SPECIAL THANKS. I would like to thank Paul Watson for his sponsorship of several lead figure collections on this blog. Having decided to clear his spare/surplus figures, he generously forwarded them on with no other requirement than they deserved to be restored. I would also like to mention George S. Mills, who kindly furnished a quantity of plastic figures which allowed me to complete another five or six military units, serving in several collections.

Monday 20 March 2023

NEW ADDITIONS painted and ready

The recent arrival of a large box of figures has encouraged me to paint and base. Some real success, but I will have to delay my researches while trying to clear some more during March. I really don't like storing large numbers of unpainted figures.

The sixteen commandos have been successfully cleared. I now have a battalion of twelve, while two more will serve with the Royal Navy boats. The last two allowed me to complete a British Army battalion of twelve, lucky to have a spare officer. Have included a genuine WW2 commando flag.

Khaki jackets with blue trousers.

There was twenty-nine 8th army figures in the box. Have just painted up a company of Makapili Volunteers, these were filipinos that sided with the Japanese occupation. Some of them were supplied with captured American equipment. I don't expect them to win any battles but they will furnish an interesting 'outpost' unit, and will serve as collaborationists in any Far Eastern actions.


There was only one damaged (8th Army) figure in the entire box, and he was quite surplus. Decided, it too can be a useful addition. It now commands my Japanese light tank.


Four of the actual Japanese in the box have been converted into Chinese 'green uniform' troops. So this battalion can now muster twelve figures.


Some time back, Paul Watson sent me a batch of plastic palm trees. Painted and varnished, have decided these will make an attractive backdrop if fixed to the top of some distant hills. Terrain adds so much atmosphere to any game.

MGB

6 comments:

  1. The commandos look great Michael and the flag is the perfect finishing touch! The Japanese light tank is even better now with its new driver in place! The palm trees will add a great deal to your table as well! All very well done indeed!

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    1. Cheers Brad, have given myself a few days more to complete this latest delivery. Will then simplify this blog, and largely stick to recording my gaming, as it always should have been. Will strive to clear all unnecessary content. Far too many posts! Regards,
      Michael

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  2. Looking forward to seeing the new recruits in action.

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    1. Thanks Tony, I'm in the same boat on that one.
      Michael

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  3. Great stuff - the Japanese tank is a delight!

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    1. I do agree, the Japanese tin toy is exactly that.
      Michael

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