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Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on February 11, 2008, 07:17:53 PM: I have completed the basic troop stands for the Somalis.
30 figures in 9 days :)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Finished%20Somali%20troops%201%20600.jpg)

Project details here:
http://www.matakishi.com/mogadishu.htm
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: JollyBob on February 11, 2008, 07:26:21 PM: Nice one. 8) Colourful bunch, ain't they?

I dn't know how you can paint so many so quickly. It would take me a month to do thirty figs. :cry:
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on February 11, 2008, 07:31:34 PM: Quote from: "JollyBob"
Nice one. 8) Colourful bunch, ain't they?

I dn't know how you can paint so many so quickly. It would take me a month to do thirty figs. :cry:

It's easy, I just paint them badly, takes no time at all :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by: JollyBob on February 11, 2008, 07:45:44 PM: Yeah, right! :o :lol:
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Post by: Big Guy on February 12, 2008, 03:24:51 AM: 30 in 9 days! I've only painted 28 this year! looking forward to the finish.
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Post by: Malamute on February 12, 2008, 08:37:48 AM: Nice stuff Paul as usual. :) Are they Britannia Minaitures :?:
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Post by: Prof.Witchheimer on February 12, 2008, 08:55:44 AM: looks very nice, well done, Paul!
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Post by: Auton on February 12, 2008, 10:37:11 AM: Looking good Paul. Having gone through the same project myself I know what painting all those figures can take to do!
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Post by: matakishi on February 12, 2008, 04:23:46 PM: Quote from: "Auton"
Looking good Paul. Having gone through the same project myself I know what painting all those figures can take to do!

I'm doing the next 36 at the moment, after them the Americans. I noticed from your site that we have strangely similar interests :)

Yes Nick, all Britannia. Good solid details and easy to paint. I've always like Britannia Miniatures.
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on February 22, 2008, 08:14:29 PM: I've just finished painting these technicals, there's some varnish effects to be added but I know people here understand the concept of a work in progress :)

Anyway, I'm exceptionally pleased with the way they turned out because I hate painting vehicles, so I thought I'd share:

(http://www.matakishi.com/%21%21%21Empty%20technicals%202%201000.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/%21%21%21Empty%20technicals%201000.jpg)
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Post by: JollyBob on February 22, 2008, 08:20:25 PM: Nice! Are they diecast pickups? They look really good. Chunky and workmanlike. Great painting too.
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on February 22, 2008, 08:21:18 PM: They're Britannia resin ones.
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: JollyBob on February 22, 2008, 08:26:56 PM: Thanks.
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Post by: Lowtardog on February 23, 2008, 12:53:20 AM: They look great Paul the weathering on the Technicals is fantastic and I like how you have handled the heavy weapons on the back so they can be removed
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Post by: Helen on February 23, 2008, 01:20:21 AM: Great work Paul - very well done and very cool too 8)

God Bless
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Post by: Malamute on February 23, 2008, 08:53:08 AM: Wow, They look so good I thought they were die cast cars initially. Great paint job on the cars :)
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Post by: twrchtrwyth on February 23, 2008, 11:07:04 AM: Excellent painting on those technicals. 8)
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: muppetman on February 23, 2008, 11:07:47 AM: Very nice dude.. are you going to use the crossfire rules to play that game :?: :?: :?:
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on February 23, 2008, 11:16:57 AM: Crossfire and Ambush Alley. Ambush Alley were the rules that inspired me to do moderns but Crossfire are my shooty-bang rules of choice so everything's based for them.

I plan to run the starting scenario in AA using both sets and compare results.
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: muppetman on February 23, 2008, 11:27:30 AM: Very cool, sounds like lots of fun to be had. please let us know how it go's..
You realy know how to get things done, 30 figs in 9 days!!! that some going.
I get about 2 hours a day, if i'm lucky (4 kids) so its you lot, and your great projects that keep me going..

Keep up the good work, coz i love it :D :D
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on February 23, 2008, 11:37:02 AM: I'll do my best :)

I've been on half term this week so I managed to paint another 21 Somalis, the three technicals and make a factory. Working at a school is great :lol:
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Post by: Lowtardog on February 23, 2008, 11:49:59 AM: My mates picked up Ambush alley after your review and have thoroughly enjoyed playing it, they are now building ofrces and terrain for more games :D
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Post by: matakishi on March 22, 2008, 02:48:05 PM: My finished Somalis are in a small gallery. The Americans are nearly done, pics soon.
http://www.matakishi.com/somalis.htm
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on March 28, 2008, 12:17:37 AM: Americans:

(http://www.matakishi.com/US%20Mogadishu%2015a.jpg)

Details etc:
http://www.matakishi.com/paintingmodernus.htm
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Post by: twrchtrwyth on March 28, 2008, 01:49:25 AM: Lovely. Maybe people stifle you on the TMP due to envy. :lol:
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Post by: DFlynSqrl on March 28, 2008, 02:13:54 AM: Nice job on the chocolate chip camo (at least that's what we called it) for the Americans Matakishi!
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Post by: Malamute on March 28, 2008, 08:47:30 AM: Top stuff Paul. :)
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Post by: JollyBob on March 28, 2008, 09:50:50 AM: Beautiful work.

I am intrigued what you use the Marmite for though. :wink:
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Post by: revford on March 28, 2008, 01:59:25 PM: Very, very nice.

Quote from: "JollyBob"
I am intrigued what you use the Marmite for though. :wink:

Maybe a delicious yeastie shading wash technique?

I find a thin coat of Marmite to be perfect for toast. :)
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Post by: dyscordya on March 28, 2008, 10:48:29 PM: Which of the rules seems to you mas adapted finally for this period?
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Post by: Brett on March 29, 2008, 03:37:23 AM: Really like the idea of doing the vehicle gunners seperate from the vehicle.
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Post by: matakishi on March 29, 2008, 11:46:15 AM: Quote from: "dyscordya"
Which of the rules seems to you mas adapted finally for this period?

I've based everything for Crossfire because I'll be using these rules for most things. However, I like the sound and feel of Ambush Alley and they were the rules that made me want to do moderns in the first place.

In a couple of weeks I have a friend coming round and we are going to try the same scenario using both rules so I can compare the two. I'll be writing a full report of course :)
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Post by: mo caraher on April 01, 2008, 04:49:58 AM: That's the best-guarded Marmite I've ever seen.
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Post by: Auton on April 01, 2008, 10:28:51 AM: They look great!

I'll be interested in reading your battle reports as to how the rules compare
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Post by: matakishi on April 16, 2008, 12:25:55 PM: After a splurge on the Black cat website I've ended up with loads of urban debris/trash which I've based up for booby trap markers

Details/rules etc:
http://www.matakishi.com/iedmarkers.htm

(http://www.matakishi.com/Black%20Cat%20debris%201.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Black%20Cat%20debris%202.jpg)

and some nifty Middle East market stalls:

(http://www.matakishi.com/Black%20Cat%20market%20stalls%201.jpg)

Full review and more photos here:
http://www.matakishi.com/reviews.htm
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Post by: JollyBob on April 16, 2008, 12:37:37 PM: I think that sofa was in my student house... I will not comment on the mattresses. :lipps:

Nice work as usual, matey. :)
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Post by: matakishi on April 16, 2008, 10:59:28 PM: Thank you :)

it's now 22:50 by my watch and I've just finished basing the crashed helicopter that was the last thing to paint for this project. My Mogadishu project is officially complete!!

107 figures
6 vehicles
110 scenery items
16 city buildings

and...relax...
:)
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Post by: Lowtardog on April 16, 2008, 11:00:25 PM: Fantastic Matakishi :mrgreen:
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Post by: Helen on April 17, 2008, 01:10:28 AM: Congrats Paul, an outstanding achievement 8)

Helen
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Post by: Malamute on April 17, 2008, 08:40:32 AM: Paul, are those market stalls Black Cat as well?
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Post by: JollyBob on April 17, 2008, 08:55:16 AM: "107 figures
6 vehicles
110 scenery items
16 city buildings"

In what? Three months? Man, that's impressive.

As Homer said to the catfish, "I love you... but I must Kill you!"

:lol:
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on April 17, 2008, 01:01:58 PM: Quote from: "Malamute"
Paul, are those market stalls Black Cat as well?

I'm hurt that you didn't read the review :cry:
Yes they're from Black Cat, 3 for £15.00
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: Malamute on April 17, 2008, 01:17:31 PM: Quote from: "matakishi"
Quote from: "Malamute"
Paul, are those market stalls Black Cat as well?

I'm hurt that you didn't read the review :cry:
Yes they're from Black Cat, 3 for £15.00

Haven't had time matey, too busy at work lately :x

Just read the review,nicely done, thats smoething extra to add to the shopping list for Salute now suitably chastised and embarrassed :oops:
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on April 17, 2008, 06:56:54 PM: here you go, all done :)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Painting%20log%20March%201%20600.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Painting%20log%20february%201%20600.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Painting%20log%20february%202%20600.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Delta%20Force%20600.jpg)

(http://www.matakishi.com/Middle%20East%20Table%2001%20600.jpg)

http://www.matakishi.com/mogadishu.htm
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Post by: DFlynSqrl on April 17, 2008, 08:13:07 PM: Wow, very impressive. :love:

I really like that bottom picture with the low level few of the city!
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Post by: twrchtrwyth on April 18, 2008, 04:36:13 AM: Superb. 8)
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Post by: Malamute on April 18, 2008, 08:58:00 AM: Awesome stuff Paul :D
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Post by: dyscordya on April 23, 2008, 11:04:29 PM: Have you tried already to play with both rules?
Which has seemed to him to be better?
Title: My Mogadishu Project
Post by: matakishi on April 23, 2008, 11:33:20 PM: Not yet :(