"Desert Rats " Topic

I'm having issues posting but I will give it one last go. I have my first squad complete, another one on the paint table and a third under construction

I am impressed with Perry miniatures the plastic sets are spot on, easy to put together paint up nicely and certainly look the part. Thanks to everyone who posted on the WIP post its nice to know people are willing to take the time to respond, its a nice feeling to have.

So thanks for looking
cheers for now Russ

Very nice work

John T

Excellent Work!

BRAKENS BACK. I've been waiting to see some new figures from you. These guys look really good. TIG

Nice! Base color is that Vallejo Stone Grey?

Thanks guys all comments are very much appreciated

John T, I don't think even I could mess these guys up. They really smashing little figures

Joes Shop, thank you also for your kind words

TIG, don't worry I still have some ACW stuff on the table and one is a vivandiere ready to be painted I just need to decide on a colour scheme, any advice would be warmly recieved.

Schogun, the starting colour for the uniform is khaki grey layered up to iraqui sand, the tutorial is nearly half way there so I hopefully i should be posting it soon.

So as always thanks guys, all comments are more than welcome! Good or bad its all the same. I'm no expert I will be the first to admit it, my rule of thumb is if it looks right its good enough for me. Don't get me wrong I do research stuff but I'm not a button counter, I do what I do for enjoyment and to escape every day life and its troubles. What better place then TMP is there!

So keep looking and I will keep posting
Cheers for now Russ

Tiger Rifle Vivs looked just like the guys except the pants were black. Jacket, shirt, sash, are the same. The skirt is the same material as the mens pants. Black leather for the pistol belt, and brass trim on the sword. For union Vivs the 114th Pa. is a good one. All navy blue with red trim. They had a red stripe towards the bottom of the skirt, with just a small amount of blue showing beneath it. Those two would be the two most famous Vivs of the war. French Mary and Lavinia Williams. Lesson over. Have a good one. TIG

Those are fantastic looking figures! Well done sir.

Bully for you; those look great!

Simply some of the very best painting of miniatures I've ever seen…

Really super work! Sorry I missed all the WIP posts. Is there a particular painting guide that you used or did you just work them up yourself?

Thanks TIG I've got a couple of commissions to do but first chance I get I will crack on. I'm not sure about being 100% accurate but I think she will look the part once painted. Thanks again for the help and advice.

SeattleGamer, thank you also they are a pleasure to paint.

Jeigheff, I am rather proud of them.

Thanks Robby, I must admit the detail is all there just waiting for the brush! I can't take to much credit! but thank you for the compliment

Nick Con Cover, I have done a bit of research and its a combination of it all. I have now posted the tutorial under Desert Rat Tutorial in WW2 painting guides take a look if you get a chance.

Thanks guys, all your comments are very much appreciated. TMP is a big part of my life, and as being for a number of years and I'm not really sure what I would do without it, or you guys!
Cheers for now Russ