Irregular with PK GPMG

This figure is based on the illustration of a South Ossetian Irregular in the Osprey publication "Elite 197: Russian Security and Paramilitary Forces since 1991".

The Empress Miniatures figure is painted to represent an irregular dressed in KLMK Berezka camouflage suit (and not his pyjamas).

The onesie is painted in Army Painter Army Green. The balaclava is base painted Citadel Death World Forest with camouflage pattern in Citadel Steel Legion Drab and Karak Stone. The back pack and pouches were base painted Citadel Castellan Green with a camouflage pattern of Citadel Rhinox Hide and Karak Stone. The flesh areas were painted with Vallejo Panzer Aces Flesh Base.

The green areas were shaded with Citadel Athenian Camoshade, flesh areas were shaded with Citadel Reikland Fleshshade.

The camouflage pattern on the suit was added last using Citadel Pallid Wytch Flesh.

Base is Vallejo Burnt Umber dry brushed with Citadel Terminatus Stone.

Vehicle comparisons

Two comparison shots of the Evil Bear Panther CLV and the Crooked Dice Transit van (with an Empress Miniatures Technical).

As is traditional, William Killen for scale.

Rubicon Models M5A1

Well, this tank is now in the completed as far as it goes category.

Here are some comparison shots with the Warlord Games M4. They are the same base colour, the M5A1 is just grubbier.

Sherman I tanks

I had the Warlord Games Sherman tanks out for a comparison shot with the M5A1, so I thought I would do a group shot.

Just waiting to add some Sherman Vs to the unit.

Rubicon Models Panther G - work in progress

Well this has been undercoated (Citadel Chaos Black followed by PSC German Dark Yellow).

I have started on the metal work (tracks and tools etc.).

A long way to go before it is finished.

Warlord Games Plastic Cromwell

Well this has been sitting on the shelf awaiting its turn in the paint queue for a while (that is not a snow effect).

Still a lot of painting and weathering required.

Rubicon M5A1 Stuart VI work in progress - Weathering

So, I have finished the initial weathering. Looking at the photographs makes it easier to identify bits that need further treatment.

 Slight "smile" on the glacis.

 Odd flow effect on the side plate.

 Bit of a tideline on the right quarter above the spare track holder.

Slight gap in the weathering above one of the side skirt hinges.