At long last I have been able to put the DAK to one side and start on the British. Ever since I started war gaming I have had a hankering for putting together figures from the unit my maternal grandfather went on to serve with, the Long Range Desert Group.
Artizan Miniatures produce a small range of LRDG/SAS and desert commando figures. I started three of the LRDG packs. The figures were all well cast and in dynamic poses.
In order to differentiate them from the DAK I chose a lighter palette. The base colours for the uniforms are Vallejo Iraqi Sand and Vallejo English Uniform.
All the webbing details were picked out with a 50/50 mixture of the two base colours.
This first group of LRDG are wearing a more standard uniform than those normally associated with the unit, but are historically accurate.
Next on the paint tray are six more LRDG, but with much more varied uniforms.
Nice job they look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon
ReplyDeleteGreat work all over! Keep those brushes busy!
ReplyDeleteLooking good Mark, I can see the benefits of a long summer break, these chaps just might give my Arabs a chance next time around.
ReplyDeleteRegards
Stu
Splendid looking minis!
ReplyDeleteLRDG supporting revolting Arabs Stu?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan buddy.
DeleteCheers
Stu