I ran out of basing materials so I have missed a few weeks. However, I have still been painting.
Over the last few weeks I have been painting two small armies for the Mexican Revolution. These are 15mm from Peter Pig. I was never really was interested in this period, but Peter Pig sent me a discount voucher and I couldn't help myself. I had to buy something.
The Federal Army
Infantry Regiments
There are 10 of these each made up of 18 figures (360 pts)
There were a few uniform changes during the war which are included in this army, as it gave something different to paint.
The Artillery
26 figures, two field guns and limbers (60pts)
Federal Cavalry
Just the one regiment of 10 figures (40pts)
The Regiment dismounted (19 figures 38pts)
Machine-Gun Stands
Two MG Stands (6 figures 12pts)
The Command
Three command stands with 14 figures (28pts)
Odds
A Film Crew (4 figs) and a stretcher bearers (4 figs) (16pts)
A staff Car (8pts)
Finally the Command Stand
Every figure that was left seemed to end up on this base (6 figures and a car 20pts)
Total for Federal Army 582
Rebel Army
The Infantry
Again there are 10 regiments each of 18 figures, but one of 19, as I had a spare figure and couldn't waste it. (362pts)
Again a few differences in the uniforms, most in sombreros and others in cowboy hats.
Below the "Dorado" (Golden Ones) Pancho Villa's elite unit. Their sombrero, jacket and trousers were made of green felt, and many had their sombreros trimmed in gold.
16 figures and two field guns (40pts)
Cavalry
There are two cavalry regiments, each of 10 figures
The Regiment Dismounted
Total cavalry points for two units = 116pts
Machine Gun Units
6 figures at 12pts
More Odds
Another Film Crew (4 figs) and a stretcher bearers (4 figs) (16pts)
Command Bases
15 figures - 30pts
C in C 12 Figures - 24 pts
Total Points for Rebel Army = 600
Indians
40 Indians = 80 points
Total Points for this entry = 1262
Doing these become a bit of a slog in the end, so my next army will be something a bit easier. Having listened to the Yarshire Gamer podcast talking about Impetus, I decided to do a small Impetus army, which I have now started. Hopefully it won't be as painful to finish.
TeemuL: I was wondering where you were, but your reason for absence is understandable. Of course, if this entry would have been spread to several weeks, it would be much easier for me to fill the spreadsheet! :) I got 1267 from the spreadsheet, I guess that's quite right and enough.
That's two armies in one post, is that four armies in total for this Challenge? And the next one under way... I added some basic labels, hopefully they are correct, but feel free to add more, if necessary.
Great looking armies. Absolutely love the film crews and command bases.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mix of figures. I would love to see some of these made in 20 mm. And I also love those cars and film crew.
ReplyDeleteRidiculous, amazing, spectacular, but ridiculous. You make us look lazy🤣🤣
ReplyDeleteThey sent me a coupon so I built an army I’d no intention of owning! Love it! Great work on these Mexicans of various flavours. You need a Hollywood film crew to film Pancho Villa in action.
ReplyDeleteBloody hell Graham! Amazing work!
ReplyDeleteGreat post - love that you finished both armies off at the same time and included all parts - artillery, staff cars and so on - sure will be fun to play with
ReplyDeleteIts fantastic to be able to complete a project this this sort of efficiency
ReplyDeletei was just saying last night where is that sneaky fella, I bet he's building the biggest smack down of figures we've seen and boom there it lands and a brilliant one at that wonderful army
ReplyDeleteVery nice figures Graham!
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