Konstantine returns to Wargaming, and does WW2 (again!)

[Konstantine]

Pretty self explanatory title. I have always been a huge fan of the World War 2 period, however my last few incursions into the hobby has not turned out great. Recently I purchased the extremely fun "Rate of Fire" rule set from Crusader Miniatures. After the first couple of small playthroughs with proxy soldiers, I have decided to buy some more WW2 figurines. The fellow below is from Artizan Designs, I have to say... very nicely sculpted.
The model was a joy to paint especially the "freehand". The uniform colours are loosely based off those of Tom Weiss, one of my favorite painters.







The plan is to paint around 40-50 US Airborne in around four months, and then switch over to a platoon of Germans.
That's it for now boys! C&C Welcome!

-Calvin

Just noticed that the pictures are very dark. Hopefully can get an update with some natural light soon.

[miciobello]

Very nice start Konstantine, I really like the idea of ww2 in 28mm, I love them too, please keep going and show more

[Harry]

Great first mini.
I love the artizan minis ... I shall watch with interest.

[fluffy05]

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[Konstantine]

Just a small update to any people out there. The following four miniatures are now missing the "Screaming Eagles" insignia, spades on the helmets and their ranks.





C&C Welcome! Painting will be slow. Currently caught up with a great AMC show called Breaking Bad, and then its off to vacation in the states for two weeks.

-Calvin

[Caiphas Cain]

Nice work! Breaking Bad IS really good. It distracted me from my painting for a good few weeks. Is 40ish men per side typical in Rate of Fire? What about tanks and artillery? Sorry to bother you with questions, but I'm looking for a WW2 ruleset for my group. I

[colhodg]

Really nice work - i much prefer the yellowish look to the uniform - mine seem a bit too brown now by comparison - also like that you've managed a contrast with the webbing to break up the mini a bit. Might be the lighting but the bases look like they could use a final highlight as they seem a bit flat in comparison to the very crisply done figs. #congrats and good luck with the rest of them

Ps if you lose heart with the painting you could always try operation squad rules as you only need a squad or so. Plays very nicely but interested to hear what you think of Rate of fire as not played it.

[Konstantine]

To all the subbed members, and other viewers, I will be putting this project on hold indefinately. I am heading out to California for two weeks for... VACATION!!!

Will answer all your questions, after I return from my trip... However, painting will be slow because, I accidently on purpose invested myself into another wargame.



See y'all in two weeks.

-Calvin

[sigur]

Nice work so far and: Bwahahahaha, don't think you'll get back to doing anything WW2 for a while. Infinity is a very cool system with some beautiful, beautiful miniatures.

[Sork21]

Really nice painting there mate, loving the Band of Brothers character names. Keep up the good work!