Happy Wednesday Everyone,
My continuing goal for this challenge is to paint as much of my existing lead as possible without buying anything new (we'll see how that turns out). As I was putting last week's winter soldiers and paratroops in storage, I came across an unpainted squad of Chindits. I quickly realized that these were the last of my unpainted 28mm minis from WW2. I decided that I had to put my Baron's War mini's on the backburner and finish these up to complete the era.
There are 18 members of the squad including the mule. They are Warlord Miniatures, black primed and painted with a mix of Vallejo and Army Painter acrylics.
Here is a look:
I tried to bump up the lighting in this one. I am a complete amateur in photography so I decided to just throw as much light as I could at the figures before taking the pics. I think the light is bit better this week.
Here is a shot of the amateur setup:
For points I am claiming 18 x 28mm infantry @ 5 points = 90 points.
And now onto the Baron's War...
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"...without buying anything new..."
I understand those words, but...that particular combination of words in that specific order makes no sense. I find I need to pop off to the Perry's web store right now!
Fine painting here Bob - great work on these fellows. I also want to recognize your photography! Taking photos of minis is always a little tricky. I will humbly suggest you could still do with some more light on the front parts of the figures, and also note that your selection of a backdrop is almost too perfect! The little chaps blend into the background, as well they might!
But this is all me getting persnickety! These Chindits look the business, and you are absolutely going the right way in terms of photos to share with all of us. I know the Challengers will relate to those efforts, even as they appreciate your fine work!
And also struggle with the phrase "...without buying anything new..."....like, how does that even work???
90 points for you sir!
GregB
Nice looking Chindits. Congrats on finishing (for now) a project too!
ReplyDeleteGreat Wednesday Chindits Bob. Not buying anything new is a large ask, good luck. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I’m only safe until something really catches my eye. In that sense this challenge is a dangerous place to be.
DeleteI find your focus on completion to be very commendable. These Chindits look terrific and I really appreciate the efforts you made to provide us with nice photos of them - Bravo! Good luck on that 'not buying anything new' thing. I've never gotten the knack of that...
ReplyDeleteYep, we’ll see how long it lasts. Teemu’s last post rekindled interest in an Imaginations project I was thinking about but I may be able to use troops I already have on hand.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to being an inspiration. :)
DeleteFab work Bob!
ReplyDeleteNice work! Good luck with the photography, it is an evolving process.
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Really nice to see some Chindits.
ReplyDeletean excellent rendition Bob
ReplyDeleteA very fine job, Bob!
ReplyDeleteMartijn