Battling on with my Kiwi's, and I must say now that if they seem a little shiny it's because I have been PVA-ing for Africa in an attempt to seal a large amount of figures I have painted. It gives them a nice 'Britains look'. Above the Command stand of C Coy. Officer is another converted Airfix 8th Army figure, this time with a Lemon Squeezer. The dude in the rear is a Matchbox ANZAC with a helmet instead of a bush hat.
Rifle Platoon with two Matchbox conversions. To the rear is a 8th Army pose with a forage cap replacing the beret/balmoral. The Bren gunner is from the Infantry set and again the Lemon Squeezer fills in for the helmet.
Last Rifle Platoon with two Matchbox poses. Standard British Infantry to the rear, while to the fore headswap ANZAC in KD's.
Full Company attack. Burning the midnight oil at the moment with Tarawa around the corner. Yesterday I painted and based a whole Marine Battalion of which a rather poor standard was obtained. At least they are nice and shiny as well!
Model on!
Nice work Paul- at the end of the day,shiny or matte, it's up to the painter; all are equally good ;)
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Monty
Awesome rate of production. Looking forward to photos of Tarawa too.
ReplyDeleteI love the Matchbox - Figures. Great Paintjob, Paul!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Matchbox do a good range. I've just been doing some of the British Infantry, but I haven't been game, as yet, to try head swaps (bad experiences with old Airfix figures that had gone brittle).
ReplyDeleteGood work Paul! (Painting and conversions)
ReplyDeleteWhat colour did you use for the uniforms?
T.
Lovely bright work....
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff. I can tell you're under the sort of pressure that only an impending big game can generate!
ReplyDeleteKin words Monty, a good wash will put them back into their dull best.
ReplyDeleteCheers Rodger, I think I may be the Official photographer at the event!
ReplyDeleteCheers Mork, classic figures!
ReplyDeleteHi Sun of York, get the right glue and you are laughing at conversions.
ReplyDeleteRegards Paul
Thanks Thanos, colours are as follows; Vallejo highlight british tankcrew for webbing, Vallejo Britsh uniform for the battledress (Woolen), Vallejo highlight japanese tank crew for the KD uniform (Cotton).
ReplyDeleteHope that helps mate.
Cheers Fran, they will tone down mate.
ReplyDeleteHi Tim, quite correct...Buffalos to fix, LCVP to finish, LCM3 to repair...Cripes I need a holiday!
ReplyDeleteNice work! Great use of poses and conversations
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