First up was a box of Italeri US Paratroopers. Nice, crisp models with plenty of detail, as you'd expect from Italeri/Esci. However I do think there's something ever so slightly 'off' about these models, I think its the narrow shoulders, which makes the heads looks a little out of proportion. Not enough to put me off though. I have some Revell US paras winging their way from ebay at the moment for a bit of variety as well.
Here's some work in progress. After much deliberation I've gone with the uniform that would have been used during the Normandy campaign (I may still do some more in the olive drab uniform for later war use), using Vallejo Green Brown for the base. The webbing is greener than it should really be, but I was going for balance between accuracy and making it stand out, I'll try some other variations on later models.
The chap in the middle is from the Italeri Anti Tank Teams set, slightly taller and more broad shouldered than his fellows! Bayonets have been removed from rifles and carbines where they existed, as by all accounts they weren't used often.
The inevitable group shot (with added bazooka).
Whilst in the shop I couldn't resist a couple of cheap little pre-painted Bedford Trucks (they'll need a bit of weathering, but that's it) and a couple more of the Airfix Resin buildings, the 'Italian Farmhouse' and 'Italian Townhouse'. Like the other Airfix buildings I have they're a bit small (even for 1/76), but I'm not building a diorama here. They're also described as being Italian buildings, but I don't think they'll look that out of place in the fields of Normandy with a suitable paintjob.
That'll keep me going for a bit! So, what have you all been up to?
Wonderful work, the paras really turned out great!
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Thanks, I'm quite pleased with them
DeleteGreat work Alan, you inspire me!
ReplyDeleteHigh praise indeed, thanks!
DeleteVery nice paratroops, it sounds like you had a successful shopping trip.
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Thanks. I don't get the chance much since my local model shop closed, so I like to make the most of it!
DeleteOutstanding job on the figures Alan! Those trucks are darn useful as well.
ReplyDeleteYou just never know when you'll need a resupply, or a convoy to ambush!
DeleteThey look great Alan, growing into a fine platoon.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you picked up a couple of Oxford Diecast Bedfords, I have eyed them in the modelshop but have resisted thus far. Looking forward to seeing your buildings painted up. :)
Those are indeed Oxford Diecasts, they were going for only a few quid each so it was hard to resist!
DeleteThese are nicely, very nicely painted figures Alan. I like the style you chose for them. They do stand out in the table. Well done! Waiting what you will think about next! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Thanos. A few more paras first, including some from Revell.
DeleteVery nice looking minis!
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Thanks Phil
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