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Title: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on August 20, 2019, 09:42:51 AM: Start of a little project....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48598250922_2d2ba63e82_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3sJRY)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48598109786_b5be098d10_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3s1UA)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: bergschotten on August 20, 2019, 09:55:53 AM: Wow that is great, captures the moment really well. Stephen
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on August 20, 2019, 10:19:19 AM: :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: carlos marighela on August 20, 2019, 10:25:35 AM: A thing of true beauty! Marvellous showcase for the minis.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Ash on August 20, 2019, 11:05:20 AM: I like that, great scenic base. Does the mini lift out?
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: AKULA on August 20, 2019, 11:15:13 AM: Lovely work mate.....looking at his eyes he looks like he is about to turn round and mow down his Sergeant.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Dags on August 20, 2019, 11:18:54 AM: Thanks, all 8)

Quote from: Ash on August 20, 2019, 11:05:20 AM
great scenic base. Does the mini lift out?

Yep - it's a resin job from Baueda with a 25mm hole (available from Magister in the UK) - several different versions too ;)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 20, 2019, 02:02:20 PM: that looks really stunning
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 20, 2019, 06:41:16 PM: Excellent.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Paul Hicks on August 20, 2019, 10:12:18 PM: Love it mate!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 21, 2019, 02:06:21 AM: Very Nice
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: Dags on August 21, 2019, 10:27:21 AM: Another one...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48590856946_7f4f2c54b6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h2NQTC)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48590857156_e1b6d439ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h2NQXf)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee!
Post by: marianas_gamer on August 21, 2019, 11:49:27 AM: Some really fine work Jon!
Lon
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on August 21, 2019, 03:17:12 PM: Getting better :-*
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Dags on August 21, 2019, 03:33:06 PM: Quote from: Empress Miniatures on August 21, 2019, 03:17:12 PM
Getting better :-*

Thankfully got a few more to practice on ;)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Captain Blood on August 21, 2019, 04:00:30 PM: Lovely job on those Jon 8)
(But I must say, there is a LOT of Vietnam on here right now lol)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 21, 2019, 08:21:18 PM: Nice work.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Ragnar on August 21, 2019, 09:41:42 PM: Nice PJs
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 22, 2019, 09:06:03 AM: Really nice looking Jon!!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Dags on August 22, 2019, 09:54:10 AM: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48598109911_5042a263ab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h3s1WK)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 22, 2019, 02:01:43 PM: top ace !!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Sparrow on August 22, 2019, 05:26:45 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on August 21, 2019, 04:00:30 PM
Lovely job on those Jon 8)
(But I must say, there is a LOT of Vietnam on here right now lol)

There’s a reason for that - Paul Hicks has worked his magic 😉
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Dags on August 24, 2019, 12:56:12 AM: (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48608864653_df46350676_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4p8Xk)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48609225071_00f1943c93_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4qZ6r)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48609373362_0fb0af0377_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h4rKbb)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 21/08
Post by: Paul Hicks on August 24, 2019, 01:15:36 AM: Quote from: Sparrow on August 22, 2019, 05:26:45 PM
There’s a reason for that - Paul Hicks has worked his magic 😉

Thank you! Excellent brush work Jon! Sculpts aren’t worth much without paint.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Sparrow on August 24, 2019, 06:20:22 AM: No Paul, thank YOU (and Empress of course). The range is turning into a real gem!

PS love the latest addition on this thread.... very atmospheric!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on August 24, 2019, 01:18:53 PM: I like your idea of gaming bases that fit into diorama scenic bases.
Are they commercial or your own creations?
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Dags on August 24, 2019, 01:22:25 PM: Commercial - straight out of the pack from Baueda (available from Magister in the UK) with nowt done to them. They do, iirc, 8 different versions.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on August 24, 2019, 01:38:36 PM: Thank-you
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 24/08
Post by: Dags on September 03, 2019, 09:53:38 PM: Next couple...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48673207973_85bee3b5a1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ha5UYV)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48673545126_91ce787248_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ha7DcU)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48673715197_983d9e6fd1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ha8vLa)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48673715192_4ae68dc510_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ha8vL5)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 03/09
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 03, 2019, 10:24:51 PM: Nice.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 03/09
Post by: Splod on September 04, 2019, 03:52:15 AM: Talented git ;)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 03/09
Post by: Dags on September 06, 2019, 12:18:21 PM: Next one...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48687368493_8b059b504a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hbkupP)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Next one 06/09
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on September 06, 2019, 12:57:39 PM: :-*
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Next one 06/09
Post by: Dags on September 09, 2019, 07:57:03 PM: Next one (and last for a week or so cos I'm away)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48708072397_d271777fc9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hdaAXF)

Ans a comparison between Gringo's and Empress....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48708071807_1eb9ff591e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hdaAMv)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Comparison 09/09
Post by: tomrommel1 on September 10, 2019, 08:43:47 AM: very nice indeed
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Comparison 09/09
Post by: Ash on September 10, 2019, 02:22:37 PM: Very nicely done.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Comparison 09/09
Post by: Silent Invader on September 10, 2019, 03:10:02 PM: Lovely work 8)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Comparison 09/09
Post by: Dags on October 12, 2019, 11:21:06 AM: Busy, busy, busy so a small update on progress so far...

Empress for me....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48884729587_76e9e84e8f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2htM1Zi)

.... and G40s for a commission (with a couple of samples that Ged sent me)....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48884018508_94ce408fbf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2htHnBj)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: AKULA on October 12, 2019, 11:31:57 AM: Lovely job mate

8)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: Ragnar on October 12, 2019, 12:17:26 PM: Lovely work Dags.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: Ash on October 12, 2019, 02:42:56 PM: These are super, really well done on the faces.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 12, 2019, 02:56:12 PM: Very nice.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! Update 12/10
Post by: Dags on November 27, 2019, 09:37:02 AM: Empress M48....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49131135893_b86bb9753c_b.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hRArYA](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49131630326_b26fe11d7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hRxUZT)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49131630301_b086cc1583_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hRArYa)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49131630486_c4091dcc26_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hRAs2m)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Digits on November 27, 2019, 10:17:57 AM: That looks brilliant. I love your troops too, great skills there.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Paul Hicks on November 27, 2019, 10:38:58 AM: That is superb mate!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Keith on November 27, 2019, 11:52:27 AM: Killed it with this - looks absolutely brilliant!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Westfalia Chris on November 27, 2019, 01:08:36 PM: One of my favourite tanks of all time, and splendidly painted.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Ash on November 27, 2019, 01:39:09 PM: Great looking tank, excellent job on the crew as well.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 27, 2019, 07:56:07 PM: Excellent.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Shanec on November 27, 2019, 08:04:53 PM: Great job on the M48 - you got it spot on. Out of interest where did you source the decals?
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Rich H on November 27, 2019, 08:17:29 PM: Nice work :D
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Dags on November 27, 2019, 08:30:25 PM: Cheers, all 8)

Quote from: Shanec on November 27, 2019, 08:04:53 PM
Out of interest where did you source the decals?

Star and serial number are from 1/56th Rubicon WW2 US vehicle sheet - PSC were selling them separately for a quid at Warfare the other weekend.

The load classification was kitbashed from 3 separate old Dom's Decals* ones I've had for years.

*Order with caution - service can be 'interesting' and/or optional
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Sparrow on November 27, 2019, 09:11:15 PM: Brilliant!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: AKULA on November 27, 2019, 09:27:47 PM: Great job on the M48 Jon, definitely my favourite so far

:)
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: carlos marighela on November 27, 2019, 11:41:46 PM: Lovely work. Good to see a US Army version too.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Shanec on November 28, 2019, 03:50:22 AM: Many thanks for the advice on decals, really appreciate it!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: tomrommel1 on November 28, 2019, 06:41:49 AM: the M48 is just outstanding!!
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on November 30, 2019, 08:35:05 AM: What colours did you use?
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 30, 2019, 09:14:12 AM: Very nice work.
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Dags on November 30, 2019, 06:26:05 PM: Quote from: Empress Miniatures on November 30, 2019, 08:35:05 AM
What colours did you use?

Sorry Paul, wasn't ignoring you; been working up at Battleground all day in the frozen north!

The green is a base of Vallejo Olive Drab to which Brown Violet and then Stone Grey is added.

Then it's an overall wash of an oil paint burnt umber and finally liberal slapping on of Mig weathering pigments
Title: Re: Oh, great.... yet another Vietnam thread. Yippee! M48 - 27/11
Post by: Dags on January 22, 2020, 11:38:53 PM: Empress Ontos....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49427100362_b9afe73d84_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiGNVy)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49426403373_7f746281d2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iiDeJv)

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Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: gamer Mac on January 22, 2020, 11:57:47 PM: Lovely weathering :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Captain Blood on January 22, 2020, 11:59:47 PM: Wow. That’s a proper old rustbucket :)
Lovely job Jon.
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Sparrow on January 23, 2020, 05:24:39 AM: Love it!
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Rich H on January 23, 2020, 06:42:15 AM: Nice work!
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 23, 2020, 08:34:38 AM: Nice job.

Was assembling the guns fun? How much pinning was needed?
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Dags on January 23, 2020, 09:14:34 AM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on January 23, 2020, 08:34:38 AM

Was assembling the guns fun? How much pinning was needed?

The .30 cal mount is pinned but the rifles were simply attached using the old trick of putting a tiny ball of milliput in between layers of CA glue .
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on January 23, 2020, 10:03:16 AM: Bloody good job, as I have said in a lot of other places lol

I found the best way to do the guns was to glue them onto the turret ring before its on the vehicle. One gun at a time. Use blue tac or plasticine or whatever to support the muzzle at the height you want it. It take a bit of time but only for you to leave it alone for a while as the glue works. So half an hour of which most of that time is spent doing something else.

Cheers, Paul
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Rich H on January 23, 2020, 10:36:57 AM: I guess that's mostly my fault... I couldn't think of a better way... sorry!

I tried making the turret in one piece but the print process meant the guns end up massively toe-in and it looked silly. (got one sat on my desk looking at me squint)
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Dags on January 23, 2020, 10:47:13 AM: Quote from: Rich H on January 23, 2020, 10:36:57 AM
I guess that's mostly my fault... I couldn't think of a better way... sorry!

Nowt to apologise for - had a LOT worse to assemble to slap paint on over the years (Westwind Hackney Cab I'm looking specifically at you) and don't remember swearing (more than usual) doing it!

I've left the turret separate - easier to paint that way - but, I think, will glue it in place long term.
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Marine0846 on January 23, 2020, 02:30:41 PM: Well painted, Dags.
Love it.
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 23, 2020, 06:12:41 PM: Thanks for the hints.

I can understand the problems with printing the turret in one piece.
Title: Re: Trundle, trundle, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang P4 23/01
Post by: Dags on January 27, 2020, 08:21:49 PM: Full squad finished; 3 x 4 man fire teams, Squad leader and M79 plus M60 and a couple of loaders.....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49451457386_a91ae9517c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ikRDqf)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49451687462_9157cb5a5d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ikSPP5)

Mucking about with photoshop....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49451457421_d401c54e1a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ikRDqR)
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: gamer Mac on January 27, 2020, 08:46:12 PM: Cracking photos I like the bases :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 27, 2020, 10:09:47 PM: Nice work.
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Sparrow on January 28, 2020, 05:24:40 AM: Fantastic!
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: tomrommel1 on January 28, 2020, 06:24:04 AM: very nice indeed :-*
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Mr C on January 29, 2020, 01:47:27 PM: Very nice indeed! Can I ask where you got the decals from (on the M48 tank)?
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Dags on January 29, 2020, 01:56:37 PM: Quote from: Mr C on January 29, 2020, 01:47:27 PM
Very nice indeed! Can I ask where you got the decals from (on the M48 tank)?

Star and serial number are from 1/56th Rubicon WW2 US vehicle sheet.

The load classification was kitbashed from 3 separate old Dom's Decals* ones I've had for years.

*Order with caution - service can be 'interesting' and/or optional
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Dags on January 29, 2020, 02:07:10 PM: Wargames Illustrated limited edition figs....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49459178288_578432b027_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2imxdzf)
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Mr C on January 29, 2020, 02:13:15 PM: Thanks for the speedy response! Just about to finish a USMC squad/section and start on making the vehicles. Its good to come on here for inspiration/motivation to carry on!
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: coldm2231 on January 29, 2020, 06:17:55 PM: Star Decals do some 1/72 decals for M48s and Mec Models do too. I use both for 28mm vehicles and think they look fine... worth a look.
Title: Re: Full strength squad and a bit of 'shoppery p5 27/01
Post by: Dags on January 30, 2020, 02:41:36 PM: Last few for myself before Feb and March get taken up with commission work....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49463767618_bb35f11f61_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2imWJPC)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49463767708_a408b940bc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2imWJRb)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: gamer Mac on January 30, 2020, 03:14:44 PM: WOW and WOW again :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Sparrow on January 30, 2020, 06:52:02 PM: Those NVA are looking good!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Shahbahraz on January 30, 2020, 07:52:28 PM: Outstanding work. And what rules are people using for 'Nam? I know there's a version of Chain of Command developed in Oz, but I have never tried it out.

That M48 looks just great, and I see Rubicon are doing a Centurion for the Aussies. It's going to be hard to resist...
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Dags on January 30, 2020, 09:29:32 PM: Quote from: Shahbahraz on January 30, 2020, 07:52:28 PM
And what rules are people using for 'Nam?

I've got FoF and the Vietnam supplement but am not exactly enamoured.
A lot of folks seem to be modding Bolt Action but, imo, the only way BA could be a worse game is if Chris Peers* had wrote it.

I suspect that if 'Nam is going to have long term gaming potential eather than be this year's trendy period it will need something completely new.... a bit like SAGA did for DA gaming.

Quote
and I see Rubicon are doing a Centurion for the Aussies. It's going to be hard to resist...

That's going to 1/56th.... Empress certainly have got one coming in 1/50th that will fit with the otger vehicles already available.

* I'm 100% sure that Mr Peers is an absolutely spiffing chap and extremely knowledgeable.... I just loathe his rules with a vengeance!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: AKULA on January 30, 2020, 09:33:35 PM: Lovely paint jobs mate.

Write your own rules...on the back of a beer mat ;)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Bearwoodman on February 10, 2020, 03:12:22 PM: All the painting on this thread is excellent but I particularly love that rusty Ontos!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - first Opfor p6 30/01
Post by: Dags on February 20, 2020, 10:24:05 AM: Empress USMC painted for a customer....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49560366841_f0953e067e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ivtQpt)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Sparrow on February 20, 2020, 12:51:10 PM: Superb!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Cypher226 on February 29, 2020, 09:40:28 PM: Beautiful work Dags... I've probably missed it in the thread but any chance of a quick run down of paints used?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Dags on February 29, 2020, 09:53:50 PM: Quote from: Cypher226 on February 29, 2020, 09:40:28 PM
Beautiful work Dags... I've probably missed it in the thread but any chance of a quick run down of paints used?

No problem....

Uniforms: Vallejo MC Olive Drab with VMC Reflective Green and VMC Stone Grey added in for highlights

Flak Jackets: VMC Olive Yellow with Vallejo PA British Tanker and VMC Stone Grey added in for highlights

Bandoliers: VPA US Tanker and VPA US Tanker Highlight

Webbing: VMC Olive Drab with VMC Russian Uniform and VMC Stone Grey added for highlights

Helmet base: VPA Italian Tanker and VPA Italian Tanker Highlight

Helmet Camo: VMC German Camo Dark Green, VPA Splinter Green, VPA Slinter Brown

Think that covers the main bits.... basically lots of different olive greens with stone grey added to tie them together
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Cypher226 on February 29, 2020, 10:13:15 PM: Excellent, you're a gent :D

Guess I'm paint shopping when I get the car back then... lol
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Dags on March 25, 2020, 11:01:50 AM: Commission job - minis from Gringo's, wall from Charlie Foxtrot...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49696389073_f6d3c13252.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHuZ5n)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49697231702_2a9c310887.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHziys)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - update today
Post by: Dags on March 25, 2020, 11:25:31 AM: Empress 60mm Mortars.... out today apparently ;)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49696994681_a74afcdede.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHy66T)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: gamer Mac on March 25, 2020, 11:36:57 AM: Look great :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Any chance of some bigger pic's?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on March 25, 2020, 11:45:29 AM: Quote from: gamer Mac on March 25, 2020, 11:36:57 AM
Look great :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Any chance of some bigger pic's?

Don't know what happened there... Flikr playing silly buggers. Try again....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49696994681_8b0677661a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHy66T)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49696389073_d59078ffc1_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHuZ5n)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49697231702_196dc9f549_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iHziys)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Vanvlak on March 25, 2020, 04:32:23 PM: Very nice - I'm taking notes s I'm just starting out on Viet Nam.
I'm going to have to read the entire topic 8)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: gamer Mac on March 25, 2020, 04:34:34 PM: lovely paint job, :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
thanks for the bigger photos
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on March 25, 2020, 05:20:05 PM: Really amazing. I have some of these on order from Empress. I am looking forward to painting them,
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 25, 2020, 07:18:08 PM: Nice work.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Splod on March 25, 2020, 11:14:37 PM: Gorgeous. I really like that wall piece too, where is it from?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on March 25, 2020, 11:42:17 PM: Quote from: Splod on March 25, 2020, 11:14:37 PM
that wall piece... where is it from?

It's a Charlie Foxtrot resin piece....

https://www.charliefoxtrotmodels.com/collections/pantile
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Splod on March 25, 2020, 11:56:41 PM: Quote from: Dags on March 25, 2020, 11:42:17 PM
It's a Charlie Foxtrot resin piece....

https://www.charliefoxtrotmodels.com/collections/pantile

Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 26, 2020, 10:03:57 AM: Great painting!!!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on March 28, 2020, 07:04:08 PM: All commission work at the moment (but an Otter arrived in the post this morning 8) )

First up Gringo's NVA - nice minis but they are big. I nicknamed them the Vietnamese Basketball team...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408067_69bc9921b5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHaM)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408037_61a56db368_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHag)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on March 28, 2020, 07:05:54 PM: And then some Empress USMC....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49708552118_5f65ccb912_o.jpg)

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHbJ](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408122_66e8181bee_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJzjJ3)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: gamer Mac on March 28, 2020, 07:36:06 PM: LOVELY WORK :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
That must be an important wall every one is fighting at it ;)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: ulverston on March 28, 2020, 11:07:33 PM: Superb painting skills on display... really enjoying this thread though I almost dropped my laptop when I read the criticism of St Peers... surely that must have been a typo. The man is a legend...
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Splod on March 29, 2020, 08:16:31 AM: Quote from: Dags on March 28, 2020, 07:04:08 PM
All commission work at the moment (but an Otter arrived in the post this morning 8) )

First up Gringo's NVA - nice minis but they are big. I nicknamed them the Vietnamese Basketball team...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408067_69bc9921b5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHaM)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49709408037_61a56db368_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJDHag)

Lovely work! I've seen them used as MENA insurgents/milita with sculpted enclosed shoes. They're too big against other NVA/VC ranges, but they work nicely against lots of other 28mm ultra-moderns.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 29, 2020, 08:49:15 AM: Excellent painting again.

Quote from: Splod on March 29, 2020, 08:16:31 AM
Lovely work! I've seen them used as MENA insurgents/milita with sculpted enclosed shoes. They're too big against other NVA/VC ranges, but they work nicely against lots of other 28mm ultra-moderns.

I have to agree, I bought all the Gringo's bareheaded NVA as enforcers for my not-Roanapur setting (more organised than the general rabble, but not as organised - and effective - as Hotel Moscow).
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on March 29, 2020, 10:01:53 AM: The new additions are all superb as it the wall that you use to display them. :o

I really like the Vietnamese - I think they are the best painted NVA that I have ever seen. :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 29, 2020, 12:24:23 PM: outstanding painting
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Bang 25/3
Post by: Dags on March 29, 2020, 02:15:06 PM: Empress Otter....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49711532968_816562f20d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJQAQ1)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49712069411_024ee91a39_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJTmi2)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49711532903_97e5531519_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJQANT)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Wump...... Woof! 29th March
Post by: Westfalia Chris on March 29, 2020, 02:33:19 PM: Otterly adorable. And that little vehicle, too. Nice and subtle work on the mud stains.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Ash on March 29, 2020, 03:31:06 PM: Excellent result.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: gamer Mac on March 29, 2020, 03:32:27 PM: how do you do the mud
stunning :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on March 29, 2020, 03:35:59 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on March 29, 2020, 03:32:27 PM
how do you do the mud

It's easy...... liberal use of MiG pigments over and almost dry oil paint wash
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 29, 2020, 04:55:22 PM: That is brilliant.

And yes, the mud is great.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Vanvlak on March 29, 2020, 05:09:35 PM: Brilliant pair of little critters, there. I am going to end up buying the aquatic mammal.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Sparrow on March 29, 2020, 09:53:28 PM: That’s rather nice 😉
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: hayeswauford on March 29, 2020, 10:44:31 PM: WOW! Just found this thread- gorgeous work!!!!!!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Rich H on March 30, 2020, 12:15:16 PM: Looks great!

Don't even remember adding wipers... lol
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on April 04, 2020, 10:23:07 PM: This week's bits, more Empress USMC for one customer.....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736370642_d9412c7f28_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iM2UcL)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on April 04, 2020, 10:25:23 PM: And Gringo corpsman and casualty for another...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736379477_d1ec6618cf_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iM2WQ6)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Sparrow on April 04, 2020, 10:34:06 PM: Those Empress minis you’ve painted are gorgeous 😉
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on April 05, 2020, 08:22:56 AM: Quote from: Dags on April 04, 2020, 10:23:07 PM
This week's bits, more Empress USMC for one customer.....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49736370642_d9412c7f28_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iM2UcL)

Great painting. Love the flowers ;)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 05, 2020, 09:37:00 AM: Nice work.

Great detail on the bases.

Are the dice for casualty markers (I know it is a commission, but you must have been curious)?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Sparrow on April 05, 2020, 01:44:38 PM: Paul @ Empress Miniatures
Great painting. Love the flowers ;)

Now there’s a thought for an extra pack in the range - anti war protesters putting flowers down M16’s?
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on April 05, 2020, 06:12:19 PM: Quote from: Sparrow on April 05, 2020, 01:44:38 PM
Now there’s a thought for an extra pack in the range - anti war protesters putting flowers down M16’s?

Sticking a flower on the end of a rifle barrel is easily doable ;)

@UVS yep, for tracking casualties iirc. I built frames (from Pendraken) into the bases so the die sits right.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 05, 2020, 07:24:25 PM: Quote from: Dags on April 05, 2020, 06:12:19 PM
@UVS yep, for tracking casualties iirc. I built frames (from Pendraken) into the bases so the die sits right.
Thanks.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Woof! 29th March
Post by: Dags on April 08, 2020, 09:40:31 PM: Empress Recon squad....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49750318078_97cd58a50c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iNgohN)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Sparrow on April 08, 2020, 09:58:47 PM: Quality mate!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Splod on April 08, 2020, 10:39:54 PM: Stunning!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 08, 2020, 11:01:51 PM: Excellent again.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: tomrommel1 on April 09, 2020, 08:44:14 AM: The Recon squad is outstanding!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on April 09, 2020, 11:13:56 AM: Superbo!!!! :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Blackwolf on April 11, 2020, 02:18:25 AM: Lovely painting :-*
Just realised the dog with the Otter is I presume an Otterhound? Very clever!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: levied troop on April 11, 2020, 07:25:53 AM: Superb job on these Jon - they look beautifully dusty and battleworn (apart from the Otterhound :))
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Dags on April 11, 2020, 10:01:47 AM: Thanks, all 8)

@Blackwolf: yes, it's an Otterhound; I've had them, irl, since I was a kid and a few years back had a few sculpts done - now try to squeeze one in to every project I do ;D
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Blackwolf on April 11, 2020, 10:29:39 PM: Edited ;trivial.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Dags on April 16, 2020, 11:12:32 PM: This week's additions, more commission work....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49782423746_6868c46170_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iR6WbN)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49782747457_5a82b5c573_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iR8Aq2)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49782746892_6e352beea3_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iR8Afh)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Sparrow on April 17, 2020, 06:13:41 AM: Nice!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on April 17, 2020, 09:45:43 AM: :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: AKULA on April 17, 2020, 09:51:30 AM: Lovely PJs as usual Jon

8)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Juan on April 17, 2020, 10:07:12 AM: Great painting work! And a very useful reference to paint these miniatures!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - Recon 08/04
Post by: Dags on May 07, 2020, 11:50:09 AM: NVA....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49866446727_0da99abe10_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYwzhT)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49866133796_fd256e053d_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYuYgw)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49865609738_ee6a0621f4_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iYshu3)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Sparrow on May 07, 2020, 01:13:17 PM: Sweet!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: tomrommel1 on May 07, 2020, 01:55:53 PM: Nice indeed
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: gamer Mac on May 07, 2020, 05:00:04 PM: Lovely work :-* :-* :-*
really like the different colour scarfs
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 07, 2020, 06:06:30 PM: Very nice.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Captain Blood on May 07, 2020, 08:39:16 PM: That’s a fabulous collection Jon :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: commissarmoody on May 08, 2020, 06:20:24 AM: Very cool!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on May 09, 2020, 12:01:59 PM: Fantastic as always. :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 07/05
Post by: Dags on May 14, 2020, 11:22:12 AM: This week's....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893954062_d104050784_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1Xygh)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893641886_77a7cb7232_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j1VXsW)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on May 14, 2020, 12:13:25 PM: Lovely job as always. :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: tomrommel1 on May 14, 2020, 02:18:06 PM: nice figures
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 14, 2020, 06:01:45 PM: Inspirational.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: aliensurfer on May 14, 2020, 11:25:19 PM: Nice work mate
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Bravo Six on May 14, 2020, 11:26:32 PM: WoW! :o Top job on those Dags.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Sparrow on May 15, 2020, 06:37:25 AM: Sweet!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: PeteW on May 16, 2020, 10:42:35 AM: Very nice

P
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on May 21, 2020, 11:49:11 AM: This week's....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49918580673_b5a17c8388_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j48LU2)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49919389867_70fa1994ce_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4cVrD)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49919389532_0446f4e92b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4cVkS)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49919093071_2208caca96_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4bpdt)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49919093046_f08e36cfaa_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j4bpd3)

Pinned markers are from TAG, otherwise all Empress
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on May 21, 2020, 12:10:08 PM: Brilliant job :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Sparrow on May 21, 2020, 01:02:15 PM: Utterly brilliant!
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: gamer Mac on May 21, 2020, 06:48:49 PM: Cracking job :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on May 28, 2020, 11:18:24 AM: This week's...

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Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on May 30, 2020, 07:32:44 AM: Oooooo very shiny :-* :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 30, 2020, 08:36:43 AM: Very nice work, though deployment is a bit worrying.
The backblast from that RPG would take out the majority of his comrades ^__^.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on May 30, 2020, 08:39:37 AM: Don't worry, there's plenty more where they came from ;)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Sparrow on May 30, 2020, 03:38:23 PM: :D
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Dags on June 04, 2020, 10:50:26 AM: This week's.....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49969717451_65c0604ed5_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2j8DS5B)
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: tomrommel1 on June 04, 2020, 01:48:10 PM: very nice addition
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on June 06, 2020, 05:45:46 PM: even more shiny. Really do love your painting style. :) :-*
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Splod on June 06, 2020, 10:14:33 PM: Stunning work. Your painting style is gorgeous, and I love how you blend the uniforms within a unit.
Title: Re: Dags' 'nam - NVA 14/05
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 07, 2020, 10:44:00 AM: Inspiring.