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Armourfast

September 1, 2010
By MiniatureZone
Armourfast

Interesting news. Recently found out that Armourfast now have their own website, but it would appear to be currently under construction at present.
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United States Marine Corps Rifle Platoon – Work in Progress

August 26, 2010
By MiniatureZone
United States Marine Corps Rifle Platoon – Work in Progress

I’m working on a late war USMC rifle platoon for the Pacific using the larger figures (those scaled-down 1/32 poses) from the Airfix US Marines set. There are also some Hasegawa hard-plastic clones and even the old Esci hard plastic version of the famous...
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US Navy Landing Party

August 24, 2010
By MiniatureZone
US Navy Landing Party

I needed a Forward Observer Team to use as Regimental Support for a WWII Pacific USMC Platoon and with the Disposable Heroes rules we’re using you get the option of either a Marine or Navy FO team. I decided on a Navy team in...
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1/76 scale WWII British Commandos

July 27, 2010
By MiniatureZone
1/76 scale WWII British Commandos

These are some old Airfix and Matchbox 1/76 scale figures from my collection that were used to make up some small British Commando squads for a game a few weeks ago. Classic stuff, figures that are over 30 years old and the sculpting and...
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Revell WWII 1/72 German Navy Figures / Kriegsmarine

July 26, 2010
By MiniatureZone
Revell WWII 1/72 German Navy Figures / Kriegsmarine

New figures, hot off the painting table. Really well detailed figures, crisp molding and plenty of raised detail. Not really ideal for wargaming as there are no action poses, but they’re nice for spicing up sea vessels or nautical dioramas.
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Airfix German Paras

July 2, 2010
By MiniatureZone
Airfix German Paras

An old favourite set of mine, great figures. These were painted by Carlos de la Concha for a couple of scenarios we plan to game in the near future.
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Dark Alliance Orcs

July 2, 2010
By MiniatureZone
Dark Alliance Orcs

I didn’t think much of these figures before I saw them painted, but it’s amazing how a good paintjob can change your opinion. They look fantastic. These were painted by my regular wargame opponent, Juan Reyes from the Brazo de Nelson Wargame Group.
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HaT WW1 Early-War French Infantry

July 1, 2010
By MiniatureZone
HaT WW1 Early-War French Infantry

My mate Carlos’ WWI Early-War French Infantry in their colourful uniforms, ready to take on the might of the Kaiser’s army.
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HaT WW1 Germans

July 1, 2010
By MiniatureZone
HaT WW1 Germans

Some of the HaT 1/72 scale WWI Early-War German Infantry in their pickelhaube spiked helmets.
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Pegasus 1/76 Scale Early War German Infantry

July 1, 2010
By MiniatureZone
Pegasus 1/76 Scale Early War German Infantry

Some of the Pegasus Early-War Germans painted by Juan Reyes from the “Brazo de Nelson” wargame club.
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