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RFCM discussion => Forum Competitions => Group Build #1 => Topic started by: Leman (Andy) on May 29, 2021, 09:22:20 AM

Title: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Leman (Andy) on May 29, 2021, 09:22:20 AM
I started this before the rules were finalised, but here you go anyway: Belgian HQ for Square Bashing.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210053896_21bb563827.jpg)
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: pbeccas (Paul) on May 29, 2021, 09:24:38 AM
Looking swish Andy
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Sean Clark on May 29, 2021, 09:29:55 AM
Loving how this looks so far.
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Smoking gun on May 29, 2021, 12:10:19 PM
Andy,
I think your entry is allowable, as the majority of the figures and the staff car are PP and it's for RFCM Square Bashing.

Looking forward to seeing your composition on the base.

Best wishes,
Martin Buck
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on May 29, 2021, 12:26:43 PM
Looking very colourful, Andy - another reason why 1914 is a nice period!

I look forward to seeing how these progress.

Simon
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: NTM (Nigel) on May 29, 2021, 01:25:23 PM
Nice 👍 when I get round to WWI it will be a Belgian army.
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Leman (Andy) on May 30, 2021, 10:58:59 AM
Like the French, it provides a splash of colour, cavalry and open landscape in an otherwise grey and brown setting. Plus the Belgians had the first purpose built armoured cars in the field (and dog carts!?)
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Grey Heron on June 11, 2021, 07:42:06 AM
This looks lovely. Look forward to seeing the finish.

Cheers,
Helen
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: martin goddard on June 11, 2021, 08:00:24 AM
Bring it on Andy

martin :)
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Leman (Andy) on June 11, 2021, 08:17:36 AM
Well, a bit of spurring on is always a good thing. I have a poor reason for lack of progress, namely a hot spell at the moment coupled with the pubs here being reopened, so the kroeg aan de hoek has been getting a fair bit of business from the lad and me. However, since my initial post some more painting has been done and a new photo. All the figures are officers, apart from the driver. Included are mounted infantry officer, mounted and dismounted Guides officers, general on foot and in car, staff officer in car with map (in green uniform) and a Chasseur cavalryman acting as driver. Head swaps for the car occupants.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51240615105_259dc23676.jpg)

The car will need a retouch and then some brass - early war so camo not really a priority at this point.
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Colonel Kilgore on June 11, 2021, 08:23:38 AM
I like the painting sticks - all looking very organised and professional, Andy!

Simon
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Leman (Andy) on June 11, 2021, 08:27:09 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: pbeccas (Paul) on June 11, 2021, 10:08:22 AM
Great progress Andy.  The colours used look great.
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Leman (Andy) on June 11, 2021, 01:53:41 PM
The Belgian blue is very dark, so to get the effect I used Anita's Midnight Blue on a black primer. After a wash I will highlight wth the Midnight Blue so that it doesn't look completely black. It may require a second highlight after, but I'll wait and see.
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Leman (Andy) on August 14, 2025, 02:17:12 PM
Didn't realise I had never posted these photos:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51291571586_52cb041a62.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51292578930_fd0b1c86dc.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51291575731_1da3956f6f.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51291577791_4ed228d2b9.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51292293909_9df6b6d7ca.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51291761003_27fa35b7c8.jpg)





Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: martin goddard on August 14, 2025, 03:34:06 PM
Very nice

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martin :)
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Sean Clark on August 14, 2025, 06:29:49 PM
Wonderful work, Andy.
Title: Re: Belgian HQ in the field 1914
Post by: Smoking gun on August 14, 2025, 09:52:14 PM
Andy,
They were worth waiting for. Lovely diorama.

Best wishes,
Martin, from a small village near Grimsby