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Title: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 28 July 2014, 09:39:20 PM

Having done 15mm Germans last year, for this year's Army Painter I will be attempting a 28mm British Infantry force for Bolt Action.  The plan is as follows:

August:  1 Section (10 man section with 3 extras to swap in for Late War)

September:  HQ unit (this will include the Lt +2 men, PIAT team, 2" Mortar team, Sniper and Flamethrower Team)

October:  2 Section (10 man section with 3 extras to swap in for Late War)

November:  Support Teams (Vickers team, 3" mortar team, Forward Observer + 2 men, Medic and stretcher bearers)

December:  3 Section (10 man section with 3 extras to swap in for Late War)

I've got some Demolitions guys to fit in at some point too

My plan was to use Vallejo English Uniform, unless somebody can point me in the direction of something better this week.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Ray Rivers on 29 July 2014, 01:10:32 PM

Super duper!

Good luck on the project!

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on 29 July 2014, 01:37:33 PM

Dear Thargor,
Here are some painting guides that I wrote a while ago.

http://www.artizandesigns.com/painting-guides.php
http://www.artizandesigns.com/guides/Farnworth_Colours_British_Army_WW2_100525.pdf

Regards

Mick

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 29 July 2014, 11:43:34 PM

Thanks Mick.  Those guides pretty much confirm the colour plan that I had in mind.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 01 August 2014, 12:28:26 PM

So, here is the first unit to be painted.  A 10 man Infantry Section.  On the far left of the picture are 3 extra figures (a SMG, Bren and Bren support) to be swapped for riflemen for Late War battles.

These will be undercoated today and painting will commence after work tomorrow.

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14820914053_5d2c26d07b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ozF4oV)20140801- British - 1 section - unpainted (https://flic.kr/p/ozF4oV)   (https://www.flickr.com/people//)

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 01 August 2014, 10:47:52 PM

Test paint scheme - pics aren't great (phone).  Badges will follow later as will bases.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14801693121_2b745f31de_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oxYxFx)20140801 - British - Test Scheme Front (https://flic.kr/p/oxYxFx)   (https://www.flickr.com/people//)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3887/14618151969_9d40f0c9fc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ogKRhV)20140801 - British - Test Scheme Back (https://flic.kr/p/ogKRhV)   (https://www.flickr.com/people//)

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 04 August 2014, 01:27:56 PM

Added deeper shading and lighter highlights to the test figure and have now got 5 of the section completed and some paint on the other 8.  Hope to have them finished this week, before I go on holiday.  This will leave the last week of the month for constructing a Mayan temple for a Freebooters' Fate game in early September.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 26 August 2014, 07:47:09 PM

Back from holiday and ready to finish these guys off.  Hopefully get sand on the bases tomorrow, then get the sand painted on Thursday and grass added Friday.  Photos to follow....

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: warburton on 27 August 2014, 10:14:51 PM

Looking good so far.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 01 September 2014, 09:35:23 AM

So, here is the first section completed:

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5572/14916700198_f72a658e49_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oJ8Zhb)1 Section (https://flic.kr/p/oJ8Zhb)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

and figures to swap in when using for Late War (Bren, Bren support and an extra SMG):

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3921/14916732498_da06a27022_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oJ99T5)1 Section extras (https://flic.kr/p/oJ99T5)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

A few close-ups:

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14916705948_6c1eba5afd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oJ91Zj)Cpl (https://flic.kr/p/oJ91Zj) Section Commander  (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5555/15102905902_d7563b7bf0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p1AkKm)Cpl (https://flic.kr/p/p1AkKm)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/14916599049_798a3eab9d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oJ8tde)Rifleman (https://flic.kr/p/oJ8tde)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5562/15080277266_f3b9372eec_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oYAn3s)Rifleman (https://flic.kr/p/oYAn3s)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/14916710597_91c6405ee6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oJ93nt)Bren Gunner (https://flic.kr/p/oJ93nt)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Dr Mathias on 05 September 2014, 04:06:01 AM

Looking good, props for painting the insignia on the arms!

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 10 September 2014, 12:52:16 AM

Thanks Dr M.  I read somewhere that the troops were told to remove insignia before going into battle, but most of them kept at least some badges on.  I thought I'd have the lot, just 'cos it looks nice on the miniature - it gives a nice conrast colour and breaks what otherwise would be a large block of a single colour.

I wasn't sure what the tabs on the helmets were supposed to be, but have seen a picture of a helmet with canvas loops riveted on to take cammo.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: julesav on 13 September 2014, 07:43:14 AM

Interesting, I've only ever seen those 'camo retaining loops' as part of a sack cloth style helmet cover. Which is what the profile of these helmets looks like. See 2nd pic down on this page:

http://ww2-british-militaria.com/shopexd.asp?id=4212

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: warburton on 13 September 2014, 12:05:11 PM

Nice work!

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 13 September 2014, 08:48:10 PM

Thanks warburton.

@ julesav - thanks for the link.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: syrinx0 on 14 September 2014, 02:26:44 AM

The first section is looking good.  This will be a nice versatile force.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 16 September 2014, 08:46:55 AM

HQ and support elements now primed and ready for some colour:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/15255187802_626289c728.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/10903634@N05/15255187802/)
HQ with support elements (2" mortar team, PIAT, sniper team, flamethrower), primed. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/10903634@N05/15255187802/)    (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 23 September 2014, 10:20:29 PM

All painted and varnished, just waiting for daylight to get some pictures.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm (updated 02 Oct)
Post by: Thargor on 02 October 2014, 10:32:06 PM

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15235946770_0726e429ed_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pdmdaq) Platoon HQ and Support Units (https://flic.kr/p/pdmdaq)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2944/15236247468_8d11a0d170_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pdnKxS)Platoon Lt, Sgt and Runner (https://flic.kr/p/pdnKxS)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15422796975_caf957f0c5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/puRSdF)PIAT Team (https://flic.kr/p/puRSdF)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15422431702_69f4e2057f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/puPZCS)Sniper Team (https://flic.kr/p/puPZCS)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15235976929_b19e65f183_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pdmn8p)2" Mortar Team (https://flic.kr/p/pdmn8p)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2946/15399661556_e7eb8c8e7d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/psPhS9)Flamethrower Team[1] (https://flic.kr/p/psPhS9)   (https://www.flickr.com/people/10903634@N05/)

2 Section now primed and ready for some paint.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 19 October 2014, 12:28:39 AM

real life has got in the way this month and apart from priming the section I have managed to do nothing else with them so far.  If I'm lucky, I mayget the chance to start painting them next weekend.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 01 November 2014, 11:41:17 AM

Okay, so nothing achieved for October  :-[

I will be playing catch up this month - last month's 13 man section plus this month's support teams.  If I can get a report completed tomorrow for work, I'll be able to begin the section on Tuesday before I go in for my nightshift.

Title: Re: (Army Painter) WWII British Infantry 28mm
Post by: Thargor on 22 November 2014, 08:40:02 AM

Well, I've managed to prime some more figures.  I'm hoping to get some time to paint after work today.....