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Title: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: Rick F on October 12, 2020, 11:29:43 AM
The new Empress Miniatures 28mm BAOR figures redone as Falklands Paras. Head swap with the Empress beret heads, file the combat jacket buttons off, green stuff the hoods for windproofs and respirator pouches.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Harry Faversham on October 12, 2020, 12:35:44 PM
Rick, you've captured the 'look' perfectly!

 :-*
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Rick F on October 12, 2020, 12:42:58 PM
Quote from: Harry Faversham on October 12, 2020, 12:35:44 PM
Rick, you've captured the 'look' perfectly!

 :-*
Thank you very much, that's very kind :)
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: commissarmoody on October 12, 2020, 01:34:04 PM
I didn't see the helemts on the ground when I committed on FB. Very nice details indeed.  :D
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 12, 2020, 01:51:39 PM
These look ace!!
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Rick F on October 12, 2020, 01:53:06 PM
Quote from: commissarmoody on October 12, 2020, 01:34:04 PM
I didn't see the helemts on the ground when I committed on FB. Very nice details indeed.  :D
Thanks, I was thinking about chopping off some rifles from some other figures to go with them, but decided that was a step too far lol
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Jemima Fawr on October 12, 2020, 01:55:21 PM
Beautifully done.  Everything from of your treatment of DPM (is it my imagination, or have you actually varied the shades from garment to garment?), to the colour and texture of the SLR furniture and kidney-pouches... Totally spot-on and exactly how I remember it.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Rick F on October 12, 2020, 02:09:57 PM
Quote from: Jemima Fawr on October 12, 2020, 01:55:21 PM
Beautifully done.  Everything from of your treatment of DPM (is it my imagination, or have you actually varied the shades from garment to garment?), to the colour and texture of the SLR furniture and kidney-pouches... Totally spot-on and exactly how I remember it.
Thank you very much. Yes, there's 3 different base coats and 2 or 3 greens and browns, thought I'd kick the a##e out of it lol
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on October 12, 2020, 02:46:43 PM
Superb painting!  :-*
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Digits on October 12, 2020, 02:54:34 PM
Bloody hell....thought the first picture was an action man! Lol

Great work
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Jemima Fawr on October 12, 2020, 04:32:33 PM
Quote from: Rick F on October 12, 2020, 02:09:57 PM
Thank you very much. Yes, there's 3 different base coats and 2 or 3 greens and browns, thought I'd kick the a##e out of it lol
The redder-toned trousers remind me of my favourite 1970s-vintage 'moleskin' pair.  :-*
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Ash on October 12, 2020, 04:59:26 PM
Those respirator pouches turned out well.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Rick F on October 12, 2020, 05:33:17 PM
Quote from: Ash on October 12, 2020, 04:59:26 PM
Those respirator pouches turned out well.
Cheers mate, saved me painting those bayonets lol I'm looking forward to the GPMG and command figures being released.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 12, 2020, 06:02:32 PM
Very nice work.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Rick F on October 12, 2020, 08:44:04 PM
Thanks for all the kind comments everyone :)
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: vodkafan on October 13, 2020, 12:00:33 PM
Great work on the DPM. A couple of guys I was at school with were in the Falklands, both in the RM.  One of them was mentioned in a memoir I read of one of the commanders, and the other one was one of the detachment of 20 at the beginning who were held up in the Governer's house until they ran out of ammo and had to surrender.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Rick F on October 13, 2020, 12:57:07 PM
Quote from: vodkafan on October 13, 2020, 12:00:33 PM
Great work on the DPM. A couple of guys I was at school with were in the Falklands, both in the RM.  One of them was mentioned in a memoir I read of one of the commanders, and the other one was one of the detachment of 20 at the beginning who were held up in the Governer's house until they ran out of ammo and had to surrender.
I read that most of those few who were there when the Argentines invaded went back with the task force to liberate the islands, was he one of those?
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Jemima Fawr on October 13, 2020, 04:49:53 PM
Quote from: Rick F on October 13, 2020, 12:57:07 PM
I read that most of those few who were there when the Argentines invaded went back with the task force to liberate the islands, was he one of those?
The repatriated men of Naval Party 8901 became the core of 'J' Coy 42 RM Cdo, replacing 'M' Coy which was detached to retake South Georgia.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Ash on October 13, 2020, 05:05:31 PM
Couple of fairly recent books about NP8901 that may be of interest:

'The Falklands War: There and Back Again. The Story of Naval Party 8901'  by Mike Norman & Micheal Jones
'The First Casualty' by Ricky D. Philips
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: gamer Mac on October 13, 2020, 06:04:54 PM
Stunning paint job on some lovely figures :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Harry Faversham on October 13, 2020, 06:08:58 PM
It may be of interest to the Brethren to know Pen and Sword are publishing a controversial new book on the Falklands War. 'Secrets of Goose Green - Revealed' by Brigadier (ret'd) Harry Faversham VC. The accepted version, that the battle was won by the Parachute Regiment's traditional 'bags of smoke and in with the bayonet'... is exposed for the smokescreen it's been for the last 40 years!
Brigadier Faversham's tome brings to light the use of top secret body armour by the Paras for the first time. This claim was robustly denied by the MOD till the author produced photographic evidence taken at the time, and reproduced below with the author's kind permission.
All proceeds from the book will be used in the restoration of Faversham Hall, the family seat since 1067. On completion the Great Hall's Emporium, which houses the Brigadier's extensive toy sowjer collection will be opened to the public for a nominal admission fee.

::)
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Rick F on October 13, 2020, 06:22:09 PM
I had to look a couple of times before I noticed the Pegasus lol
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: carlos marighela on October 29, 2020, 02:04:37 AM
If only the argentinos had had the foresight to position themselves atop a flight of stairs....
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Harry Faversham on October 29, 2020, 10:37:36 AM
Quote from: carlos marighela on October 29, 2020, 02:04:37 AM
If only the argentinos had had the foresight to position themselves atop a flight of stairs....

3 Para mortars had that one covered!!!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ognmH3g7KYE/TLS03EyB3SI/AAAAAAAAApo/-ENCAw8TOLM/s1600/SNN0903GX3_106664a.jpg)

 :-*
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras
Post by: Rick F on September 07, 2021, 12:38:47 PM
I meant to post these on the anniversary of the battle of Mt Longdon, if I did post them apologies but I can't find them anywhere in search. Anyway, more Empress BAOR with head swaps and a bit of Green stuff.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: commissarmoody on September 07, 2021, 08:21:07 PM
NICE!
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: carlos marighela on September 07, 2021, 09:10:07 PM
Great work! :-*
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: CapnJim on September 08, 2021, 05:10:11 PM
Great job.  As others have said, you've nailed DPM...
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: Rick F on September 08, 2021, 07:39:33 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone, 90s SF kit next.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: AKULA on September 09, 2021, 03:48:43 PM
Another excellent set of camo - stored for future reference  8)
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on September 10, 2021, 08:48:25 AM
Excellent job. We have the WW2 helmet heads out soon.

We also plan Paras for the range to work for Europe and the Falklands. 
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: Rick F on September 10, 2021, 09:47:23 AM
Quote from: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on September 10, 2021, 08:48:25 AM
Excellent job. We have the WW2 helmet heads out soon.

We also plan Paras for the range to work for Europe and the Falklands.
Great stuff, looking forward to them.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: commissarmoody on September 10, 2021, 10:29:16 AM
Quote from: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on September 10, 2021, 08:48:25 AM
Excellent job. We have the WW2 helmet heads out soon.

We also plan Paras for the range to work for Europe and the Falklands.
Good news indeed.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 18, 2021, 07:11:02 AM
Excellent.
Title: Re: Empress Miniatures 28mm new BAOR as Falklands Paras updated 07 Sep 21
Post by: Rick F on September 18, 2021, 08:32:14 AM
Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on September 18, 2021, 07:11:02 AM
Excellent.
Thank you very much :)