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Title: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 17 March 2012, 11:48:27 AM
Nearly there with the first Brigade of British Infantry.  These are all from BP2 and BP37.  I will get them varnished and flocked this afternoon while watching the Rugby

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916British004.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916British006.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916British003.jpg)

Si
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: nikharwood on 17 March 2012, 02:00:11 PM
Looking good Si  8)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 17 March 2012, 02:12:05 PM
Love the figures, but the bases need some wire or roughing up I think, most shots of WWI battlefields are churned up, especially 1916 - late 1918, otherwise it's all a bit:
General Melchett: Where's my map. Ah.... God, it's a barren, featureless desert out there, isn't it.

Captain Darling (whispering): Other side sir.
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 17 March 2012, 02:21:12 PM
Yep,
that's the next stage.  I paint the figs first then the bases  Not completely sure how these are going to end up.  I had seen some flowers that looked liked poppies but I have some reluctance.....
I have the Wales Ireland match to formulate a plan (and paint 15 bases of infantry)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Techno on 17 March 2012, 04:53:59 PM
Wales, Ireland ? ;)
S'funny...That's not I've been watching....FOR THE GRAND SLAM !!!
Cheers - Phil.



Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 17 March 2012, 05:51:18 PM
I had meant two matches.......But I will leave the interpretation to you.
Congrats to Wales thorougly enjoyed the first match  :D my Half Welsh sons were winners which ever way today went  8)
Second match on with first 6 battalions done and trying to get the last 3 battalions and support weapons based.
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Leon on 17 March 2012, 05:53:25 PM
These look great, nice mix of poses.  Looking forward to seeing which way you go with the bases.

8)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 19 March 2012, 12:35:15 PM
These have the "simple" bases which is straight flock.  I have undercoated the "interesting" ones but am waiting for the postman with some nice bits from Antenocis' Workshop

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishRFA004.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishRFA003.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishRFA006.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishRFA008.jpg)

Si
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on 19 March 2012, 02:38:04 PM
Really look the part, I for one like relatively uncluttered bases.
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 19 March 2012, 04:20:00 PM
These are the intermediate bases which I did this afternoon (five variants)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishInfnewbases008.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishInfnewbases007.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishInfnewbases006.jpg)

I am only doing one base per Battalion and using that one base to try out different ideas.
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: fred. on 19 March 2012, 06:34:31 PM
I do like those bases with the bits of wire. Are you going to try some with some craters?

These figures are looking really good. Its also interesting to see the much lower figure density for these figures, compared to the 20 or so I'd be putting on a similar base for Fantasty / medieval.
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Fenton on 19 March 2012, 07:30:30 PM
They look really good....

What paint colour are you using for the uniform?

Cheers

Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Leon on 19 March 2012, 07:33:49 PM
These look great, the little snips of wire for shells is a nice touch as well.

8)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 19 March 2012, 07:46:40 PM
QuoteWhat paint colour are you using for the uniform?

I use thinned Vallejo English Uniform over a white undercoat and then GW Devlan Mud over the whole figure once I have done the weapons, webbing and faces.

Quote from: Leon on 19 March 2012, 07:33:49 PM
These look great, the little snips of wire for shells is a nice touch as well.  8)

The shell cases are the first attempt.  The problem with snips is that you get the "cut" end.  As these are the first of three Field Regiments worth, I am going to saw the next ones.

Quote from: fred  12df on 19 March 2012, 06:34:31 PM
I do like those bases with the bits of wire. Are you going to try some with some craters?

Not too sure on the craters thing just yet.  These will need to fulfil 1916+ Offensive as well as 1918 Defenders and 1917 in between so I want to keep the bases generic as possible.  I might do the odd one or two as a special to see how they look
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 20 March 2012, 02:34:19 PM
I have now finished (90% level of detail) the 1916+ British in this phase of my project
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishEndofPhase1005.jpg)
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/The%20Great%20War%20%20Western%20Front/1916BritishEndofPhase1004.jpg)

I will add some more detail to these IF: Time is available and my next project lets me.  If not good enough to game with
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: J.S. on 20 March 2012, 05:30:44 PM
great stuff!

Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 07 December 2012, 07:04:25 PM
Necromancy of sorts....Unloved Artillery and odds completed prompting a new order into Pendraken hopefully all over by Christmas

MkIV Male
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/1916British011.jpg)

The Donkeys gather
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/1916British005.jpg)

And the Lions go over the Top
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/1916British012.jpg)

The RFA have had reinforcements as well
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/1916British010.jpg)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Steve J on 07 December 2012, 07:12:26 PM
Good to see an update on your force Si :).
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Fenton on 07 December 2012, 07:25:57 PM
Beautiful work

What did you wash them with?
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 07 December 2012, 07:28:30 PM
In the old days Devlan Mud...Now it is the Agrax Earthshade thingy from GW
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Leon on 07 December 2012, 07:41:10 PM
Looking good!

8)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: General Bt Sherman on 07 December 2012, 08:34:48 PM
Really Nice
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Gran76 on 07 December 2012, 09:04:29 PM
Love em, excellent work! Think this might be my next project being a fan of Charlys War from the Battle comics in the 80s. Would casualty figures be a bit too close to the bone as my vision of WW1 was men falling all around and a sense of urgency to get to the enemy trench as quickly as possible. Is there any casualty figures?
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Fenton on 07 December 2012, 09:21:02 PM
I love the motorcyclist

What rules have you based them for?
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 07 December 2012, 09:24:53 PM
QuoteCharlys War from the Battle comics in the 80s
How strange I was only talking this morning  about that very strip

QuoteIs there any casualty figures?
Not found any yet and I am using single normal figures to represent that element for SB.  I could do with some though

QuoteWhat rules have you based them for?
They are based for Great War Spearhead and Square Bashing
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Fenton on 07 December 2012, 09:27:23 PM
I am going to but SB in the new year as I am getting a little bored waiting for GWSH2
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: nikharwood on 07 December 2012, 10:54:35 PM
Very nice indeed Si  8)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Shedman on 07 December 2012, 11:18:40 PM
Excellent stuff - let me know when you fancy a game
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Hertsblue on 08 December 2012, 09:41:19 AM
Very good indeed. The despatch rider is particularly attactive.  8)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Techno on 08 December 2012, 10:42:33 AM
Great stuff !!
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: sunjester on 08 December 2012, 03:44:55 PM
I really like these, well done indeed!  :)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Blaxkleric on 08 December 2012, 04:32:35 PM
Very very nice. Particularly like the wire on some of the bases. Keep thinking about "Square Bashing" as a ruleset... you've added to that temptation  :'(
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Womble67 on 22 December 2012, 11:00:49 AM
Hi

Great stuff, I especially like the post with a barbed wire attached.     

Take care

Andy
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Si Tyler on 03 February 2013, 07:14:02 PM
I have added some shell holes to a couple as an Idea for updating the project

More info http://cag19.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/great-war-1916-brits-shell-holes.html (http://cag19.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/great-war-1916-brits-shell-holes.html)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/1916BritsampShellHoles032_zps13b369f8.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/1916BritsampShellHoles027_zpsf703c449.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/1916BritsampShellHoles023_zps4fdef523.jpg)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w252/Stormpoint/1916BritsampShellHoles001_zpsc7b02aea.jpg)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 February 2013, 07:18:40 PM
Great troops! Craters have come out well!
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: HPFlashman on 03 February 2013, 09:23:55 PM
Ohh, missed these the first time around - splendid work.  :)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: Leon on 04 February 2013, 12:38:59 PM
These are looking very good, nicely done.   8)
Title: Re: WW1 British (1916+)
Post by: barbarian on 04 February 2013, 06:06:54 PM
Your miniatures are great.
A thing I've noted is that the grass is glued on a very regular pattern. I don't know if you know what I mean, but it looks unnatural.
Maybe more noticeable on the previous batch.