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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Father Primus on 15 June 2017, 07:32:56 AM

Title: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Father Primus on 15 June 2017, 07:32:56 AM

When common folk decides to join the party...

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ghjMnsKgPfo/WUIpOui-G2I/AAAAAAAAASA/iBJWfv0MB5kxPK3n3dLrOFWd9OFhgHOiACLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_green-front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Wsv6ExHWHM/WUIpO1hixvI/AAAAAAAAASE/hOubBaDwHG03dulTxIVyafau76bxgo47wCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_green-back.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 15 June 2017, 08:17:00 AM

Interesting amalgam.

My guess is Perry Mahdists and  Bolt Action Soviets.

Interested to see them painted.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Father Primus on 15 June 2017, 08:40:48 AM

Thanks!

Yes, with some additional bits from WF celts and Mantic undead.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: von Lucky on 15 June 2017, 09:36:07 AM

Very unique conversions. Well done.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: DonVoss on 15 June 2017, 10:51:15 AM

What a great kitbashing idea...thanx for sharing....;)

DV

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: commissarmoody on 15 June 2017, 01:10:00 PM

Great idea. I like the mixed kit bashed plastic figs.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Ash on 15 June 2017, 10:16:06 PM

Very cool idea, looking forward to seeing them painted up.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: juergen c. olk on 15 June 2017, 11:18:24 PM

Look cool

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Father Primus on 19 June 2017, 07:53:21 AM

Thank you, gentlemen!

And here they are - painted and ready for violence!

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HrlZFwbV6vk/WUd0Uq09MsI/AAAAAAAAASY/2BX9T-_y_BIUX-th9IQRZpNinjy5CpwqACLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-front.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-snFcPW5ADz8/WUd0USIyb1I/AAAAAAAAASU/eWGBcyPaoHITagLsQZIC9HF7A5MSibGzQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-back.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 19/06/17)
Post by: Schriv on 19 June 2017, 06:53:38 PM

Fantastic!! 
The guy with the Panzerfaust is my favorite.
He's going to give somebody's armored car/light armor a warm welcome.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Belgian on 19 June 2017, 06:54:25 PM

Quote from: Father Primus on 19 June 2017, 07:53:21 AM

Thank you, gentlemen!

And here they are - painted and ready for violence!

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HrlZFwbV6vk/WUd0Uq09MsI/AAAAAAAAASY/2BX9T-_y_BIUX-th9IQRZpNinjy5CpwqACLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-front.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-snFcPW5ADz8/WUd0USIyb1I/AAAAAAAAASU/eWGBcyPaoHITagLsQZIC9HF7A5MSibGzQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-back.jpg)

These are splendid, great converting and painting!

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 19/06/17)
Post by: Askellad on 19 June 2017, 10:03:32 PM

Really nice stuff

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 19/06/17)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 20 June 2017, 09:37:24 AM

Excellent.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 19/06/17)
Post by: Father Primus on 20 June 2017, 10:00:38 AM

Thank you!

Quote from: Schriv on 19 June 2017, 06:53:38 PM

Fantastic!! 
The guy with the Panzerfaust is my favorite.
He's going to give somebody's armored car/light armor a warm welcome.

Hmm... I suppose, it can kill even Centurion/T-55/62 or what else an african militia can meet...

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 26/06/17 - more WIP's)
Post by: Father Primus on 26 June 2017, 09:25:08 AM

More angry and armed citizens join the fray...

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SGqW0S-jOtE/WVDEKZTjQuI/AAAAAAAAASs/08XGpcIibSU-95StFzCZ6Nrl-DCv3QF7gCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-2-wip-front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sfodSwXyAVc/WVDEKZbdLiI/AAAAAAAAASw/Q9jUmODQAOU95brx6TAQ3oovX5FW97b8gCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-2-wip-back.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 26/06/17 - more WIP's)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 26 June 2017, 09:49:24 AM

A real motley crew.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 03/07/17 - squad 2 ready!)
Post by: Father Primus on 03 July 2017, 08:17:47 AM

Now, as more villagers get weapons and training, they can not only defend themself, but also offend somebody else...

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jY8dcRb-bAQ/WVnrlAfoWUI/AAAAAAAAATM/Ou1NSG8q54gnGjmjSjyZ0sAwDmx_0wnIwCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_2-front.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dvw5wh1YJaI/WVnrlOYOnMI/AAAAAAAAATI/hfSMwmZgwXMpvij3eTTxcXtNgPUqKZG4wCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_2-back.jpg)

..and more are yet to come...

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Father Primus on 05 July 2017, 07:34:45 AM

Best hunters of the tribe, aiming for the big game...

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hanEH0Je3nQ/WVnriJE-_wI/AAAAAAAAATE/r1sjNUfl_f4q8fUio2_1_Gv2Yft-7hQCwCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-wip-front.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cHQCT-MxqO0/WVnriFjluzI/AAAAAAAAATA/DvSi7QSTyGUzEkrVEklBM3_Onr-bz7kXQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-wip-back.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 05 July 2017, 08:17:40 AM

Excellent.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Romark on 05 July 2017, 02:35:11 PM

Really imaginative kitbashing,well done,they look great  :)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Malamute on 05 July 2017, 04:41:48 PM

Quote from: Romark on 05 July 2017, 02:35:11 PM

Really imaginative kitbashing,well done,they look great  :)

Yep it does show what you can do with those pesky plastics! :) ;D

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Father Primus on 06 July 2017, 09:43:37 AM

Thank you!!!

Trying to get something interesting by mixing parts of my lead (in fact plastic) pile  :D

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Mason on 06 July 2017, 10:03:47 AM

Some lovely conversion/kitbashing going on here.
 :-* :-*

My favourite is wrong 'un with the petrol can.
 8)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: chickenbane on 06 July 2017, 11:33:22 AM

These are great! It's amazing how some well painted models can make you want to start up gaming in a new setting/period. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Mike Bravo Minis on 06 July 2017, 07:52:32 PM

Very nice.  I fancy nicking that camo - what colours did you use for it, if you don't mind sharing?

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Father Primus on 07 July 2017, 01:42:05 PM

Thanks again  :)

Quote from: Mike Bravo Minis on 06 July 2017, 07:52:32 PM

Very nice.  I fancy nicking that camo - what colours did you use for it, if you don't mind sharing?

I've read that "recipe" of WWII german camo in my first WI magazine many years ago.
1. Base is painted with Khemri brown (or any dry earth color like that), highlited with small addition of white.
2. Then roughly 1/3 of the cloak is painted with Chocolate brown in curvy but sharp vertical lines.
3. After that I add small patches of rich green color - they always should intersect with brown lines.
4. And finally I paint "Z"-pattern lines with Ivory (or any yellowish bone pale color) in every space free of camo patches.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Father Primus on 10 July 2017, 08:51:52 AM

Modern approach to the traditional african warfare.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BcTP_p7aJzo/WWMw31wF4pI/AAAAAAAAATg/LpRFQNUDMXo0og9ESkzHXapEvIG3DXHgQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-front.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--9WWpY4k0S8/WWMw4NGMGLI/AAAAAAAAATc/_C9cpb9HTmw8bJ_rSMxv-9mIALLw5FinwCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-back.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Schriv on 10 July 2017, 12:48:06 PM

I love them.
But the anti-armor guy with the panzerfausts and shield is my favorite.
I'm sure he feels totally safe hiding behind it while engaging his target.  ;D

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Mike Bravo Minis on 10 July 2017, 11:06:53 PM

Love the spider tattoo!

(& thanks for the recipe)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Mason on 11 July 2017, 08:13:06 AM

Wonderful additions!
 :-*

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Father Primus on 11 July 2017, 09:53:34 AM

Thank you!  :)

Quote from: Schriv on 10 July 2017, 12:48:06 PM

But the anti-armor guy with the panzerfausts and shield is my favorite.
I'm sure he feels totally safe hiding behind it while engaging his target.  ;D

They don't call it "shield" for nothing  :D

Now, our brave and cunning leaders:warlord and a witchdoctor.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4HXAJYNxTTs/WWMw6Vt0diI/AAAAAAAAATo/Ch25QmIZ9cAInWWlp2g9eDLrQbbu7NX6gCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders-front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kyrHx2C2ZWg/WWMw6FZxwkI/AAAAAAAAATk/91H-XnHkzO0SFo5QjXRhvnPe_TT9DkfGwCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders-back.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: von Lucky on 11 July 2017, 10:50:28 AM

For a minute I thought this was turning into a Frostgrave warband lol

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: Father Primus on 11 July 2017, 11:10:06 AM

Better call it Hotgrave  :D

Well, witchdoctors are rather common characters in many settings...

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: SABOT on 11 July 2017, 11:46:41 PM

Superb work.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: Viden on 18 July 2017, 05:54:38 PM

Nice idea. :)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Johnno on 18 July 2017, 06:33:52 PM

Quote from: Father Primus on 10 July 2017, 08:51:52 AM

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BcTP_p7aJzo/WWMw31wF4pI/AAAAAAAAATg/LpRFQNUDMXo0og9ESkzHXapEvIG3DXHgQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-front.jpg)

The guy on the left is my absolute favourite!

Great PA figure as well!

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: pinstrpepete on 21 July 2017, 12:54:14 PM

Simply fantastic stuff mate. Keep it up, I can't wait to see more... maybe even a cheeky vehicle or 2?  :)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 25/07/17 - leaders painted!)
Post by: Father Primus on 25 July 2017, 07:43:50 AM

Thank you...

Well... maybe their arsenal will include some simple machinery  :)

And here are painted leaders of tribal militia:

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jlda7lmwrG4/WXbm_64WU-I/AAAAAAAAAT4/1vACgfv_twk6aDcJcQEaW7NecOiUEzOawCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders_front.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2CzHCZdMNnQ/WXbm_8ucnYI/AAAAAAAAAUA/bJ11_0nCkCAT29DdozGaNtbNr4Yk4AefQCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders_side.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yybGzQ8Tj_c/WXbm_wU6iII/AAAAAAAAAT8/z98NhqpxlUQ9enIVhGo516K01aCOwCRfwCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders_back.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 25/07/17 - leaders painted!)
Post by: von Lucky on 25 July 2017, 11:27:50 AM

Very nice.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 25/07/17 - leaders painted!)
Post by: mikedemana on 27 July 2017, 08:33:09 PM

Those are amazing! Great conversions that have so much personality and character... :-*

Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Miscellaneous/LPL_bades_zpsl7op2jaz.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Father Primus on 07 August 2017, 07:52:59 AM

Thank you!!!  :)

Local X-Zibit put his hands on another present from Uncle Leo Brezhnev...

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BSG1WUoL02M/WYgMk4UmRUI/AAAAAAAAAUY/nQ9e-J2Cgz0k4-s7tyOl8rrZv1em63ZEwCLcBGAs/s1600/t34-wip-front.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aoYjggQ6cfQ/WYgMk6bjh0I/AAAAAAAAAUc/j7mSeJDzg0Qf5hfr9je_yFJBetTjBCQRQCLcBGAs/s1600/t34-wip-rear.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 07 August 2017, 09:19:49 AM

That is very nice.

You might want to add a splash plate across the glacis (I assume it is there to stop water splashing up into the driver's hatch). It is a very popular post war addition.

The skirts look good.

You might want to add a heavy machine gun, either an M2 or a Dshk depending on your backstory. Yugoslav T34s provide some examples.

There are photographs of some UK museum examples here:
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/compare-t34-85-part-two.html (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/compare-t34-85-part-two.html)
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/compare-t34-85-part-three.html (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/compare-t34-85-part-three.html)

Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Duke Donald on 07 August 2017, 09:45:54 AM

Wow, a fantastic warband!

Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Father Primus on 07 August 2017, 10:23:08 AM

Thanks a lot!!!  :)

Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on 07 August 2017, 09:19:49 AM

...
You might want to add a splash plate across the glacis (I assume it is there to stop water splashing up into the driver's hatch). It is a very popular post war addition.
...
You might want to add a heavy machine gun, either an M2 or a Dshk depending on your backstory. Yugoslav T34s provide some examples.
...

Well, that's an excellent idea! Will try it!

Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: 3 fingers on 07 August 2017, 11:29:52 AM

Excellent figures,reminds me of a documentary I watched once of African tribesmen with AK,s that were involved in cattle raiding with neighbouring tribes.

Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: pinstrpepete on 09 August 2017, 09:22:06 AM

Love it.

The 10th photo in this bbc article instantly reminded me of your warband http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-40722805

Maybe inspiration for a new member? 😉