Finished James Orks from the Assault on Black Reach (40k starter box). Took new photos as well, not sure if they’re much better than those taken previously but well …
US Infantry Heavy Machine gun Platoons X2 – and some!
Hello everybody?
My names Martin, you may recognise me from blogs such as: US infantry #1 and US infantry #2!
Today I am going to tell you about the US infantry Heavy Machinegun platoons X2 project.
I started by preparing a massive amount of US infantry figures I had to paint some 2 months ago.
I included 2 blisters of new HMG teams from Michael who bought them at discount from the Toywold sale in Dunedin.
I added all the odd platoon amount I got in another auction I won. As these were the old castings which are better I decided to use them. Besides they also had some bazookas.
Undercoating in Krylon metal cote.. black. Good stuff.
This time I became even more dismayed by paint so many infantry that I took one HUGE short cut.
This time I have not painted base colour and left the black primer showing in the recesses and shaded areas of the miniature.
This time I am going to ink and dry brush highlight.
It will be intersting as the paints are all the same brand and colours… we shall see some comparisons.
Pictures to follow..
Today I have painted all base colours and only have the final leather and wood colours to apply. And of course the helmet colour which is last.
So I should have 2 x HMG platoons ready in a few weeks after Christmas. Plus an extra Infantry platoon… that makes.. five platoons…
Also I have enough Shermans now to field 2x 4 tank platoons with 2 command tanks.
Curently working on stripping and air brushing 2 GMC M10’s I have 1 Utility car.
British Armoured Squadron and Support
Ok because I said I would here is my amoured squadron and support. (less the AA tanks and the comets, and the churchills…)
What we have there in total is
HQ:
2x Cromwell iv, 2x Cromwell vi (CS)
Combat Platoons (x3):
3x Cromwell iv, 1x Sherman vc (Firefly)
Weapons Platoons:
3x Stuart v
6x Universal Carriers
Support Platoons :
2x Motor Platoon (4x M5 Halftrack, 3x MG team, 1x Command MG team, 1x PIAT team, 1x Light Mortar team)
1x Armoured Car Platoon (2x Daimler Armoured Car, 2x Daimler Dingo)
In effect there are a few more infantry stands but it seemed wrong to leave them out.