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Author Topic: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?  (Read 2263 times)

Offline BjörnF

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Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« on: May 16, 2013, 08:53:29 PM »
I bought some of Iron Pig's new Near Future figures. Very nice and fun to paint. So I'm looking forward to see their next release which I plan to use as some kind of militia opponents to these UN soldiers.
I was inspired by some pictures with SANDF (South African) soldiers and thought that blue UN helmets would be nice to that.

(The bases are from Fenris by the way)
Making Makedonian dart-slingers: http://kestros.blogspot.com/

Offline Dr. Kevin Moon III esq.

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Re: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2013, 09:42:29 PM »
They look fab, the camo is really good.

Offline commissarmoody

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Re: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2013, 11:58:10 PM »
They look the part. Very nice BjörnF
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Offline Mason

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Re: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2013, 12:08:33 AM »
Nice work!
 :-*


Offline pocoloco

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Re: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2013, 06:38:19 AM »
Cool idea and great paintjobs. How many you got in total?

Offline BjörnF

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Re: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2013, 08:30:29 AM »
Thanks for all your kind words.

How many you got in total?

So far I have only painted 2. But I will paint a few more, maybe a squad of 10. The leader will have a beret.
The idea is to base it on the current situation in the Kivus (Congo, DRC). So there will be a small core of good troops supported by low quality troops.
I'm not sure what rules to use, maybe Force on force? Any ideas for good modern skirmish rules anyone?

Offline OLeary

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Re: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2013, 08:34:10 AM »
I like your painting style and your photography is top notch. The cammo is excellent and the way you've brought the highlights up on those helmets is perfect  :D :D

Offline pocoloco

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Re: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2013, 09:25:56 AM »
I'm not sure what rules to use, maybe Force on force? Any ideas for good modern skirmish rules anyone?

FoF sounds like a good choice. Then you could consider Skirmish Sangin for even smaller encounters, like a fireteam vs similar number of opponents (although set in A-stan, I think the rules could be used just like that) or maybe Brink of the Battle?

Personally I have only limited experience with FoF, but have been hearing only praise about the two other rules sets mentioned.

Offline Dentatus

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Re: Is the UN in the Near Future for Iron Pig?
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2013, 12:18:00 PM »
Very nice Blue Hats! Excellent brushwork.

 

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