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tim in saskatoon · « **on:** 10 June 2010, 05:58:59 PM »

Finished up a few Canadian Riflemen the other day...

The Miniatures are mostly from Bolt Action Miniatures except for the chap on the far right of the picture who is from West Wind Productions.

I painted them with the grey patch of 3rd Division. I’ve debated whether to paint a unit flash above it… Does that pidgeon hole me into using them only as members of that one battalion? Is it better to just leave the Grey patch (and no unit flash)? Should I have left the divisional patch off as well (so they could also be fielded as troops from any other Canadian formation…)? Or do a unit/Divisional patch, which will be cool to point out whenever I happen to actually use them as that unit, but use them for whatever is required/desired because NO ONE BUT ME will know the difference anyway!?

D@rth J@ymZ · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 June 2010, 06:31:12 PM »

Excellent work. 'True patriot love'!!

tim in saskatoon · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 June 2010, 07:31:58 PM »

another batch of them...

These are mostly Crusader Miniatures (the stens in the center) with a couple from West Wind (riflemen on the left of the picture) and First Corps (riflemen and radio operator on the right)

Sterling Moose · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 June 2010, 07:42:54 PM »

Nice work Tim.

David · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 June 2010, 12:31:05 AM »

Very nice.

are you painting them up for any thing special?
David

Calimero · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 June 2010, 12:39:04 AM »

Very nice indeed

There’s some interesting infantry regiments in this division… The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, The North Shore Regiment (NB) and the Régiment de la Chaudière amongst other.

tim in saskatoon · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 June 2010, 01:02:12 AM »

Thanks guys!

Quote from: David on 13 June 2010, 12:31:05 AM

are you painting them up for any thing special?

not really... I do plan on running a Canadian Campaign after my East Front Campaign wraps up (or peters out...). But it's not for a particular battle for a convention game or anything...

tim in saskatoon · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 June 2010, 09:59:02 PM »

... a platoon commander, couple bren teams and (another!?) PIAT!

a dozen more riflemen and I'm finished a platoon!

Will Bailie · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 June 2010, 10:56:07 PM »

Damn fine work, Tim. And OF COURSE you must include the division patch. Like you even needed to ask!

David · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 June 2010, 11:22:10 PM »

Great pictures

What camera are you using, i could do with one that takes great close ups

David

tim in saskatoon · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 June 2010, 11:29:04 PM »

Quote from: David on 15 June 2010, 11:22:10 PM

Great pictures
What camera are you using, i could do with one that takes great close ups
David

Thanks!

I have a Cannon Powershot SD1000.

Perry Miniatures has a great article on taking pictures of figures on their website. I think it's under "picture creation". I don't go totally nuts 'shopping in sky and stuff - but the advice about taking picture out in natural day light has vastly improved my picture taking.

David · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 June 2010, 10:17:39 AM »

taking picture out in natural day light

Sorry whats that, don't get much of that between the rain showers(Live in Scotland)
Sunny days in the year can be counted on one hand and there are normally when i am at work

I think I will have to set up a indoor setup for taking pictures.
Thanks for your help
David

tim in saskatoon · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 June 2010, 03:46:56 PM »

Oh, I didn't say "sunny" days... I actually find cloudy days better - still get that natural day light, but without the harsh shadows. Even on a sunny day I try to take the pictures in the shade.

sepoy1857 · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 June 2010, 06:06:11 AM »

Nice. You've done our Canadian heroes proud!

huevans · « **Reply #14 on:** 26 June 2010, 12:46:57 AM »

If I was going to be really vile I would tell you that the 3rd Division had a high proportion of Mark IV helmets, issue to them as a D-Day assault formation.

There's an excellent article on the 3rd in an old back issue of Militaria magazine, including all the reg'l shoulder flashes, IIRC.

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