The vast majority of
these 6mm "GHQ" miniatures come from the "Micro Armour"
blister N139 Modern UK Individual Infantrymen and have been based in order to
form a simple Rifleman Section's Fireteam, complete with Corporal stand (i.e. base
with kneeling figure pointing and radio operator).
The models were
initially undercoated with an old 'out of production' pot of
"Citadel" Foundation Knarloc Green, in order to fit in with the
colour scheme of the first batch of "GHQ" figures I painted a couple
of years ago. However, as the miniatures are so tiny, I thought they'd prove an
excellent test for the shading capabilities of "The Army Painter"
Quickshade Ink Strong Tone. I've heard it discussed on a recent podcast that
its every bit the equal of the "Citadel" wash Devlan Mud my original
"Micro Armour" British were all shaded with, and I wasn't
disappointed.
I then dry-brushed the
models with more "Citadel" Knarloc Green to bring out their detail,
before 'picking out' the soldier's footwear, weapons, hands and faces with
"Coat D'Arms" Black. The areas of skin were then painted using a
combination of "Vallejo" Heavy Skintone and "Citadel" Ogryn
Flesh wash.
The mortar and two
anti-aircraft models are from the "Micro Armour" blister N140 Modern
UK Individual Infantry Weapons. Whilst the two armoured personnel carriers are
from N59 Spartan APC.
I've managed to start
painting a few more "GHQ" models, such as some (wheeled) armour
personnel carriers, in order to offer my British sections the option of being mounted
within vehicles and being far more mobile.
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