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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: IgnatiusO on February 10, 2021, 02:27:32 AM

Title: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: IgnatiusO on February 10, 2021, 02:27:32 AM
Hi Friends,

I've been lurking on the forum for a number of years admiring everyone's work. During that time I've been working on a 6mm Border War project and a few others as well. The project features the fictional nations Bana Cundé and, well, some other place.... The forces of Bana Cundé primarily use vehicles/weapons from Russia/the Warsaw Pact, while the unnamed foes use NATO vehicles/weapons. I am using GHQ miniatures.

I have reviewed the instructions on posting photos and hope that I have done it correctly. Please let me know. I can delete as needed.

I have a number of painted (and even more unpainted) miniatures that I purchased as part of this project. I hope (as long as my images don't violate the forum rules) to post more.

Thank you in advance and please stay safe.

All my best,
Ántonia
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: Westfalia Chris on February 10, 2021, 05:10:17 AM
Hi Ántonia,

The page links you used will not work with the image tags. With these tags, you'll gave to use an actual image URL, ending with the file format of the uploaded pic, most often ".jpg"

You might be able to get these by right-clicking the image and selecting "copy image URL" from the context menu under most browsers, but there might also be an issue with unregistered users not seeing it if hosted on Google services.

If the hotlinking doesn't work, you can alternatively attach the images to your post under the message field.
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: IgnatiusO on February 10, 2021, 05:23:17 AM
If the hotlinking doesn't work, you can alternatively attach the images to your post under the message field.

Thank you so much! I hope it works this time!

I appreciate the guidance.

All my best,
Ántonia
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: LazyStudent on February 10, 2021, 07:56:25 AM
Great looking minis! Very menacing Soviet armour!

How did you paint them?
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on February 10, 2021, 09:31:50 AM
Nice job. ;)
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: IgnatiusO on February 10, 2021, 03:42:47 PM
Great looking minis! Very menacing Soviet armour!

How did you paint them?

Thank you! I prime black, use Vallejo Iraqi Sand and Vallejo Russian Uniform WWII. Tracks are black rubber. I wash in Agrax Earthshade, do a few highlights with the base colors. I then, on tanks, do lights and wash the engines with Nuln Oil.

Nice job. ;)

Thank you, Paul!
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: Pattus Magnus on February 10, 2021, 05:04:25 PM
Those are very nicely done! I’m planning to paint some Cold War Soviets this year and will definitely be checking on this thread for inspiration.
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: fred on February 10, 2021, 07:02:11 PM
Nice work, do post more.

There is a lot more heavy metal on show than I was expecting from the Border Wars title, made me think of skirmishes not tanks!
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: IgnatiusO on February 10, 2021, 08:35:54 PM
Those are very nicely done! I’m planning to paint some Cold War Soviets this year and will definitely be checking on this thread for inspiration.

Thank you. I will do. There's a lot painted already (and a lot more in boxes :o)... I even bought a mat in a bout of matness madness. I'm currently working on Hinds and Hips.

Nice work, do post more.

There is a lot more heavy metal on show than I was expecting from the Border Wars title, made me think of skirmishes not tanks!

Thank you! I'm dreading doing the infantry. After painting part of an EPIC Space Marine Chapter I'm in denial about tiny men. I need to flesh out the nations, but I've already decided on a resource-driven conflict - so a lot of machine will be on the table.
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: Splod on February 11, 2021, 05:20:50 AM
Gorgeous work! I've just been inspired to crack open my own 6mm Imagi-Nation project after some friends decided to drag out some old 6mm. This thread looks like it'll be great inspiration :)
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: IgnatiusO on February 11, 2021, 05:51:55 PM
Gorgeous work! I've just been inspired to crack open my own 6mm Imagi-Nation project after some friends decided to drag out some old 6mm. This thread looks like it'll be great inspiration :)

I've been really inspired by the amazing work folks do on this board, so thank you! I'm looking forward to seeing your minis when you post them. I hope to post some photos tonight.
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: 6milPhil on February 12, 2021, 05:39:16 PM
Those are beautifully done.  8) 8)

If you're on Facebook consider sharing these beauties in this 6mil group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/266872090170793
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: IgnatiusO on February 12, 2021, 08:41:45 PM
Those are beautifully done.  8) 8)

If you're on Facebook consider sharing these beauties in this 6mil group... https://www.facebook.com/groups/266872090170793

Thank you so much! Thank you as well for the invitation - I submitted an application to join the group.
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: IgnatiusO on February 13, 2021, 10:44:54 PM
Hi Friends,

Here are a few more photos of the forces of Bana Cundé on a sunny day. The photos are mostly BMPs (including a goofy recon version with a needle as a mast).
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: Pattus Magnus on February 14, 2021, 01:41:07 AM
Beautiful work! They’ll get their infantry where they need to go.
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: Splod on February 14, 2021, 03:32:35 AM
I love the recon conversion! Remember, if it's stupid but it works, then it ain't stupid!  :D
Title: Re: Ántonia's Border War 6mm ImagiNation project
Post by: IgnatiusO on February 14, 2021, 04:47:41 AM
Beautiful work! They’ll get their infantry where they need to go.

I hope so! I have more to do I believe...and then the infantry.

I love the recon conversion! Remember, if it's stupid but it works, then it ain't stupid!  :D

Thank you. It's small, but felt like fun.