KenR 28mm WW1 Mesopotamia Cavalry test figures

I have been searching for sources of figures for 28mm WW1 Mesopotamia Cavalry for some time, I'm going to do a big blog post on the search soon. One of the suggestions was Irregular Miniatures who I have to say I was completely unaware did a WW1 Range.

So I ordered six figures so I could do a test base of each type of figure. Irregular are pretty old school compared with the much more detailed modern sculpts, I've painted them in my usual way, oils for the horses and acrylic paints with the occasional wash for the figures.

First up Turkish Cavalry, quite "toy soldier" looking but presentable, will probably end up getting some more of these as there really is no other options.

Next up the Indian Cavalry, probably the favourite of the bunch, I have another alternative for Indian Cavalry depending on how successful a 3d printing of ammo pouches go so it's yet to be seen if I expand on these but it's a decent option to have in hand.

Finally there are some British Cavalry, they come from the same range as the Indian Cavalry but have a Colonial style Pith Helmet rather than the Wolesley style more common in Mesopotamia. They do have the 1903 ammo bandolier but look more Boer War to me, so these are in the undecided pile.

So for the Q score that's another 60 points taking me to 1025.

From DrQ: Soda and More Zombies

A day late on my weekly update due to end-of-term grading at my uni. Despite the busy week, I did manage to finish off a few projects. The first being a pair of soda vending machines from Reaper Miniatures:

I decided to paint one up with a fantasy base and scheme to go with Super Dungeon Explore from Soda Pop Minis.

The other was painted for my 'drimgark' futuristic project, and has a decidedly distressed painting scheme.

Additionally, I finished off the last of the Stilt Town Zombies from aforementioned Super Dungeon Explore.

There are two pudge zombies, who aren't really that interesting painting-wise.

The Shambler Priest, however, was a lot of fun. Stripy pants, green flames, a playing card in his hat brim (barely seen in this shot) all made for some interesting work.

Lastly, there are the two spawn points. In the game mechanics, these are work like the old Gauntlet video game. As long as these are left untouched, they will keep spawning baddies. I tried to add a bit of OSL from inside the house to match the unnatural glow that ties the group together.

Speaking of which, here's a group shot of all the zombies from the last two weeks:

Stay safe, and happy Mother's Day.

From TimG - 1S12 ‘Long Track’ radar

Bit of a cheek this - a whole post just for one 1/285 scale model!  But it is a big ‘un. The 1S12 (NATO reporting name ‘Long Track’) was the target acquisition radar for the SA-4 Krug AA missile system. But far more importantly it looks pretty damn cool. This is a C in C model and came in five parts. If it looks a bit squint that’s because I dropped the damned thing on the floor during painting. The (acrylic) paint is Humbrol Grass Green over a black undercoat, painted over with a wash of water with a tiny bit of black in it, a drybush of Vallejo light mud and finally a scoosh of matt spray varnish.

From NoelW: Napoleon in Egypt

After my big stall in painting last week, it's pleasing to have finished a few figures - and a piece of terrain, too. These are all for my Napoleon in Egypt games.

First, a small village well, painted for a desert context. The model is by Iron Gate scenery. I believe there's a resin and a plastic version. It paints up very well - this took barely 15 minutes.

Now General Menou:

His good friend General Reynier:

And the two great men together:

Possibly two generals might be though overkill for a single battery. There are five guns, but only three crews. The other two will probably find their way to Waterloo:

All these figures are by the Perrys, as are three of the guns. The other two guns are old ones I resurrected. 

Finally, a shot of the whole kit and caboodle.

As for imaginary points: say, 2 for the well, 50 for the guns, 20 for the generals and 45 for the crew. Total 117, and one more cell filled in on my overall plan. (No points for the side challenges, though. Doh!)

From TamsinP: 28mm Wars Of The Roses Northern Border Horse

It's been a fortnight since my last post here, but I think you'll agree that it's been worth the wait. Part of the delay has been down to me painting all of the horses for the mounted elements of this army before starting on the riders.

This time I'm presenting some Northern Border horse. The AdlG list for Wars of the Roses allows up to two bases of them as either light cavalry or medium cavalry. Now, I know what you are thinking - there are clearly three bases of light cavalry in the photo above (and the ones below). Well, you see, I had more figures than I needed and it would have been rude not to use them. Besides, I've worked out that I will actually have more than enough figures for two 200-point armies, and enough for three 150-160 point ones. And that is before adding Scottish, Welsh, Irish and European mercenaries...

Light Cavalry:

Medium Cavalry:

As before, the figures are 28mm plastics from Perry Miniatures.

I've finished painting the next batch of riders and should be starting the basing later today. That means that they should be ready to post on Tuesday. As I'll be working on the next batch of riders during gaps in the basing process, you might get another post on Thursday or Friday, and a final one to close out this project next weekend.

From MartijnN: A Small Squadron

I don't know what is with this quarantine situation, but time seems to be slipping through my hands without me accomplishing as much as I'd like to in the way of painting. Still, gradually small steps are being taken to return to some form of normality, which is  a relief. The thing I find most challenging about the situation is the fact that one is never alone. Having two young children in the house all the time can be quite challenging by itself!

Anyway, I noticed this thing going on throughout the various challenges about camels. While rummaging through my lead pile I came across these 15mm ships of the desert, produced by Chariot Miniatures. So without further ado I present a small squadron:

Simple paintjob using mostly Citadel's Contrast paints.

Thanks for looking and stay safe, even when the reins are being loosened!

From MikeV: More 6mm Peninsular War Spanish

At the very real risk of boring you all to death, here is my output for this week; three 1808 Spanish Regiments in 6mm from Baccus.  The regiments are the 9th Cordoba (red facings), the 24th Navarra (dark blue) and the 18th Burgos (green). These units have beefed up the Spanish forces considerably and I am now only seven infantry stands short of the required 35 to refight Albuera. After reaching the Spanish quota I will then start working on the Portuguese forces. I need 25 Portuguese  infantry stands which I reckon should be done in a couple of weeks' time at the current rate. Following that, only some terrain finishing touches will remain. Anyway here are the units completed this week.

The three regiments : Cordoba (L), Navarra (C), and Burgos (R). 144 figures in all.

The three regiments in the foreground with the rest of their Spanish comrades. In Age of Eagles terms that is a force of around ten thousand infantry, two thousand cavalry, and thirty six guns.

In the meantime take care and good health to all.