Friday, November 6, 2015

Modern - 28mm Iraqi Tanks

Just in case you thought my modern project wasn't progressing I have some pictures to share with you today.  I've contracted out my Iraqi and US vehicles to a local painter (Seth Amsden).  He has delivered the first batch of Iraqi vehicles and they look outstanding.  This first batch covers T-55 and T-72 tanks being used by the Iraqi Army and Republican Guard.

Seth is just about done the second batch which adds a BMP-1, BMP-2, BTR-70, BRDM-2 and an MTLB for the Iraqi forces.  The US vehicles are 2x M1A1 Abrams tanks, 2 x Amtracks, 2 x Bradleys and 3 x Humvees (1 x 40mm grenade launcher, 1 x 50 cal. and 1 x TOW).

I have a USMC squad complete and waiting to be based.  30+ Iraqi insurgents are also in progress.  I'll be running a game at DundraCon in February (Advance on An Nasiriyah).

To be clear, these are pre-reformed Iraqi forces - early war when they were still fighting against the coalition forces (hence they are poorly maintained and rough looking).

Pictures below - enjoy!

Painter:  Seth Amsden


4 x Iraqi Army T-55s
(Models are die cast from Ebay)

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Army T-55

Iraqi Republican Guard T-72s
(Models by Empress Miniatures)

Iraqi Republican Guard T-72

Iraqi Republican Guard T-72

Iraqi Republican Guard T-72

Iraqi Republican Guard T-72

Iraqi Republican Guard T-72

Iraqi Republican Guard T-72

Stay tuned - more to come very soon.

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    1. Yup, the weathering/chipping really makes it come together.

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  2. Splendid stuff. Looking forwards to seeing these in action.

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    1. Very soon! ;-) Some more vehicles to come ... hopefully posting those up next week ... then getting a game in ASAP :-)

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  3. Wow, he did some really nice work on those.

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  4. They look gorgeous...at £26/unit you must be spending a fortune on this stuff

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    1. Yup, it's an investment ;-) lol.

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    2. That's what I keep telling myself ( and the Missus)

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    3. Lol, I'm sure that will form the basis of the "why we need a second shed" conversation ;-)

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