29 May 2014

Insurgency rising - part 15

Hello guys,


I have raced forward with painting my last three insurgents as I wanted to show those to you before I would show you that WW1 post I was talking about. I have decided to do that to finish my insurgents "sub project" and show you what I got so far. I have more things planned for moderns, but most of them are still on my way, so I will take a break from them for now. I will either paint some zombies or survivors (they really deserve to get some attention again!) or I could even FINALLY paint some of the Strange Aeons figures  I bought so zealously at last year's Salute. I have realised I am losing control over all the stuff I have started this year alone and I would like to close as much WIP as possible.


Well, this post isn't about the future, it's about the insurgents. I have attached tonnes of bad photos (for which I apologize) down below. I have always been saying just about one in every two youngsters are photographers these days, alas I am not one of them.

So, what I have left to show you from 27 insurgents I've been working on in those past weeks, are two riflemen and a guy with an RPG.

 Not much to say that hasn't been said before. First rifleman is a complete civilian for a change, second one is "leader" posed, but I had enough of those already and RPG gunner has a mask :P. I also gave him some sort of rocket backpack, but I think it's too short to be realistic. I have sculpted it in three compartments, two for the mines and one for the explosive charges, as it should be :P.

Moving on from repetitive wording, below you can see all 27 insurgents grouped in  four groups as per Force on Force quick start rules, that I used as a guidance for my conversions. They could use some foliage on their bases and a spray coat of an ACTUAL mat varnish (the one I am using is "mat" though), but other than that they are done. I'm quite proud, this is the largest "army" in 28mm I have painted so far.

I have also included photos of same body types grouped together, so you can see just  how different they all came out. I even had some problems grouping them, so I consider conversion well done!

"Police officer" and "suit" types of guys:
 "Coat" and "Standing" types of guys:
 "Hoodie" and "Fat" types:
 "Crowbar" and...err...original "Cargo pants" guys:
and lastly "Bat" guys:
 So, only three young boys are missing, which will be used for different project - either as civilians (that candy won't beg for itself!) or as survivors and thus not really related to this project.

Overall I have quite enjoyed working on those and I plan on getting another box if this project will stick and I'd need more. I also need more firepower, mainly some GPMGs, a heavier machinegun, like a .50 cal, a sniper and faaar down the list there are some stronger anti tank rocket systems. Maybe an AA rocket launcher or two, but that's so unnecessary they would only be used because they look cool.

I should start searching for some pickups, however - them liberators need a ride.

Well, let that be it for today.

Thanks for looking,
Mathyoo

16 comments:

  1. Congrats on completing your insurgents force. They look very impressive all grouped up. The WF survivors sets are so versatile that I'm not at all surprised that you want to get more of them. Job well done, Mathyoo!

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    1. Thanks!
      Well, 27 is hardly a force, but 54 sound like they could overthrow a government or two :P

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  2. Always good to 'finish' a project. Definitely think you'll need some heavier firepower there sir!

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    1. I agree - there have been reports of smuggler ships delivering GPMGs for the cause!

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  3. Good to see them all grouped like that and as Bryan says a Versatile set of figures. It's good to take a break from projects and then come basck to them later. So I shall enjoy whatever you decide apon next!

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    1. Thanks Clint! I agree, some jumping comes in handy, because working on same thing over and over again isn't really fun :P

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  4. Nice to see a finished project. They look great all together. Well done Mathyoo.
    Here's to you painting more zombies.

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    1. Haha, thanks Bob. Looks like I should dust off those zombies then :P

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  5. It just feels great when you cross the finishing line! And well done too.

    I have enjoyed seeing the progress.

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    1. Thanks Johnny, there is hopefully more to come!

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  6. Great job mate I wish I had the same will power! I have started far to many recently and still thinking of starting at least one more gah!

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    1. Well, you seem to be going quite strong with the ATDE now. Plus, I can't blame you for being interested in so many things lol.

      Which one is the new one? :D

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  7. They look very good, even though they are individuals, they work well as a group of insurgents. That is a great use for the survivors box. I love how many options that set gives you.

    well done!

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    1. Thanks Nobody (I always feel funny when addressing you :D), I am glad you like them :)

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  8. You got there in the end and they look very good as a group, just some oppossition for them now and you're set. I would think the regulars will be a great deal quicker than these guys have been.
    You'll need some more terrain too on top of all the other battlefield detritus eh ?

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    1. Thanks Joe. I am working towards the opposition, of course, but it might take me much longer as I need to get guns ready and all. Other than that, painting should be faster as there's less of them planned :).

      I have been thinking about the terrain, too, but didin't came far. I'll just use what I've made for my zombie games for now.

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