First post of this challenge for me is a a few items required for an upcoming ‘Nam game being run by myself and MartinC of this good parish . We did a play test recently and found we needed a few more items (mainly bad things for the US Forces ) so they have been fast tracked through the painting queue.
The ‘Nam project was born of a paint and chat session in the last challenge - where a few of use talked ourselves into “ooh shiney” - it’s coming along nicely now .
Downed helicopter crew from Full Metal Miniatures 28mm x4 = 20 points
ICasualties and corpsman medic sets from Gringo40s 28mm x “10” - 4 prone so 40 points
Tunnel Rat and dog team -again by Gringo40s , one figure plus dog - 8 points
VC Sniper and VC team heading of with downed airman to the Hanoi Hilton - - x4 - 20 points
Some tunnel entrances from Full metal miniatures - x 6
Scatter terrain from Too Fat Lardies from CoC x 4
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Not great volume on the terrain , but enough for 5 points I reckon .
Total -93 points
Provided our dear leader allows some meeting up next week we shall have them on the table for Operation Turkey Dinner - more later . There will be a host of other green goodies along in due course .
Post the holiday session I shall be hosting some more paint and chats which will be posted on FB page .
Points on the board - “Huzzah!”
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Welcome back Dave!
Wow, you've been busy since the starter pistol shot! Fantastic work mate. That downed Huey is very impressive. I also like the VC vignette of them hauling off the wounded prisoner. Very evocative. I'm going to round off to 95 points for the submission. I hope that Operation Turkey Dinner can come off for you - we all need a little bit of levity (and good company) this season.
- Curt
Lots of good output there Dave, I’m with Curt that the downed airman is a fave. Great scatter terrain too. Looking forward to chat next week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter - the aircrew are my personal favourites too
Deletehopefully these will get a full workout next week. top job
ReplyDeleteWe will make sure they do !
DeleteAs usual no matter what genre you're painting, Dave, you make it incredibly appealing. They all look fab, though I'd say the tunnel Rat and dog team were my particular favourite. I also wasn't aware Gringo40s did Vietnam, so I'll be sure to pop over to their stall for a mooch next time I see them at a show.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you !
DeleteVery nice - the benefits of retirement, eh?
ReplyDeleteThat has not fully begun yet!
DeleteGreat stuff Dave - some great characters there, and the scatter terrain looks great!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a project that leads you lots of interesting pieces . More to come
DeleteVery nice! My fave is the dog handler!
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteAwesome set of minis, lots of potential scenarios you can get out of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks - yes the scenario opportunities are great
DeleteVery well done Dave! Quite dig your take on the Murrican uniform
ReplyDeleteCheers Nick . Following the ultra Matt varnish I think they need an extra highlight some time - but not right now!
DeleteThat is a brilliant new project Dave! I simply love the dog and handler.
ReplyDeletePlenty more to come
DeleteLooks great Dave and will be fun to follow your progress on this project through the challenge!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Cheers D
DeleteGreat looking eclectic set of Vietnam war figures, love the downed Huey!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
I can almost hear those chopper blades thudding in the distance.
ReplyDeleteQuality and quantity meet here, well done!
ReplyDeleteFab work
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I have come back to your posting a few times to appreciate the details in the many figures.
ReplyDeleteNice work, Dave! You definitely nailed the color and red clay mud of the time. Keep this up and you'll need to wear a new hat for the period. I think a boonie would be fine! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat start Dave
ReplyDeleteGreat extras for your 'Nam project, Dave! :)
ReplyDeleteVery evocative set of figures!
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