Modern Israeli Defense Force

[Just Jack]

All,

I figured I should come over and see what's going on.  So here I am 

Next up in my descent into 15mm skirmish madness is three packs of Peter Pig IDF troops.  These are "Modern" troops, but not "Ultra-Modern" troops; that is, they're armed with Galils and don't have the 'chef hat' helmet covers.  But the figures are great looking, very dynamic, great proportions, weapons, and gear.  You'll hear no complaints from me!  Unless Martin's listening, then I need a bunch of WWII American infantry in prone poses (BARs, Thompsons, and Garands) so that I can play out skirmish games where I have a standing, kneeling, and prone character for each man

But that's off topic, let's get to the troops.


There are twenty-four troops total, painted up in two different schemes.  I painted 15 troops as IDF soldiers (above), and nine troops as generic African Union guys (below).  The IDF troops my see action someday in some 1982 action, but they're definitely going to see action in the near future for my Cuba Libre campaign "The Fall of South Leon."  Egged on by Mr. Peter Cooman's battle reports, I recently purchased Worthington Games' "Boots On the Ground" boardgame, which I'll be converting for miniatures use.  The African Union troops will be used in some modern scenarios in northern Africa, maybe even make a cross-border raid into Ifat.


Pic is a little fuzzy, sorry.  In any case, I'm very happy with my quick camo job, they'll do the trick.  To see a bunch more photos, please check the blog at:
link

Well, that's it for now.  Standby for an operational pause on modern stuff for a minute; this weekend I've got a full docket scheduled.  One game of Panzer Aces (the boy and I face off against the Russian horde), one dogfight for Hakuna-Matata, and one ground fight for Hakuna-Matata. 

V/R,
Jack

[SimonC]

Welcome Jack, they are excellent !

[Sean Clark]

Excellent brush skills and welcome to the forum! The IDF are great looking  figures.

[agamemnon]

Great paint job Jack.  Love the camo on the AU fig.

[Colonel Kilgore]

Just Jack: these are very nice.

I particularly like the understated detail in your paint job - an effect I strive for [but with less success] too - and the careful basing.

Simon

[Just Jack]

Thank you gentlemen, you are far too kind, and thanks for the warm welcome.

V/R,
Jack