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Title: British troops, Mars Service - now with Martians (p3)
Post by: Dewbakuk on 09 January 2015, 06:39:10 PM
So, got a few of these yesterday and got them cleaned up and based. Also converted the sentry figure into a standard bearer and did head swaps to add in an officer and medic for the command section. I don't have time to paint them myself so I've passed them over to a local painter to try him out. Looking forward to getting them back, must be patient :D

Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 09 January 2015, 07:28:56 PM
Guess what I want to say  lol

cheers

James
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Svennn on 09 January 2015, 07:34:52 PM
Guess what I want to say  lol

cheers

James

Well, I saw the title and poster and thought "bloody hell, he has never painted something AND posted it!!" and low and behold... ;D lol
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 09 January 2015, 07:39:48 PM
It's a wip thread! I'm busy painting Martians (in the few minutes a week I can get away from children), so these have to be sent out. Besides, I hate painting, if I could afford it I wouldn't do any at all.

Also, new toys! They have to be shown.

Guess what I want to say  lol

I understand your position, you're just wrong ;)
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: The_Beast on 09 January 2015, 07:56:53 PM
Okay, I'm a dunderhead, but from whence, and what scale?  ???

Doug
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 09 January 2015, 08:00:10 PM
28mm, a future range from North Star (not the conversions obviously). Not on website etc but available if you email directly. Should be able to zoom in on the pic pretty well if you click it.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: The_Beast on 09 January 2015, 08:02:54 PM
*blush* Just figured out the expand-o-pic.

They are handsome.

Doug

Edit: And don't let them needle you; I almost never post any piccies, knowing the abuse to come. You're a brave lad.  :D
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: nic-e on 09 January 2015, 08:11:37 PM
Very nice little force , look forward to seeing them painted up. :)
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 09 January 2015, 08:16:58 PM
look forward to seeing them painted up. :)

Me too :)
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Svennn on 09 January 2015, 08:21:28 PM
It's a wip thread! I'm busy painting Martians (in the few minutes a week I can get away from children), so these have to be sent out. Besides, I hate painting, if I could afford it I wouldn't do any at all.

Also, new toys! They have to be shown.

Calm down nipper, we is only pulling ya leg(s) :D

If I could afford it I wouldn't paint for other people to raise the money to buy my toys.  Or should that be my extra toys?

I look forward to seeing them progress, have you gone the dusty khaki or full on red route?  I expected to be seeing some of these with helmet badges and spikes added by you know who as they are very nice figures. Twenty five of them is going to be very nice indeed.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 09 January 2015, 08:40:49 PM

If I could afford it I wouldn't paint for other people to raise the money to buy my toys.  Or should that be my extra toys?

If painting figures is paying for your guitar purchases then you is doing well my friend ;)

I've gone the red route, I did consider Khaki but I still want to do NWF at some point so will hold off on that. Not entirely sure what to do with them next though. I was trying to convince Nick Eyre to get artillery crew and cavalry done earlier today. He's up for the idea, just need to actually get him to commission some...

Oh and for the interested, they're sculpted by Mark Simms, which surprised me a bit as they're bigger than his usual fare and if I'm honest nicer. I like Mark Simm's stuff and own a lot of his dark ages sculpts but these are a bit more 'exciting' in my opinion. The officer figures are by Mike Owen, I've just head swapped for the trooper heads so they match in.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 09 January 2015, 10:02:59 PM
They're all going to die. ;)

Can't wait to how they turn out. ;D
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Sterling Moose on 11 January 2015, 01:30:05 AM
Standard from Mr Flag Dude?
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 11 January 2015, 10:06:23 AM
Standard from Mr Flag Dude?

Indeed, not one of his best if I'm honest, a bit pixelated, but still looks good.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 18 January 2015, 06:48:34 PM
Update to the force. Got the figures back Friday evening and managed to wrangle a couple of hours today to finish off the details and bases. Royal Navy Stallion Steam Striders attached for heavy reconnaissance.
I'll try and get some better pics tomorrow in daylight (assuming it stops raining.)
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: commissarmoody on 18 January 2015, 07:01:39 PM
They turned out great! Are they posted up in North Star yet for purchase?
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 18 January 2015, 07:02:14 PM
Ooo look at them all lined up ready to die  lol

Love the walkers in the background  8)

Who did the painting in such a fast turn around? I know Nick could've done with whoever a services in the past...

cheers

James
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 18 January 2015, 07:21:09 PM
Ooo look at them all lined up ready to die  lol



 lol

They're all going to die!

 lol
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 18 January 2015, 07:22:23 PM
Ooo look at them all lined up ready to die

Well you're the expert ;)

Who did the painting in such a fast turn around? I know Nick could've done with whoever a services in the past...


The one week turn around was a bit of a favour but Rob is pretty fast anyway. As are the rest of their team.
http://www.paintedwargames.com

They turned out great! Are they posted up in North Star yet for purchase?

Not on the website that I can see, but they are available on request. Details here:
https://inhermajestysname.wordpress.com/2014/12/28/exclusive-north-star-offer/
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Richard on 18 January 2015, 07:23:43 PM
really good, who makes the walkers?
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 18 January 2015, 07:51:10 PM
The walkers are Royal Navy "Stallion Steam Strider" Heavy Reconnaissance Walkers. Initially developed for deployment in the swamps of Venus, they are now seeing wider use throughout the Empire. While lacking the heavy armour of a steam tank, the Stallion's armour is perfectly capable of repelling native weapons and regular arms fire. This lower armour is more than offset by it's ability to handle irregular terrain and perhaps most importantly, make the Stallion light enough to be carried via Aeronef. This allows Naval Landing Parties to rapidly deploy with armoured support.


GZG/Eureka minis Steam Charger tank with the tracks left off. The legs are from GW Sentinals with the front pair reversed. Very easy conversions but definitely one of my favourites.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: DLIinVSF on 19 January 2015, 06:29:00 AM
Me likey very much!   :D

Bravo Sir! If I was starting afresh I'd go for these chaps. Lovely job on the armour as well.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Mason on 19 January 2015, 06:33:16 AM
The whole force looks lovely, but those walkers are the nuts.
Simple but VERY effective.
Like it!
 :-* :-*


P.S. Do you reckon your mate Rob will gets those wrecked Japanese 'Nef markers painted up before the weekend?
 ;)

Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 19 January 2015, 09:18:17 AM



P.S. Do you reckon your mate Rob will gets those wrecked Japanese 'Nef markers painted up before the weekend?
 ;)



 lol You'll be in trouble when he see's this ;) lol
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 19 January 2015, 09:21:30 AM
lol You'll be in trouble when he see's this ;) lol

We're always in trouble  :D
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 19 January 2015, 09:33:03 AM
We're always in trouble  :D

 lol Very true lol lol
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 19 January 2015, 12:23:11 PM
We're always in trouble  :D

Even more so now  >:D
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 19 January 2015, 02:07:28 PM
Daylight pic, hopefully better.

Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Bullshott on 19 January 2015, 06:59:04 PM
Very nice indeed. I'm looking forward to having a close look at these :)
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Richard on 19 January 2015, 07:10:52 PM
Looking good and thank you for reply about walkers.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 19 January 2015, 07:13:03 PM
You're most welcome ;)
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Mason on 19 January 2015, 07:17:59 PM
lol You'll be in trouble when he see's this ;) lol

We're always in trouble  :D

Even more so now  >:D

Blah, blah, blah...... ;D



Very nice indeed. I'm looking forward to having a close look at these :)

Me, too.
 :D

Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: warburton on 19 January 2015, 09:34:49 PM
Great looking force!
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: nic-e on 20 January 2015, 02:25:13 AM
A very nice little army.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Schrumpfkopf on 22 January 2015, 10:56:32 AM
I just love that force and especially the walkers.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 22 January 2015, 01:03:59 PM
Thank you all. They will see their first game this weekend so will try and get some more pics.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 22 January 2015, 01:12:43 PM
Thank you all. They will see their first game this weekend so will try and get some more pics.

They're all going to die lol
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Metternich on 24 January 2015, 01:08:38 AM
A fine fighting force indeed.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 24 January 2015, 08:53:45 PM
And some opposition :)

Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Elk101 on 24 January 2015, 09:27:05 PM
Nice Martians, the red and white colour scheme looks good. I'm not familiar with my Martian tribes, do they represent any particular group?
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 24 January 2015, 09:33:13 PM
The Kraal Ak Kaa clan, close allies of the Raas Ak Naa.
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Dewbakuk on 25 January 2015, 10:55:45 PM
They're all going to die lol

Not a one  :D
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 26 January 2015, 08:37:42 AM
Not a one  :D

 lol

Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 26 January 2015, 12:30:48 PM
Not a one  :D

Well, they really didn't take part did they  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service - now with Martians (p3)
Post by: Dewbakuk on 26 January 2015, 12:44:31 PM
Wiped out three units of Martians thank you very much!
Would have done it sooner but some idiot put his encampment on the far side of a canal with no bridge and wonderd why nobody made it to help...
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 26 January 2015, 12:44:54 PM
Well, they really didn't take part did they  ;)

cheers

James

 lol

Hiding behind those high walls until the Japanese were massacred and the Navy had mopped up most of the Martian resistence... ;)

Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service - now with Martians (p3)
Post by: Malamute on 26 January 2015, 12:45:34 PM
Wiped out three units of Martians thank you very much!
Would have done it sooner but some idiot put his encampment on the far side of a canal with no bridge and wonderd why nobody made it to help...

Fair point lol
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 26 January 2015, 12:46:00 PM
lol

Hiding behind those high walls until the Japanese were massacred and the Navy had mopped up most of the Martian resistence... ;)



It just wasn't cricket was it  lol
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 26 January 2015, 12:50:09 PM
It just wasn't cricket was it  lol

 lol

Perhaps he might consider moving from the safety of the city onto the Martian plains at Salute. Then we will see how confident he is ;)
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Mason on 26 January 2015, 01:08:45 PM
lol

Perhaps he might consider moving from the safety of the city onto the Martian plains at Salute. Then we will see how confident he is ;)

 lol lol

They wont like it up 'em!
 :D



..... and the Navy had mopped up most of the Martian resistence... ;)

Bloody Navy and their 'Nefs with big shooty things.
 >:D >:D >:D

THAT just aint cricket.

They wouldn't come down to play, would they?
 ;D ;D

Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: The_Beast on 26 January 2015, 01:11:41 PM
THAT just aint cricket.

They wouldn't come down to play, would they?
 ;D ;D

May I direct your attention to the thread on VSF Anti-Aircraft?

With an assist from the Prussians, the navy might be MADE to 'come down and play'.  :D

Doug

Edit: Oh, wait, the Russians. Always about trying to throw blame on the noble German...  lol
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Overlord on 26 January 2015, 01:56:17 PM
Bloody Navy and their 'Nefs with big shooty things.
 >:D >:D >:D

THAT just aint cricket.

They wouldn't come down to play, would they?
 ;D ;D
Death from above.  >:D
(and some nifty precision flying  ;) )
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Malamute on 26 January 2015, 02:15:08 PM
Death from above.  >:D
(and some nifty precision flying  ;) )

After the very gentlemanly conduct of firing several warning shots ;)
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 26 January 2015, 02:17:02 PM
After the very gentlemanly conduct of firing several warning shots ;)

 lol

I thought the barrels were warming up  ;)

cheers

James
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service.
Post by: Mason on 26 January 2015, 03:15:46 PM
After the very gentlemanly conduct of firing several warning shots ;)

Not to mention the new Naval uniform of brown trousers after those rather 'risky' manoeuvres that the 'Admiral' ordered.
 ;)


 
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service - now with Martians (p3)
Post by: Dr DeAth on 27 January 2015, 02:40:06 AM
Seems the other game in the room managed a photo packed AAR of epic wargames porn proportions (see here: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=75023.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=75023.0))

Any danger of any pics of the action appearing on this board any time soon as I didn't manage to take any photos (too bust re-explaining the rules to Bibbly :))
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service - now with Martians (p3)
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 27 January 2015, 07:28:49 AM
Will do one tonight as they are uploaded and ready to go  :)

cheers

James
Title: Re: British troops, Mars Service - now with Martians (p3)
Post by: Dewbakuk on 27 January 2015, 08:00:04 AM
If anyone wants to write one, feel free to use my pics too. Not having my laptop makes it hard.