As a follow-on to my previous post, here is the opposition for my contemporary Ugandan army. I've used the same cheap plastic Chinese figures, in 42mm scale, but have applied milliput to produce distinct headscarves. The insurgent army is divided into five groups (6-8 figs.). Each group includes a light MG, and a RPG. The latter were WW2 bazookas converted with bits from my spares box, I think they look the part.
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This toy truck was picked up in a charity shop for £1.50. The heavy MG was made of plasticard and metal bits.
Insurgent artillery piece. Constructed from a broken W. Britains battalion gun, picked up very cheaply.
A handful more of these figures arrived in the French toy soldier box recently uploaded, they furnished the crew for the technical, and the artillery piece seen above.
MGB
Awesome conversions Michael! They are perfect insurgents! Hard to believe that they started out as cheap Chinese figures! The technical is spot on, especially with the crew and heavy MG! The same holds true for the artillery piece! Very well done indeed!
ReplyDeleteCheers Brad, as a side project, having acquired so many of these figures, its been interesting raising the Ugandan and Insurgent armies. And, as you know, you learn something of the conflict, geography, and history as a bonus. I won't set out to buy any more of these toy soldiers but if I acquire some I will augment the collection.
DeleteMichael
I am in awe. As Brad said, it's hard to believe these started out as cheap Chinese copies. Your conversion work is quite inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThanks John, thats very kind. TBH, Its fun to make something interesting out of cheap materials, or in this case Chinese copies.
DeleteMichael
Your insurgents looks very good. I like the way you made them using easily available and cheap figures.
ReplyDeletePerhaps I need some insurgents too as oposing forces for my UN troops...