Author Topic: Casualties of War (Read 10078 times)

Sidney Roundwood · « **on:** January 31, 2010, 05:55:26 PM »

I mentioned on the forum a couple of weeks ago that my project for part of January would be doing some casualty markers for the Western Front "Through the Mud and the Blood" games we're playing. I used Steve's generic casualty figure for quite a few of the casualty bases (many thanks again Steve), with the other figures being Great War Miniatures. The (lethal) barbed is from Forgeworld.

A couple of British casualties on the German wire. The bases can fit with sections of intact wire and crushed wire...

Some Great War Miniatures casualty markers...

Stellungsbatallion casualty, with shredded telephone wire (inspired by Phil's telephone operator), for use in the front line trench...

More fallen stellungsbatallionkampfer and Pardoulon rat...

The destroyed version of a German machine gun pit for use in the wooded terrain I'm building (inspired by the picture on page 72 of the Osprey Campaign book on "Cambrai 1917") for Copse 125.....

A really interesting project, if a sobering one. February project, some living figures and some more terrain, I think!!

Sidney

Captain Blood · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2010, 06:09:55 PM »

Wonderfully done - despite the grim subject matter.
Beautiful modelling nonetheless. Lovely groundwork. Wonderful attention to detail. Well done sir.

The shellhole full of water is first class - what did you use for the water (I have a model water fixation - sorry, I always have to ask!)

andekmcc · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2010, 06:33:25 PM »

very well done they really look the business. Very impressive

Sidney Roundwood · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2010, 06:44:01 PM »

Captain Blood,

Many thanks for the kind comment. The water effect I use is called "Solid Water", and is a two part resin/hardener which you mix to create a hardened effect to the water. I always get mine from "4D Models" in London - they do mail order. I've tried the other gel based waters, but I like the hardened effect you get with the two part resin/hardener. "Solid Water" takes about a day to dry and I tend to pour the mixture in thin layers. It's pretty easy to colour the water with acrylic paint for a muddy effect to the water.

Cheers

Belgian · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2010, 06:47:32 PM »

Awesome

Love the details!! and painting!

Greets,

Driscoles · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2010, 06:58:39 PM »

splendit work !

Ignatieff · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2010, 09:00:10 PM »

You have a talent for death

Phil Robinson · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2010, 09:22:53 PM »

Top class.

Helen · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2010, 11:06:36 PM »

Hi Sidney,

Great work on your project. Nice to see some realistic scenes that capture the genre quite well.

Helen

Bako · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2010, 11:48:06 PM »

That rat

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Excellent attention to detail on these pieces.

carlos marighela · « **Reply #10 on:** February 01, 2010, 02:23:38 AM »

Really excellent work!

aircav · « **Reply #11 on:** February 01, 2010, 07:54:53 AM »

Fantastic Stuff

Fugazi · « **Reply #12 on:** February 01, 2010, 08:45:10 AM »

YES, very good work!
Excellent Ideas and a stunning modelling.
I think I have to build something like that ...

Silent Invader · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2010, 12:34:41 PM »

They're excellent - such detail.

Quote from: Sidney Roundwood on January 31, 2010, 05:55:26 PM

I used Steve's generic casualty figure for quite a few of the casualty bases (many thanks again Steve), with the other figures being Great War Miniatures.

You're welcome!

Hammers · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2010, 12:40:21 PM »

Quote from: Captain Blood on January 31, 2010, 06:09:55 PM

Wonderfully done - despite the grim subject matter.

My thoughts exactly! I have not seen many miniature painters capture the pathetic and sad aspect of war like this before. Well done.

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