These had been a popular request over the past couple of years, so when we had a small gap in the sculpting schedule this month we thought it was worth squeezing them in. I think the initial request was 'tank crew standing around just drinking tea...' so we've tried to get something along those lines. There's 3 poses here, one with his table making the tea, one standing with his cuppa, and the last one leaning against something, be it a tree, wall, tank, etc.
We're really happy with these and they'll make a really nice little set to go on your tank or command bases, or as a marker base, or even just as a mini diorama.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5819/23152321803_24fbe5dd80_z.jpg)
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Like those ... but .... OK, you probably know what I'm going to say ... any chance of Russian and German WW2 equivalents?
Also, any movement on Russian 3-men-in-a-trench?
I prefer the war's main theatre to that sideshow in Normandy and the Low Countries :)
Very nice and full of character. Also useful for command stands in BKCII :)
Great sculpts!
I haven't got a Market Garden game planned in 10mm but the figures sure make me want too! :D
Cheers,
Rob
(from that sideshow; the Low Countries... ;))
Quote from: Ithoriel on 16 December 2015, 02:31:12 AM
Also, any movement on Russian 3-men-in-a-trench?
Is that like 2 girls and a cup? :P
Am at work so can't see the pictures. >:(
But now have something to go home for. I do like a few tankies to represent bailed out crew. Normally, they're not brewing up as half a platoon of grenadiers is trying to bring them down, but "necessity is the mother of pearl before swine" as my grandmother would have it and she would have it any which way she could. I'm sorry, I seem to have derailed myself. X_X
Brilliant
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Cheers - Phil
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QuoteNormally, they're not brewing up as half a platoon of grenadiers is trying to bring them down
There's a great quote in Milligans memoires where they get shelled whilst awaiting movement orders. The whole regiment leaps in the trucks and just takes off down the road to get out the shell fire, except for one gunner who jumps back OUT the truck, runs back to the fire, grabs the billy can of tea and runs back with his tin helmet over the tea, desperately clambers aboard the truck as it starts to accelerate off.
Apparently he didn't want any bits to get in the tea...
I'm sure it was somewhere in those memoirs that Milligan's unit (5.5" howitzers, if I remember correctly) were unofficialy asked to provide support for a night sorte by an army unit that wanted to recover it's rations, left behind after a rapid withdrwawl. The request was declined...
They weren't 5.5" they were 4.5", which were hated by crews; but yes, never separate a Tommy from his dinner!
Initially obsolete WW1 era 9.2"'s, then the big 7.2" heavies when they went overseas.
But yeah, I seem to remember something about that!
What's an inch between friends! ;)
Quite a lot when it means an extra three miles from the enemy, and an extra few hundred pounds per shoot :P
Although from remembering his memoirs, they were deployed a little close to the front more than once. Like, directed into a field to set up ahead of not just the Mediums, but the 25pdrs in direct support, and right behind the infantry in their hastily dug foxholes...
Quote from: toxicpixie on 16 December 2015, 12:16:57 PM
...25pdrs in direct support...
Including Neddie Seagoon, looking for a 25 pdr that had jumped loose from it's position & fallen down a cliff into Milligan's area...
"Have you seen a 25 pounder gun?"
"What colour was it?"
That still makes me laugh :D
Good job I'm in the office alone :D
Quote from: Ithoriel on 16 December 2015, 02:31:12 AM
Like those ... but .... OK, you probably know what I'm going to say ... any chance of Russian and German WW2 equivalents?
Seconded
QuoteAlso, any movement on Russian 3-men-in-a-trench?
Fourthed
Quote from: Leon on 16 December 2015, 01:38:40 AMI think the initial request was 'tank crew standing around just drinking tea...'
And.... you were right, that's exactly what I asked for :)
One happy person this xmas, next question - when they gonna be on sale :P
Quote from: Dazza on 16 December 2015, 08:31:50 PM
And.... you were right, that's exactly what I asked for :)
One happy person this xmas, next question - when they gonna be on sale :P
It'll be in the new year I'd think, we should be able to fit them in with some of the other WWII moulds we'll be doing.
Back at home and they're on my shopping list. The first two particularly have lots of potential.
They are great, very characterful.
I really like the third one, wish there was one leaning straight back.
Useful figures. My post war scenario needs Civil Defence types. These really do have a lot of character. I look forward to them being available.
If this standard of sculpt keeps coming, I can see more military modelling of vignettes in 1/150.
These won't be available in the next week or so, will they?
Quote from: Wulf on 12 January 2016, 11:06:43 PM
These won't be available in the next week or so, will they?
Afraid not, too many other things needing moulding first.
A back order for February perhaps ?
any news on these yet ?
and any chance of one with a peak cap or reading a newspaper :) gotta ask :P
Quote from: Leon on 13 January 2016, 12:00:44 AM
Quote from: Wulf on 12 January 2016, 11:06:43 PM
These won't be available in the next week or so, will they?
Afraid not, too many other things needing moulding first.
Bother - they'd be REALLY handy for the painting competition... :-S
Never mind, next year :D
Quote from: Dazza on 20 January 2016, 11:33:48 AM
any news on these yet ?
and any chance of one with a peak cap or reading a newspaper :) gotta ask :P
No news yet, if we can squeeze them into any of the WWII French / Polish master moulds then we will, but not sure yet.
Very nice! I may need some of those :D
Quote from: Ithoriel on 16 December 2015, 02:31:12 AMAlso, any movement on Russian 3-men-in-a-trench?
Sadly yes. Took me ages to clear that lot up! :'(
Quote from: Leon on 20 January 2016, 02:21:11 PM
No news yet, if we can squeeze them into any of the WWII French / Polish master moulds then we will, but not sure yet.
Can these figures be pre-ordered to beat the price increase as is possible on some other ranges . Pityplease.
Quote from: Sunray on 27 January 2016, 02:41:34 PM
Can these figures be pre-ordered to beat the price increase as is possible on some other ranges . Pityplease.
Not currently as I just don't know where they'll be in the queue yet. The price increase is only 15p per pack though, so it's not a massive dent in the wallet!
Quote from: Leon on 27 January 2016, 05:26:25 PM
Not currently as I just don't know where they'll be in the queue yet. The price increase is only 15p per pack though, so it's not a massive dent in the wallet!
Every little helps !
Any news of those cute WW2 tankers ?
.. Keeps nudging , and keeps bugging ............
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