"North Nova Scotia Highlanders" Topic
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| Ryan Rabies | 02 Sep 2025 8:52 p.m. PST |
I'm painting some Canadians to try out Battlegroup. The North Novas were part of the 3rd Infantry Division, landing in Normandy in June 44. Soon, I'll post a painting tutorial on YouTube.
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 piper909  | 02 Sep 2025 9:58 p.m. PST |
Very nice! Amusing. cause I was just reading about this unit a week ago! Chased them down online and read about their pipers and uniforms and legacy and things. I really want to check out halifax and NS in the coming year (possible refuge??) |
| Grelber | 02 Sep 2025 10:32 p.m. PST |
I think it is great the way the Canadians are getting more credit for their contributions to the war effort. When I was growing up, I learned about D-Day with the three British beaches--Gold, Juno, and Sword--and the two American beaches--Omaha and Utah. Also, being American, most histories concentrated on Normandy, a few quick pages about the race across France, then the Battle of the Bulge. I knew Montgomery's army group was there on our left flank but never read much about what they did. Which, I guess, is sort of a mini-rant, and sort of off topic here. Beautifully painted figures, with lovely basing, and clear labeling. Grelber |
| Ryan Rabies | 03 Sep 2025 3:06 a.m. PST |
Hi Piper 909, I don't live in Halifax, I'm in the Annapolis Valley. If you come to Halifax, I'd be chuffed meet up and travel to Amherst (about an 1.5 hour drive) to their garrison. I think there's a little museum there. |
| ccmatty | 03 Sep 2025 4:10 a.m. PST |
Beautiful painting! The bases are fantastic! I am curious about the bases themselves. Assume they are special ordered? Would you mind sharing the manufacturer? Do you have to order them pre-painted in black and pre-printed with the identifying information? It is rather brilliant! Are the miniatures 15mm? Just beautiful paintwork…congratulations! |
| ccmatty | 03 Sep 2025 4:10 a.m. PST |
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| epturner | 03 Sep 2025 4:59 a.m. PST |
Great painting. The Fighting North Novas are a great unit to represent. For a few years, some of us who re-enact 1 Can Para also portrayed them when we were at events like DDay Ohio. Also love your bases. Amazing work. Eric |
| Ryan Rabies | 03 Sep 2025 9:32 a.m. PST |
Thanks, guys! The bases are 2mm MDF board. The labels were made on the computer and glued to the base. |
| Frederick | 03 Sep 2025 4:45 p.m. PST |
Great work – looking forward to the tutorial as I think my Canadians are not "green" enough |
| Captain Pete | 06 Sep 2025 12:04 p.m. PST |
Excellent work, Ryan! Great painting and I love the bases and labels that you have taken the time to create. |
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