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Title: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (cavalry 12. 18. 2013)
Post by: Wilhelmshoeher on 24 October 2013, 11:41:25 AM

Aloha,
some days ago I realized that there are a lot of unpainted BEF miniatures in my "figurines-tomb".
So I ordered many more and want to start on them as a project, to be finished in August next year.
The plan is to have a lot of Infantry and with some support.

I am not sure about the rulebook. I want to fight big battles and not skirmishes, but I dont really like The Great War, any suggestions?

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/Mosimo/BEF_zps563de3fb.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Mosimo/media/BEF_zps563de3fb.jpg.html)

All the best
Moritz

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: grant on 24 October 2013, 12:59:58 PM

Beautiful figures!

I don't know what rules all the kids are playing these days. I used to like the Warhammer Historical ones, but being out of print makes that tough.

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: moonshado on 24 October 2013, 03:35:02 PM

Those are very nicely painted and based. Look forward to seeing more of those.

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: Red Sveta on 24 October 2013, 04:38:21 PM

Have a look at Bloody Picnic or the lardies If the Lord Spares us, or Contemptible little armies all can be played with a unit as a company or as a battalion with Bloody Picnic. I like how you have based these by the way.

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: redzed on 24 October 2013, 04:45:03 PM

great looking units :)

good post title too.

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: Svennn on 24 October 2013, 06:09:26 PM

Really nice  :-* :-*

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: Mr. Peabody on 24 October 2013, 06:34:55 PM

Wow. Those look pretty damn spiffy.

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: marianas_gamer on 24 October 2013, 08:50:07 PM

Very nice looking minis!
LB

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: Shawnt63 on 24 October 2013, 11:54:52 PM

If you want to fight big battles then go with Great War Spearhead II. Designed for Division plus size games - we are refighting the Marne Next year in 6mm. My own collection is in 15mm but many have 10, 12 and 20mm. Not sure if anyone has done 28mm yet but I think it would be spectacular to see in 28mm. Once you learn the game you can play a corps vs corps action in about 90 to 120 minutes.

Figs look awesome by the way!

Shawn

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: Cessna on 25 October 2013, 04:18:01 AM

Excellent work!

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: Calimero on 25 October 2013, 03:57:30 PM

Quote from: Cessna on 25 October 2013, 04:18:01 AM

Excellent work!

Indeed! 8)

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: wrgmr1 on 13 November 2013, 03:09:12 AM

Very crisp paintwork.

Chris Leach has released his "Battles for Empire 2" rule set.
He is working on a set for WW1. Not sure when they will be out. However they will platoon/company/battalion battalion level.
We play tested them some time ago, but he wanted to change a few things around.

Here's a few pictures of a game we put on.
http://s219.photobucket.com/user/tjm3/library/?sort=2&page=1   

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914
Post by: Wilhelmshoeher on 16 December 2013, 11:13:45 AM

It has been a while since my last post, but here it is.
I now own Crush the Kaiser and I have ordered Bloody Picnic because I like GdB a lot. I am sure there will be a lot of gaming and playtesting.

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/Mosimo/DSC_0020_zps5903bb34.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Mosimo/media/DSC_0020_zps5903bb34.jpg.html)

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/Mosimo/DSC_0013_zpsed6f412e.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Mosimo/media/DSC_0013_zpsed6f412e.jpg.html)

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/Mosimo/DSC_0004_zpsc23a6b38.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Mosimo/media/DSC_0004_zpsc23a6b38.jpg.html)

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/Mosimo/BEFMG_zpsf447f3f5.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Mosimo/media/BEFMG_zpsf447f3f5.jpg.html)

Best Regards
Moritz

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (update 12. 16. 2013)
Post by: mrtn on 16 December 2013, 02:47:48 PM

This is looking great so far, hope to see more in the future. :)

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (update 12. 16. 2013)
Post by: moonshado on 16 December 2013, 04:20:34 PM

Your painting style really suits these figures and period. That is really nice khaki uniform.

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (update 12. 16. 2013)
Post by: Ignatieff on 16 December 2013, 09:40:10 PM

Brilliant!  Well done  :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (update 12. 16. 2013)
Post by: CorvetteK225 on 18 December 2013, 09:34:05 AM

Beautiful paintork.  :-* I'm sure that the completed project will be truly stunning!

David

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (update 12. 16. 2013)
Post by: Totleben on 18 December 2013, 10:36:21 AM

The tread title  lol, the painting and setting ... what's not to like  :-*?

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (update 12. 16. 2013)
Post by: Wilhelmshoeher on 18 December 2013, 05:55:59 PM

Thank you guys!  :)

Here are some more before I get home for Christmas.

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/Mosimo/DSC_0031_zpsfc265a9a.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Mosimo/media/DSC_0031_zpsfc265a9a.jpg.html)

(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z456/Mosimo/DSC_0029_zpsde16f65f.jpg) (http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/Mosimo/media/DSC_0029_zpsde16f65f.jpg.html)

Best Regards
Moritz

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (cavalry 12. 18. 2013)
Post by: Calimero on 18 December 2013, 06:43:51 PM

The upper part of the Lee Enfield should normally be painted brown (since its wood).

But maybe you already know and you paint them this way because you find that it look better. I do not remember the details but I know that I’ve painted elements on figures that were completely inaccurate from a historical point of view just because I thought it look better.

Anyway, you did a great work on these figures... much better than I could have done myself lol

Cheers! 8)

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (cavalry 12. 18. 2013)
Post by: Wilhelmshoeher on 18 December 2013, 07:06:16 PM

Quote

painted elements on figures that were completely inaccurate from a historical point of view just because I thought it look better.

That is the point.  ;)
I am realy not sure about the colors of the cavalry mens' equipment, so there might be some more "mistakes".  :D

But thanks a lot!

Title: Re: 50 Shades of Khaki - BEF 1914 (cavalry 12. 18. 2013)
Post by: jp1885 on 19 December 2013, 06:38:03 AM

Fantastic work - you've really bought the miniatures to life!