Author Topic: WF: UPDATE American Infantry WW2 (Read 3632 times)

General Lee · « **on:** 16 August 2012, 07:07:48 PM »

hi guys,

just finished my first platoon of American WW2 infantry. These models are produced by Wargames Factory and are hard plastic 28mm. There's 30 figures in the box

now I'm probably going to branded as a heretic but I'm going to say it anyway. These particular models are as good as any of the Perry plastic sets ( I own several of them so I can tell)

The detail is crisp, the parts go together without effort. the poses are great. The hands and weapons are one piece, ensuring a very realistic grip.

I tried to go for a realistic look so no highlighting, just base colors and Army Painter dark tone afterwards. Also put a little more effort into the bases. I'm quite pleased. Hope you like them

@ S.P. thank you very much for your tips on the uniform!!

* the machine gun team is from a different box, the 1/48th scale Tamiya American infantry

styx · « **Reply #1 on:** 16 August 2012, 08:33:13 PM »

They look great, the lighting was a bit whitewashed the last shot gave the best detail. Love to see more!

Trooper · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 August 2012, 09:57:26 PM »

They look a lot nicer than the set from Warlord Games.

majorsmith · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 August 2012, 10:00:38 PM »

they look great! i am a bit of a fan of their more recent figures!

TheShadow · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 August 2012, 10:52:37 PM »

been wondering about these for a while, glad to see some decent pics of them, may be worth actually picking some up, are they scaled as 28mm or would they fit in with Secrets of The Third Reich minis from Westwind ?

Marine0846 · « **Reply #5 on:** 17 August 2012, 03:53:15 AM »

Fine looking figures.
Glad to see some well painted figures.
It will make it easier to decide if I want to buy some.
Thanks for sharing.

General Lee · « **Reply #6 on:** 17 August 2012, 10:33:50 AM »

thanks guys for your comments!

@ the Shadow. I\ve had a look at the Westwind figures. I'm not really sure if both ranges are compatible. The WF Americans are 28mm true scale. So realistic proportions. From what I can tell, the Westwind figures are bulkier, especially the weapons

carlos marighela · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 August 2012, 11:08:15 AM »

I bought a packet to use as a source of spares and couldn't resist making one or two up. They are to my considerable surprise, really nice and well detailed figures. Tis a pity they combined the M43 field jacket with gaiters but that aside they are well worth the price.

TheShadow · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 August 2012, 01:15:47 PM »

any chance someone can pop a pic up with some comparison minis ie space marines etc that way we can get a better scale idea ?

General Lee · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 August 2012, 10:20:27 PM »

some extra pictures. close ups and comparison shots

Eibon · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 August 2012, 11:01:25 PM »

A faily simple paintjob, but I like em... especially the nice little touch with the different coloured flowers on the bases.

TheShadow · « **Reply #11 on:** 18 August 2012, 12:15:14 AM »

thanks for the extra pics, was a bit dubious of wargames factory stuff but they seem to of really improved, can see why Wyrd are using them for plastics now along with that bloody massive robot kickstarter from dreamforge !!

eketar · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 August 2012, 12:22:05 PM »

i meant to ask yesterday, where did you get the flowers from?

carlos marighela · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 August 2012, 12:43:17 PM »

Those are nice paintjobs, simple but effective. Seems cruel to point out that the jackets aren't the right colour. The M1943 jacket was an olive drab colour, unlike it's 1941 predecessor. (Sorry, I'm a button counter)

General Lee · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 August 2012, 02:36:13 PM »

Quote from: carlos marighela on 18 August 2012, 12:43:17 PM

Those are nice paintjobs, simple but effective. Seems cruel to point out that the jackets aren't the right colour. The M1943 jacket was an olive drab colour, unlike it's 1941 predecessor. (Sorry, I'm a button counter)

ah I see. I'm no expert on the matter. thanks for the info. unfortunately, there's nothing I can do about it now

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