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Title: Baltic Independence Wars: First Battle 29Aug25
Post by: joekano on January 07, 2025, 07:37:35 PM
So my previous experience with this era was on the Back of Beyond side of things (British, Chinese), but I opted to dive into the western front of the RCW after finding a box of Wargame Atlantic plastic Germans on sale for $5 (Of course the figure count grew beyond that one box). I'm no expert on this theater, but I'm hoping my limited knowledge didn't lead me too far astray in painting my Freikorps and Landeswehr.

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More units and information can be found on the blog:
https://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2025/01/baltic-independence-wars-german.html (https://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2025/01/baltic-independence-wars-german.html)

Thanks!
Chris
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces
Post by: Wagstaff on January 07, 2025, 09:02:17 PM
Love it!

I’m sure there would be so many sources of uniforms and weapons that you can’t go wrong!
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces
Post by: Kourtchatovium104 on January 08, 2025, 11:30:45 AM
Great minis! And a very interesting front of the RCW, with many different troops and uniforms.  :)
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces
Post by: Tom Dulski on January 08, 2025, 12:12:49 PM

 Great work!
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces
Post by: marianas_gamer on January 08, 2025, 06:02:18 PM
Nice painting and happy to see you working again in the time period.
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces
Post by: Inkpaduta on January 08, 2025, 06:03:19 PM
Isn't there an Osprey that deals with this?
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces
Post by: Mark Plant on January 08, 2025, 08:18:07 PM
There are two Ospreys that cover this, but both very much in passing.

The Freikorps one concentrates largely on what was happening in Germany.

The Baltic Wars one covers far too much ground to hope to cover any part well.

Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces
Post by: joekano on January 08, 2025, 10:06:20 PM
Thanks for the kind feedback, Everyone.  Yes, it's nice to back in the interwar period after all my dabbling in other eras and games (though my Fallout project is still ongoing). I have the two Ospreys mentioned here and agree they are a good start, but don't have a ton of depth.  I've had some people point me towards some other resources recently as well, so will check those out for more inspiration.

Chris
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 23Feb25
Post by: joekano on February 23, 2025, 08:07:48 PM
My Baltic forces still aren't complete, but I finished up some infantry and a few buildings:

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As usual, more photos of the rest of my work can be found on the blog:
https://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2025/02/baltic-independence-wars-estonian-and.html (https://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2025/02/baltic-independence-wars-estonian-and.html)

Thanks!
Chris
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 23Feb25
Post by: commissarmoody on February 25, 2025, 06:41:52 AM
I am sure there are issues with this video. But I think it does a decent job of showing the ebb and flow of the campaigns.
Estonian War of Independence animated
https://youtu.be/HBA0xDHZjko?si=uYKLEWZLsHdVW8bF
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 23Feb25
Post by: fred on February 25, 2025, 07:36:52 AM
Great work - I do like the effect on the roof of the building
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 23Feb25
Post by: Dr Bogo on February 25, 2025, 04:33:50 PM
Lovely work on the Estonians, much underrepresented in RCW gaming.
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 23Feb25
Post by: joekano on February 25, 2025, 05:45:29 PM
Thanks for the positive feedback Everyone!

Quote from: commissarmoody on February 25, 2025, 06:41:52 AM
I am sure there are issues with this video. But I think it does a decent job of showing the ebb and flow of the campaigns.
Estonian War of Independence animated
https://youtu.be/HBA0xDHZjko?si=uYKLEWZLsHdVW8bF

That a good video link - thanks for sharing!  There are also some good ones on The Great War channel as well:

Estonia and Latvia Fight For Independence
https://youtu.be/eUO8XmTr46g?si=pFET0UyxrZOKRFmp (https://youtu.be/eUO8XmTr46g?si=pFET0UyxrZOKRFmp)

The Freikorps Fights On - Estonia and Latvia War For Independence
https://youtu.be/CpsDx4rAEow?si=Jsrb8gOslntH-dBG (https://youtu.be/CpsDx4rAEow?si=Jsrb8gOslntH-dBG)
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 23Feb25
Post by: commissarmoody on February 26, 2025, 01:03:07 AM
I was going to send those your way as well. But I had to do a quick post because I had to put my daughter to bed. Good videos.  :D
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 23Feb25
Post by: Sakuragi Miniatures on March 04, 2025, 08:19:32 AM
Thanks for sharing what you've done so far, it's an interesting project and your figures look good!
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 23Feb25
Post by: juergen c. olk on March 16, 2025, 06:04:21 PM
Perfect.
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: joekano on May 15, 2025, 06:40:50 PM
Thanks again everyone for the positive feedback.   I've finally finished up the last bits for the project.

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As usual, there are more units and photos on the blog.
https://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2025/05/baltic-independence-wars-final-units.html (https://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2025/05/baltic-independence-wars-final-units.html)

Thanks!
Chris
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: fred on May 15, 2025, 08:34:06 PM
Great additions.

With MDF buildings adding a few extras to the roofs can make a lot of difference to the look.

I'd love a game set in this era with such great figures, but unfortunately you are half way round the world from me :(
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: marianas_gamer on May 15, 2025, 08:48:20 PM
Nice work. The cav is stunning! :-*
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: Sakuragi Miniatures on May 16, 2025, 12:31:25 AM
I like your cavalry and armored car!
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: Freddy on May 16, 2025, 11:29:38 PM
Great job on them, I especially like the house!
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: joekano on May 17, 2025, 05:58:35 PM
Thanks Everyone!
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: Marine0846 on May 21, 2025, 12:29:26 AM
Love the new stuff.
Your usual great painting.
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: Tom Dulski on May 23, 2025, 11:54:18 AM

 Love the weathering on the house
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: Mark of the West on August 23, 2025, 04:26:31 PM
These are the nicest Baltic figs/painting/backdrop I have seen. i asked a painter to do 2 units painted up in 15mm based on your photos, and I like the result, but they don't compare (28mm is wonderful). Wow.
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: My skirmish forces Updated 15May25
Post by: joekano on August 24, 2025, 03:47:14 AM
Thanks again everyone! They should finally be getting on the table next week, so I’ll add some photos from the game.

Chris
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: First Battle 29Aug25
Post by: joekano on August 30, 2025, 07:46:26 AM
So the armies finally set foot on the battlefield today:

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More pics and details on the battle can be found on the blog:
https://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2025/08/baltic-independence-wars-german.html (https://majorthomasfoolery.blogspot.com/2025/08/baltic-independence-wars-german.html)

Thanks!
Chris
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: First Battle 29Aug25
Post by: HerbertTarkel on August 30, 2025, 07:51:52 AM
Fantastic! The blue on the house is perfect for the period and geography!!!
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: First Battle 29Aug25
Post by: joekano on August 30, 2025, 10:49:51 PM
Thanks!  I used reference photos of old houses in Jurmala when picking my paint schemes.
Title: Re: Baltic Independence Wars: First Battle 29Aug25
Post by: trev on September 05, 2025, 02:09:00 PM
Looking good!