This is my first entry that has nothing to do with the Hell/heaven challenge. I do intend to get them all done (in fact I have one of the heaven entries finished), but I haven't finished the next one in hell yet.
My next one involves some big models I have had to design and make, so have yet to paint. Hopefully I'll get them done for next week, although with a new kitchen being fitted and the house in chaos, I'm not so sure.
Anyway, back to the business in hand. One of our group wanted to put on WW2 Russian game this week. The battle needs several armoured cars and it was pointed out I only had three of them. A gap in my army that I never got around to filling.
So in true Russian style the factory (my 3d printer) has worked hard to churn out some more. A simple paint job has them ready to be shipped off to the front.
The close up photography shows up the imperfections you get with filament printing, and my rushed 'tidying up' of the prints. Personally I am happy with the slightly rough look, as the real things were often crudely finished.
Apart from the cost saving, if I'd ordered some they may not have come in time for me to get them painted and on the table for Thursday. This is when I like being able to print off what I need.
So here are nine 15mm Russian BA10 armoured cars. Yes, I base all my vehicles , and that is not to everyone's taste. It is mainly to prevent wheels etc from being broken off, but also the magnetised bases make it easy to transport. I also like everything in the army to be on a matching base as it gives uniformity and a consistent height.
Points claimed
9 x 15mm vehicles @ 8pts = 72 pts.
Good job, Adam. Yes, filament printing does make its mark, but at three foot few will notice it, and as you say the cost savings are considerable. I think these armoured cars look absolutely fine. I also usually base my vehicles, for all the reasons you mentioned, and your bases look very good. Well done, and 72 points more for you!
Martijn
A fine rushed result, true to the Russian way. :) I base my 15mm vehicles, too, mainly to get them magnetized in to the box for storage and transport. And just like you, I try to have the base as small as possible.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yes, I don't want the bases too big. Just a bit bigger then the vehicle suits my needs .
DeleteLike those Adam, really great green too
ReplyDeleteMy understanding is the green varied a lot. Everyone seems to use a different colour, so I went with one that felt right to me
DeleteGreat armored cars fresh off the factory floors and to the front. I to base many vehicles. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks muchly.
DeleteFrom printing to gaming in a few days is impressive. They will look great on the gaming table.
ReplyDeleteThey did. Battle of Nomonhan, was the game
DeleteNice to know I supplied both sides of the game as well. First time the Japanese figures have fought the Russians.
Agree nice work
ReplyDeleteThanks. Nice to find time to paint. Having a permanent painting area set up now helps.
DeleteGreat work on them and from a short distance over a tabletop you'd never notice - a big win in my opinion. Those Russians had some dinky little vehicles
ReplyDeleteYep. At arms length they look fine..especially as my eyesight ages! Yes the Russian had some great vehicles
DeleteThe flexibility of printing what you need is amazing.
ReplyDeleteIt's very handy. I don't have a resin printer so can't print very found parts but the filament printer isn't too bad.
DeleteThey look great, roughly made suits the prototypes. I hear you on bas8ng vehicles.
ReplyDeleteCool painting Adam.
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