Even non-wargamers like the movie Saving Private Ryan. I thought it was time for a quick break from the bustling work of preparing my 15mm ACW armies. This is a Battlefront Flames of War American Company Commander or Platoon Leader figure in 15mm.
I thought I would paint him up like a Ranger from the 2nd Ranger Battalion a la Tom Hank's character, Captain Miller. This is based for Crossfire as a Company Commander stand. Dave F - in our future Crossfire Games, the American player gets Captain Miller and lots of die roll bonuses!
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Captain Miller directs stragglers on Omaha Beach's Dog Green Sector |
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Note my lame attempt at painting a Ranger patch. |
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The Thompson looks a little funny but oh well. You get the idea. |
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Rear shot - note the distinctive helmet markings that denote a Ranger Officer on D-Day. |
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I think he turned out nicely. |
That being said, I ended up basing 2 x Union Brigades tonight for Fire and Fury. Meredith's Iron Brigade and Cutler's elite Brigade, both of Wadsworth's Division. They won't take too long to paint up. Looking forward to having 2 complete ACW Divisions on the table soon! Then I can start other projects. What to start though? I suppose I will follow my projects guide posted a few weeks earlier. Meanwhile, please enjoy the pics.
Huzzah!