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Title: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: Jeff965 on October 18, 2015, 05:01:43 PM
Part of the Royal Irish Constabulary Reserve Force, the B&T's have a bit of a ropey reputation to say the least, having been formed to support the RIC in their fight against the IRA. Formed mostly from ex soldiers they had a habit of taking their frustrations at losing any of their men out on the Irish populace and their belongings, hearts and minds not being a top priority for them during these troubled times in Ireland.
This thread is going to cover the painting of a 36 figure force for Chain of Command along with several soft skin vehicles, the figures are from Footsore Miniatures and I apologise in advance for the crappy photography.
Here's the first twelve.
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Kommando_J on October 18, 2015, 05:45:20 PM
Although this may come as odd coming from an Irishman, i'd say their rep was somewhat unfair, it's been suspected that much of their bad reputation came from the Auxiliary Division of the Royal Irish Constabulary which lacked the professionalism but they shared equipment with or in some cases just regular constabulary, to IRA fighters on the ground all three were interchangeable.

Looking good nonetheless.
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: matiec on October 18, 2015, 06:07:25 PM
Nicely done figues  :)
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Captain Blood on October 18, 2015, 06:16:23 PM
Great paintwork Jeff.
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Hu Rhu on October 18, 2015, 08:32:32 PM
I really like your painting style. Crisp, clean and precise. Lovely.
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: flags_of_war on October 18, 2015, 09:19:15 PM
Excellent work. I was gutted that i sold my ones but sadly i had no to game them with :(
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: commissarmoody on October 19, 2015, 02:50:14 AM
Pretty cool, do you have the list for playing the Irish war of independents and the civil war? Or is that on the too fat lardies site?
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: S_P on October 19, 2015, 04:57:43 AM
Very nice- I'll keep an eye on this thread as it's an area of interest of mine.
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Mason on October 19, 2015, 06:18:21 AM
Nice brushwork on some lovely figures, Jeff.
 :-* :-*

I am really looking forward to seeing the vehicles too.
 :D

Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Jeff965 on October 19, 2015, 06:47:44 PM
Thanks very much for commenting chaps,it's appreciated.

Pretty cool, do you have the list for playing the Irish war of independents and the civil war? Or is that on the too fat lardies site?

It's a commission matey, but I'm attempting to find out for you  :)

Nice brushwork on some lovely figures, Jeff.
 :-* :-*

I am really looking forward to seeing the vehicles too.
 :D



First time I've done stuff like this (vehicles) Paul so fingers crossed  :)
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Romark on October 19, 2015, 08:41:57 PM
Nice work on those minis Jeff  :)
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: commissarmoody on October 19, 2015, 11:27:18 PM
Thanks Jeff
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Jeff965 on October 20, 2015, 03:18:52 PM
Thanks Jeff

Pm sent  ;)
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: commissarmoody on October 20, 2015, 10:17:57 PM
Thank you, seems I got some reading to do.
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Malamute on October 21, 2015, 10:32:04 AM
I really like your painting style. Crisp, clean and precise. Lovely.

Yep, more goodness ;D
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: flags_of_war on October 21, 2015, 10:35:48 AM
Is there CoC list for the Irish Wars of Independence?
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Jeff965 on October 21, 2015, 12:20:55 PM
Not that I'm aware of, the early war British list with a few tweaks is being used for this collection.
Title: Re: Black and Tans
Post by: Jeff965 on November 17, 2015, 09:47:25 PM
Well I finished all 36 figures just the vehicles to go now. For the sake of these photos I've organised them into two "shifts" each with an Inspector and Sergeant and a machine gun crew.
 Then there's the Heavy machine gun to support both shifts. The owner of the figures has said they will be used for the VBCW so the vehicles will have a pressed into service look and a few will have extra armour attached to them, something like the vehicles in the SCW.
I'll put some more photos up when their completed.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Mason on November 17, 2015, 10:13:25 PM
Ruddy gorgeous brushwork.
 :-* :-*

Bring on the motors!
 :D

Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Ewan on November 17, 2015, 10:47:20 PM
Out of curiosity who is the HMG figures from.  Thanks
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Jeff965 on November 17, 2015, 10:59:30 PM
Woodbine design company or Gripping Beast I think.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: marianas_gamer on November 18, 2015, 07:35:04 AM
Nice, neat painting  :-* :-* Great job.
LB
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Hu Rhu on November 18, 2015, 04:12:37 PM
They look excellent.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Mason on November 18, 2015, 05:16:35 PM
You have me thinking about getting some of these for my own VBCW project now, you bad man!
 >:D >:D

Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Jeff965 on November 18, 2015, 10:42:47 PM
Thanks for commenting chaps, Paul if you didn't spend your money on figures you would only waste it on trivial things like food and family Xmas presents  lol
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Malamute on November 19, 2015, 03:39:24 PM
Splendid stuff. They look great ;D
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Happy Wanderer on November 19, 2015, 08:30:26 PM
Beautiful work there...the best of these models I've seen painted by far.

I would think the WW1 lists, suitably adjusted for the support assets likely to be available, would do the job. The COC Espana Irregular rules will be possibly useful if you wish to reflect 'mobs' as well as more organised unit. There are lots of other ideas in there to help reflect para military style forces.

Cheers

Happy W
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: S_P on November 19, 2015, 09:43:14 PM
Superb :)
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Jeff965 on May 22, 2016, 03:53:32 PM
Well I've painted some more recruits for this force, another section of riflemen, a pack of Grenadiers.
Also some machine gun teams and some Senior Officers, I painted the chap with the arm band as a Medical Officer as that's an option with Chain of Command and Bolt Action.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Jeff965 on May 22, 2016, 03:55:33 PM
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Title: Re: Black and Tans update 17/11/15
Post by: Jeff965 on May 22, 2016, 03:57:37 PM
Some more shots of the command pack.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: Mason on May 22, 2016, 04:44:11 PM
Lovely work, as usual, mate.
 :-* :-*

That fella reloading is a quality pose.
I have not seen that before.
 8) 8)

Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: von Lucky on May 22, 2016, 08:47:10 PM
Nice stuff.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: Dr DeAth on May 22, 2016, 08:49:37 PM
Jolly Nice, bet it makes a welcome change from all the lace and warpaint  lol

Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: S_P on May 22, 2016, 09:56:24 PM
Lovely work.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: commissarmoody on May 22, 2016, 11:57:52 PM
Very nice new additions.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: Bullshott on May 23, 2016, 12:00:42 AM
Nice work Jeff. Good Idea using mixing Woodbine figures with Footsore.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: Jeff965 on May 23, 2016, 11:35:49 AM
Thank you all for your supportive comments, it's much appreciated.

Lovely work, as usual, mate.
 :-* :-*

That fella reloading is a quality pose.
I have not seen that before.
 8) 8)



He's from the Woodbine Design Company c/o Gripping Beast Paul.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: Romark on May 25, 2016, 12:19:29 PM
Nice work on those minis Jeff.
Title: Re: Black and Tans update 22/05/16
Post by: Jeff965 on May 26, 2016, 07:21:58 AM
Cheers matey :)