The 3rd Infantry Company tonight with the 1st Platoon above. Matchbox ANZAC to the rear with a Airfix Australian in the fore. I cut the sword bayonet off the Airfix SMLE to give it a bit more of a mix, he is now advancing rather than charging.
Second Platoon is charging with bayonets fixed, both Matchbox.
Airfix Bren gunner and Matchbox rifleman. I have been using different shades for the webbing as well as the jungle green (JG) uniforms. Troops in the field dyed the webbing and even the tropical KD uniform if they were not issued JG's to help blend in. I like this fact as a good mix and match effect can be achieved in the painting arena.
Command stand with both Matchbox figures shown. The Officer on the left holds a Thompson SMG. Another nights work completed...pat's one self on the back.
Those Matchbox figure are great , I need a packet , how hard are they to get ?
ReplyDeleteyay and go the aussies!! great work Paul, i can never be fagged taking and posting pics of my men as i can never get a group in a good focus- always a pain in the butt
ReplyDeleteHi Steve, they pop up from time to time, they were last made in China about ten years ago. A good bet would be to do a ebay world wide search and maybe Hong Kong.
ReplyDeleteAlso this place is worth a crack http://www.bat-hor.com/en/loose_figures.html#matchbox and I see they have some, although a little pricey.
Good luck on that and I will keep an eye out for some for you.
Hi David, thanks for the positive comments as usual. Try your cell camera with the light behind you.