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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Father Primus on June 15, 2017, 07:32:56 AM

Title: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Father Primus on June 15, 2017, 07:32:56 AM
When common folk decides to join the party...

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ghjMnsKgPfo/WUIpOui-G2I/AAAAAAAAASA/iBJWfv0MB5kxPK3n3dLrOFWd9OFhgHOiACLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_green-front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6Wsv6ExHWHM/WUIpO1hixvI/AAAAAAAAASE/hOubBaDwHG03dulTxIVyafau76bxgo47wCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_green-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 15, 2017, 08:17:00 AM
Interesting amalgam.

My guess is Perry Mahdists and  Bolt Action Soviets.

Interested to see them painted.

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Father Primus on June 15, 2017, 08:40:48 AM
Thanks!

Yes, with some additional bits from WF celts and Mantic undead.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: von Lucky on June 15, 2017, 09:36:07 AM
Very unique conversions. Well done.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: DonVoss on June 15, 2017, 10:51:15 AM
What a great kitbashing idea...thanx for sharing....;)

DV
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: commissarmoody on June 15, 2017, 01:10:00 PM
Great idea. I like the mixed kit bashed plastic figs.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Ash on June 15, 2017, 10:16:06 PM
Very cool idea, looking forward to seeing them painted up.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: juergen c. olk on June 15, 2017, 11:18:24 PM
Look cool
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Father Primus on June 19, 2017, 07:53:21 AM
Thank you, gentlemen!

And here they are - painted and ready for violence!

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HrlZFwbV6vk/WUd0Uq09MsI/AAAAAAAAASY/2BX9T-_y_BIUX-th9IQRZpNinjy5CpwqACLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-front.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-snFcPW5ADz8/WUd0USIyb1I/AAAAAAAAASU/eWGBcyPaoHITagLsQZIC9HF7A5MSibGzQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 19/06/17)
Post by: Schriv on June 19, 2017, 06:53:38 PM
Fantastic!! 
The guy with the Panzerfaust is my favorite.
He's going to give somebody's armored car/light armor a warm welcome.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (WIP)
Post by: Belgian on June 19, 2017, 06:54:25 PM
Quote from: Father Primus on June 19, 2017, 07:53:21 AM
Thank you, gentlemen!

And here they are - painted and ready for violence!

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HrlZFwbV6vk/WUd0Uq09MsI/AAAAAAAAASY/2BX9T-_y_BIUX-th9IQRZpNinjy5CpwqACLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-front.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-snFcPW5ADz8/WUd0USIyb1I/AAAAAAAAASU/eWGBcyPaoHITagLsQZIC9HF7A5MSibGzQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-back.jpg)

These are splendid, great converting and painting!
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 19/06/17)
Post by: Askellad on June 19, 2017, 10:03:32 PM
Really nice stuff
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 19/06/17)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 20, 2017, 09:37:24 AM
Excellent.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 19/06/17)
Post by: Father Primus on June 20, 2017, 10:00:38 AM
Thank you!

Quote from: Schriv on June 19, 2017, 06:53:38 PM
Fantastic!! 
The guy with the Panzerfaust is my favorite.
He's going to give somebody's armored car/light armor a warm welcome.

Hmm... I suppose, it can kill even Centurion/T-55/62 or what else an african militia can meet...
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 26/06/17 - more WIP's)
Post by: Father Primus on June 26, 2017, 09:25:08 AM
More angry and armed citizens join the fray...

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SGqW0S-jOtE/WVDEKZTjQuI/AAAAAAAAASs/08XGpcIibSU-95StFzCZ6Nrl-DCv3QF7gCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-2-wip-front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sfodSwXyAVc/WVDEKZbdLiI/AAAAAAAAASw/Q9jUmODQAOU95brx6TAQ3oovX5FW97b8gCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia-2-wip-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 26/06/17 - more WIP's)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 26, 2017, 09:49:24 AM
A real motley crew.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 03/07/17 - squad 2 ready!)
Post by: Father Primus on July 03, 2017, 08:17:47 AM
Now, as more villagers get weapons and training, they can not only defend themself, but also offend somebody else...

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jY8dcRb-bAQ/WVnrlAfoWUI/AAAAAAAAATM/Ou1NSG8q54gnGjmjSjyZ0sAwDmx_0wnIwCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_2-front.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dvw5wh1YJaI/WVnrlOYOnMI/AAAAAAAAATI/hfSMwmZgwXMpvij3eTTxcXtNgPUqKZG4wCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_2-back.jpg)

..and more are yet to come...
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Father Primus on July 05, 2017, 07:34:45 AM
Best hunters of the tribe, aiming for the big game...

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hanEH0Je3nQ/WVnriJE-_wI/AAAAAAAAATE/r1sjNUfl_f4q8fUio2_1_Gv2Yft-7hQCwCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-wip-front.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cHQCT-MxqO0/WVnriFjluzI/AAAAAAAAATA/DvSi7QSTyGUzEkrVEklBM3_Onr-bz7kXQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-wip-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 05, 2017, 08:17:40 AM
Excellent.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Romark on July 05, 2017, 02:35:11 PM
Really imaginative kitbashing,well done,they look great  :)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Malamute on July 05, 2017, 04:41:48 PM
Quote from: Romark on July 05, 2017, 02:35:11 PM
Really imaginative kitbashing,well done,they look great  :)

Yep it does show what you can do with those pesky plastics! :) ;D
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Father Primus on July 06, 2017, 09:43:37 AM
Thank you!!!

Trying to get something interesting by mixing parts of my lead (in fact plastic) pile  :D
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Mason on July 06, 2017, 10:03:47 AM
Some lovely conversion/kitbashing going on here.
 :-* :-*

My favourite is wrong 'un with the petrol can.
 8)

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: chickenbane on July 06, 2017, 11:33:22 AM
These are great! It's amazing how some well painted models can make you want to start up gaming in a new setting/period. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Mike Bravo Minis on July 06, 2017, 07:52:32 PM
Very nice.  I fancy nicking that camo - what colours did you use for it, if you don't mind sharing?
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 05/07/17 - more and more recruits)
Post by: Father Primus on July 07, 2017, 01:42:05 PM
Thanks again  :)

Quote from: Mike Bravo Minis on July 06, 2017, 07:52:32 PM
Very nice.  I fancy nicking that camo - what colours did you use for it, if you don't mind sharing?

I've read that "recipe" of WWII german camo in my first WI magazine many years ago.
1. Base is painted with Khemri brown (or any dry earth color like that), highlited with small addition of white.
2. Then roughly 1/3 of the cloak is painted with Chocolate brown in curvy but sharp vertical lines.
3. After that I add small patches of rich green color - they always should intersect with brown lines.
4. And finally I paint "Z"-pattern lines with Ivory (or any yellowish bone pale color) in every space free of camo patches.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Father Primus on July 10, 2017, 08:51:52 AM
Modern approach to the traditional african warfare.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BcTP_p7aJzo/WWMw31wF4pI/AAAAAAAAATg/LpRFQNUDMXo0og9ESkzHXapEvIG3DXHgQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-front.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--9WWpY4k0S8/WWMw4NGMGLI/AAAAAAAAATc/_C9cpb9HTmw8bJ_rSMxv-9mIALLw5FinwCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Schriv on July 10, 2017, 12:48:06 PM
I love them.
But the anti-armor guy with the panzerfausts and shield is my favorite.
I'm sure he feels totally safe hiding behind it while engaging his target.  ;D
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Mike Bravo Minis on July 10, 2017, 11:06:53 PM
Love the spider tattoo!

(& thanks for the recipe)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Mason on July 11, 2017, 08:13:06 AM
Wonderful additions!
 :-*

Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Father Primus on July 11, 2017, 09:53:34 AM
Thank you!  :)

Quote from: Schriv on July 10, 2017, 12:48:06 PM

But the anti-armor guy with the panzerfausts and shield is my favorite.
I'm sure he feels totally safe hiding behind it while engaging his target.  ;D


They don't call it "shield" for nothing  :D

Now, our brave and cunning leaders:warlord and a witchdoctor.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4HXAJYNxTTs/WWMw6Vt0diI/AAAAAAAAATo/Ch25QmIZ9cAInWWlp2g9eDLrQbbu7NX6gCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders-front.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kyrHx2C2ZWg/WWMw6FZxwkI/AAAAAAAAATk/91H-XnHkzO0SFo5QjXRhvnPe_TT9DkfGwCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders-back.jpg)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: von Lucky on July 11, 2017, 10:50:28 AM
For a minute I thought this was turning into a Frostgrave warband lol
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: Father Primus on July 11, 2017, 11:10:06 AM
Better call it Hotgrave  :D

Well, witchdoctors are rather common characters in many settings...
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: SABOT on July 11, 2017, 11:46:41 PM
Superb work.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: Viden on July 18, 2017, 05:54:38 PM
Nice idea. :)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 10/07/17 - another squad painted)
Post by: Johnno on July 18, 2017, 06:33:52 PM
Quote from: Father Primus on July 10, 2017, 08:51:52 AM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BcTP_p7aJzo/WWMw31wF4pI/AAAAAAAAATg/LpRFQNUDMXo0og9ESkzHXapEvIG3DXHgQCLcBGAs/s1600/afromilitia_3-front.jpg)

The guy on the left is my absolute favourite!

Great PA figure as well!
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 11/07/17 - leaders - WIP)
Post by: pinstrpepete on July 21, 2017, 12:54:14 PM
Simply fantastic stuff mate. Keep it up, I can't wait to see more... maybe even a cheeky vehicle or 2?  :)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 25/07/17 - leaders painted!)
Post by: Father Primus on July 25, 2017, 07:43:50 AM
Thank you...

Well... maybe their arsenal will include some simple machinery  :)

And here are painted leaders of tribal militia:

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jlda7lmwrG4/WXbm_64WU-I/AAAAAAAAAT4/1vACgfv_twk6aDcJcQEaW7NecOiUEzOawCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders_front.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2CzHCZdMNnQ/WXbm_8ucnYI/AAAAAAAAAUA/bJ11_0nCkCAT29DdozGaNtbNr4Yk4AefQCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders_side.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yybGzQ8Tj_c/WXbm_wU6iII/AAAAAAAAAT8/z98NhqpxlUQ9enIVhGo516K01aCOwCRfwCLcBGAs/s1600/afroleaders_back.jpg)
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 25/07/17 - leaders painted!)
Post by: von Lucky on July 25, 2017, 11:27:50 AM
Very nice.
Title: Re: Rural african self-defence squad (update - 25/07/17 - leaders painted!)
Post by: mikedemana on July 27, 2017, 08:33:09 PM
Those are amazing! Great conversions that have so much personality and character... :-*

Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Miscellaneous/LPL_bades_zpsl7op2jaz.jpg)

Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Father Primus on August 07, 2017, 07:52:59 AM
Thank you!!!  :)

Local X-Zibit put his hands on another present from Uncle Leo Brezhnev...

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BSG1WUoL02M/WYgMk4UmRUI/AAAAAAAAAUY/nQ9e-J2Cgz0k4-s7tyOl8rrZv1em63ZEwCLcBGAs/s1600/t34-wip-front.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aoYjggQ6cfQ/WYgMk6bjh0I/AAAAAAAAAUc/j7mSeJDzg0Qf5hfr9je_yFJBetTjBCQRQCLcBGAs/s1600/t34-wip-rear.jpg)
Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 07, 2017, 09:19:49 AM
That is very nice.

You might want to add a splash plate across the glacis (I assume it is there to stop water splashing up into the driver's hatch). It is a very popular post war addition.

The skirts look good.

You might want to add a heavy machine gun, either an M2 or a Dshk depending on your backstory. Yugoslav T34s provide some examples.

There are photographs of some UK museum examples here:
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/compare-t34-85-part-two.html (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/compare-t34-85-part-two.html)
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/compare-t34-85-part-three.html (http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/compare-t34-85-part-three.html)
Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Duke Donald on August 07, 2017, 09:45:54 AM
Wow, a fantastic warband!
Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: Father Primus on August 07, 2017, 10:23:08 AM
Thanks a lot!!!  :)

Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on August 07, 2017, 09:19:49 AM
...
You might want to add a splash plate across the glacis (I assume it is there to stop water splashing up into the driver's hatch). It is a very popular post war addition.
...
You might want to add a heavy machine gun, either an M2 or a Dshk depending on your backstory. Yugoslav T34s provide some examples.
...

Well, that's an excellent idea! Will try it!
Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: 3 fingers on August 07, 2017, 11:29:52 AM
Excellent figures,reminds me of a documentary I watched once of African tribesmen with AK,s that were involved in cattle raiding with neighbouring tribes.
Title: Re: Rural african warfare (update - 07/08/17 - african armor wip)
Post by: pinstrpepete on August 09, 2017, 09:22:06 AM
Love it.

The 10th photo in this bbc article instantly reminded me of your warband http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-40722805

Maybe inspiration for a new member? 😉