5 men in Burma dodge Flying Lead

[Kikuchiyo]

My Summer project has been kick-started over the weekend.

Planning a 5 men/flying lead mash up campaign set in Burma

Chindits take on the Japanese

[Kikuchiyo]

As ususl in 20mm, this will be small scale sinlge unit action

First couple of Chindits for my 10 man unit which will be a mix of Eureka and 172scale figures with the odd AB Character thrown in

[Tom Dulski]

can't wait to see more

[Kikuchiyo]

There's quite a lot still to do

Managed a couple more chindits

These two are 172scale

[Kikuchiyo]

Sunny day off was crying out for some outdoor work

Thought the project needed a new jungle floor mat

Still a bit dark but will leave it over night before I add any more layers

[Kikuchiyo]

Also started on some terrsin while I wait for more minis to turn up

[Tom Dulski]

I love the base's of the figures. Also the mat came out great.

[Kikuchiyo]

Thanks it's just dried oregano

The mat still needs a bit of lightening up but at the moment I'm working on geting the British to look a bit more Chindit, there is a distinct lack of packs and gear

It's a simple addition but makes quite a difference in getting the look

[Kikuchiyo]

Picked up some kelly heroes Japanese

Now to find the right colour for the uniform

[Akrim]

These are wonderful Kikuchiyo, nicely done. I love the terrain too, that bunker looks so realistic.
So just dried oregano glued on the bases? Does it not crumble away when painted?

My late grandfather-in-law flew Liberators out of India, making the Burma Run many times.
Sometimes bombing strategic locations, others dropping agents into the jungle to gather local resistance groups - all while getting shot at by roving Japanese air patrols.
I could never listen to enough, his memory was so very clear on this part of his life.

[Kikuchiyo]

These are wonderful Kikuchiyo, nicely done. I love the terrain too, that bunker looks so realistic.
So just dried oregano glued on the bases? Does it not crumble away when painted?

Thanks

Raw dried Oregano, no paint just PVA dropped and sealed

[Kikuchiyo]

While the 172scale stuff is great I've decided to go with Eureka/AB it's just that bit bigger and works better with the Japanese I have

172scale is more true 20mm than anything else

Here are the 5 men in Burma

Currently in light order but about to move out fully laden

[Kikuchiyo]

Also knocked up this Japaniese spider hole hidden bunker objective marker

Kept it generic enough it'll fit my new Vietnam project too

[CapnJim]

It all looks good so far.  Well done!

[Kikuchiyo]

An attempt at a bit of swamp terrain.

Still thinking about geting some vallajo still water but in the mean time I experimented with a epoxy resin/paint mix