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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: M Blakey on May 27, 2024, 09:50:09 PM
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Thought I'd start my own thread regarding my Arnhem project.
It's in the very early stages but thought by starting this thread then hopefully it will keep me focused.
So I bought into the first Arnhem Heroes KS and bought 2 sets of the full Montys plus a few extras bits. My plans are to base one set as though they are defending the LZs/in the country. The second will be based as though they were defending the ruins around Arnhem Bridge or in the ruined building of Oosterbeek.
There's alot of work to do here. ;D
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The clean-up comlete and some minor conversions
I wanted the wounded Para to be offering his colleagues information as to where he sustained the injuries. So I thought a simple had conversion and popping him into the back of a jeep i felt really gave this figure its desired result for me.
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A couple of other minor conversions.
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The beautiful buildings are by Sabotag3d. The staring of a street in Arnhem.
Basing of all the miniatures was done today. Pics to follow
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I wanted to do a 6pdr being towed from the LZ so thats exactly what I did :D
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Looking forward to following this one!
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Nicely done, those are coming along well. The houses are rather gorgeous too.
If you fancy some variety I can vouch for this chap's prints and he does a range of Dutch stuff.
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PatrickMiniatures?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1245692828&from_page=listing&search_query=dutch
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Looking forward to following this one!
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Me too lol
Nicely done, those are coming along well. The houses are rather gorgeous too.
If you fancy some variety I can vouch for this chap's prints and he does a range of Dutch stuff.
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PatrickMiniatures?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1245692828&from_page=listing&search_query=dutch
Great shout. I'll look into these!
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Another little conversion. One will be carrying the iconic umbrella. The other is armed protecting his comrade. I think I'll invest in another one in the future to do a surrendering duo.
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I find it interesting that you use washers as bases. It certainly gives the minis some heft.
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It also means you can keep 'em in place by sticking magnetic strips in your storage boxes. I'd hate to think how many washers I've bought over the years. Oh and if you want group bases, you can get large and quite thin fender washers that will happily base most support weapons.
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Superb start, some great conversions.
The chaplain pair with the pistol works particularly well.
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I find it interesting that you use washers as bases. It certainly gives the minis some heft.
It sure does :D and just like Carlos has mentioned, the washers are great for magnetised storage. So many times in the past without having the magnetic bases when moving boxes, figures have fallen all over the place.
Superb start, some great conversions.
The chaplain pair with the pistol works particularly well.
Cheers Ash :D🍻
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These poor chaps have been though it!
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These poor chaps have been though it!
More like it's been through them! :o
Seriously, great work so far!
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Some of the basing journey so far. 8)
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This is a great looking project, with the release of kickstarter 2 it's inspired me to start painting the 1st release which I hadn't started. I didn't realise how good the sculpts are until I started painting and the detail is incredible. I'm going for Oosterbeek/Hartenstein themed force.
Can't wait to see how your project comes along
Steve
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Basing looks like you're off to a good start.
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Thanks Steve and Ash! :D
All basing was completed and now waiting to prime.
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Great steady work. How big are your forces going to get?
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Great steady work. How big are your forces going to get?
Well Arnhem Heroes 2 pledge manager is coming up so I think it will be another 100 so figures more, I will be doing some more conversations I've already got planned 😉
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I look forward to seeing a few with some paint on them.
I really should get a move on with mine!
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Any updates - I've been really looking forward to the next updates.
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Any updates - I've been really looking forward to the next updates.
Hi mate! Sorry no updates, things have been abit crazy with rearranging the hobby room. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks I will be back to my workbench! :D
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I've started my kickstarter 1 and nearly completed
Will start a new thread for my photos at the weekend
Can't wait for your updates there's some great conversions
Steve
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Great stuff, looking forward to your project progressing
Cheers
Matt
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Priming finally happened this weekend!
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Just a note for those who want round bases but would like them without the holes, try Total Element (but don't tell them what you are doing with them!!!). They have various sizes of steel discs meant for magnetic triggers on doors and such. But they make great bases. I'm using them for 15 mm figures. Even a simple tiny 1/2 inch piece gives enough weight to keep figures upright.
I go one step extra and prime the underside of my bases - this prevents bare metal from showing (I hate that in a game) and it mildly reduces the hold which in turn reduces the chance of the magnetic connection being strong enough to break a figure from its base.
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I go one step extra an prime the underside of my bases - this prevents bare metal from showing (I hate that in a game) and it mildly reduces the hold which in turn reduces the chance of the magnetic connection being strong enough to break a figure from its base.
100% agree :D
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This is what 2 full Monty deals and a boat load of the extras look like. This is from the Empress & Hicks Arnhem Heroes 2 Kickstarter. So much stuff! Have I bitten off more then I can chew? ;D
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Looks like you're be busy now for a while, hope to see how the project progresses
Can't wait for my kickstarter 2 delivery
Steve
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Works been very full on but finding some time tonight to start some jeeps and trailers.
Magnetised the seats to enable crew swaps
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Also managed to glue together some of the lovely Sabotag3d buildings a couple of weeks ago :-*
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Impressive.
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The buildings are superb and really nice to paint, I've bought quite a number but he also does some excellant roads, fences, walls etc
I've put some together for a couple of streets.
Can't wait to see your jeeps
Steve
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The buildings are superb and really nice to paint, I've bought quite a number but he also does some excellant roads, fences, walls etc
I've put some together for a couple of streets.
Can't wait to see your jeeps
Steve
They really are top tier! I've another 3 buildings to make and 3 in the Arnhem buildings RUB. No doubt once Paul designs some more or I pester him to make some it'll be doubled by next christmas ;).
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Tonight I've been working on the Empress 17pdr and a Warlord cut down 15cwt Morris truck. Both great kits. Making this 17pdr on tow.
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They really are top tier! I've another 3 buildings to make and 3 in the Arnhem buildings RUB. No doubt once Paul designs some more or I pester him to make some it'll be doubled by next christmas ;).
A number of Dutch and other suitable items here and they are currently on sale with 25% off.
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PatrickMiniatures?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1418033191&from_page=listing§ion_id=30645582
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Like the towed 17pdr combo.
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Very nice work so far. Well done!
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I've been very busy and had a health scare, but everything seems to be back on track. Knock on wood. Bank Holiday weekend gave me the chance to finally do some headswaps I've been planning to do for a while now.
I've had bought 2 sets of the Poles in then KS and also added some extra figures from the first Arnhem KS for the head swaps I had in mind.
I wanted the poles to have abit more variation so.... One whole Poles with berets have all had head swaps for either a Para berets or airborne helmet. And vice versa to avoid wasting lovely miniatures.
My favourite from this ended up being the Vickers gunner the head swap here was from the ambulance driver. Really enjoy the look for the gunner having a smoke while on watch.
Just need to do the green stuff. Will add scrim and tidy up necks and ears that were lost in the chopping up lol
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I had a spare pack, Al Murray and James Holland figures, so head swapped them with Urquhart and Sosabowski. ASLs theybhave done so mich to raise awareness of what happend during the battle of Arnhem I plan to have a small diorama set where SGT Dennis Smith is taking a pic of them outside the Hartenstein Hotel.
The spare heads I had left in turn had head swaps with other figures. Just want some variety in my Arnehm project. 8)
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Dutch resistance head swaps and 1 of the stretcher team had a head swap. Images of 133rd parachute Field Ambulance at Arnhem gave me the inspiration for the no helmet no beret orderly.
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Will be working on all the vehicles this evening. Adding the luggage and making them look like they aren't from the show room.
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Super cool choices with the head swaps.
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Been a busy week off and I've managed to fit in plenty of hobby time to get my jeeps done. A few little bit left to do like adding canvases and the odd bits but nearly ready fo priming! Also in the post this week is the new Empress 75mm pack howitzers. I will be picking up a couple more next payday ;D
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Super cool choices with the head swaps.
Cheers mate! Your projects really inspire me!