Monday, 9 January 2023

New Terrain "In Action"

 Dont get TOO excited, the terrain has not been in an actual game - but I have laid it out on my 3 x 3 solo gaming table and taken some pictures of it alongside different figure collections......





Trenches and barbed wire laid out - as you can see, enough for both sides, or perhaps 5-6 feet if all laid out end to end...


One side of the trench network occupied by 20mm Nationalist Requetes militia




And in the opposing trenches, the Republican CNT/FAI Militia!





The Nationalists attack, supported by a couple of PzKfw I tanks


Next below, 20mm Plastic Soldier Company Russian infantry assaulting across no man's land




WWII 20mm Valiant British Infantry defending


Above and below - 28mm Bolsheviks in defence and attack



WWI in East Africa - Kings African Rifles in 28mm 
by Brigade Games 


28mm War of 1812 British Infantry by Perry Miniatures, gun is Victrix


And 25mm War of 1812 American infantry by Old Glory

Below are a couple of images of Spanish style buildings completed so far - a few more are WIP


Republican T26 with infantry support passing through a small village


Nationalist Regulares Moorish Infantry probing cautiously through town.

Thats all for tonight - I feel like my burst of scenery building is probably coming to an end, so some more figure painting may be next on the agenda. Meanwhile, the first figure order of the new year has been made - and another is close to fruition!

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31 comments:

  1. Disgruntled Fusilier9 January 2023 at 22:40

    Outstanding trench line you have here, and it works across multiple eras which is a plus!

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  2. Neil Scott9 January 2023 at 22:41

    The trenches look great, you have me wanting to put some together now

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  3. Norm10 January 2023 at 00:05

    The trench adds a lot of versatility to scenario creation. From my own experience, it is best to do a load at once so that it matches, rather than coming back to expand 18 months later and it never quite looking right.

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 06:19

      Sage advice Norm, I think what I have is probably sufficient but I may look at doing a couple more pieces.....

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  4. Jonathan Freitag10 January 2023 at 00:35

    Looks like your trenches will be seeing service in many different periods. Is Brigade Games among one of your orders?

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 07:43

      Thanks Jon, that's my plan. No Brigade this time, despite him having a few sales on recently

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  5. Michal DwarfCrypt10 January 2023 at 01:39

    Great looking terrain sir!
    Best regards

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  6. pancerni10 January 2023 at 05:10

    Seeing them "in action" shows your planning to be useful in two scales paid off. Lots of uses, from Back of Beyond to Pulp!

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 07:45

      Thanks Joe, I think I could even get away with using them for 15mm!

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  7. El Grego10 January 2023 at 05:29

    Marvelous

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 07:47

      Thanks Greg and also for your helpful suggestions earlier!

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  8. Matt Crump10 January 2023 at 07:14

    It looks good even if it isn’t in proper action 👍

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 07:46

      Cheers Matt, might try something small and solo soon....

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  9. Lawrence H10 January 2023 at 08:37

    There is a lot more there than I thought there would be Keith. It certainly looks like it will be quite daunting to overcome.

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 11:15

      Thanks Lawrence...might give something a go one evening this week...

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  10. Richard10 January 2023 at 11:37

    I admire both the look of the trenches and the speed of your production Keith. They look fabulous.

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 12:20

      Thanks Richard...helps having a fortnight off work and a lot of crappy weather!

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  11. Ray Rousell10 January 2023 at 12:18

    You have been busy. The buildings look great!

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 12:21

      Cheers Ray...not as nice as your Empire ones but a lot cheaper for sure!

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  12. Stew10 January 2023 at 13:10

    Not proper action unless there are dice rolls….😀
    Trenchs though lol good and functional.

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 17:54

      Mea culpa, Stew! Thanks for the positive comments though 😆

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  13. KEV. Robertson.10 January 2023 at 18:28

    Nice work Kieth- your Trenches turned out well with the Dry Brushing- good to see your scratch Buildings too.

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    1. rross10 January 2023 at 23:12

      Thanks Kev...the buildings are rather basic but will do for me. The trenches I am pretty happy with!

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  14. Aly Morrison13 January 2023 at 08:37

    Great looking terrain Kieth…

    All the best. Aly.

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    1. rross13 January 2023 at 11:37

      Thanks a lot Aly..the trenches are nice, the buildings a bit average compared with some others work, but they are adequate for what I require!

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  15. Stuart S13 January 2023 at 10:06

    You can't beat terrain like that which covers a number of periods and theatres, great stuff Keith.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  16. caveadsum147114 January 2023 at 09:24

    Splendid looking scratch built trenches, I also remember cutting the expanded aluminium mesh in strips to make 28mm barbed wire, using them on multiple scales and periods is genius!
    Best Iain

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    1. rross14 January 2023 at 09:40

      Thanks Iain...."genius" might be over stating it slightly but I am glad you like the idea!

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