Saturday, September 28, 2019

Warlord Games British 8th Army and Afrika Korps Infantry - WIP

Finished putting together the two boxes of infantry from the El Alamein set. The 8th Army guys are in three squads of 10 figures. One squad each of British in steel helmets, Scots in Tam O'Shanter caps and Sihks in turbans. The Germans are also in three squads of 10 figures wearing a mixture of Sun helmets, field caps and Stahhelm.
They are very nice sculpts that allow a variety of poses. I'm thinking of giving them a sand or khaki basecoat to speed up painting. So much for now. Thanks for stopping by and until the next post, good gaming and happy painting.
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  1. Stuart SSeptember 29, 2019 at 11:52 AM

    Those look great, takes me back to being a kid and reading commando and warlord comics.
    Cheers
    Stu

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2019 at 9:15 PM

      Thanks a lot, Stu. Yes, I had the Airfix Afrika Korps guys, as well as the Tamiya Panzer II set with Afrika Korps infantry. Loved those kits. Best, Dean

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  2. KevinSeptember 29, 2019 at 4:20 PM

    I just got back into this period, but using Plastic Soldier Company models and the amazing metal figures from Forged in Battle, and using the rules Battleground.

    It will be fun to see you paint these up. Please share, if you do, the colors and brand you use.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2019 at 9:18 PM

      Nice, Kevin. It's a very cool period - when the combatants still pretty much respected the rules of war! As far as colors go, I'm awaiting the arrival the the Vallejo 6 bottle British and German Desert set - https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/producto/hobby/sets/wargames-en/wwii-desert-british-german-armour-infantry-en/ Warm regard, Dean

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  3. Дмитрий ФоминSeptember 29, 2019 at 7:45 PM


    I will look forward to the results in paints.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 29, 2019 at 9:20 PM

      Thank you very much, Dmitry. I haven't painted WW2 figs in a long time. I think the drab/khaki and grimy look should speed up painting. Maybe... Best, Dean

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  4. Michal DwarfCryptSeptember 29, 2019 at 8:24 PM

    Will br great! Waiting for more :)

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  5. caveadsum1471September 30, 2019 at 2:03 AM

    Rapidly assembled plastics, looking forward to them with paint!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMSeptember 30, 2019 at 6:09 AM

      Thanks, Iain. Hope to slap some paint on them as soon as the Vallejo set arrives in the mail. Best, Dean

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  6. Michael AwdrySeptember 30, 2019 at 2:26 AM

    This is going to be fun, best of luck Dean.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 30, 2019 at 6:10 AM

      Thanks, Michael. It'll be interesting to see how they look painted up as both sides have very similar colors for clothing - especially if they're sun-bleached. Best regards, Dean

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  7. Simon Quinton September 30, 2019 at 3:36 AM

    Look forward to seeing these done Dean.

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    1. DeanMSeptember 30, 2019 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks, Simon. I'm interesting to see how the various tans and khakis come out. Warmest regards, Dean

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