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Offline Ash

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #30 on: February 14, 2019, 09:24:45 PM »
Thanks for that; I'm definitely going with the pinkish option.

« Last Edit: February 17, 2019, 09:58:51 AM by Ash »

Offline Danger Close Miniatures

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #31 on: February 14, 2019, 09:29:00 PM »

Offline Ragnar

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #32 on: February 15, 2019, 06:12:24 AM »
Marvelous work Ash.  Liking the PJs and the figures.

Are these suitable for D-day onwards or are they only for later than that?

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #33 on: February 15, 2019, 07:36:50 AM »
They are in winter kit, so late autumn ‘44 to Spring ‘45. The time frame more or less matches the US range.
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Offline Ash

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #34 on: February 15, 2019, 11:09:19 AM »
What do you think would be appropriate for the bases? Mud?

Offline Ash

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #35 on: February 15, 2019, 12:55:13 PM »
Small update: Green blotches  approx 60% olive green 40% ochre brown


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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #36 on: February 16, 2019, 08:22:42 AM »
What do you think would be appropriate for the bases? Mud?

And "burnt grass" colour tufts, foam and static grass.

Anyone have any idea what colour mud would be suitable?

Offline Danger Close Miniatures

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #37 on: February 16, 2019, 08:35:20 AM »
These smocks were mostly issued to certain Divisions for the liberation of Holland and the advance into northwest Germany, late 44 to May 45. The terrain is very similar to eastern England, the soil in some of the pine forests can be very dark, but  really just use any dark brown or look in the garden for inspiration.

Offline Harry Faversham

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #38 on: February 16, 2019, 09:00:30 AM »
In my wisdom I paint the windproof smocks the same way as a Denison smock... and I'm wrong!
Here's wot 'British Army Uniforms & Insignia of World War Two' has to say about 'em...

The colouring and patterning of the camouflage was quite distinctive and there was nothing else like it in use by the Army during the 1939-45 war. It was predominantly chocolate brown, mid brown and khaki green overlaid on a light brown base. The patterning was large, irregular and with edging that was sharp in places and in others appeared as though applied with a wide house painting brush and thus showed up as a ragged pattern of fine lines.

Sounds just like Denison smock materiel... in my 'umble opinion.

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Offline Danger Close Miniatures

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #39 on: February 16, 2019, 12:25:51 PM »
Here's a couple of discussions/photos about windproof smocks from Tony Barton (ABminiatures) he's done a really good tutorial but i can't find it.
http://www.sixtharmygroup.com/portal/viewtopic.php?printertopic=1&t=9479&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&finish_rel=-10000

http://www.antheads.co.uk/galguide/peterwhite

Offline Ash

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #40 on: February 16, 2019, 05:05:06 PM »
Here the first lot; still waiting for some bases for the prone blokes:





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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #41 on: February 16, 2019, 06:35:25 PM »
Cracking work, you've captured that late war look brilliantly.

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #42 on: February 16, 2019, 09:46:36 PM »
Lovely brushwork! They look a treat.

Offline Shahbahraz

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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #43 on: February 16, 2019, 10:08:02 PM »
Oh my goodness, those are cracking. Lovely work, and we need a tutorial.   :)
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Re: 28mm late war British infantry
« Reply #44 on: February 16, 2019, 10:40:22 PM »
Just wanted to chime in again and say; very nice PJs.

Also, thanks for the info on the smocks.

 

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