Tuesday 7 April 2015

Mexican Infantry #2

These are OG British Boer war figures (CBB03 advancing) 36 figures to a unit, the big difference between these and any other battalion I've painted is that they are individually based. I felt basing them in groups of six was maybe a bit too Napoleonic in style. However, as you can see further down I've left my options open and have made six bases each accommodating six figures - basically each base is a sandwich of metal on one side (for the figures to stick on) and magnetic material the other side so it fits safely in the storage box for transportation. I got the idea from World2Dave, who is using a similar scheme but he has added sand and other basing materials to his - I've just left mine painted plain brown. They are quite drab uniforms but that is the effect I was after - they are brightened up a bit by the flash/badge on the left side of the helmet. They all have the same badge but the next unit will have a mixture.

At least this way I can use these figures for Sharp Practice if I get the chance! Just one more battalion to do then I'm done!













6 comments:

  1. These Old Glory figures look very good!

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  2. Great looking Mexican troops; the single basing is good as it still allows you to form them in units with movement trays.

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  3. Please stop with these beautiful units, so tempting to me! Excellent job Ken...

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  4. Very nice again Ken! Look forward to seeing them all in a few weeks.

    A FEW WEEKS!!!!! ARGHHHH!!!!

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  5. Thanks chaps - the OG range can be a bit hit or miss with the poses but the Boer war range seems ok, nothing too acrobatic!

    I look forward to seeing your miniatures also Andy!

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