The Army of Deutsche Mond (German/Prussian VSF Forces) (updated 12-16-12)

[Sinewgrab]

So, we move on to the next army I have been working on - which I think will figure in heavily in my next Enfilade game.  I need to step away from the Fallout universe and run some VSF.  Here are the first models in my Prussian/German army, which is going to be made up of Hinterlander Death's Head, Sailors, and Pulp Figures Seebattalion, with some VSF stuff.  Currently, they are inhabiting the moon of Phobos, and have only just established a beachhead on the planet itself, especially as their greatest triumph turned into the triumph of the Norwegians.  This fact leads to many of the conflicts the two powers have when they are not united against a common enemy known, perhaps, as the British.




I am going to complain a little - there is a LOT of detail on these I didn't see until after I started painting them.  They are not quite Evil Empire bad, but, damn.  Still, worth it.  Have a few more I need to pick up.



Another view of the two command models I have done so far.  I need to go back and hit some details I missed the first time around that I only see now...

And I used the Black Army tankette to give them some armored support.




This is beautiful little model.  I may need to get a couple more, if Operator 5 ever re-emerges.

And I am sure the more sharp-eyed of you are asking - what the hell is that in the background of some of these shots.  Well, it is the pinnacle of Teutonic landhsip engineering, the Landkaiser.





It lends its existence to exactly what you think - it was a Galactic Heroes AT-AT, and has some rivets added through the use of some paper strips I got from some gentleman on this board some years ago.  I am using this as the very pinnacle of their forces - it will probably only enter battle about as often as the Gungnir, as the German forces can't have too many of them.

And here is a total of the forces I currently have painted.



So, the question it has created is:  Is there anywhere I can get good decals for Iron Crosses and Prussian eagles?

[abdul666lw]

*Great* work!
I specially appreciate the choice of colors for the Hussarettes: realistic for a 'hot desert environment', yet delicately feminine


The 28mm models for the new Dystopian Legions http://www.spartangames.co.uk/galleries/dystopian-legions-gallery look more 'Weird Interwars' / WH40K than steampunk, but some could fit with the style of your tankette.

[Ray Rivers]

 

Looking good!

The Princesses came out really fine and the dark blue looks quite good on your heavy support.

I agree that the Spartan tankettes could be quite nice for VSF, but who knows when they will be available.

As for German crosses... Brigade games has a set for their German WWI A7V tank.  I do believe that the U-boat decals are quite good to, though they don't have a photo of them on the site.

[Sinewgrab]

Yeah, I find the Dystopian Wars stuff to be lacking a certain something that VSF (for me) needs...they are TOO industrial.  I eman, you don't need to go all lacepunk, but it needs to have something of a certain individualism, and they don't seem to have it.  If the kits are not outrageous, I might be able to use them as bases, though.  Next, I am slapping some paint on some Seebattalion, and trying finish up my heavy cavalry.

[Dr. The Viking]

I like how star wars stuff always end up with the Prussians.

I used Star Wars as the inspirations for my Prussian army too... with white uniforms and everything. Grey vehicles though. 

[Mancha]

I am going to complain a little - there is a LOT of detail on these I didn't see until after I started painting them.  They are not quite Evil Empire bad, but, damn.  Still, worth it.  Have a few more I need to pick up.

Great work.  I love the lght olive green uniforms, especially with the red accents.  Thanks for making Hinterland look so good.  And regarding your comment above: I have felt exactly the same on occasion.   

[Sinewgrab]

And the newest addition to the Prussian/German forces of Deutsche Mond, Princess Cecilie's personal combat vehicle, The Schwarze Witwe.





I have been eyeing this beast for years now, and I finally got to pick him up. She was meant to be more post-apoc, but I think she works just fine for VSF.  Now the Prussians have 2 of the largest groundpounders I have available - I just need to get my hands on a good gun to pop on top of her - of which I trying to decide which Reviresco I'll use.  I am seriously considering that big ol' boy I put on my Norsk 'nef the Mjollnir.  Now I just need to finish up more foot.

[Cherno]

I love that huge spider, I saw it back when it was released a while ago and haven't heard of it ever since. Nice that you picked it up for your collection. It has a detailed head interior, doesn't it? Some techy bits and a pilot IIRC.

[Ray Rivers]

 

The Ramshackle spider is an awesome piece of machinery. It's been on my "wish list" for a couple years.

Your's looks really great, mate. The paint job is way cool. 

[Dewbakuk]

I have one of those in my VSF collection, I'll build it one day...

[Dr. The Viking]

Oh drat... I have that one too. Never managed to paint it though.

What happened was tragic: The kids found it and broke all the legs... argh.


Lovely looking force you've got.

[einarolafson]

This army is great!! I specially like the Schwarze Witwe.

[Mancha]

What happened was tragic: The kids found it and broke all the legs... argh.

Ramshackle Curtis seems like an incredibly helpful guy.  If you write to ask how you can replace the legs, I suspect you'll be surprised with how easy it is to do so.

[Bullshott]

Thats a nice start to your army.

For my Prussians I used 1/48 scale WW1 German aircraft decals made by Almark, which included numbers and various sizes of iron crosses (the largest being 30mm high). Unfortunately Almark are no longer trading, but you might find someone who still has stock if you do a bit of Googling.

[Sinewgrab]

In order of responses...

Cherno - yes, it does have a pilot and some tech on the inside of the head - a chick with 6 arms didn't strike me as VSF if she was supposed to be human though, so I sealed her in.

I fell in love with Curtis' Huntsman Spider Tank the moment I saw it, but only now had the money at the same time as the desire to get it.  It is well worth the time to clean it up (which is considerable - I suspect the molds are wearing out, because I found bits of them in the figure in places), and highlighted easily.

If you want get new legs, you can order them in his 'Tridlins" section.  The man is incredibly helpful, and responds quickly to emails.

Bullshott - thanks for the pointer.  I am having a hell of atime finding any good decals that show the flared iron cross instead of the simplified one.  I may end up free handing it...which will suck.