This kit was undercoated as usual with Army Painter Matt black whilst still on the sprues, I have a dedicated little spraying spot in the shed at the bottom of the garden and I now do all of the plastic stuff this way - still on the sprues - as I find it covers so much better with no missed areas. Some parts such as the 4 figures in this case are painted whilst still on the sprues then removed and assembled before sticking into the model. For the British Uniforms I used Vallejo' British Uniform' (there's a surprise!), followed by a Sepia ink wash, then a highlight once dry of the British Uniform/Khaki 50/50 mix. I'll stick to this formula and it should see the force painted up fairly quickly.
Next I'll paint the 4 figure command set (metal), and then I'll do the Dad's Army set before getting stuck into the plastic infantry box.
Universal (Bren) Carrier for Bolt Action.
Cost: 60 points (regular)
Weapons: 1 forward facing hull mounted LMG.
Damage value 7+ (Armoured Carrier)
Transport: 5 men
Can tow: Light or medium anti tank gun
Options: Pintle Mounted LMG (+10 points) replace forward facing LMG with Boys Anti Tank rifle (+10 points)
Special rules: open topped. May turn on the spot enabling it to execute a full speed run rate 'reverse', move, finishing the move facing in the direction of travel.
That's quite a versatile little vehicle that can get itself quickly out of a tight spot and zip about towards an objective.
Sod FIFA, wear those poppies with pride! |
The Warlord British HQ set of 4 metal figures. It includes a medic with stretcher and a very 'British' looking officer! |
The figure lounging in the back of the Bren is fantastic.. very characterful..
ReplyDeleteHmmm.. seen that Banana Bread beer before and steered clear.. maybe I need to revisit!
Yes, wear that poppy with pride! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteNicely done on the Carrier - they really are lovely little vehicles. Rode in one when I was a teen at a military show and it was a (rough ride) blast! In game, I've been very tempted to grab one as lend lease for my Soviets.
I couldn't stomach the banana bread beer m'self. :)
Great looking bren carrier nicely painted good looking sculpts for the crew , they are an option for soviets so it's nice to know the kit goes together well.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
The Bren is great - terrific job. And a great vehicle (in my opinion) for Bolt Action.
ReplyDeleteBanana Bread Beer...umm, it wouldn't be my first choice, but I have been pleasantly surprised before.