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| Paras on their way to the bridge |
The three British Airborne are Warlord Games Metals while the two SS actually are DAK casualties by Artizan Designs. Given a period appropriate Erbsentarn camouflage they fit perfectly for Arnhem in late '44. At the moment I'm not yet decided if I stick with Artizan DAK for the SS or if I'll use some other manufacturer.
Speaking of the Waffen-SS, it has caused me some headaches but I've finally decided to not use regular Heer as stand ins but collect a dedicated force exclusively for Market Garden. My personal misgivings about the SS aside it somehow didn’t feel right to 'change' history just because I'm not comfortable with one of the forces involved.
Either do it proper or don't do it at all! But one thing is certain, these will be no StG'44 toting Uber-Soldiers.
The prone casualty figure instantly reminded me of the picture below and originally this was the scene I wanted to recreate. Needless to say I didn’t pull it through as the whole bridge and stuff seemed a little too intimidating even if compressed a little.
Haven’t quite finished the basing yet, but for the moment it should do. Need to order me some new tufts first.
4 full and a prone figure should give me 22.5 points plus 30 points for Benito's Brook, so 52.5 points in total.
By Paul
That is amazing brushwork Martin - just stunning. Its going to be quite the show watching you put together a dedicated SS force for Arnhem.
For the amazing camo schemes and detail on these (love the red and white polka dot neckerchief) I'm awarding bonus points to bring this submission up to 60 points
Fantastic entry!! Exactly what I had in mind when asked to design the theme of this spot in Challenge Island
ReplyDeleteYup, 'wow' is right. As discussed with your preliminary work on these on Twitter, your take on the German pea dot camo is absolutely fantastic. Like you, I'm a little put off by the hobby's unending enthusiasm for the Waffen SS, but in light of history they are really little different than other ethno/religious/political fanatics that we see on the tabletop (Bashi-Bazouks, Crusaders, Chetniks, etc.). The way I see it you can't ignore them, but they don't need to be glorified beyond their military abilities.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful entry. These are exceptionally well done!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work Nick :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with your POV on fielding SS troops. It's historically accurate, even if distasteful. As Curt says, use them but don't glamorise them [I'm sure you never would].
That's a lovely bit of painting there, Nick - camo is especially fine!
ReplyDeleteCracking stuff .
ReplyDeleteYour brush work is top-shelf as always Nick, setting the standard. Well done.
ReplyDeletegreat work
ReplyDeleteGreat work on these figures, the details are amazing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting as always!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Photos look as though they are from the front cover of a wargame magazine - Awesome!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant camo. First class paint job!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic, look forwards to seeing more of the same.
ReplyDeleteAs to playing the SS, I usually try to wear one of my "Celebrating the defeat of fascism" t-shirts from https://www.philosophyfootball.com/ while doing so.
These are lovely - such wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteThat some really stunning work Nick!! Really like the scene you set!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Really nice work. Words don't suffice.
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