Yeah, the adequate six. Doesn’t have the same je ne sais quoi as the magnificent seven does it? These lads are the first of the anti fascist resistance fighters defending the fictitious midlands town of Brompton.
Not sure what the back story of the guy with the gas mask and the petrol can with a grenade strapped to it is, but it’ll be fun (for me) to create one. The guy on the right is from North Star and though billed as 28mm is a bit chunkier than the others from Irregular. Given that he’s a staff officer I’m going to assume that he’s been enjoying more than his fair share of brandy and cigars.
I’ve broken my anti fascists into three groups this lot are from the local TA battalion, disbanded by Mosley, hence the battle bowlers and webbing. The second bunch (with a lovely Maxim 08 LMG) are from the towns concerned business community and the third are workers from Brompton’s carpet factory.
The results so far don’t really support it but they are a delight to paint and I’m looking forward to getting to grips with the rest.
Finally here’s the Lanchester (especially for Keith who’s partial to the odd interwar armoured car) which is still to have its name (Rosie) and registration plates applied. The eagle eyed and the picky will note that it doesn’t have standard British Army markings, this is because it’s operated by Mosley’s 1st (Hounslow) Assault Column whose tactical symbol is a white square (and anyone who claims I just didn’t have any proper decals to hand is a ruddy liar…so there).
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| “Rosie” with BUF flash applied to turret. |
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| T’other side. Markings show Rosie is the third vehicle from the second troop. |
Right I’d better sling my hook, the suns on the wane and Elsie (the chicken) still hasn’t learned it’s time to head for the coop.
A bientôt mes amis.
Very nice additions JBM and the BUF armoured car is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks Keith, I know you’re also a fan of interwar vehicles for your back of beyond / Russian civil war games. I’m looking to get something really “out there” and sort of homemade next. Might have to dip into Empresses SCW range for that.
DeleteAdequate does the job well enough (as I tend to think of my painting!) , and usually cheaper.. That armoured car is very nice, the fascists clearly get all the best kit..
ReplyDeleteHope Elsie is all tucked up safe and warm!
Never fear David Elsie was indeed all tucked in and warm within an hour of the post. She doesn’t seem to understand that dusk is not a good time to be wandering about when your a little chicken (she’s a silkie breed so she’s very little and fluffy). The Fascists get all the best kit…at the moment.
DeleteNice sculpts, plenty of character that look great with your brushwork.
ReplyDeleteThe sculpts are lovely Norm and one of the advantages of the bigger scales is the character they project. Try as I might that was definitely missing from my 10 and 6mm boys. Kind of you to say about the “brushwork” too but with the wonders of digital photography these look more like they were done with a bloody paint roller. Hey hang on I might be on to something there. If the likes of Army Painter can launch a range of paint pens maybe I can launch a paint roller range. Never mind your ruddy slap chop. One pass with a roller and your entire army is finished - as long as you like them done in magnolia. lol.
DeleteThey look great JBM. I like the gentleman with the Lewis Gun, looks very Hollywood tough guy.
ReplyDeleteNice armoured car but I am not sure how long it will last with a couple of gallons of petrol and a grenade going off in its back tray. 😁
Cheers Ben, the Lewis gunner does have a bit of a swagger about him doesn’t he! I was going to model him with a cigarette in his mouth but forgot in the general push to get things done. The armoured car is a very nice resin cast. Even id have been hard pressed to screw it up. A gallon of 4 star and a grenade would more than likely do for a vehicle like that - which is a good job since he’s the only chap I’ve got so far that’s able to deal with it.
DeleteLovely work on the anti fascists JBM and the armoured car looks the business, very nice!
ReplyDeleteCheers Donnie. Now that the bulk of the HYW stuff is done it’s been nice to get to grips with this project again.
DeleteVery nice work - enjoyed the post. The Adequate Six brings to mind the late great Graham Cummings, who claimed that he had played the part of Frederick the Average at one of CS Grant's extravaganzas.
ReplyDeleteAh yes dear old Graham. Gone but not forgotten. Lovely chap. I’ve never been a keen or skilled painter but the limited numbers of troops involved in this project have allowed me to paint them individually rather than in batches and this has made it a much more pleasurable experience.
DeleteLovely Home Guard…
ReplyDeleteGoing by some of the improvised weapons they used… A can of petrol with a grenade strapped to it seems quite tame…
I’ve got a Home Guard training manual somewhere… Probably in a bag under a box in the cellar somewhere…
There was a book published a few years ago 2011-2012 ish called We Remember the Home Guard by Frank and Joan Shaw which was quite an entertaining read… it was part of a series that included One on Dunkirk and one on the Blitz
The Lanchester is ace…. The colour looks just right as well.
All the best. Aly
Hey Aly, the one I’m really looking forward to painting is carrying a hand pumped gardening DDT spray doohickey that may see service as a one shot flamethrower?! Better not dig out the home guard training manual just yet in case someone reports you for possessing a terrorist training aide. All the strangling a sentry and making improvised explosive devices will take some explaining away I reckon. lol. The Lanchester colour doesn’t lend itself well to photography but at least it was easy enough to identify and procure. As for 1937 pattern webbing - how many shades of ruddy khaki was it produced in? I’ve seen it in everything from tan to green. Good job the TMP boys don’t frequent this blog.
Deleteadequately done. 😆😁
ReplyDeletenice job on the car too. the collection is coming along. I've never felt the need to make a back story for a miniature.
Then sir you haven’t lived. lol. It’s all about the stories for me I’m afraid. What’s the hobby all about for you Stew? Where do you get your buzz?
DeleteThey look like a sturdy bunch of chaps. Dependable. Nice work on the tie and medals on the one 2nd from the left.
ReplyDeleteFor the missing 7th character, may I suggest 'Pedro' (i.e. Pete from Dudley) who claims to have fought with the Durutti Column (not the band) who sports a beret and red & black neckerchief? ;-)
Hi Chris, I think *Pedro* would fit in much better with my carpet factory workers group and I have just the figure in mind for him - so thanks for the suggestion - he’s next in the painting queue! (Got to go and have a look at that band now as well).
DeleteGreat work on those Mark and as mentioned above, the one of the benefits of 28mm, is the sheer amount of variety on offer for us as gamers. Despite loving 10mm gaming, I do miss said variety as times, but the harsh reality of cost, storage etc soon brings me back down to Earth!
ReplyDeleteYeah Steve cost is definitely an issue. There’s no way I’d be doing large armies in 28mm - I just couldn’t justify the expense. With that said I’ve deliberately moved towards skirmish gaming with a limited number of miniatures per side these days.
DeleteWonderful post title JBM :) Great little project.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Lee
Thanks Lee, nice to see you’re still out there matey!
DeleteThey look super-doops Mark and the armoured car is a bloody ripper!
ReplyDeleteYou need to look for a young buck who is keen to make a name for himself and then your pistol touting officer will be able to remark, "Now we are seven."
Best wishes, James
Hey Jamie, nice idea but it looks like the pool of available recruits are all over 40 so young bucks will be hard to find, lol.
DeleteMy motto is to aim for adequate and occssionally I achieve it! Lovely work, there are a load of shades of webbing, so your alright,nice ro see 28mm figures and the Lancaster is ace!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, glad you like them. It was primarily you and Keith that dragged me back to 28mm so if anythings not up to snuff I shall blame the pair of you!
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