Crooked Dice: Army Privates - OUT NOW

[Arlequín]

We've always gone for hysterical rather than historical accuracy. TV soldiers have very much been the inspiration.

Keep on keeping on with that, us 'historical folk' are just jealous of the new toys that come out that the less pedantic folk will enjoy. 'Cold War' gaming is really the ginger step-child of Post-WWII gaming. For Spy-Fi they are ideal though.
 

You need some American types though, there isn't enough gold in '60s UK to make it worthwhile for any prospective mega-criminal to plan an over-elaborate heist.

 

Well now you mention it. Actually it's the webbing gaiters with DPM style trousers that's more annoying. Should really be puttees unless you are doing early 1960s.

Actually they are almost spot on for Belgian Paras in the Congo... even the berets... I think. 

[Thunderchicken]

Very nice additions indeed Karl. Will work nicely with the Quatermass project.

[uti long smile]

Very nice additions indeed Karl. Will work nicely with the Quatermass project.

How's that coming along?

[Daeothar]

I almost had a nerdgasm when I saw these, as they're pretty close to Dutch troops in the eighties and early nineties, what with the beret and FAL and all.

Looking good, although the berets look a bit flat on top, overall effect is more pastry chef than squaddie.

Actually; that's exactly how berets were (are?) worn in the Dutch army!

But then I looked a bit closer and I saw the puttees and webbing and realized they'll need some light conversion work first. Still; they're a very nice starting point; there have been very few minis out there that could be used as Dutch troops of that particular era. Falklands Para's come to mind, but not much else.

So I, for one, am stoked; these are really nice sculpts and with a bit of effort, will work really well as, well, my own squad, or even platoon, way back in 1995. They are looking a bit mature for conscripts though, but a lot of that depends on paintjobs anyway, right?

Now, if only a MAG equiped trooper would be following these guys. And maybe one or two UZI toting ones?

[uti long smile]

These are now available in our webstore - £3.25 each or all four for £12.

http://www.crooked-dice.co.uk/wp/product/army-privates-with-rifles/

And a big gallery on our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153733923768489.1073741884.359935158488&type=3

[Earther]

Smashing. I admire your privates. 


 

[uti long smile]

Smashing. I admire your privates. 


 

Biggest in three counties.

[carlos marighela]

If the biggest in three counties  are only 28mm tall then the water must be fucking cold around your parts ( see what i did there?)

[uti long smile]

If the biggest in three counties  are only 28mm tall then the water must be fucking cold around your parts ( see what i did there?)

"There was shrinkage".

[carlos marighela]

Makes a change from the usual scale creep. Anyway congrats, nice figures overall.

[grant]

"There was shrinkage".

 

[uti long smile]

Here's a pic of the painted soldiers by the talented Andrew Taylor.

[Andym]

Sa-weet!

[Thunderchicken]

Lovely!!

How's that coming along?

Sorry Karl, missed this.

Almost everything is in place. It's only taken three years but it was always a background project. All I need now is to find some poor soul who wants to paint a pile of Triffids for me.... a rather large pile at that!