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Miniatures Adventure => The Great War => Topic started by: Helen on 15 November 2016, 04:42:56 AM

Title: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 15 November 2016, 04:42:56 AM: After a two year hiatus from painting WW1 I'm now back painting my favourite period 1914. The project will be slow over the bushfire season here for us at the moment, but will ramp up in Autumn.

I'll be switching between countries as I paint my collection.

The British will consist of three dismounted cavalry squadrons, RHA of two guns, Cav MG cart and dismounted MG, Bill Bus and RNAS armoured tourer.

The Belgian faction will consist of one unit each of Grenadiers, Carabiniers and line. Cyclist troops, Minerva, Cavalry and artillery. The last two when they are released.

The Germans will consist of a number of units, Cavalry and artillery.

Here are some photos of the lastest painting batch. Thanks for looking.

(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh501/helensarahjane/WW1%201914/WW1%20German%20Ulans_zpslqa15byg.jpg) (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/helensarahjane/media/WW1%201914/WW1%20German%20Ulans_zpslqa15byg.jpg.html)

(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh501/helensarahjane/WW1%201914/Belge%20Grenadier%20Comd_zpsbigjcaxo.jpg) (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/helensarahjane/media/WW1%201914/Belge%20Grenadier%20Comd_zpsbigjcaxo.jpg.html)

(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh501/helensarahjane/WW1%201914/Belge%20Carabiniers2_zpsihsmunlf.jpg) (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/helensarahjane/media/WW1%201914/Belge%20Carabiniers2_zpsihsmunlf.jpg.html)

(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh501/helensarahjane/WW1%201914/Belge%20Grenadiers%20Dog%20Cart2_zpswjmaoyhk.jpg) (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/helensarahjane/media/WW1%201914/Belge%20Grenadiers%20Dog%20Cart2_zpswjmaoyhk.jpg.html)

(http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh501/helensarahjane/WW1%201914/Belge%20Grenadiers%20Dog%20Cart1_zps0rwt20oj.jpg) (http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/helensarahjane/media/WW1%201914/Belge%20Grenadiers%20Dog%20Cart1_zps0rwt20oj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: jambo1 on 15 November 2016, 05:33:44 AM: Great start for your project, the early war is a far more interesting subject than the later trench slog, looking forward to seeing how you get on with this. :)
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 15 November 2016, 05:53:52 AM: Quote from: jambo1 on 15 November 2016, 05:33:44 AM
Great start for your project, the early war is a far more interesting subject than the later trench slog, looking forward to seeing how you get on with this. :)

Thank you. After submitting a number of entries in the WW1 Painting Club including the Minerva two years ago it was time to get back into the colour for 1914.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Phil Robinson on 15 November 2016, 07:41:01 AM: Very nicely turned out indeed Helen.

Let's hope Dave's mojo returns in the new year and we see some more releases for the range.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 15 November 2016, 07:53:35 AM: Quote from: Phil Robinson on 15 November 2016, 07:41:01 AM
Very nicely turned out indeed Helen.

Let's hope Dave's mojo returns in the new year and we see some more releases for the range.

Thanks Phil, I do hope Dave releases some 1914 codes next year as it will only bring additional splendor to the range.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Silent Invader on 15 November 2016, 08:17:22 AM: Lovely 8)

Reminds me that I need to add some Belgians to my own 1914 project.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: von Lucky on 15 November 2016, 09:48:03 AM: Lovely. These are the Brigade Models Belgiums?
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: armchairgeneral on 15 November 2016, 12:45:43 PM: @Helen – Astounding painting! :)

@jambo1 – The reorganisation of platoons into self-contained units of LMG, bombers, rifles and rifle grenadier sections makes the Late War tactically much more interesting although admittedly the uniforms aren’t as nice.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: jambo1 on 15 November 2016, 05:43:25 PM: Quote from: armchairgeneral on 15 November 2016, 12:45:43 PM
@Helen – Astounding painting! :)

@jambo1 – The reorganisation of platoons into self-contained units of LMG, bombers, rifles and rifle grenadier sections makes the Late War tactically much more interesting although admittedly the uniforms aren’t as nice.

Being a SYW, WSS and Napoleonics it's all about the uniforms for me!! ;D
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 15 November 2016, 06:27:45 PM: Quote from: von Lucky on 15 November 2016, 09:48:03 AM
Lovely. These are the Brigade Models Belgiums?

Thank you. The foot are Great War Miniatures and the dog cart is Brigade Models.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Wirelizard on 15 November 2016, 07:15:50 PM: Glad to see you back at it, Helen! 1914 really was the last gasp of the colourful field uniform in the west; after that it's just the RCW if you want a bit of colour in certain regiments.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Orctrader on 15 November 2016, 08:28:01 PM: Great stuff. :)
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: tim in saskatoon on 15 November 2016, 08:44:17 PM: These are fantastic! So great to see you back at it!
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 16 November 2016, 04:46:50 AM: Thanks everyone! More pics soon.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: janner on 16 November 2016, 07:15:43 AM: I'm delighted to see you back in the saddle :)
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Rich H on 16 November 2016, 07:18:34 AM: Amazing stuff!
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: DivisMal on 16 November 2016, 07:19:52 AM: Beautiful work. And I second those who enjoy the early war more. Those trenches are too dpressing for a simple minded folk like me. The naivety of the early war however feels quite charming.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 16 November 2016, 08:00:39 AM: Thanks guys for your kind words.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: marianas_gamer on 16 November 2016, 07:22:18 PM: Very nice work Helen! I do not envy you though as painting all that piping would turn me cross-eyed.
LB
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 16 November 2016, 08:27:55 PM: Quote from: marianas_gamer on 16 November 2016, 07:22:18 PM
Very nice work Helen! I do not envy you though as painting all that piping would turn me cross-eyed.
LB

Thanks LB. I agree with the piping. Plenty to do ahead.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Hammers on 16 November 2016, 08:38:43 PM: That's gorgeous, Helen.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 16 November 2016, 10:05:19 PM: Quote from: Hammers on 16 November 2016, 08:38:43 PM
That's gorgeous, Helen.

Thanks Peder very much.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on 17 November 2016, 07:19:33 AM: Very fine work there Helen!
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Driscoles on 17 November 2016, 12:36:38 PM: Great looking minis. Well done Helen !!!!!
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 17 November 2016, 11:13:02 PM: Thanks so much guys for your kind words.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: vodkafan on 19 November 2016, 01:20:01 PM: I like your painterly type of style Helen. Compared to that my painting is basically just colouring in [sigh].
Look forward to seeing more.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: Helen on 19 November 2016, 07:56:34 PM: Thank you.
Title: Re: My 1914 Project
Post by: archiduque on 27 November 2016, 12:10:32 PM: Excellent work and Project Helen!!!! ;) :-*