I don't know if it is all this New Year's magic or just a coincidence, but my mojo is returning (*cheering sounds*). I painted this fireteam in just a few days and while I can't put my finger on it, I think I have been sloppy.
Moving on with naming them after the Slovene phonetic alphabet, enter Fireteam Celje, named by a city that was a home of Slovenia's most famous aristocratic family known as the Counts of Celje. As a side fact, three starts from their coat of arms are featured in our flag. Keep in mind, after Carantania lost it's independence around 8th Century, Slovene aristocracy was slowly Germanised and it is hard to tell who was of what descent, because Germanised names were used in the high circles.
On to the modern times, this fireteam is different to the two previously shown as the rifleman with the optical sight is replaced by a rifleman carrying "ordinary" version of the gun in addition to a disposable anti-tank launcher.
Now obviously, depending on a mission a squad could carry more or less of the launchers and for the gaming purposes, I decided to include one "protioklepnik" (the anti armour "guy") because they look cool.
Other than usual weapon swaps and inclusion of canteens, they are an out of a box pack of Empress US infantry "on patrol".
I can only apologise for bad photos, and I really think they look better in person. I don't know why I am unable to paint a decent face lately and their vest came out way too dark. Other than that, they will look okay on the board next to the rest of the guys.
I have one more fire team (the one that was built up with "leftovers" from other packs) in need of basing before I can start painting it and I am already working on the command pack as well. If I keep the momentum going, I should have them all painted by end of January!
Thanks for looking,
Mathyoo
Great looking unit mate!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Deletethese look pretty good to me. You won't notice any imperfections as long as you don't use the zoom
ReplyDeleteThanks Fred! Yeah, that is true, things come out oddly bad on the photographs, don't they?
DeleteNothing wrong with them pal. Yep, cue mega cheering.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob! :D
DeleteThey look good to me. Great news regarding the return of your mojo. Yay!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bryan, and it is! It's nice to have fun working on the project as opposed to forcing myself getting something done again!
DeleteVery nice Mathyoo! Make the most of your returned mojo dude!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob, I am already branching out into some terrain, some miniatures and (gasp!) some games
DeleteCheering for more mojo. You never know It may just help. A cracking looking fireteam. I also enjoyed the very brief bit of Slovenian history and Germanisation.
ReplyDeleteThanks Clint! I am trying to include bits of information that would be interesting and am trying to refrain from just stating the basic facts...nobody likes those!
DeleteKeeping up the good work. Where as all I have accomplished is getting my guys primed
ReplyDeleteHehe, well, get on with it! :D
DeleteAnd thanks!
I think these are the best team you've painted up so far (don't ask me why - I couldn't say). As for your faces, I can't see what you're worried about they look very good and their glasses (googles ?) are superb.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you've stopped fiddling with that LAW, it's fine - roll on the next squad whilst you're in the mood (it's the increasing daylight hours I reckon).
Thanks Joe - I wasn't too fond of those at start (walking miniatures, boring), but I really like them as well - can't put my finger on it, maybe the natural poses.
DeleteLAW isn't quite right, but I gave up on it more than anything. I'd never get it done if I'd keep retrying, I couldn't really figure out what is it that I was doing wrong.
Great work there mate- sure your troops will be glad of the anti armour up grade, could even use it for mouseholing....
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Thanks! I really like it, lol. All I need now is some bunkers, as I can't even get my insurgents technicals, let alone some light armour.
DeleteI agree with Zabadak - stop obsessing over tiny details and have fun painting them instead. These models look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Colgar, but I prefer being called "precise" than "obsessed" :P.
DeleteNice fire team mate. They look great! So what's next? Seeing as your in the mood.
ReplyDeleteThanks Brummie! Got 8 more to paint, then I'd like to build up more terrain for them. After that I'll probably switch to Fantasy before I'd buy any more of moderns. I'm trying to clear the unpainted pile.
DeleteReally looking great! And wonderful to hear the mojo has returned!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Johnny!
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