8th Army Indian Infantry

It’s been quite a while since I last posted in this projrct log…but maybe it was worth it. Because I’m gonna call this  one done…Hurrah! The very last units I did over the course of the last months were the MMG-Team, the Medium Mortar and crew, the QF 2pdr AT-Gun all of which I bought as metal figures from Perry Miniatures…and I was very keen to be able to field a (small) unit of Royal Engineers or Sappers and Miners, but what a pity, there seems to be no manufacturer around to do some proper models…if any of you kind veterans of wargaming know a miniatures company who does figures accordingly, please feel free to tell me. Anyhow, one of the best things about this wonderful hobby is the fact that whenever there is noone offering something to buy it means DIY:-). So I mader up my mind, did some research of photographic footage and made five figures out of the Warlord Games 8th Army infantry sprues and scratch built equipment. Now here we go again and I may present to you some support and some tough as nails Sappers of the Army of his majesty the King…

Well, that was kind of a journey. And as any good journey is supposed to, it took a lot longer than expected. But it was hell lot of fun to do this force. Ionic, with great variety, superb models and, in the end, a fairly good overall paint scheme. All in all I am very pleased how everything turned out it this has (without a doubt) not been my last project to be covered here on OTT. The next one’s already on its way…it’s about no snow in September, some bridges, one being too far, maybe…you got it;-).

But now I’d like to to a litte showcase for my last post before finishing this one off. Farewell.