PSC Russians

Hello Troops,

     As any good gamer knows, Bolt Action has arrived and being welcomed with open arms.  I have been fortunate to be a part of WWPD's BoltAction.net as well as being comissioned for painting for Judson's British Commonwealth (hit the table at Fall In) and now Steve's Russians. My personal army at this time is US Airborne and US Infantry as well as some FJ's.

     Steve's Russians are from PSC's 28mm line.  They clean up fast, are detailed to make painting easy and overall get two thumbs up from me.  Here is the Combat Medic I did a trial run on recently.

     I use the Flames of War paint guide for Russian uniforms.  This female medic has the Khaki uniform color, which is an alternative color for the Russians.  Keep an eye out for more WIPS of Steve's Russians.

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling.

Joe ... aka Mezz

Some Saga WIPS

Hello troops,

     Just some WIPS for the Viking SAGA army I have started.  Dirty Jon and Steve generously donated these to my forces.  Keep an eye out for more WIPS !

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !

Joe ... aka Mezz

Works in Progress

Greetings troops,

     I thought I would drop some WIPS your way ...

Battlefront US Jeeps

Battlefront US Jeeps

Gripping Beast Saga Casualties

My Saga Viking Warlord

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !

Joe ... aka Mezz

Some WIPS

Greetings troops,

Just some WIPS for the project I am participating in with the WWPD crew.  You can check out my blog post as well as the others at WWPD

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz

Classified ...

Greetings Troops,

     I have recently been asked to participate with my fellow WWPDers in an awesome project.  Sorry ... it is classified at this time and will soon be announced.  But WIPs for the project will not hurt the project.

     Enjoy these brief photos.  The platoon consists of 1 command half-track and 3 mortar half-tracks.  Nothing spectacular but a nice friendly reminder that I have not forgotten about my loyal followers.

Be safe, Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !

Joe ... aka Mezz

81mm Armored Mortars in production

Before the primer spray ...

I was able to have a nice day to prime !

Savage Mezz Saturday WIP

Greetings troops,

     Just a Savage Mezz Saturday WIP for my loyal troops.  I will flesh out a character stat and background for you.  Feel free to use them in your games.  All I ask is an "update" or status report of your usage so I can use it as a "Where are they now?" posting for later.  Your name and such will also be included in the posting .... internet glory indeed!

Base coat of German Armor Yellow

Brown Ink to all, German Yellow highlights and red to the pants ...

     More to come !  Be safe, Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Mezz

76 Shermans ... WIP (1)

Greetings troops,

     We are finally back into our house! And with that announcement I can say with confidence that I have my hobby area back.  I never realized how production and motivation is affected without this important aspect in the hobbyist toolbox.

     Recently, FOW announced the new Blood, Guts and Glory book to Late War.  And what a perfect motivator for my US Army Armor Company build.  I have 5, 75mm Shermans already completed.  Now to start bringing in heavier firepower and size.  I have had some great painting time with 5, 76mm Shermans.

     They should be finished in the next 2 weeks.  I can't wait to let them hit the table.  Enjoy the WIPs.

Sandbags and tank before inks ...

After inks, re-highlighting the sandbag and metal ...

Another tank, another view of sandbag highlights

Be safe, Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Mezz

From Russia with Love

Greetings troops,

Just some brief shots of the Soviet troops going to Steve.  It's part of a force trade that we are doing.  He will be basing the troops to match his other comrades.  Enjoy !

Look to WWPD to see these boys in action !

Gun Metal going on ...

More Gun Metal ...

Beige Brown to Rifles and various items ...

MORE Beige Brown ...

     Just got the skin highlights and Black to the boots.  A black wash will be applied to the metal to dull the shine and brown wash on the wood to get some shading.

     Once done these comrades will be placed on a train to the Eastern Front (Steve of WWPD) for field maneuvers (basing) with the last stop being the front ...

Keep Paint the flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz

Comrades to Arms (8) - WIP First Company

Greetings Troops,

Here are a couple WIP shots of the First Company participating in "field maneuvers" ie basing.

Here is 1st Anti-tank Platoon forming up for "recruiting" ie Popsicle stick for priming ...

Enjoy ... be safe.  Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka "Mezz"

Stalin's Organs ... For Luke

Greetings Troops,

Just some WIP of the Russian Rocket trucks I am building for my friend Luke.  The crews were completed after I took these pictures. Enjoy ...

Keep the Paint Flowing and the Dice Rolling ....

Joe ... aka Mezz

Work in Progress

Greetings troops,

Just some quick photos.  Nothing spectacular to type about but wanted you all to know work is being done.

Enjoy

Keep the Paint Flowing and the Dice Rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz

Comrades to Arms !

Greetings troops,

As my fellow troops know, I am currently raising a Russian Army for Flames of War.  I recently ventured down to the local game shop and used a Christmas gift card to purchase some items to assist with raising my 500 points for our escalation Eastern Front armies.

I was able to pick up a Soviet paint set since I was missing a couple of vital colors for the brave soldiers of the Motherland.  Next I grabbed a

• Battalion HQ blister
• Company HQ blister
• LW Strelkovy Infantry Platoon blister

Now ... before you light up the comments field, I am aware that I need tons more to complete my 500 points but give me time :) Most likely will be adding a mortar platoon for my next point increase for May.

Here are some shots of the primed Battalion HQ and the color process beginning.  I have decided that this brave 500 point force is being raised to defend Steve-o-grad and have recently been "recruited" from the local areas.  I am still deciding how I am gonna base them.  I have figured that different companies (platoons for the rest of the FOW armies) will be based different to assist in telling them apart.

I also attempted a new technique that I read about on the FOW forums.  I usually paint the high areas and leave the recessed areas black to make em pop.  It looks great but takes some time.  So the new technique I paint all areas full color of requirement, then hit the mini with brown GW wash, let dry and then hit the high areas with the original color.  It seems to work .... The forum says to use Devlin GW wash but I have the brown wash and wanted to see if it would do the trick.

 New method on the left, Old on the right

 New Method (Left), Old Method (Right)

 Brown GW Wash applied on Left, None on the Right

 Old Method without the wash

 New Method with Wash on Left, Old Method with no Wash on right

 With Wash, Highlighting the raised areas with original color

 Old Method, No wash

 Old Method on Left, New Method with Wash and Highlight on Right

New Method on Left, Old Method on Right

Enjoy the simple yet primed forces of the Battalion HQ ... for the MOTHERLAND ! Let me know what ya think ?  The wash went quicker then hitting highlights alone ... but its a new technique ..... sound off which you like better !!


Keep the Paint Flowing and the Dice Rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz