Last week and this weekend I was able to complete a few units of commandos mainly using Airfix commandos with a few other figures mixed in and scratch build a few ships for a St. Nazaire game.
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| Commando units |
Using wood offcuts HMS Campbeltown and four Motor Launches (which ended up looking more like Motor Torpedo boats) were constructed in a simple block fashion. These were undercoated grey before adding colour with pastel crayons and a bit of paint for details such as portholes.
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| HMS Campbeltown and four motor launches built and undercoated. In terms of size the ship is 12 inches and launches 6 inches. |
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| HMS Campeltown heads towards the dock. |
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| The ships were them finished using pastels and paint for details before being sealed with PVA glue. |
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| A closer photo of HMS Campeltown. |
With terrain, figures, and ships completed it is time to consider some rules for the game.
Always amazed/impressed how you can make such great looking terrain and accessories from scratch. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThe terrain is working out far better than I thought. There were a few failures as I worked out the best and easiest way of creating the buildings and ships.
DeleteAll proceeding splendidly, l am interested to hear more of your rule choices...
ReplyDeleteThey will be solo rules as Kaptain Kobold reminded me in a comment about the board game of the raid which was designed to be played solo.
DeleteIt’s a marvel watching a craftsman at work.
ReplyDeleteMy schoolboy woodwork skills proved to be very useful. Thanks.
DeleteSimple but effective.
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to see the game. Actually I’m looking forward to reading about the rules as well.
Thank you. I think the consistency of terrain all being scratch build helps. If I threw in a commercial kit the overall effect could be lost. Looking forward to playing a game or more on it.
DeleteI just love the whole look you've achieved Peter and in such a short space of time. The game should look great and will be interested to see what you come up with rules wise.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I was able to spend quite a bit of time over the Christmas holiday to really progress this project. Now for some simple rules.
DeleteAll looking superb and ready for a glorious game!
ReplyDeleteSo looking forward to getting the Airfix commando units on to the tabletop.
DeleteA great collection of models ... and the ships are particularly effective.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading your battle report.
All the best,
Bob
Thanks Bob. I had in mind the ships you create for the portable wargame when constructing them, just bigger.
DeleteVery nice, nothing left to do now but ring maximum revolutions for full speed ahead!
ReplyDeleteYes, cannot happen quick enough. I am very impatient to play a game.
DeleteNicely done!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly.
DeleteWhat a delight :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks. Now for the rules.
DeleteHappy Airfix Commandos. They have transport and things to blow up!
ReplyDeleteTwo test games with some simple rules have them running around blowing things up. So much fun playing with these Airfix commandos.
DeleteThis looks superb. I love the approach and final result.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more.
Thank you. Some simple rules should be posted in the next week.
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