Lead Adventure Forum

Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Dags on 20 August 2019, 09:42:51 AM

Title: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on 20 August 2019, 09:42:51 AM: Start of a little project....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48598250922_2d2ba63e82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3sJRY)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48598109786_b5be098d10_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3s1UA)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: bergschotten on 20 August 2019, 09:55:53 AM: Wow that is great, captures the moment really well. Stephen
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 20 August 2019, 10:19:19 AM: :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: carlos marighela on 20 August 2019, 10:25:35 AM: A thing of true beauty! Marvellous showcase for the minis.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Ash on 20 August 2019, 11:05:20 AM: I like that, great scenic base. Does the mini lift out?
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: AKULA on 20 August 2019, 11:15:13 AM: Lovely work mate.....looking at his eyes he looks like he is about to turn round and mow down his Sergeant.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Dags on 20 August 2019, 11:18:54 AM: Thanks, all 8)

Quote from: Ash on 20 August 2019, 11:05:20 AM
great scenic base. Does the mini lift out?

Yep - it's a resin job from Baueda with a 25mm hole (available from Magister in the UK) - several different versions too ;)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: tomrommel1 on 20 August 2019, 02:02:20 PM: that looks really stunning
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 20 August 2019, 06:41:16 PM: Excellent.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Paul Hicks on 20 August 2019, 10:12:18 PM: Love it mate!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Dr DeAth on 21 August 2019, 02:06:21 AM: Very Nice
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Dags on 21 August 2019, 10:27:21 AM: Another one...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48590856946_7f4f2c54b6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h2NQTC)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48590857156_e1b6d439ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h2NQXf)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: marianas_gamer on 21 August 2019, 11:49:27 AM: Some really fine work Jon!
Lon
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 21 August 2019, 03:17:12 PM: Getting better :-*
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Dags on 21 August 2019, 03:33:06 PM: Quote from: Empress Miniatures on 21 August 2019, 03:17:12 PM
Getting better :-*

Thankfully got a few more to practice on ;)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Captain Blood on 21 August 2019, 04:00:30 PM: Lovely job on those Jon 8)
(But I must say, there is a LOT of Vietnam on here right now lol)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 21 August 2019, 08:21:18 PM: Nice work.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Ragnar on 21 August 2019, 09:41:42 PM: Nice PJs
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: tomrommel1 on 22 August 2019, 09:06:03 AM: Really nice looking Jon!!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Dags on 22 August 2019, 09:54:10 AM: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48598109911_5042a263ab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3s1WK)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: tomrommel1 on 22 August 2019, 02:01:43 PM: top ace !!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Sparrow on 22 August 2019, 05:26:45 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on 21 August 2019, 04:00:30 PM
Lovely job on those Jon 8)
(But I must say, there is a LOT of Vietnam on here right now lol)

There’s a reason for that - Paul Hicks has worked his magic 😉
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Dags on 24 August 2019, 12:56:12 AM: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48608864653_df46350676_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4p8Xk)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48609225071_00f1943c93_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4qZ6r)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48609373362_0fb0af0377_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4rKbb)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Paul Hicks on 24 August 2019, 01:15:36 AM: Quote from: Sparrow on 22 August 2019, 05:26:45 PM
There’s a reason for that - Paul Hicks has worked his magic 😉

Thank you! Excellent brush work Jon! Sculpts aren’t worth much without paint.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Sparrow on 24 August 2019, 06:20:22 AM: No Paul, thank YOU (and Empress of course). The range is turning into a real gem!

PS love the latest addition on this thread.... very atmospheric!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 24 August 2019, 01:18:53 PM: I like your idea of gaming bases that fit into diorama scenic bases.
Are they commercial or your own creations?
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Dags on 24 August 2019, 01:22:25 PM: Commercial - straight out of the pack from Baueda (available from Magister in the UK) with nowt done to them. They do, iirc, 8 different versions.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 24 August 2019, 01:38:36 PM: Thank-you
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Dags on 03 September 2019, 09:53:38 PM: Next couple...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48673207973_85bee3b5a1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ha5UYV)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48673545126_91ce787248_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ha7DcU)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48673715197_983d9e6fd1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ha8vLa)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48673715192_4ae68dc510_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ha8vL5)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 03/09
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 03 September 2019, 10:24:51 PM: Nice.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 03/09
Post by: Splod on 04 September 2019, 03:52:15 AM: Talented git ;)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 03/09
Post by: Dags on 06 September 2019, 12:18:21 PM: Next one...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48687368493_8b059b504a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hbkupP)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Next one 06/09
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 06 September 2019, 12:57:39 PM: :-*
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Next one 06/09
Post by: Dags on 09 September 2019, 07:57:03 PM: Next one (and last for a week or so cos I'm away)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48708072397_d271777fc9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hdaAXF)

Ans a comparison between Gringo's and Empress....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48708071807_1eb9ff591e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hdaAMv)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Comparison 09/09
Post by: tomrommel1 on 10 September 2019, 08:43:47 AM: very nice indeed
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Comparison 09/09
Post by: Ash on 10 September 2019, 02:22:37 PM: Very nicely done.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Comparison 09/09
Post by: Silent Invader on 10 September 2019, 03:10:02 PM: Lovely work 8)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Comparison 09/09
Post by: Dags on 12 October 2019, 11:21:06 AM: Busy, busy, busy so a small update on progress so far...

Empress for me....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48884729587_76e9e84e8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2htM1Zi)

.... and G40s for a commission (with a couple of samples that Ged sent me)....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48884018508_94ce408fbf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2htHnBj)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: AKULA on 12 October 2019, 11:31:57 AM: Lovely job mate

8)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: Ragnar on 12 October 2019, 12:17:26 PM: Lovely work Dags.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: Ash on 12 October 2019, 02:42:56 PM: These are super, really well done on the faces.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 12 October 2019, 02:56:12 PM: Very nice.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: Dags on 27 November 2019, 09:37:02 AM: Empress M48....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49131135893_b86bb9753c_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hRArYA](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49131630326_b26fe11d7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hRxUZT)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49131630301_b086cc1583_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hRArYa)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49131630486_c4091dcc26_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hRAs2m)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Digits on 27 November 2019, 10:17:57 AM: That looks brilliant. I love your troops too, great skills there.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Paul Hicks on 27 November 2019, 10:38:58 AM: That is superb mate!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Keith on 27 November 2019, 11:52:27 AM: Killed it with this - looks absolutely brilliant!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Westfalia Chris on 27 November 2019, 01:08:36 PM: One of my favourite tanks of all time, and splendidly painted.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Ash on 27 November 2019, 01:39:09 PM: Great looking tank, excellent job on the crew as well.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 27 November 2019, 07:56:07 PM: Excellent.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Shanec on 27 November 2019, 08:04:53 PM: Great job on the M48 - you got it spot on. Out of interest where did you source the decals?
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Rich H on 27 November 2019, 08:17:29 PM: Nice work :D
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Dags on 27 November 2019, 08:30:25 PM: Cheers, all 8)

Quote from: Shanec on 27 November 2019, 08:04:53 PM
Out of interest where did you source the decals?

Star and serial number are from 1/56th Rubicon WW2 US vehicle sheet - PSC were selling them separately for a quid at Warfare the other weekend.

The load classification was kitbashed from 3 separate old Dom's Decals* ones I've had for years.

*Order with caution - service can be 'interesting' and/or optional
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Sparrow on 27 November 2019, 09:11:15 PM: Brilliant!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: AKULA on 27 November 2019, 09:27:47 PM: Great job on the M48 Jon, definitely my favourite so far

:)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: carlos marighela on 27 November 2019, 11:41:46 PM: Lovely work. Good to see a US Army version too.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Shanec on 28 November 2019, 03:50:22 AM: Many thanks for the advice on decals, really appreciate it!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: tomrommel1 on 28 November 2019, 06:41:49 AM: the M48 is just outstanding!!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 30 November 2019, 08:35:05 AM: What colours did you use?
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 30 November 2019, 09:14:12 AM: Very nice work.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Dags on 30 November 2019, 06:26:05 PM: Quote from: Empress Miniatures on 30 November 2019, 08:35:05 AM
What colours did you use?

Sorry Paul, wasn't ignoring you; been working up at Battleground all day in the frozen north!

The green is a base of Vallejo Olive Drab to which Brown Violet and then Stone Grey is added.

Then it's an overall wash of an oil paint burnt umber and finally liberal slapping on of Mig weathering pigments
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Dags on 22 January 2020, 11:38:53 PM: Empress Ontos....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49427100362_b9afe73d84_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiGNVy)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49426403373_7f746281d2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiDeJv)

]
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: gamer Mac on 22 January 2020, 11:57:47 PM: Lovely weathering :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Captain Blood on 22 January 2020, 11:59:47 PM: Wow. That’s a proper old rustbucket :)
Lovely job Jon.
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Sparrow on 23 January 2020, 05:24:39 AM: Love it!
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Rich H on 23 January 2020, 06:42:15 AM: Nice work!
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 23 January 2020, 08:34:38 AM: Nice job.

Was assembling the guns fun? How much pinning was needed?
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Dags on 23 January 2020, 09:14:34 AM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on 23 January 2020, 08:34:38 AM

Was assembling the guns fun? How much pinning was needed?

The .30 cal mount is pinned but the rifles were simply attached using the old trick of putting a tiny ball of milliput in between layers of CA glue .
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 23 January 2020, 10:03:16 AM: Bloody good job, as I have said in a lot of other places lol

I found the best way to do the guns was to glue them onto the turret ring before its on the vehicle. One gun at a time. Use blue tac or plasticine or whatever to support the muzzle at the height you want it. It take a bit of time but only for you to leave it alone for a while as the glue works. So half an hour of which most of that time is spent doing something else.

Cheers, Paul
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Rich H on 23 January 2020, 10:36:57 AM: I guess that's mostly my fault... I couldn't think of a better way... sorry!

I tried making the turret in one piece but the print process meant the guns end up massively toe-in and it looked silly. (got one sat on my desk looking at me squint)
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Dags on 23 January 2020, 10:47:13 AM: Quote from: Rich H on 23 January 2020, 10:36:57 AM
I guess that's mostly my fault... I couldn't think of a better way... sorry!

Nowt to apologise for - had a LOT worse to assemble to slap paint on over the years (Westwind Hackney Cab I'm looking specifically at you) and don't remember swearing (more than usual) doing it!

I've left the turret separate - easier to paint that way - but, I think, will glue it in place long term.
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Marine0846 on 23 January 2020, 02:30:41 PM: Well painted, Dags.
Love it.
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 23 January 2020, 06:12:41 PM: Thanks for the hints.

I can understand the problems with printing the turret in one piece.
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Dags on 27 January 2020, 08:21:49 PM: Full squad finished; 3 x 4 man fire teams, Squad leader and M79 plus M60 and a couple of loaders.....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49451457386_a91ae9517c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ikRDqf)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49451687462_9157cb5a5d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ikSPP5)

Mucking about with photoshop....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49451457421_d401c54e1a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ikRDqR)
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: gamer Mac on 27 January 2020, 08:46:12 PM: Cracking photos I like the bases :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 27 January 2020, 10:09:47 PM: Nice work.
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Sparrow on 28 January 2020, 05:24:40 AM: Fantastic!
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: tomrommel1 on 28 January 2020, 06:24:04 AM: very nice indeed :-*
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Mr C on 29 January 2020, 01:47:27 PM: Very nice indeed! Can I ask where you got the decals from (on the M48 tank)?
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Dags on 29 January 2020, 01:56:37 PM: Quote from: Mr C on 29 January 2020, 01:47:27 PM
Very nice indeed! Can I ask where you got the decals from (on the M48 tank)?

Star and serial number are from 1/56th Rubicon WW2 US vehicle sheet.

The load classification was kitbashed from 3 separate old Dom's Decals* ones I've had for years.

*Order with caution - service can be 'interesting' and/or optional
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Dags on 29 January 2020, 02:07:10 PM: Wargames Illustrated limited edition figs....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49459178288_578432b027_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2imxdzf)
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Mr C on 29 January 2020, 02:13:15 PM: Thanks for the speedy response! Just about to finish a USMC squad/section and start on making the vehicles. Its good to come on here for inspiration/motivation to carry on!
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: coldm2231 on 29 January 2020, 06:17:55 PM: Star Decals do some 1/72 decals for M48s and Mec Models do too. I use both for 28mm vehicles and think they look fine... worth a look.
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Dags on 30 January 2020, 02:41:36 PM: Last few for myself before Feb and March get taken up with commission work....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49463767618_bb35f11f61_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2imWJPC)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49463767708_a408b940bc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2imWJRb)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: gamer Mac on 30 January 2020, 03:14:44 PM: WOW and WOW again :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Sparrow on 30 January 2020, 06:52:02 PM: Those NVA are looking good!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Shahbahraz on 30 January 2020, 07:52:28 PM: Outstanding work. And what rules are people using for 'Nam? I know there's a version of Chain of Command developed in Oz, but I have never tried it out.

That M48 looks just great, and I see Rubicon are doing a Centurion for the Aussies. It's going to be hard to resist...
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Dags on 30 January 2020, 09:29:32 PM: Quote from: Shahbahraz on 30 January 2020, 07:52:28 PM
And what rules are people using for 'Nam?

I've got FoF and the Vietnam supplement but am not exactly enamoured.
A lot of folks seem to be modding Bolt Action but, imo, the only way BA could be a worse game is if Chris Peers* had wrote it.

I suspect that if 'Nam is going to have long term gaming potential eather than be this year's trendy period it will need something completely new.... a bit like SAGA did for DA gaming.

Quote
and I see Rubicon are doing a Centurion for the Aussies. It's going to be hard to resist...

That's going to 1/56th.... Empress certainly have got one coming in 1/50th that will fit with the otger vehicles already available.

* I'm 100% sure that Mr Peers is an absolutely spiffing chap and extremely knowledgeable.... I just loathe his rules with a vengeance!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: AKULA on 30 January 2020, 09:33:35 PM: Lovely paint jobs mate.

Write your own rules...on the back of a beer mat ;)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Bearwoodman on 10 February 2020, 03:12:22 PM: All the painting on this thread is excellent but I particularly love that rusty Ontos!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Dags on 20 February 2020, 10:24:05 AM: Empress USMC painted for a customer....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49560366841_f0953e067e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ivtQpt)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Sparrow on 20 February 2020, 12:51:10 PM: Superb!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Cypher226 on 29 February 2020, 09:40:28 PM: Beautiful work Dags... I've probably missed it in the thread but any chance of a quick run down of paints used?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Dags on 29 February 2020, 09:53:50 PM: Quote from: Cypher226 on 29 February 2020, 09:40:28 PM
Beautiful work Dags... I've probably missed it in the thread but any chance of a quick run down of paints used?

No problem....

Uniforms: Vallejo MC Olive Drab with VMC Reflective Green and VMC Stone Grey added in for highlights

Flak Jackets: VMC Olive Yellow with Vallejo PA British Tanker and VMC Stone Grey added in for highlights

Bandoliers: VPA US Tanker and VPA US Tanker Highlight

Webbing: VMC Olive Drab with VMC Russian Uniform and VMC Stone Grey added for highlights

Helmet base: VPA Italian Tanker and VPA Italian Tanker Highlight

Helmet Camo: VMC German Camo Dark Green, VPA Splinter Green, VPA Slinter Brown

Think that covers the main bits.... basically lots of different olive greens with stone grey added to tie them together
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Cypher226 on 29 February 2020, 10:13:15 PM: Excellent, you're a gent :D

Guess I'm paint shopping when I get the car back then... lol
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Dags on 25 March 2020, 11:01:50 AM: Commission job - minis from Gringo's, wall from Charlie Foxtrot...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49696389073_f6d3c13252.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHuZ5n)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49697231702_2a9c310887.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHziys)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Dags on 25 March 2020, 11:25:31 AM: Empress 60mm Mortars.... out today apparently ;)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49696994681_a74afcdede.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHy66T)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: gamer Mac on 25 March 2020, 11:36:57 AM: Look great :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Any chance of some bigger pic's?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on 25 March 2020, 11:45:29 AM: Quote from: gamer Mac on 25 March 2020, 11:36:57 AM
Look great :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Any chance of some bigger pic's?

Don't know what happened there... Flikr playing silly buggers. Try again....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49696994681_8b0677661a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHy66T)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49696389073_d59078ffc1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHuZ5n)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49697231702_196dc9f549_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHziys)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Vanvlak on 25 March 2020, 04:32:23 PM: Very nice - I'm taking notes s I'm just starting out on Viet Nam.
I'm going to have to read the entire topic 8)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: gamer Mac on 25 March 2020, 04:34:34 PM: lovely paint job, :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
thanks for the bigger photos
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 25 March 2020, 05:20:05 PM: Really amazing. I have some of these on order from Empress. I am looking forward to painting them,
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 25 March 2020, 07:18:08 PM: Nice work.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Splod on 25 March 2020, 11:14:37 PM: Gorgeous. I really like that wall piece too, where is it from?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on 25 March 2020, 11:42:17 PM: Quote from: Splod on 25 March 2020, 11:14:37 PM
that wall piece... where is it from?

It's a Charlie Foxtrot resin piece....

https://www.charliefoxtrotmodels.com/collections/pantile
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Splod on 25 March 2020, 11:56:41 PM: Quote from: Dags on 25 March 2020, 11:42:17 PM
It's a Charlie Foxtrot resin piece....

https://www.charliefoxtrotmodels.com/collections/pantile

Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: tomrommel1 on 26 March 2020, 10:03:57 AM: Great painting!!!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on 28 March 2020, 07:04:08 PM: All commission work at the moment (but an Otter arrived in the post this morning 8) )

First up Gringo's NVA - nice minis but they are big. I nicknamed them the Vietnamese Basketball team...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408067_69bc9921b5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHaM)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408037_61a56db368_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHag)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on 28 March 2020, 07:05:54 PM: And then some Empress USMC....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49708552118_5f65ccb912_o.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHbJ](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408122_66e8181bee_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJzjJ3)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: gamer Mac on 28 March 2020, 07:36:06 PM: LOVELY WORK :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
That must be an important wall every one is fighting at it ;)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: ulverston on 28 March 2020, 11:07:33 PM: Superb painting skills on display... really enjoying this thread though I almost dropped my laptop when I read the criticism of St Peers... surely that must have been a typo. The man is a legend...
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Splod on 29 March 2020, 08:16:31 AM: Quote from: Dags on 28 March 2020, 07:04:08 PM
All commission work at the moment (but an Otter arrived in the post this morning 8) )

First up Gringo's NVA - nice minis but they are big. I nicknamed them the Vietnamese Basketball team...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408067_69bc9921b5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHaM)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408037_61a56db368_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHag)

Lovely work! I've seen them used as MENA insurgents/milita with sculpted enclosed shoes. They're too big against other NVA/VC ranges, but they work nicely against lots of other 28mm ultra-moderns.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 29 March 2020, 08:49:15 AM: Excellent painting again.

Quote from: Splod on 29 March 2020, 08:16:31 AM
Lovely work! I've seen them used as MENA insurgents/milita with sculpted enclosed shoes. They're too big against other NVA/VC ranges, but they work nicely against lots of other 28mm ultra-moderns.

I have to agree, I bought all the Gringo's bareheaded NVA as enforcers for my not-Roanapur setting (more organised than the general rabble, but not as organised - and effective - as Hotel Moscow).
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 29 March 2020, 10:01:53 AM: The new additions are all superb as it the wall that you use to display them. :o

I really like the Vietnamese - I think they are the best painted NVA that I have ever seen. :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: tomrommel1 on 29 March 2020, 12:24:23 PM: outstanding painting
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on 29 March 2020, 02:15:06 PM: Empress Otter....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49711532968_816562f20d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJQAQ1)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49712069411_024ee91a39_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJTmi2)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49711532903_97e5531519_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJQANT)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Woof! 29th March
Post by: Westfalia Chris on 29 March 2020, 02:33:19 PM: Otterly adorable. And that little vehicle, too. Nice and subtle work on the mud stains.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Ash on 29 March 2020, 03:31:06 PM: Excellent result.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: gamer Mac on 29 March 2020, 03:32:27 PM: how do you do the mud
stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on 29 March 2020, 03:35:59 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on 29 March 2020, 03:32:27 PM
how do you do the mud

It's easy...... liberal use of MiG pigments over and almost dry oil paint wash
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 29 March 2020, 04:55:22 PM: That is brilliant.

And yes, the mud is great.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Vanvlak on 29 March 2020, 05:09:35 PM: Brilliant pair of little critters, there. I am going to end up buying the aquatic mammal.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Sparrow on 29 March 2020, 09:53:28 PM: That’s rather nice 😉
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: hayeswauford on 29 March 2020, 10:44:31 PM: WOW! Just found this thread- gorgeous work!!!!!!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Rich H on 30 March 2020, 12:15:16 PM: Looks great!

Don't even remember adding wipers... lol
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on 04 April 2020, 10:23:07 PM: This week's bits, more Empress USMC for one customer.....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736370642_d9412c7f28_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iM2UcL)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on 04 April 2020, 10:25:23 PM: And Gringo corpsman and casualty for another...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736379477_d1ec6618cf_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iM2WQ6)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Sparrow on 04 April 2020, 10:34:06 PM: Those Empress minis you’ve painted are gorgeous 😉
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 05 April 2020, 08:22:56 AM: Quote from: Dags on 04 April 2020, 10:23:07 PM
This week's bits, more Empress USMC for one customer.....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736370642_d9412c7f28_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iM2UcL)

Great painting. Love the flowers ;)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 05 April 2020, 09:37:00 AM: Nice work.

Great detail on the bases.

Are the dice for casualty markers (I know it is a commission, but you must have been curious)?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Sparrow on 05 April 2020, 01:44:38 PM: Paul @ Empress Miniatures
Great painting. Love the flowers ;)

Now there’s a thought for an extra pack in the range - anti war protesters putting flowers down M16’s?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on 05 April 2020, 06:12:19 PM: Quote from: Sparrow on 05 April 2020, 01:44:38 PM
Now there’s a thought for an extra pack in the range - anti war protesters putting flowers down M16’s?

Sticking a flower on the end of a rifle barrel is easily doable ;)

@UVS yep, for tracking casualties iirc. I built frames (from Pendraken) into the bases so the die sits right.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 05 April 2020, 07:24:25 PM: Quote from: Dags on 05 April 2020, 06:12:19 PM
@UVS yep, for tracking casualties iirc. I built frames (from Pendraken) into the bases so the die sits right.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on 08 April 2020, 09:40:31 PM: Empress Recon squad....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49750318078_97cd58a50c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iNgohN)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Sparrow on 08 April 2020, 09:58:47 PM: Quality mate!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Splod on 08 April 2020, 10:39:54 PM: Stunning!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 08 April 2020, 11:01:51 PM: Excellent again.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: tomrommel1 on 09 April 2020, 08:44:14 AM: The Recon squad is outstanding!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 09 April 2020, 11:13:56 AM: Superbo!!!! :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Blackwolf on 11 April 2020, 02:18:25 AM: Lovely painting :-*
Just realised the dog with the Otter is I presume an Otterhound? Very clever!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: levied troop on 11 April 2020, 07:25:53 AM: Superb job on these Jon - they look beautifully dusty and battleworn (apart from the Otterhound :))
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Dags on 11 April 2020, 10:01:47 AM: Thanks, all 8)

@Blackwolf: yes, it's an Otterhound; I've had them, irl, since I was a kid and a few years back had a few sculpts done - now try to squeeze one in to every project I do ;D
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Blackwolf on 11 April 2020, 10:29:39 PM: Edited ;trivial.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Dags on 16 April 2020, 11:12:32 PM: This week's additions, more commission work....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49782423746_6868c46170_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iR6WbN)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49782747457_5a82b5c573_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iR8Aq2)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49782746892_6e352beea3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iR8Afh)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Sparrow on 17 April 2020, 06:13:41 AM: Nice!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 17 April 2020, 09:45:43 AM: :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: AKULA on 17 April 2020, 09:51:30 AM: Lovely PJs as usual Jon

8)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Juan on 17 April 2020, 10:07:12 AM: Great painting work! And a very useful reference to paint these miniatures!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Dags on 07 May 2020, 11:50:09 AM: NVA....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49866446727_0da99abe10_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYwzhT)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49866133796_fd256e053d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYuYgw)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49865609738_ee6a0621f4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYshu3)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Sparrow on 07 May 2020, 01:13:17 PM: Sweet!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: tomrommel1 on 07 May 2020, 01:55:53 PM: Nice indeed
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: gamer Mac on 07 May 2020, 05:00:04 PM: Lovely work :-* :-* :-*
really like the different colour scarfs
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 07 May 2020, 06:06:30 PM: Very nice.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Captain Blood on 07 May 2020, 08:39:16 PM: That’s a fabulous collection Jon :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: commissarmoody on 08 May 2020, 06:20:24 AM: Very cool!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 09 May 2020, 12:01:59 PM: Fantastic as always. :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Dags on 14 May 2020, 11:22:12 AM: This week's....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893954062_d104050784_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1Xygh)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893641886_77a7cb7232_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1VXsW)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 14 May 2020, 12:13:25 PM: Lovely job as always. :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: tomrommel1 on 14 May 2020, 02:18:06 PM: nice figures
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 14 May 2020, 06:01:45 PM: Inspirational.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: aliensurfer on 14 May 2020, 11:25:19 PM: Nice work mate
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Bravo Six on 14 May 2020, 11:26:32 PM: WoW! :o Top job on those Dags.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Sparrow on 15 May 2020, 06:37:25 AM: Sweet!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: PeteW on 16 May 2020, 10:42:35 AM: Very nice

P
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on 21 May 2020, 11:49:11 AM: This week's....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49918580673_b5a17c8388_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j48LU2)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49919389867_70fa1994ce_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4cVrD)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49919389532_0446f4e92b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4cVkS)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49919093071_2208caca96_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4bpdt)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49919093046_f08e36cfaa_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4bpd3)

Pinned markers are from TAG, otherwise all Empress
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 21 May 2020, 12:10:08 PM: Brilliant job :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Sparrow on 21 May 2020, 01:02:15 PM: Utterly brilliant!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: gamer Mac on 21 May 2020, 06:48:49 PM: Cracking job :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on 28 May 2020, 11:18:24 AM: This week's...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49944138478_404ccb1a55_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j6oLkQ)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 30 May 2020, 07:32:44 AM: Oooooo very shiny :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 30 May 2020, 08:36:43 AM: Very nice work, though deployment is a bit worrying.
The backblast from that RPG would take out the majority of his comrades ^__^.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on 30 May 2020, 08:39:37 AM: Don't worry, there's plenty more where they came from ;)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Sparrow on 30 May 2020, 03:38:23 PM: :D
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on 04 June 2020, 10:50:26 AM: This week's.....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49969717451_65c0604ed5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j8DS5B)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: tomrommel1 on 04 June 2020, 01:48:10 PM: very nice addition
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on 06 June 2020, 05:45:46 PM: even more shiny. Really do love your painting style. :) :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Splod on 06 June 2020, 10:14:33 PM: Stunning work. Your painting style is gorgeous, and I love how you blend the uniforms within a unit.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on 07 June 2020, 10:44:00 AM: Inspiring.