Monday 1 August 2022

The Next Project

 So in light of the truly epic time in Scarborough, Dave and I were discussing going back next year to put on another massive game. So if you are playing a massive game what do you go for. Obviously 28mm Vietnam. No really. Helicopters, lost patrols, fire bases, tunnels and all kinds of bloody mayhem.

So with that in mind and already having 4 other armies ready to paint (28mm Dwarfs, 10mm Renaissance Poles and Turks and 7YW Scots - really, and i know they didn't exist but isn't that the best bit) I have been bulking out the Vietnam collection. I needed some more buildings for a firebase - in the post and loads of terrain


A trip to Poundland and I picked up loads of plastic plants for £2. This will do for a start.

I've also started a jungle river. This is a 4" wide river and a simple straight section to practice on. Plan to do 6" and about the same at 2". Insignificant on 48" of table but a sensible length for normal humans.

I also needed a few more USMC

2 x .50 cal heavy machine guns. The guns are frm TAG and the crew simple converts or Empress minis, I cut the gun of the gunners.
I've also bought some LAW operators and medics from Empress, 1 more pack to arrive. I've also put my section leader and radio man on the same base for ease of movement.

and finally I have bought my 1st games mat from tiny wargames. A bit of furniature movement and I have a 6x4 table set up in the spare room.


Right I've got more river to build








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23 comments:

  1. TamsinP1 August 2022 at 15:58

    Much better plastic plants in your Poundland than the ones near me! Great start on the terrain. :)

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    1. DaveD1 August 2022 at 18:47

      So it seems!

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    2. MartinC1 August 2022 at 19:43

      Cheers, 4 plant pots of cool plants for 50p each, inc the pot

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  2. DaveD1 August 2022 at 18:45

    It just means you didn’t really buy into the original 😂😂😂. Go big, or bigger or go home ! Good to have you on board !

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    1. MartinC1 August 2022 at 19:44

      I think you will find the whole Vietnam thing was me being unable to resist an Empress sale. On the down side I now need more storage and a bigger house

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    2. DaveD1 August 2022 at 21:18

      Yes - bigger house !

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  3. Jonathan Freitag1 August 2022 at 18:57

    28mm Vietnam project sounds very interesting. Makes me wish I still had my 20mm Vietnam collection.

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    1. MartinC1 August 2022 at 19:45

      They are good to play with, provided you go full Hollywood. There are enough films to provide all the scenarios you need

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  4. Roy Williamson1 August 2022 at 20:22

    Hello Martin,

    Have you or DaveD ever bought, or had dealings with
    https://www.fullmetalminiatures.com/
    before?

    They focus on Vietnam, but they've a useful Film Crew / Reporters set I've my eye on but haven't heard of them before, so don't know what to expect.

    Cheers.
    Roy

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    1. DaveD1 August 2022 at 21:17

      We do indeed - I have a fair bit of FMM - lovely stuff to paint

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    2. MartinC1 August 2022 at 21:45

      Hey Roy, hope you are well. Dave has for of the Full Metal miniatures. they are very nice, larger than Empress and closer to Gringos40 size

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    3. Roy Williamson2 August 2022 at 14:04

      Thanks Dave and Martin for the replies. Just sent off for the film crew set, as it's the only group I know of that looks like they could be part of a low-budget 70s/80s B-movie film crew.

      Martin, I'm doing okay. Just keeping to myself from now on and keeping things as easy and simple as possible. Thanks for asking.

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    4. MartinC2 August 2022 at 14:27

      Film crew would be a good set. I have a 1920s one I use in pulp games. You take care of your self

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  5. Michal DwarfCrypt2 August 2022 at 06:30

    It's sound very, very interesting sir!

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  6. Michael Awdry2 August 2022 at 07:29

    Now this is going to be exciting! I have shelved my foray into Vietnam for the time being so will have to live through the experience via yours and dave's project.

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    1. MartinC2 August 2022 at 10:42

      This is more of a continuation to get it to fit on 2x24ft tables!

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  7. Ray Rousell3 August 2022 at 20:00

    Great looking terrain Martin. Love the river.

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  8. Glasgow Warhog3 August 2022 at 23:54

    Love your work - especially the plants from poundland - we did the same thing LOL...for our Tarawa game
    Pacific...video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M8kXhTAI2w

    Pacific pics on the blog
    http://glasgowwarhog.blogspot.com/2022/03/pacific-wargame.html

    I tried to use clear bases for our plants but I might re think it....I like having the "see through" look - so that you can see the battle mat - but sometimes its a little shiny (even with matt varnish)....might just scatter loose clump on it to break it up.
    But great stuff. Love the Empress gunners...

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    1. MartinC4 August 2022 at 07:26

      Thank you, your Tarawa battle looks amazing. I don't use clear bases but I do like the effect they give, if a little shiny.I used 6mm nuts stuck on the bases for the jungle board to keep the plants in place and cover with filler. The magnetic bases on your trees is a great idea. We have 2 collections of USMC, Empress which are awesome, and Gringos40, which are also brilliant but too large to mix with Empress. So we have 2 platoons instead

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  9. Matt Crump16 August 2022 at 19:44

    Nicely done and nice to finally see a wargame table in place 👍

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