Author Topic: 101st US Airborne (28mm) UPDATE 16/02/14 (Read 4273 times)

Kane · « **on:** August 06, 2011, 04:23:59 PM »

Hey everybody,

After an overdose of 40K I decided it was time for something new, so I decided to go for a project I was thinking about for a long while now, WWII 101 Airborne. Bought my first Artizan minis from a friend of mine who didn't have a use for them anymore and the first one is finished (now working on the second one):

I found the colourscheme browsing the internet (stumbled on a small intro by Tom Weiss, thanks for sharing the colourscheme man!) and a book about WWII paratroopers borrowed from the above friend (thanks Ketoeloeh!). Airborne badge is a freehand. I'm quite content about it.

Skratch · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2011, 06:05:09 PM »

Nice work, even though the highlighting is a bit to sharp for my liking.
But nice work anyway.

Marine0846 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2011, 05:26:25 AM »

Very nice paint job. I love the Artizan Airborne figures. Fine painting on the 101st badge. I chickened out with my troops, did not paint them on. That's so they won't get into fights with the 82nd.

Kane · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:27:58 AM »

I've read that there are decals for the badge and American flags Marine, perhaps an idea.... ? 101 really should get into fights with 82 ;-). Artizan are indeed nice minis, but I'm waiting for a BAM squad and an Offensive miniatures squad as well. I couldn't pick just 1 company

Skratch, they're not as bright when you see the mini in real life. Picture was taken with flash, so white becomes whiter....

Colonel Tubby · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:00:06 PM »

Freehand badge

- Kane, you are very talented!

Marine0846 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2011, 07:40:13 PM »

Hi Kane,
Thanks for the heads up on the decals. I know that Company B has them. I have some Offensive Minis, none painted, I do like the figures.
Now the question is what uniform to paint them in. Early, tans and browns or late, greens. Guess I may have to paint both.

Oh, I do have early ones painted, up to Normandy.

Kane · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2011, 02:38:23 PM »

I have some offensives on order. I think they're the nicest. I'm painting the remainder of my scheme as you see it now. I think it's the early stage, BUT you see those uniforms up until the end of the war as well so...

Kane · « **Reply #7 on:** February 16, 2014, 04:13:04 PM »

Reviving the old thread. I've painted about 14 men now, but I had an absolute joy painting this one from Offensive Miniatures. Oh and, thanks to Big Frank for the colour scheme. Comments and feedback and constructive criticism is welcomed. Shiny parts/white dots here and there are caused by the flash on the (matt) varnish. Sorry bout that:

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