"Australians for Kokoda in 28mm!!" Topic

Hey All,

WarTime Miniatures have decided to launch an official Group Build/Funding project to produce a range of 28mm WWII Australians for Kokoda (with several packs suitable for later). Please take a look, everything is explained and if this project is for you then jump on board and take advantage of the good discounts on offer for contributing.

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regards
Mathew

I hope a couple of them will be modelled with the couple of Bren Guns they managed to 'acquire', despite being told they wouldn't need them…

There is a whole world of unique sculpts one could do.

Only CMF??? You going to do minis of the 45th chucking their weapons away and running?

Why no AIF? Not sure they used identical kit.

There is a Bren Team.

Several of the packs suit AIF.

Regards
Mathew

I hope they match the size and style of Brigade's line link

Fantastic, this will be my next Bolt Action army.

Looks great…..

Jump on board and you can make it happen allot quicker, with a good discount as well! :)

Pack 3 of the 28mm WWII Australian Militia project has now been opened.

This is great news and due to some well above expected contributions by a few who believe in this range.

I hope more will get involved and see this range available by the set time frame as well as taking advantage of some great offers!

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Pack 3. Riflemen 2

Figure 7: Rifleman advancing with rifle into shoulder. Helmet, Khaki Drill shorts and shirt, 37 webbing, boots/socks. .303 Bandolier slung across body.

Figure 8: Rifleman left foot forward, reloading rifle. Khaki Drill shorts and 37 webbing, helmet, boots/socks. Bedroll with cord over shoulder, Japanese entrenching tool hooked onto belt.

Figure 9:Rifleman advancing with rifle across body. Khaki Drill shorts and 37 webbing, helmet, boots/socks. .303 bandolier slung.

regards
Mathew

P.S: Work has begun on the 2nd Officer figure for pack 1.

I am very happy to say that Pack 5 is now opened!

This is great news and this 5th pack helped in a large part by a very generous contribution (the 2nd from this person).

I feel that we are now in a position to discuss further packs namely NCO's (3 figures), Vickers MMG and Medium Mortar (while not used much in the early stages of Kokoda due to weight/encumbrance).

I also had a suggestion for Boyes ATR and Sticky Bomb pack (3 figures) who if in Khaki would suit early desert and allow players to field complete forces for their gaming (Sticky bombs were also used in Milne Bay and Wau).

The NCO pack I consider essential and as mentioned, while not strictly Kokoda the last 3 packs certainly allow you to round off your collection.

So please post your suggestions for the further packs including look, pose etc and we can add these to the list.

Forum discussion is here:

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regards
Mathew

P.S I will have some pics of the 2nd officer figure in the next couple of days as well and the masters for the SMLE and Lewis shortly which when moulded/cast will move things along more noticeably.

Really nice figs Mat, well done :)

Very Well Done!

Hey All

A couple of pics of the next master can be seen here:

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I have the Lewis and Enfield masters now and will have them to the mould maker by weeks end.

wartimeminiatures.com.au for full details and contribution options.

regards
Mathew

Next update pic and details for the start of the range:

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regards
Mathew

The first batch of figures are now finished. Pics are here along with some further details:

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regards
Mathew

Looking good Mathew, not long now.

Very nice :)

I thought it was the vickers they thought they wouldn't need.

one of the best reads on the subject

officers of the 2/14th

good rendition of the hybrid uniform worn at Buna-Gona

Hey Fellas

Some update pics of the first figures in metal:

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Had a last minute moulding issue which is being worked on now, so all going well I am very close to being able to "officially" release the packs.

regards
Mathew

Next set of masters is now done:

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Along with what is being done next!

regards
Mathew

P.S: There is also some painted figure pics.

Hey All
Very happy to say the next batch of WWII Australians are ready. That makes 7 packs now which are up on the website and ready to order. At this stage I won't be running another crowd funder to finish the range off (Vickers, Mortar Crew, 2inch Mortar + Crew + a couple of others) but will use all funds from the sale of the initial 7 sets to get them done. So please jump on board to help me finish the range.

wartimeminiatures.com.au

More pics here along with some new 20mm offerings:

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Great Work Mathew. I cannot wait for the molds to start spinning them up for you. A very cool range indeed!

Hey All

Thanks to those who made a visit to WarTime Miniatures during MOAB. In particular thanks to those who picked up some packs of the Australians. I spoke with the sculptor this morning and he was wrapped about the positive feedback the figures have received.

So it was great today to commission the rest of the range which will be: Vickers MMG + Crew, 2 Inch Mortar + 2 Crew, 3 Inch Mortar + 3 Crew, Sniper and FO team who I asked to be based around Coast Watchers. Finally I have also added a medical set of a Local Carrier assisting a wounded digger and a Medic along side.

As a final touch, I know a 25 Pdr was dragged up into the range to assist the Australians as they pushed the japs back from Kokoda. So I will also look to commission a 25 Pdr + Crew to finish it off.

regards
Mathew Coombes

Hey All.

I am long overdue for some update pics and news.

The next batch of figures are released and now available. Work has commenced on the last batch of packs namely Observation Team, 3" Mortar Crew, Medic Set and a 25Pdr Crew.

All available on the new website at: wartimeminiatures.com.au

Anyway here are some pics of all the current packs:

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regards
Mathew