1914 Belgium - UD 18/12 - news re German infantry paint scheme

[OSHIROmodels]

thin card hardened with superglue

There are specific materials for that you know 

cheers

James

[Mason]

There are specific materials for that you know 

But he so loves the smell of superglue in the morning....

[Wirelizard]

But he so loves the smell of superglue in the morning....

It presumably smells of victory. 

Really enjoying watching this come together, especially the re-scaling of the Airfix buildings, which is working out far better than I thought it would when you started.

[Silent Invader]

The final coat of varnish is the smell of victory!   

[Prof.Witchheimer]

This crypt is a triumph, Steve 

[Silent Invader]

Thanks 

For completeness, a couple more photos showing the (pre greenstuff) font that doubles as a 'handle' for lifting out the crypt floor:

[Constable Bertrand]

It certainly needs more 'green paint' but wow, it's looking good. That baptism font is a great idea for a handle.

Cheers
Matt.

[Silent Invader]

Green paint 

In case there's any interest, my website now has a link to a pdf download of a draft of the rules:

http://www.silentinvader.uk/index_w_taf_index_rules.html

This is a very early draft in that I have yet to properly play test them 

[Silent Invader]

Following on from the above, I've added more content to the website, including background to the project....

http://www.silentinvader.uk/index_w_taf_index_background.html

.... plus I've summarised the terrain tile construction that is spread over a few pages here.....

http://www.silentinvader.uk/index_w_taf_index_terrain_making.html

..... plus a few other terrain bits.

[von Lucky]

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Keep up the inspirational work.

[Silent Invader]

http://www.silentinvader.uk/index_site-error.html

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Says it all, really 

[Silent Invader]

Am thinking of adding some Francs-tireurs - Belgian Irregulars - to the project and have been looking at a pack of Muttonchop VBCW minis. Namely MC006 The Weasley Wretches 1:

http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart57.htm

Obviously being VBCW they are intended for 20 years later. Has anyone got them and the ww1 range? Both are by Paul Hicks but are they comparable proportions?

Any thoughts greatly appreciated. 

[Silent Invader]

It's update time 

Firstly, I have a Belgian 'Minerva' armoured car on its way, which will make for some interesting alternative games.

Secondly, the second town tile is at the ready-to-paint stage.  Btw, the interiors are painted before being fixed in place. With this in mind, there are the final touches of rubble to add that will close up gaps etc, at which point the uppermost timbers will also be blended in (they provide a 'platform' for minis to stand on).

NB: this is from my phone so apologies if photos are imperfect













Alongside the first tile:





Plus 3 more barricades using bits from the Airfix outpost kit:





Might get some paint on it next week 

[Belgian]

Am thinking of adding some Francs-tireurs - Belgian Irregulars - to the project and have been looking at a pack of Muttonchop VBCW minis. Namely MC006 The Weasley Wretches 1:

http://www.empressminiatures.com/userimages/procart57.htm

Obviously being VBCW they are intended for 20 years later. Has anyone got them and the ww1 range? Both are by Paul Hicks but are they comparable proportions?

Any thoughts greatly appreciated. 

Not sure if there even were Belgian irregulars fighting, it was more of a German thought originating from the Franco-Prussian war. There were civil guards "burgerwacht" if I recall correctly but they were to maintain order and were disbanded quickly. Correct me if I'm mistaken.

[Mason]

Great work on the ruins, Steve.
I love what you have done: Plenty of debris but it wont interfere with the gaming.
Nice green stuff work too.