These stout chaps are the first 'proper' 1/32 scale figures (as opposed to nasty 'army men' types) I have complete for the
Little Cold Wars project. They are of course the rather lovely figures from the Airfix Modern German Infantry set. 'Modern' in this case being the mid-1970s and 'German' as in from West Germany. Takes you back, doesn't it?
Never being one to avoid shirking a challenge I opted for the pre-Flecktarn olive green uniform, though I couldn't resist adding the (rather oversized) national flags on the shoulders.
The 'traditional toy soldier' paintwork was topped off with a generous application of matt spray varnish - which dries with a rather pleasing slight sheen.
The figures are individually based on mdf bases from
East Riding Miniatures. The larger (4-inch square) steel bases, each bearing four figures, represents a platoon in the game.
The assembled company (or kompanie?)
I'm wondering whether or not to go the 4-figure stand platoon in my Army Men Game. I have a added to several WW2 German figures that at present make up a rifle company of three platoons: 2 'assault' platoons of 2x12-man squads each, and a 'fire support' platoon of 1 12-man squad, plus a MMG squad with 2 MMG with 3-man teams.
ReplyDeleteBut the platoon stand idea would give meat least 4 companies and a whole battalion. The megalomaniac in me is sorely tempted...
Archduke Piccolo
ReplyDeleteThe megalomaniac is (in my experience) seldom wrong. Head on over to the Little Cold Wars Yahoo group and join in the madness.
I like those a lot Tim, when is the game getting its next outing?
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Pete
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words! Paul W and I are hoping to play a couple of test games (outdoors!) next week. I'll run one at Sheffield after Triples.
Braw big Germans I say!
ReplyDeleteBasing looks good with them too.
I look forward to the battle reports and picies too please.
Yup, contemporary figures then
ReplyDeleteI seem to recall painred pkadtic sets having a pleasing, slight sheen of that sort back in the day, which would be decades before these fine chaps.
A fine batch of Hans and Frans...Oh just found two Italeri die cast
ReplyDeletemetal Mig 29s in 1/72nd scale..so
(fanfare please) Ear we go....)
Tradgardmastare
ReplyDeleteI'll do a 'how to' post on my basing in the next few weeks. And the camera will be busy during any games we manage!
Ross Mac
ReplyDelete'Back in the day.' Quite so - these guys must be real veterans!
Don M
ReplyDeleteAnd the madness continues.... Welcome aboard Don.
They rock!
ReplyDeleteStill searching for those ESCI yanks...
Paul Foster
ReplyDeleteSteady on - all this acclimation means I'll have to paint more!
I found 2 Pl's worth. I may even paint them up to send over as Fosters Rangers attached to Task Force Gow.
DeletePaul Foster
ReplyDeleteA fitting addition to my Multi-national NATO task force!