Today was very interesting. The postie arrived with a few packages of goodies that I have been eagerly waiting for what seems ages (OK last weekend).
The first pleasant surprise was the Ultima Ratio box of 1/72 figures portraying the Mujahidin, Taliban Al Qaeda bad guys/drug dealing scum or if you are that way inclined freedom fighters? The figures are well proportioned with useful poses and all of them can be used-especially the pack donkeys! I have never heard of this company before but they are certainly worth a look and I will keep an eye out for future releases.
Next to be examined were the Warbases MDF bases which as always were perfect arriving within 2 days of ordering. I just cannot stand basing light plastic figures onto pennies...it unbalances them so much, just a pet hate of mine sorted for less than a pint of lager.
The Fabbri (I think) T 55 was won off ebay, delivered for less than £7. I have never tried painting modern armour before so I could not resist starting a repaint with the Russian Green from Vallejo...it may be totally wrong but it is too late now. Weathering and stowage will be added over the next few days.
I have on order from Grubby Tanks some crew for this ancient beast as well as command and a few heavy weapons. My table will also acquire some civilians from a few manufacturers including the old Britannia range.
So there we have it a force of around 50 infantry, a tank and some civvies for less than £50, I don't need to do the maths to know that I could not have afforded this in 28 MM which is a shame but when life gives you lemons...
Keep blogging Chaps I need your ideas!
By the way if you need some modern inspiration or are just curious as too what can be achieved in 20 MM check this guys work out...he is a total genius!
http://www.lead-adventure.de/index.php?topic=59008.15
Have fun! Looking forward to updates.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael, the first game should be soon.
DeleteI strongly believe that 20mm Modern is the way to go. yes 28mm stuff does look nice but the cost and transport and storage are all on the negative side for me. I wish you well with this project, The best rules I have (so far) tried for this are "Skirmish Sangin", but it is all about personal taste.
ReplyDeleteThanks Clint, I have to agree that 20mm is just a lot more practical than 28mm and yet it has almost the same amount of detail. I will have to try Skirmish Sangin, I was intending to use At Close Quarters which I found to be much easier than Force on Force.
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