Monday, 14 June 2021

Big Spanish Civil War Project Part 9 : The Last of the Infantry and Some Other Bits

 Lots of excitment this week as I've finished off all the infantry for the project, as well as a few extra bits. I started by painting the last militia squad, then moved on to the Nationalist individuals. 









                         Squad/Platoon 3
      The Nationalist staff. Messengers, officers and LMGs


The only miniature I still need for the scenario is a Nationalist aeroplane, which hasn't arrived yet. I wanted to keep making progress on the project, so moved on to some terrain. I painted a failed print of the Casa Blanca as a ruin.



It was painted with the same technique as the standard house. The roof is also made of random scraps, like coffee stirrers and cardboard. 

Still looking for things to do for the Spanish Civil War, I painted up a pair of Italian CV33 "tanks" . These absolutely woeful vehicles aren't necessary for the Jarama scenario, but I've always intended to grow this collection. The scenario is just a target to start off with. 










I'm almost ready to play the game itself. Apart from the Nationalist plane, I'll need to focus on making terrain. I've already started a tree or two, which are taking forever. I'm one of those gamers who find it really difficult to buy terrain, even if it's very hard to make! I really like the look of homemade terrain, though, as I can make it to my own specifications.

Until the next post, beir bua! 



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