like how you've done their faces, lipstick and hair - very much of the period. It's also great to see that emplacement from Barrage Miniatures getting some love (reminds me to get mine done sometime soon).

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    1. Cheers, it's a great model to build and the emplacement was nice too.

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  5. Terrific work on the gun and crew - and as Curt says, the hair and makeup are spot on. Well done!

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  6. An excellent model, Martin - first class setup and nicely painted.

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  7. FYI I've tagged these Sarah's Choice.

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    1. cheers, knew there was something I had to do

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  8. That's an awesome gun team Martin, the base is top notch too!

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    1. thanks, it was fun to do. Nice to paint 28mm again

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