So to start things off in my usual style - meaning slow - here's my first entry for this year. A set of Senior Leaders for my fledgling early war French force for Chain of Command. All figures are 3D prints from the excellent Colonel Muller Miniatures over on www.Wargaming3D.com
First is the Big Wig, the Commandant de Peloton, probably a Sous-Lieutenant. To distinguish him from his (even) more junior 2iC he got a big hex base and a second figure added, symbolizing his personal aide/ runner.
Second is the first of two Sergent-Chefs who will be classed as inferior Senior Leaders in CoC terms. This one is armed with a German made Erma sub-machine gun, large quantities of which came into French possession after the collapse of the Spanish Republic and subsequent internment of soldiers fleeing Franco's revenge in France.
And lastly the second of those two Sergent-Chefs, a rather fatherly figure by the looks of it. This time armed with an obsolete Lebel Model 1886 rifle, he probably already carried during the previous war given de Croix de Guerre he's wearing on his left breast. The Lebel was being phased out at the time of the outbreak of war. But given that its successor, the MAS-36, was not in sufficient supply to equip all units, it was still in widespread use. Especially in reserve formations.
So with that, I'm done for today. All that's left for me to do is wishing all of you a Merry Christmas.
Total:
4x 28mm figures = 20 pts
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First, welcome back to the Challenge Nick! As usual you tease us with some of your absolutely stunning painting. Your brushwork it typically on-point, with rich colours, clean lines and smooth shading. Truly wonderful stuff. Of the group I particularly like the veteran senior sergeant with his aged rifle and trusty pipe. Such great character!
20 Points to put you up on the roster. Well done my friend - let's see some more, thank you!
- Curt
That is some lovely brushwork Nick - fabulous shading on subtle tones!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting as always Nick! I can't remember if you started the French before, but I figured you would eventually get around to doing them.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Lovely brushwork on those that showcases a real talent with the brush
ReplyDeleteThat chap with the pipe is excellent.
ReplyDeleteExcellent brushwork! I envy your bright colours, smooth blends and beautiful photos. Good to have you back in the Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully painted as always Nick! The smoothness of your blends never ceases to impress.
ReplyDeleteVery nice work. All lovely sculpts superbly painted with great stories attached to them.
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