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

[Silent Invader]

Thanks Helen and Darrell, that is much appreciated  .  The thread isn't at all a chore but actually helps me keep the project on track and, of course, the feedback is always helpful.  

And thanks too, Phil  

The next update will be the completed Minerva, with the crew in situ etc. Where to put the rifles is my current conundrum, as there isn't a lot of space.

[Silent Invader]

A teaser photo just to show that the minis and rifles do fit .... Yay!

I've yet to add back the gunners fingers and touch up a few spots but it's gratifying to know that all does fit into its allocated space.  



When the final few details are finished I'll post some shots from all angles.

Edit: accidentally deleted image so replaced !

[Atheling]

Ace!! And a true illustration of your skill 

you're very quick too!

Darrell.

[pocoloco]

Great work as usual! 

What will be next after the finished Minerva?

[Silent Invader]

Thanks guys 

After the Minerva I'll finish up as follows:

- the three terrain tiles that are half way done
- the British and German MG crews
- the last three terrain tiles
- the 100+ British and German infantry

Probably in that order

Then test the rules and play some games!!!!

[tin shed gamer]

Looks too good with an early war crew
Now I'm going to  have to make an early war crew(the emails have started!).That aside still nice work.
Mark.

[Silent Invader]

Yep Mark, it'd seem a good move for you/1st Corp to do an early war crew for the vehicle kit, maybe with a Lt Henkart option as suggested by Carl (cdr) above. I'd like to think it'd sell well (and I doubt that anyone else will rush to manufacture a 28s Minerva as the open crew cab, numerous recesses and other detailing must have made it quite a difficult vehicle to master, mould and cast).   

It's been a lot of fun converting the vehicle to my particular scale preference and thanks for the interest (and for the base vehicle, without which this would never have happened!) 

[Captain Blood]

For some reason it makes me think of Trumpton 

[Silent Invader]

For some reason it makes me think of Trumpton 

Noooooooooo ....... Don't put that image .... that tune .... into my head!   

[Centaur_Seducer]

Gorgeous, mate!

[monk2002uk]

Now all you have to do is fit a barrel into the crew compartment: 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/saigneurdeguerre/14524207100/in/photostream/

Robert

[Silent Invader]

Thanks CS 

Now all you have to do is fit a barrel into the crew compartment: 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/saigneurdeguerre/14524207100/in/photostream/

Robert

That is hilarious 

(And by barrel there was me thinking you meant spare barrel for the Hotchkiss!)

[von Lucky]

And so are the clogs.

[Mason]

Brilliant, mate.
 

It must have been a very tight fit in one of those.
The crew probably knew each other far better than some would have appreciated.
 

[Silent Invader]

Apparently it could be crewed by up to 6  

The commander is actually stood on the passenger seat but there's a tad of room either side of  the MG: discomfort and intimacy do definitely spring to mind!