Here is the first battalion, of four, which will provide my collection with some post-WW2 rapid deployment troops. I like to think these fellows will find service in the garden, on a hot summer's day. Thats the plan.
In keeping with their character and possible activities, each battalion of paras is a self contained fighting unit. In this case they comprise six infantry (small arms, 2 Dice throws), a HMG team (2 Dice), a bazooka, a mortar team, and a flame thrower. I will occasionally allow a bonus to their dice in respect to their elite status and training, just seems right!
The flame thrower figures often arrive broken, a metal rod and Miliput sorted out the problem. Dark brown bases, respecting the Lone Star tradition. Not bad for plastic toy soldiers that are over half a century old.
Great job MGB!
ReplyDeleteCheers MJT, hope to have a go at the second battalion later today. I'm enjoying this restoration project.
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Another wonderful job of taking tired old soldiers and making them much better than new Michael! These Lone Star figures have a very charming "toy" feel about them and I love seeing them out in nature! Thank you for bringing back spring memories of garden battles fought long ago!
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome, Brad. I do agree, they have a genuine charm. By the way, I got caught out on their detail, I originally painted a second strap for the pistol pouch, to the waist belt. They actually have an additional moulded strap, round the leg! Luckily, I spotted it, and before varnishing, but it just shows the castings deserve to be fully painted.
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