Thought I'd locate all my work on the Falklands here :) I picked up one pack of each available Brits at the Birthday Bash last week, they are nice! At the moment all the Brits are in berets but its an easy enough task to convert to helmets with greenstuff. I'll be keeping a few figures in berets but most will be in helmets, if you weren't confident with greenstuff you could always do a head swop with an appropriate figure. I'll be putting 4 figures to a base initially so as well as "We'll have to bloody walk" they're usable with CWC as well. I was thinking about using the inf base sizes in the CWC rulebook, 40mmx30mm, being a 10mm novice what do other folks use? Dougie
A shot of a couple of helmet conversions
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02406.jpg)
Think that was next on Techno's conversion list! ;)
All looking good thus far, please can we have a painting guide?
My BKC stuff is on a 25mm x 50mm base for infantry, with support weapons generally on 25mm x 25mm bases. Hope this helps?
Quote from: mad lemmey on 21 July 2012, 06:00:30 PM
Think that was next on Techno's conversion list! ;)
All looking good thus far, please can we have a painting guide?
It certainly is Lemmey....But Dougie's done a
cracking job with those ! :-bd...I'm well impressed !
I'll be doing the complete lot of the
currently moulded 'berets' and converting them to 'helmets' next week.
And yes....again Dougie....Painting guide please. :)
Cheers - Phil.
Thanks for the comments Phil, if you're doing the helmets anyway might just wait, I'll post a painting guide asap, hopefully later today ;) Dougie
Quote from: Steve J on 21 July 2012, 06:12:33 PM
My BKC stuff is on a 25mm x 50mm base for infantry, with support weapons generally on 25mm x 25mm bases. Hope this helps?
They seem quite nice sizes, I'll give them a shot. Dougie
The 50 x 25 was what was recommended in the original (green cover) version of BKC, with transports also on 25 x 50s and the tanks etc on 50 x 30s.
I painted the test guy the same way I do my 20mm figs, there's a link below to a tutorial on my blog, I used the same colours, just got to concentrate a bit more ;) Dougie
http://dougieswargamingblog.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Figure%20Tutorial
Excellent Dougie !! :-bd
Very useful....Brilliant idea to show the work on a 20mm (?) figure too....Much easier to see.
Boy...Am I really going to need my optivisor to do that !
Just concentrate a bit more eh ?.......You swine !! ;D ;D ;D
Cheers - Phil.
Someone bookmark that in the resources folder, quick!
Quite happy with the 50mm x 25mm bases, first half section based, the pairs "pepper potting" forward. The full section will also have a 25mm x 25mm base with the GPMG team on and a 25mm x 25mm with the last 2 of the section on, may split this into sigle figs for casualty removal. The photo has the figs mounted and vallejo pummice blending the bases :)Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02421.jpg)
Looking good Dougie 8)
They look very nice Dougie 8).
Great painting there!
Makes me want to paint some of them, too...
EXCELLOENT stuff Dougie ! (You swine ;))
Really like those.
Just as a bit of info for those that are interested....The helmets I've done on the first lot of Falkland's masters that Leon's sent back down, are based on the 44 pattern helmet, rather than the para's 'type'.
Cheers - Phil.
Quote from: Techno on 03 August 2012, 08:18:36 AM
EXCELLOENT stuff Dougie ! (You swine ;))
Really like those.
Just as a bit of info for those that are interested....The helmets I've done on the first lot of Falkland's masters that Leon's sent back down, are based on the 44 pattern helmet, rather than the para's 'type'.
Cheers - Phil.
Phil, I'm amazed you can sculpt the difference, looking forward to seeing them :DDougie
To be honest Dougie, I think hats/helmets CAN be one of the 'pains' to try and get looking right/correct.
My favourite method is to use lots and lots of bad language !
I very rarely get the above to work as I want on the very first 'go'...But I've found that as long as the first effort is 'close', the best thing to do is let that completely set, and then tweak it with very fine glass paper and tiny amounts of a very soft putty like Magic Sculp.
The pattern 44s weren't too bad to do, as provided the basic shape was roughly OK, it could be tweaked when the 'camo' was put over the initial shape.
Here's hoping that you DO like them when you see them !
Cheers - Phil.
Dougie,
Those two bases are magnificent. I am really impressed with the way you get the "look" of the camouflage in this scale. Amazing!
Mollinary
I really like the look of these - at first I thought you were going for snowy bases!
First base finished :) Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02422.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02423.jpg)
STORMING !! Dougie.
Love 'em !! :-bd =D>
Cheers - Phil. (Now.... I've ordered the right paints from Leon....I can remember where I've left the brushes....I can find your guide again.... :) :))
FANTASTIC!
When you've found it, copy and paste it in resources so that I might get mine done!
ME...Copy and paste ?
It's on the page before this one Lemmey. ;)
Cheers - Mr Computer Illiterate.
D'oh!
Excellent, really like these!
8)
Looking great Dougie 8)
Where do I find the 'tufty' bits on the bases on the PD site ?
What are they called ?
I want to get some of those....Such a wonderful touch to the bases ! Especially now as the paints have turned up !! <:-P <:-P <:-P (Thanks Leon ! :-*)
Cheers - Phil
Nice art work Dougie. The DPM is very well done. Two minor criticisms/suggestions;
1. Falklands turf is black and peaty with grey basault outcrops/stones. That is if you want the real Falklands look, and not intending to use these figures for other 'wars'.
2. The tone/pattern of your DPM is about the best I have seen in 10mm painting. If you want a little varity, it was common to wear the DPM wetsuit - some went for the jacket, others the trousers) and the tinge of the buff is more dirty yellow and the green brighter being waterproof plastic. The old OG wet suit was still in issue to units such as 7 GR. Lightweights where worn by NP 8901 in the first engagement (2 April) when you come to paint the Royals.
3. Mounting - As they stand they are I I I I , but if you slant the angle of the figures to face 45 degrees,thus: / / / / to the base you can present them in either the line abreast .....or the classical 1980s 'single file' for "tabing" (what the para's call "youmping" in LPCs. )
But I say again Dougie, inspiring figures .A real advertisement for "the state of the art" in 10mm Well done !
Sunray out.
Quote from: Techno on 11 August 2012, 11:15:44 AM
Where do I find the 'tufty' bits on the bases on the PD site ?
What are they called ?
We don't stock them unfortunately, although I've considered them for Minibits. They're called Silflor tufts, and can be got from either Mutineer Miniatures, or Antenociti's Workshop.
8)
Quote from: Leon on 11 August 2012, 03:56:56 PM
We don't stock them unfortunately, although I've considered them for Minibits. They're called Silflor tufts, and can be got from either Mutineer Miniatures, or Antenociti's Workshop.
8)
Thanks Leon !
Cheers - Phil.
Quote from: Leon on 11 August 2012, 03:56:56 PM
We don't stock them unfortunately, although I've considered them for Minibits. They're called Silflor tufts, and can be got from either Mutineer Miniatures, or Antenociti's Workshop.
8)
What Leon said, they're a mix of 4mm and 6mm 2 tone early autumn and late autumn silflor tufts :) Dougie
Quote from: Sunray on 11 August 2012, 12:27:32 PM
Nice art work Dougie. The DPM is very well done. Two minor criticisms/suggestions;
1. Falklands turf is black and peaty with grey basault outcrops/stones. That is if you want the real Falklands look, and not intending to use these figures for other 'wars'.
2. The tone/pattern of your DPM is about the best I have seen in 10mm painting. If you want a little varity, it was common to wear the DPM wetsuit - some went for the jacket, others the trousers) and the tinge of the buff is more dirty yellow and the green brighter being waterproof plastic. The old OG wet suit was still in issue to units such as 7 GR. Lightweights where worn by NP 8901 in the first engagement (2 April) when you come to paint the Royals.
3. Mounting - As they stand they are I I I I , but if you slant the angle of the figures to face 45 degrees,thus: / / / / to the base you can present them in either the line abreast .....or the classical 1980s 'single file' for "tabing" (what the para's call "youmping" in LPCs. )
But I say again Dougie, inspiring figures .A real advertisement for "the state of the art" in 10mm Well done !
Sunray out.
Thanks for your comments, in relation to the base colour I did a tester using a wetter darker base coloured around Vallejo Black Brown, now this is more accurate, I did a tour there in 1984 and as you say the peaty earth is very dark brown, almost black, but it didn't look right which may be a scale thing hence the lighter bases. I'll post a picture of the darker base and see what you think ;) Dougie
Quote from: Dougie on 13 August 2012, 06:43:47 PM
What Leon said, they're a mix of 4mm and 6mm 2 tone early autumn and late autumn silflor tufts :) Dougie
Thanks to you as well Dougie !
Cheers - Phil.
Further to the discussions about base colours there's a couple of photos below of a GPMG team on the darker wetter base colour, an alternative to the lighter base earlier in this thread, which do we think looks best ? Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02424.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02425.jpg)
Keep 'em coming Dougie !
LOVELY !!
Cheers - Phil.
Definitely prefere the wetter, that's where mine are going for (and after hearing Barrie's accounts of trying to dig in on the falklands I feel the new HMG teams are going to get puddles)!
Ditto - that's much more like it Dougie 8)
Dougie,
Love both types, both are carried out with skill and style. Will bow to those who were there as to which is more "accurate" in this scale. In a pure academic universe I'd probably go for lighter bases to show off the quality of the painting and sculpting, but then we don't live in a pure academic universe!
Mollinary
I was undecided....Like 'M' I liked both...
Starting to go with the votes for the darker/wetter...
Think I like that one more now.
Cheers - Phil.
Yes, Dougie - perfection.
I think the argument for realistic base terrain is settled by the fact that in 10mm, our bases become tiny dioramas.
Inspiring work.
Sunray
Well looks like the decisions been made :) Dougie
Warbases, god bless 'em, did the 25mm x 12.5mm bases I wanted for the single figures, so for my sections I've got a base of 4, gun team of 2 and 2 single figures. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02427.jpg)
Quote from: Dougie on 02 September 2012, 08:12:08 PM
Warbases, god bless 'em, did the 25mm x 12.5mm bases I wanted for the single figures...
I could have done those for you... :D
Should have the Argies ready for release at the start of October as well.
8)
The 'last' lot are winging their way to you Leon...Should arrive today !
Cheers - Phil.
Quote from: Techno on 03 September 2012, 06:32:21 AM
The 'last' lot are winging their way to you Leon...Should arrive today !
Cheers - Phil.
And here they are! Better get some moulding done now!
8)
Quote from: Leon on 03 September 2012, 02:20:04 PM
And here they are! Better get some moulding done now!
HUZZAH ! :)
Some stuff completed, the first section :) Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02431.jpg)
An IABSM "Big Man"
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02434.jpg)
A sniper team
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02435.jpg)
Shots of a MILAN team, I've added the missile in flight and if you look carefully you can see the spent missile tube ejected to the rear ;)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02436.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02437.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02438.jpg)
Brilliant, especially the Milan! How did you make it? :o
Super cool!
Quote from: mad lemmey on 12 September 2012, 01:01:26 PM
Brilliant, especially the Milan! How did you make it? :o
Photos here, scroll down the page ;)
http://dougieswargamingblog.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Afghanistan
Very, very nicely done Dougie 8).
That is excellent Dougie !! :-bd :-bd
Cheers - Phil.
Greetings
A great advertisment for the figures (and of course Dougie's painting skills).
Regards
Edward
Excellent!
:-bd
Figures are fab Dougie ;)
From a purely personal perspective I'm not sure I like the milan 'firing' even though its a really great piece of modelling.
Superb Dougie :)
Quote from: Nosher on 12 September 2012, 04:02:54 PM
Figures are fab Dougie ;)
From a purely personal perspective I'm not sure I like the milan 'firing' even though it's a really great piece of modelling.
Not sure about the practicality, but it tempts me to do something similar with my RHA rocket troop for the Zulu war.
Amazing paint jobb, and basing :-bd
In theatre
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02478.jpg)
Have you picked up the new Argentine's yet? They're LOVELY! 8)
Great job Dougie !
Thanks Lemmey !
Cheers - Phil.
Very nice I like the milan team
Well got my Argies from Leon as well as a couple of AML90s and 2 Scimitars and very nice they are to :) I'm preping an Argentine Platoon that'll be finished soon, below is a shot of a couple of "Bigmen" I've finished. To cover all the bases I'm also knocking out some CWC stands so I can use that system as well :) Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02507_zps3b8d4f64.jpg)
Lovely job Dougie ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil.
Very, very nice, really bringing out the quality in Techno's sculpts there!
8)
I have to say,you have a real talent for these figures - so much detail and such a deft "touch" delivers real character. Techno and Dougie, take a bow! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> <:-P
Mollinary
Have to agree....
IanS
Nice work Dougie! :D
Now if I could only find mine!!! ;D
Quote from: mad lemmey on 30 December 2012, 09:56:30 AM
Now if I could only find mine!!! ;D
They'll be at the bottom of their slit-trench, cowering :d
Very nicely done, Dougie - top-notch 8)
Most of my Argies finished, and in the painting competition under the Army category ;) Next up probably the AMLs, anyone know of a 1/144th skyhawk or pucara? Dougie
One of the very nice Timecast 10mm Falklands range, Top Malo house, prior to the Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre flattening it :d Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02552_zps13091bd3.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02553_zps626f148d.jpg)
:o 8)
Superb.
Send a copy to Timecast too, they'll love that!
LOVELY Dougie !! :-bd :-bd
Cheers - Phil.
Very nice!!
As a matter of fact you can send a copy to me too ;)
Beautiful work! I love the base of your figures.
Cheers.
8)
That is one nice painted building
Yes, it takes real skill to make a building look that crummy. :-bd
Fantastic work, so impressed i got some myself. What coulors have you used for your argentineans??
steve.
I've got a big wadge of the Timecast Falklands Rock terrain that I've started painting, also ordered some LVTPs for the Argentinians. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02603_zpsdb9c3029.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02604_zps59d89132.jpg)
Excellent, as usual, Dougie. :-bd =D>
Cheers - Phil.
Quote from: YORSTONS on 25 March 2013, 04:18:26 PM
Fantastic work, so impressed i got some myself. What coulors have you used for your argentineans??
steve.
Steve, sorry for the delay in replying the Argies are painted mainly in VMC Russian uniform, highlights are VMC Grey Green. Hope this helps.
Dougie
Supreme work sir!
Thanks Dougie, i will give that a try.
By the way as an aside how did you do your FFL paras? I have had some of these guys since they came out but have struggled to get the right effect with them.
Cheers,
Steve.
Looking for some airsupport for my Argentine Forces I really wanted a 1/144th Pucara and I've found one. Its from a company called AIRALEX out in South Carolina, USA
http://airalex.homestead.com/PUCARA.html
These are one piece resin castings and it'll require careful painting but Alex has got the shape bang on and I'm really pleased with it. Ordering was no problem and he even does a nice little decal sheet as well! Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02643_zps60103551.jpg)
Now that is a find and a half.
Anyone do a Harrier in the same scale?
Or a Vulcan...
Think Revell might, they certainly do F4's, F14's, A-10's, Tornados and assorted other beasts.
IanS
Quote from: mad lemmey on 01 May 2013, 10:44:59 AM
Now that is a find and a half.
Anyone do a Harrier in the same scale?
Or a Vulcan...
Depends which model you want. Sea Harrier is fairly common http://esm.wikia.com/wiki/Crown_1/144_BAe_Sea_Harrier_FRS.1 (http://esm.wikia.com/wiki/Crown_1/144_BAe_Sea_Harrier_FRS.1)
Dragon do a GR5 (they say).
Dragon also do a Vulcan B2 http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=LNRL1001 (http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=LNRL1001)
Would I ever use it! But sooooooooooo cool! :D
Go on - you know you want to. :d
Greetings
I tend to do air support in a smaller scale than on the table so 1/300 for 10mm. If I get round to the Falklands then it'll be easier as well with £1 Harriers and £0.80 Pucara from Heroics and Ros.
Regards
Edward
I'll keep using my Tumbling Dice stuff then!
Work started on my Argentine AML90s :) I have a set method for 20mm vehicles which I've altered slightly for 10mm. The photo below shows where I'm at. The vehicles cleaned up, primed and the cammo applied and then modulated. the vehicle on the left has had a filter applied. This is quite a subtle technique, the photo doesn't really show it but basically it unifies and gives depth to the colour. Might be a bit anal in this scale but I like it :P I'll illustrate the next stages with some close ups! Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02662_zps2dcbffbd.jpg)
Great work Dougie.
Yup !!
Great stuff Dougie !! :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Do you spray the camo or is it brushed on?
Quote from: Hertsblue on 08 June 2013, 09:07:45 AM
Do you spray the camo or is it brushed on?
Well a bit of a tale, aitbrushed the base on and was going to use my normal technique with whitestuff masking then spray the next colour. This vehicle was a wee bit small so the tan is just brushed on :)
Very nice Dougie, very nice 8)
Looks great!!
Quote from: Dougie on 08 June 2013, 10:34:58 AM
Well a bit of a tale, aitbrushed the base on and was going to use my normal technique with whitestuff masking then spray the next colour. This vehicle was a wee bit small so the tan is just brushed on :)
And very nice too. 8)
A couple of close ups. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02663_zps2eb71f37.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02664_zps2817dacb.jpg)
Very nice work Dougie they look great
They certainly do !!
Cheers - Phil.
Great stuff Dougie.
Finished :) Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02665_zps8ed5ee22.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02666_zps60479318.jpg)
SOOOOOPERB !! Dougie :-bd =D>
Cheers - Phil
A MAZE ING!
Lovely work Dougie 8)
VERY NICE TO SEE
Nice work Dougie
Simply :-bd
Nicely done, Dougie, nicely done 8)
Excellent, Dougie. Love the whip arials. :)
Wow, Dougie! :o :o
Your work is a real example of how the final touches bring the whole thing to life. When I saw the WIP pictures I thought "so, Dougie is human after all". They looked good, of course, but not spectacular. With the wheels done, the aerials added, and the basing, they are incredible. Truly superb! Have you ever thought of doing a 'How to' on the forum, or have I missed it? Love your work, thanks for posting.
Mollinary
Thanks mate, not blowing my trumpet but they look better in the lead! Pleased with the way they turned out :) Could do a tutorial I'll get it sorted, I'm hoping to put a 10mm Falklands demo on at Smoggycon just gotta see what my shifts are like so keep watching ;) Dougie
Quote from: Dougie
Could do a tutorial I'll get it sorted, I'm hoping to put a 10mm Falklands demo on at Smoggycon just gotta see what my shifts are like so keep watching ;) Dougie
Dougie,
That would be Great. We have some good guides to painting figures, but I think a master class on vehicles would be a real bonus. Hope you get round to it.
Cheers,
Mollinary
Quote from: Dougie on 20 June 2013, 07:07:49 PM
...I'm hoping to put a 10mm Falklands demo on at Smoggycon just gotta see what my shifts are like so keep watching ;) Dougie
:-bd
Well, got 72 10mm Brits to paint in dpm! Using a production line, all need cleaning and attaching, 4 figs to each wooden lolly stick for ease of painting, then I'll be altering all the helmets to airborne pots, prior to painting, intending to leave some in berets for a splash of maroon machine colour. It'll probably take longer to do the prep than the actual painting. They'll be a 6 fig CO stand, 3 3 fig HQ stands, a 3 fig FAO stand, 2 fig FAC stand, 3 milans, 3 mortars, 3 GPMGs, and the 9 Inf stands, as well as 2 Household Cavalry Scimitars. You can get the idea of the production line below. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02673_zps9dfca495.jpg)
Must start mine some time!
Looking forward to seeing these progress, Dougie 8)
Ditto !!
Cheers - Phil.
8)
Well that's all the airborne pots done, you'll have to look very carefully to see the greenstuff helmets :) Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02674_zps693bfacb.jpg)
My 2 Scimitars tarted up a little, greenstuff scrim nets and also added some ammo boxes on the front fenders of the 2 tanks.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02675_zps4df95234.jpg)
The pucara decals also arrived from AirAlex :)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02676_zpsc7ca5a72.jpg)
Excellent, looking good! Are these going on a game at the Border Reiver show?
:-\
I'm away for four days with the family, time to sort out the Falklands figures to take with me...
Quote from: Leon on 06 August 2013, 06:14:51 PM
Excellent, looking good! Are these going on a game at the Border Reiver show?
:-\
The plans for Smoggycon, work permitting should know in the next few weeks :) Dougie
Quote from: Dougie on 06 August 2013, 08:11:25 PM
The plans for Smoggycon, work permitting should know in the next few weeks :) Dougie
8)
Dougie,
Please may I enquire, if you do not mind,
Just reread your temperate dpu guide for painting Falklands Brits; what colours are you doing pouches and webbing? Looks like grey green highlights but over what?
Thanks
Will
Can't wait to see these painted Dougie !!
Cheers - Phil.
Excellent, Dougie - looking forward to seeing these on the table 8)
Quote from: mad lemmey on 07 August 2013, 05:13:20 PM
Dougie,
Please may I enquire, if you do not mind,
Just reread your temperate dpu guide for painting Falklands Brits; what colours are you doing pouches and webbing? Looks like grey green highlights but over what?
Thanks
Will
No problem Will, all Vallejo, base colour is Russian Uniform 924, highlighted with Green Grey 886.
Dougie
This update will complete the painting of the figures, I'm using the same stand of 4 figures so you can see the progression. You need to have your references for the cammo handy, any good picture of British DPM will do! Dougie
1. The stand is given a coat of any spray matt white, then a wash with Vallejo Game Ink (VGI) Black this really brings the detail out and lets you see where you need to paint!
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02677_zpsca8c7f80.jpg)
2. The DPM uniform is next, we start off by painting the whole uniform Vallejo Model Color (VMC) English Uniform 921, we then add the green swirls with VMC USA Uniform 922, the brown swirls with VMC German Blk Brown 822. The next part really brings the DPM pattern to life. Carefully highlight the base English Uniform colour with VMC Dark Sand 847 then highlight the brown with VMC Flat Brown 984, the green we leave. To finish off use a Black UniPin pen, size 0.1mm to draw in the black swirls and you're done.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02678_zpsf1595570.jpg)
Heres a shot of the pen I mention above
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02679_zpsc1e5d9cb.jpg)
3. Now paint the helmet and webbing VMC Military Green 975. To the webbing we add a layer of VMC Russian Uniform 924, then highlight it with VMC Green Grey 886. To the helmet we drybrush with VMC Reflective Green 890 then a light drybrush with 890 with a little yellow added.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02681_zps6838451e.jpg)
4. Paint boots, gloves and weapons VMC Black 950. Boots, weapon furniture and gloves are highlighted with Vallejo Panzer Aces (VPA) Dark Rubber 306 and the gunmetal with VMC London Grey 836.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02682_zps90212539.jpg)
5. To finish off the flesh is painted with VMC Sunny Skintone 845, then washed with VGI Skin Wash 93 and lastly highlighted with Vallejo Game Color (VGC) Cadm. Skin 99.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02683_zpsdf7869cc.jpg)
Only another 68 to do!
:-bd
Excellent ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil.
Very very nice. :-bd
Why can't I paint like this :'(
Excellent brushwork Dougie,
kev
Thank you, a very useful guide. 8)
I wondered how you were doing your black swirls, mine last week were a little broad with a 00 brush! :D
That pen does look fun.
Yonks ago I used a rorting (or similar) 'mapping' pen....but the nibs were always clogging, rendering them useless.
I assume the pen Dougie's shown us is the equivalent of a very, very fine 'felt tip'.
Is that right ?
Cheers - Phil.
Excellent stuff, Dougie - enjoy the rest of them!
Quote from: Techno on 19 August 2013, 08:39:44 PM
That pen does look fun.
Yonks ago I used a rorting (or similar) 'mapping' pen....but the nibs were always clogging, rendering them useless.
I assume the pen Dougie's shown us is the equivalent of a very, very fine 'felt tip'.
Is that right ?
Cheers - Phil.
Yup Phil that's right you should be able to get one at any good art shop or online, very useful :)Dougie
Quote from: Techno on 19 August 2013, 08:39:44 PM
That pen does look fun.
Yonks ago I used a rorting (or similar) 'mapping' pen....but the nibs were always clogging, rendering them useless.
I assume the pen Dougie's shown us is the equivalent of a very, very fine 'felt tip'.
Is that right ?
Cheers - Phil.
Yes, I had a Rotring pen too, Phil. Expensive (at the time) German thing that clogged after one use and never worked again in spite of my soaking the nib in all sorts of magic potions. >:(
Quote from: Dougie on 20 August 2013, 07:48:25 AM
Yup Phil that's right you should be able to get one at any good art shop or online, very useful :)Dougie
Thanks Dougie !! :-bd
Quote from: Hertsblue on 20 August 2013, 07:50:15 AM
Yes, I had a Rotring pen too, Phil. Expensive (at the time) German thing that clogged after one use and never worked again in spite of my soaking the nib in all sorts of magic potions. >:(
They were absolute swine for that, weren't they Ray ?
Even the lightest of touches on something you'd painted could cause problems.... I managed to keep one going for a decent while..Probably still got it hidden somewhere....BOY....Would that need a good clean out now !! ;D ;D ;D
Cheers - Phil.
.
Hi Dougie,
I really like very much your british para and I want to make it also
Can you give the references of stuffs used on your magnificent bases ?
Cheers
Quote from: BH62 on 31 August 2013, 10:51:56 AM
Hi Dougie,
I really like very much your british para and I want to make it also
Can you give the references of stuffs used on your magnificent bases ?
Cheers
Fairly straight forward, the bases are textured then painted, I've used Vallejo SS Blk Brown which is drybrushed up with a slightly lighter shade, I then add some Woodland Scenics course turf T64 medium green, then add some static grass and a couple of silfor tufts, 2 tone late fall. Hope this helps. Dougie
A couple of support elements for my 10mm Brits, 23C and 23D from B Sqn The Blues and Royals ready for some bunker zapping. Pendraken model very slightly modified with greenstuff scrim and some additional stowage. I've managed to paint on the convoy stripes on the lower rear hull between the tracks and the callsign on the right of the rear turret bin. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02685_zpsdb3b1f39.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02686_zps255d4436.jpg)
Very nice :-bd
Beat me to it, next thing on the table were my two scimitars! ;D
Brilliant Dougie,
Which colours did you use?
Excellent, Dougie. The scrim look very effective. :-bd
Quote from: mad lemmey on 10 September 2013, 08:17:25 AM
Beat me to it, next thing on the table were my two scimitars! ;D
Brilliant Dougie,
Which colours did you use?
Green was based around Vallejo Reflective Green 890 suitably lightened with yellow, the black was black highlighted with German grey. Hope this helps :) Dougie
Thanks Dougie! :D
Excellent yet again Dougie ! :-bd :-bd
Cheers - Phil.
Very, very beautifull work. It gives me strength to begin my british
BH62
Those really are lovely 8)
For my 10mm CO stand I wanted the 50mmx50mm base to represent the 3PARA Bn Comd moving forward on Longdon. 6 figures , the 2 radio ops are from the Pendraken WW2 Brit Airborne range. They're wearing berets which I've left to add a bit of colour although historically 3PARA were in helmets on London. I was happy enough with the guy on the ammo box, I thought of converting it to a rock but decided against it. The other guy has a large radio next to him which looked very WW2 so I used a bit of green stuff and converted it into a bergan. The look I was after was a Radio op on a temporary halt with the top flap of the bergan open and the radio exposed, hopefully its worked.
Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02687_zps0ff5e768.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02688_zps6d2df844.jpg)
Excellent Dougie, really like the tanks,
kev
Great work Dougie once again 8).
Superb! 8) Great wo on the bergan mate. Not sure it would have remained that green for long, it would be stained by sheep droppings! ;)
Great work Dougie !
Cheers - Phil
Well folks, I'm ploughing through my Brits in DPM, I've managed to get the technique down and I'm managing to complete 8 figures in just over an hour, which I'm happy with. When they're all done I'll varnish them before mounting them on the bases.
I've also been looking for a Harrier GR3 for air support, can't find one in 1/144th scale, a Sea Harrier is available by Minicraft and I've toyed with the idea of converting it, just really redoing the nose section. However I've found this diecast by Corgi, now its a little big, roughly 1/120th scale but I can probably live with that, there's a photo below, nicely painted but not sure if I can live with the obvious seam/join line so she might be getting filled and repainted.
There's no weapons either, so a Revell 1/144th Tornado might be getting raided!
Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02691_zps482ee305.jpg)
Just had my shifts confirmed at work so fingers crossed, if there's still space, I'll be putting a 10mm Falklands display game on at Smoggycon :)
Dougie
All looking good sir.
Bergen is great, reminds me of my Bergen when I was in, massive .
Quote from: Dougie on 30 September 2013, 10:00:19 AM
...I'll be putting a 10mm Falklands display game on at Smoggycon :)
Dougie
:-bd
Quote from: Dougie on 30 September 2013, 10:00:19 AM
I'll be putting a 10mm Falklands display game on at Smoggycon :)
Dougie
Photo's (pretty) please Dougie !! ;)
Cheers - Phil.
DPM Done! Got all my Brits painted. They'll be getting varnished over the next couple of days then based :)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02692_zps456a5253.jpg)
A couple of close ups. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02693_zpsaefe5ef2.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02694_zpsdef35800.jpg)
Oh those are brilliant! :o 8)
Well done sir. Truely awesome.
Excellent work again 8).
Can't wait to see these on the table at Smoggycon!
8)
Belting work Dougie !!
Cheers - Phil.
All the figures are varnished and just attached them to the bases, the photo below shows some of the support elements, I'll be doing a 10mm Falklands specific basing tutorial very soon, I've had a few requests so it'll be on my blog as well as here :) Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02695_zps2f90f5e0.jpg)
:-bd :)
Cheers - Phil.
Those are great! Mortars look good.
Quote from: mad lemmey on 09 October 2013, 02:35:09 PM
Those are great! Mortars look good.
Not the best photo but they'll all be getting close ups when they're done, scratching some extra mortar ammunition and Milan missiles for the bases 8)
Just to let you know I've got a 10mm Falklands basing Tutorial up on my blog. Its a bit long winded so I've posted a link below rather than filling this thread up. Dougie
http://dougieswargamingblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/10mm-falklands-basing-tutorial_14.html
Very nice Dougie.
Will be stealing that I due course, especially the gorse. :D
Really good that man !!
Cheers - Phil.
Just tarted up the MILAN and Mortar bases with some scratched MILAN rounds and some 81mm mortar "Greenies". Made from plastic rod, if you look very carefully you can see the carrying handle added to the MILAN rounds with plastic strip. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02708_zpse9873704.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02707_zps0560b0b6.jpg)
:o
That's some serious detail! Nice one 8)
As always very nicely done 8).
Lovely again Dougie ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Dougie,
Do you know the squad structure for Argentine line infantry units?
Thanks
Mad Lemmey
Sorry to jump in here......
ARGENTINE PLATOON
HQ: 1 (3 man) 0-1 sniper attached
3 (11 man sections) comprising of section commander then 2 squads of 5 (5 FNs the other 4 FNs with another man with a FN FAL HB) heavy barrel bipod FN
1 (7 man support section with 2 FN MAGS in the LMG bipod mode)
Total : 43 men
Thats roughly the paper strength but as can be seen at Goose Green the Argentinians manning Darwin ridge was approx
C Coy ,7th platoon, 25th Inf Regt Lt Estevez 45 men (Darwin ridge East)
Admin platoon, 2Lt Pelufo 41 men (Darwin ridge centre)
C Coy, 7th Platoon, 8th Inf Regt 2Lt Aliaga 37 men (Darwin ridge West)
Various other people falling back from earlier firefight at Burntside hill
I think roughly a squad , 5 men occupy a trench during Goose Green and maybe 2 to a sangar during the mountain battles
Hope this helps.
That's brilliant Gran. Thank you so much.
He beat me just had a week in New York so catching up ;)
really great figures there :-bd :-bd :-bd
Work progressing on the 3 HQ Bases and 1 CO Base. The CO Base is 50mmx50mm and the HQs are 40mmx40mm. The first photo shows how I've built the bases up with milliput and added the main Woodland Scenics rock formations. For 1 of the HQs I wanted a stream so its built up using a layer of plastikard. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02709_zpsde6023d2.jpg)
This photo shows the CO Base with the figures added.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02710_zps4d87c484.jpg)
Here I've added the ground paste and attached the smaller rocks and scree to an HQ Base.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02711_zps497e66a9.jpg)
Nearly there!
Very nice indeed.
Very nice painting and very original stands!
Like 'em Dougiie ! :-bd
(But then I always do.)
Cheers - Phil
A quick couple of shots of a Mortar and MILAN base. Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02713_zpsd434e069.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02712_zps86e2b091.jpg)
Very nice Dougie.
Good flashing in the tubes too, you can almost read the instructions and batch numbers! 8)
Quote from: mad lemmey on 05 November 2013, 10:53:16 AM
Very nice Dougie.
Good flashing in the tubes too, you can almost read the instructions and batch numbers! 8)
I've heard flashing on the New York underground is a standard pastime; didn't know it had caught on in the UK.
I'm sure it hasn't in the Falklands...serious brass monkey weather
Seriously good Dougie !!
Cheers - Phil
Excellent, Dougie. :-bd
Stunning work Dougie,
kev
Simply excellent 8).
Brits finished :D These guys will be fighting at Smoggycon as B Company 2PARA 8) If you want to know more you'll have to attend the show! Dougie
Major John Crosland (CO Stand) with FAO and FAC
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02714_zps7b66799b.jpg)
4 Platoon. In standard formation, 2 sections forward, 1 back, Plt Comd in the centre.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02715_zps477d7c0e.jpg)
5 Platoon
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02716_zpsaaf0df00.jpg)
6 Platoon
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02717_zps42aba5d5.jpg)
Some support elements next
Mortars
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02718_zps9459bb61.jpg)
GPMGs
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02719_zps5bf570f1.jpg)
MILAN
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02720_zps720fde73.jpg)
There'll be more photos close ups etc., on my blog, hope to see as many folks as possible at Smoggycon, please come and chat!
Brilliant Dougie.
What rules you running?
Absolutely fantastic! :-bd
The figures are smashing, but more notable is the way you've captured the atmosphere of the falkland landscape on your bases........perfect.
Ry
Quote from: mad lemmey on 11 November 2013, 05:46:46 PM
Brilliant Dougie.
What rules you running?
As its a demo we'll be using CWC I've also used the IABSM Falklands supplement which is cracking as well :)
I can't wait to see this at Smoggycon!
8)
Wow! :o
Mollinary
Just so you folks are aware the game I'll be putting on at Smoggycon is called "B Company cross the startline". Its a refight of B Coy 2PARA's assault on Burntside Hill at the start of the battle for Goose Green. The figures are all done and the purpose built terrain is well on the way ;) Updates on my blog and over on the Guild. Dougie
Gorgeous !!
Belting work Dougie !
Cheers - Phil.
Great work, Dougie. Love the firing Milan. 8)
Awesome work 8).
Very, very, very, ... nice. Congratulations.
BH62
Full terrain WIP updates on my blog ;) Dougie
Superb.
wow I'm Impressed
The terrain is coming along nicely!! :-bd
Folks, I've updated Leon about an issue at home that's meant I can't attend Smoggycon, this is beyond my control, sorry I wont be there.
Dougie
Hope it settles quickly and all is well. :'(
Ditto !!
Cheers - Phil.
What a shame, hope everything is ok.
Steve.
Quote from: Dougie on 27 December 2012, 05:51:28 PM
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02507_zps3b8d4f64.jpg)
Dougie,
Hope your okay.
When you are free, Would you mind listing your colours for your argentines.
I know base is Russian Uniform, highlighted Grey Green. What colour are the lids, webbing and boots?
Hi folks, thanks for the kind words, we're hopefully sorted now, Leon I appreciate your PMs thanks matie!
Should be posting a bit more frequently now, I know there's a show at the same venue early next year so all being well the Burntside Hill engagement will be making an appearance there!
Lemmey : the webbing and helmets are VMC Reflective Green 890 this is lightened with any yellow, don't use white as it alters the tone too much! The boots are black high lighted with Vallejo Panzer aces dark rubber 306, this is also good to highlight black weapon stocks/furniture on SLRs etc.
Further to terrain updates I'll put these on in sequence so I don't confuse anyone. Dougie
I'll use the same piece to illustrate, the photo below shows the next stage, grass and tufts complete and the river painted in, if you look carefully you can see the depth grading on the shade, I hate seeing blue rivers, mine are normally dirty brown and the heavy peat streams of the Falklands are no exception.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02744_zpsf2978e14.jpg)
This close up hopefully shows the variation in green tussock grass I was after.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02745_zps15278c4a.jpg)
Looking rather zippy to me.
Cheers - Phil.
That is a brilliant piece of terrain Dougie. Thank you for the hints on the paints. 8)
Good to see you posting again, interesting terrain.
Water areas glossed, I use Ronseal Ultra Tough Hardglaze Gloss, which is a polyurethane varnish, don't use the water based ones they don't dry shiny enough!
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02749_zpsf5d5c2d2.jpg)
One of the other tiles and a close up.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02750_zps072db63b.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02751_zpsc9a72365.jpg)
Pleased with the look so far? Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02752_zps804c4b64.jpg)
That looks cracking!
8)
Excellent Dougie ! :-bd =D>
Cheers - Phil
Thats is anazing sir! Do you take commissions? ;)
Inspirational :o
Quote from: mad lemmey on 18 December 2013, 12:10:36 PM
Thats is anazing sir! Do you take commissions? ;)
Well I retire in June from my current career and I'll be setting up a wargaming related business ;)
Dougie,
just started assembling my British mortars, which figure did you use as the kneeling crewman, is it a conversion of rifleman kneeling?
Been meaning to put these shots on for a while! Dougie
The terrain complete, looking east over Camilla Creek, Burntside Hill to the left and Coronation Point to the left.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02764_zps25eca78f.jpg)
Looking south from Burntside Hill across the stream separating the high ground from Coronation point. The track running from Low Pass to Darwin/Goose Green is to the left.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02765_zps50a4765e.jpg)
Coronation Point looking north east
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC02766_zpsbbe6b836.jpg)
Awe inspiring.
i saw these on your blog the other day, very impressive and inspiring.
COR !!! That IS rather nice....Superb work Dougie ! =D> =D>
Cheers - Phil.
Dougie, looking at your blog I note you highlighted a sniper in the Argentine commandos.
That was just the source I was looking for for my project. Thank you! 8)
Great terrain, Dougie. So hard to make that kind of country look interesting! :-bd
Looks great Dougie - looking forward to the batrep :)
How much do I need that in my life: brilliant :)
It's been a long time since I posted in this thread, mainly because I retired 18months ago and I've been busier than when I was working :) However I've got the 10mm Falklands bug again so alls good lol. I'll be at the show at the end of the month, I'd have liked to have put the Burntside Hill game on but not sure if theres time now? Anyhow here's my latest work, 3 105mm guns and crew, the green bottle lid contains some scratched 105mm anno boxes, shells and charges to busy up the bases, I've also done some additional single based figures for both sides for "Big Men". IABSM is my system of choice for this period :) Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC03310_zpstqnqnrev.jpg)
Amazing as ever Dougie. 8) Glad to see you back. :)
Happy retirement too.
Good work as always Dougie.
Enjoy your retirement.
Regards
Sean
These look very nice, I really like the way you have kept them both bright and camouflage looking at the same time.
Looking forward to seeing them in situ with the guns.
Wonderful stuff!
I only just saw all the pictures and I'm impressed...mightily!
Keep up the good work!
Cheers,
Rob
Very nice indeed
Take care
Andy
:-bd =D> :-bd =D>
Congratulation on retirement, enjoy :)
Fantastic work, really nice!
Quote from: Dougie on 01 November 2015, 05:06:46 PM
I'll be at the show at the end of the month, I'd have liked to have put the Burntside Hill game on but not sure if theres time now?
We're all booked up on the game side unfortunately, it would have been great to get you a table but I'm all out of space. If anyone drops out though, I'll be in touch!
8)
Lovely stuff, Dougie !! :-bd
A belated congrats on retirement. :)
Cheers - Phil
Quote from: Leon on 02 November 2015, 01:03:30 AM
Fantastic work, really nice!
We're all booked up on the game side unfortunately, it would have been great to get you a table but I'm all out of space. If anyone drops out though, I'll be in touch!
8)
No probs Leon, I thought that would be the case, definitely next year ;)
105s finished, this photo shows the guns based with the additional scratched ammo boxes, shells and charges added.
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC03311_zpslekzhtth.jpg)
And the gun basing completed :) Dougie
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC03312_zpsrsj4gnji.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC03313_zpsptvbh2uj.jpg)
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t190/DOUGIELSSAH/DSC03314_zpsbfz3ektj.jpg)
Lovely stuff, Dougie ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil
Superb, love the basing, really brings out the paint job on the guns and crew.
Dropshorts ;)
Superb work again Dougie. An inspiration to all. 8)
:-bd =D> :-bd =D> :-bd =D>
Inspiring basing =D>
Engineers and artillery share the same motto, Ubique, but it meas different things :-
Engineers - everywhere
Artillery - ALL OVER THE PLACE.
Excellent Dougie
IanS