This week, I worked on the terrain pieces included in the Kickstarter packs. I decided to get rid of the sharp edges on the circular pieces using a hand motor and a sharp hobby knife, this makes them look a bit more natural.
Before starting on the painting process, I thoroughly washed the resin models with soapy water and a old toothbrush. I allowed them to completely dry before applying a coat of Rustoleum black Primer and allowed a week drying time before proceeding to use Vallejo Model Colour Paints to bring them to life.
I also cut out the resin window on the Kubelwagon and replace it with plastic sheeting to simulate cracked glass.
Once painted I applied a bit of flock around the edges to help them blend it better with the gaming mat.
Having a good look at detail, I am assuming the creator must have used natural twigs and small branches to create the original masters for these nice resin items.
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| This and the following images are for size comparison between the terrain and 28mm Warlord Games figures. |
Now onto the US Airborne figures
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These all look very nice - well done :)
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The masters are brilliant and you've done a great job of bringing them to life. I especially like the crashed Kubelwagen:)
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Brilliant painting & detailing as usual, John. I've had my eye on these pieces myself for my 28mm table, too, but haven't committed due to the potential 1:48- 1:56 scaling mismatch, particularly for the Kubelwagen. Would you say they would fit ok at 1:56 or not?
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark for your comments, I have posted a size comparison with a 28mm figure, see the last 4 images in this post, by the way I think the Kubelwagen looks a bit big for the 28mm figure and the driver certainly does.
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That was my gut feeling, tbh... All the 'wooden' elements work perfectly at 28mm, I agree, but, yeah, just wasn't completely sold on the kubelwagen... Shame, I had an idea of using it as an objective in a game, but I'm glad I didn't gamble and just buy it... Cheers for the advice!
ReplyDeleteThey look very good indeed, lovely painting!
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Matt
Thanks Matt
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That’s some wonderful looking terrain John! Really like what you‘ve done with these pieces.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nick for your comments, we are in lockdown here in Australia, I have not gamed for a long while and thought of putting this together to game with my son.
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Nice models - I hope the Kubel driver is just having a wee nap...LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks Glasgow Warhog for your comments, I think he will be napping for a long while
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