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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: fraction on October 09, 2020, 06:14:34 AM
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Some time ago I gathered suitable miniatures for a 28mm Partisan project, inteded to use with Chain of Command, my favorite WW2 Platoon skirmish rules.
I fancied something different than eastern front so was thorn between italian and yugoslavian Partisans. Both are interesting topics, but finally decided for italian Resistenza. There are some flaws in my interpretation either regarding weapons or gear. But overall I am happy with the result. Some minor parts might be added and finishing the bases I realised that I missed one of my jump of points.
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(https://i.ibb.co/TRNRBfY/qrf.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J2S2R1m)
(https://i.ibb.co/tzWhyCs/qrf.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zF05KfR)
(https://i.ibb.co/Zc8DGqW/IMG-20201003-211232.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RQ0wYRz)
(https://i.ibb.co/8XzMKVt/qrf.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x3mhCQd)
(https://i.ibb.co/thqHqRG/qrf.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TT4w4yf)
(https://i.ibb.co/SrR9fJP/qrf.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Dp5SrLt)
(https://i.ibb.co/8jRkpS0/qrf.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gDXYpB3)
Cheers Robin (https://ibb.co/PMdHG7M)
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Great looking partisans, excellent work putting this CoC Force together!
:)
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Great subject. You’ve painted those figures really well, and they all have character, brill.
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Very original project, and you've done a great work on painting the minis. :-*
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Very nice work on an interesting subject.
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;D ;D ;D Fantastic, really well done ! And just when I thought I was the only one wargaming the Italian resistance... I am really obsessed with this..
I see that we have been using quite a number of the same models! Only difference I noticed you have been bolder in using some of the Eastern European looking guys, which I shied away from as I felt uneasy about their look. But once you mix them into the group you hardly notice and they do have the scruffy look de rigueur
Congratulations for the choice and for the implementation.. fischia il vento
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Ans let me add that the choice of the black and white flag reminds of my hometown Siena ! Where did you get the inspiration?
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A feast for the eyes, great work.
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Wow, cheers guys.
Was a fun project and I learned quite a lot.
@malto cortese: yeah was challenging to source enough different sculpts, so I picked up alot of the at that time they were new. Only did some headswaps, so they look okayish for me.
Well spottet that Siena flag. During my resarch I found this website: https://www.istitutostoricosiena.it/ It was a nice inspiration, so I tributed that Siena flag and located my group around Siena.
Cheers Robin
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I am even more impressed ! Thanks for the tip to Siena ;-)
I guess I should now take some pictures of my own and post them - I was saving them for the next LAF competition but what the heck...
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Very nice. I was going to do something similar with partisans fighting the fascist Sola Republic forces.
Just couldn't find any good miniatures for the Sola Republic.
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Very good! :D And impressive and inspirational pictures!
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Great stuff. That's a lovely project. I must admit my own painting speed means I am still doing basic platoons rather then the exotic stuff.
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Very nice. I was going to do something similar with partisans fighting the fascist Sola Republic forces.
Just couldn't find any good miniatures for the Sola Republic.
Salò Republic? I’m sure someone did RSI troops in 28mm. Possibly Warlord.
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Salò Republic? I’m sure someone did RSI troops in 28mm. Possibly Warlord.
I am pretty sure the Warlord Italian Paratroopers are late war so could pass for RSI style. And maybe some head swaps on other existing ranges.
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Strategia e tattica used to do some, if I remember correctly, but 1) they were not particularly good figures, compared to today's standards and 2) I just checked their site and there is no trace of any wargaming miniatures, they seem to have moved out of our business and only deal with boardgames, accessories, etc. Too bad....
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These are the ones I was talking about.
https://store.warlordgames.com/search?type=product&q=Italian+Airborne+Paratroopers
Now to figure out the rest of the troops. ::)
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Well these are wonderful.
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I am pretty sure the Warlord Italian Paratroopers are late war so could pass for RSI style. And maybe some head swaps on other existing ranges.
They could easily pass for RSI paratroopers ..but the Nembo RSI Paras didn’t fought vs partisans but against Allied at Anzio, vs French free forces in the north west ecc...despite that as both the paratrooper tunic and smocks were very fashionable among RSI units and even the pouches could be ..you can still use them for various other troops types like X Mas marines or even paramilitary types like GNR and Black Brigades but you have to purchase appropriate headgears like Italian Standard helmets, berets and caps.. another simple option that I did for my 1:72 RSI minis is to simply purchase any classic WW2 Italian infantry figure (European uniform of course) and transform with putty the end of WW2 Italian infantry trousers in to baggy ones masking those awful puttees..maybe you could even cover the open neck with some putty to give the idea of a pullover neck .the rest is ok...Finally you do not need many specific RSI figures as the anti partisan columns were frequently stiffed with German Soldiers from Polizei units and sometimes chetnics, Cossacks and even, in Piedmont, French volunteers from Vichy Franc Gardes..everyone in is own uniform...
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They could easily pass for RSI paratroopers ..but the Nembo RSI Paras didn’t fought vs partisans but against Allied at Anzio, vs French free forces in the north west ecc...despite that as both the paratrooper tunic and smocks were very fashionable among RSI units and even the pouches could be ..you can still use them for various other troops types like X Mas marines or even paramilitary types like GNR and Black Brigades but you have to purchase appropriate headgears like Italian Standard helmets, berets and caps.. another simple option that I did for my 1:72 RSI minis is to simply purchase any classic WW2 Italian infantry figure (European uniform of course) and transform with putty the end of WW2 Italian infantry trousers in to baggy ones masking those awful puttees..maybe you could even cover the open neck with some putty to give the idea of a pullover neck .the rest is ok...Finally you do not need many specific RSI figures as the anti partisan columns were frequently stiffed with German Soldiers from Polizei units and sometimes chetnics, Cossacks and even, in Piedmont, French volunteers from Vichy Franc Gardes..everyone in is own uniform...
Good to know, thanks for all that information. I have been wanting to do some late war RSI for a Italian campign. And my buddy just recently painted up a US 92nd Infantry division force for Italy. So they would make decent opponents that are not just Germans.
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Very nice. I was going to do something similar with partisans fighting the fascist Sola Republic forces.
Just couldn't find any good miniatures for the Sola Republic.
If you and of course also the wargamer that initiated the post with those very nicely painted minis is intersted I could post Here some picts of colour plates dealing with the partisan opponents , the Salo Republic forces..of course I do not want to Hi jack the post..just let me know
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Good to know, thanks for all that information. I have been wanting to do some late war RSI for a Italian campign. And my buddy just recently painted up a US 92nd Infantry division force for Italy. So they would make decent opponents that are not just Germans.
If you want alternative enemies in Italy that historically met in combat US Infantry you could consider XMas Marine division at Anzio, San Marco Marines, Bersaglieri and Monterosa Alpini in the Gothic Line and even paramilitary units and SS Italo/German Kartsjager Div equipped with a pair of P40 Italian tanks during the very last days of the War.
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Strategia e tattica used to do some, if I remember correctly, but 1) they were not particularly good figures, compared to today's standards and 2) I just checked their site and there is no trace of any wargaming miniatures, they seem to have moved out of our business and only deal with boardgames, accessories, etc. Too bad....
concerning the shop has moved to another address and name. They are now "Strategia Nova"
http://www.strategianova.it/soldatini-e-resine/italiani-ii-guerra-mondiale-28mm
As fir quality, I do not know since I have not seen them ...
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That's good to hear. I had visited the shop when in Rome many years ago but then I heard that they had closed down and was sorry to hear that as they had some interesting products. Mind you, visiting is almost impossible at the moment. :(
concerning the shop has moved to another address and name. They are now "Strategia Nova"
http://www.strategianova.it/soldatini-e-resine/italiani-ii-guerra-mondiale-28mm
As fir quality, I do not know since I have not seen them ...
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Absolutely gorgeous and unique force. I love the guy with the Italian tricolor stahlhelm
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concerning the shop has moved to another address and name. They are now "Strategia Nova"
http://www.strategianova.it/soldatini-e-resine/italiani-ii-guerra-mondiale-28mm
As fir quality, I do not know since I have not seen them ...
Ah ok - thanks. They do have an extensive range for the RSI, but please have a look at the site. I used to buy lots of their stuff when there was no alternative, and I by no means intend to be disrespectful of a company that's been around for a long time, but some of their pieces just look.. odd...