OK, so I lied. I haven't finished. I painted these yesterday. They are Montagnards for Vietnam games
They are mainly dressed in loincloths and captured equipment. Armed with AK47, carbines and grease guns
The figures are from Westwind and are fairly ropey
but they were very cheap
and will get limited usage, but there is a specific plan
So overall that is 20 x 28mm = 100pts
Sorry and promise not to submit again this year, I actually have stuff to do.
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Haha! I love seeing what you can get done in a day, Martin, even when you say you have other things to do - it's amazing.
I had no idea that someone made Montagnards. Yes, they are a bit ropey, but like all figures they look 1000% better when painted up. Strange that they chose to depict them as half-naked tribesmen. Perhaps good for the French War, but by the American involvement they were usually fairly well supplied with basic uniforms and equipment. This all being said, I look forward to following your blogs to see what you have planned for them.
Finally, thank you again Martin for all your help with the Challenge this year. It's always a pleasure to have you with us, not only as a participant, but as a minion as well. Ta!
- Curt
Cheers Curt. They are planned to be in the service of a rogue American colonel, so loincloths OK
ReplyDeleteAhhh, yes. They would be perfect for that. Do you have a strung-out war photographer to go with them?
Deleteyes, The Assault Group do the exact figure
DeleteNever heard of Vietnamese Montagnards to be honest? They do look great though Martin, nice work.
ReplyDeleteThe guys with spears in Apocalypse Now. Cheers
DeleteOr the ones that Mel Gibson got his canoe-coffin from in Air America. :)
DeleteThey look fine. A day's effort? Huh. Thanks for your marvelous output this year Martin.
ReplyDeleteDon't mess about. Thank you
DeleteI knew you’d be back. Great to see
ReplyDeletecheers, am I that predictable
DeleteCool - this will be an “interesting” diversion - don’t get out of
ReplyDeletethe boat
Indeed
Delete@Curt - Full Metal do some nice Khmer Rouge in simple uniforms which I think will also masquerade as Montagnards
ReplyDeleteseen 'em. don't need any more
DeleteNice additions, Martin, but unless you've been secretly working on more massive hills since Tuesday, I don't think you're going to take the number 1 spot! :)
ReplyDeleteta, as usual there was a massive sandbagger. Don't mind being pipped by a massive 15mm Napoleonic army
DeleteQuite impressive for a day’s output! They look fine. I did have to look up the grease guns reference, I fear, which just shows how not into this period I am. Good job, Martin!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking Montagnards!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Fascinating set of figures!
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