Sunday 28 February 2010

The Zhodani are here

Here is a group shot of my completed (for now) Zhodani forces for my 15mm Fifth Frontier War project. The photos are still a bit poor I'm afraid. I'll have to practice.



First we have three GZG Ultratech grav tanks serving as proxy Z-80s.



Next the grav transport for the Zhodani infantry. Four IFVs and a command vehicle. I think I need two more IVFs though, as getting 24 armoured troopers in two looks a bit cramped.



Here is my force commander deep in thought over his battlemap.



First platoon.



Second platoon.



The Zhodani are big fans of robots, so I had to include some as scouts and additional fire support.



Here's a closer group shot. I think the vehicles need basing to give them a proper hovering look.



Each platoon of infantry has a single heavy support base.



Here's the final version of the split 'bug like' helmets.

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7 comments:

  1. Mark28 February 2010 at 22:00

    Excellent Trev. Well done! Very effective paint jobs on both infantry and armour.

    I particularly appreciate the 'tactical' mounting of the infantry on those bases.

    Cheers
    Mark
    Confirmed Zhodaniphile
    www.DropshipHorizon.blogspot.com

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  2. David28 February 2010 at 22:26

    Wow! Those look brilliant!

    If you want to 'fly' your grav vehicles, you could use GW large flight stands mounted on bases done in the style you've chosen for your infantry - either cut down the shank of the stand to reduce the verticle height of the vehicle, or use small bits of spacer for that ground hugging Striker-box-artwork look. I did something similar here

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  3. Eli Arndt28 February 2010 at 23:16

    Those are excellent. The force really comes together.

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  4. Panzerfaust 1501 March 2010 at 01:14

    Very well done, love to know how you did the bases..

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  5. Simon1 March 2010 at 09:15

    Trevor, the figures look excellent. Glad to see the photo studio is getting a work out too :)

    If you need some help with the photo's, we should chat in the week.

    S.

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  6. trev1 March 2010 at 12:26

    Cheers for the kind comments chaps.

    Kobold, I don't mind basing on vehicles as it protects the figures and I'll probably build some custom terrain to play on. That's a neat idea though. One to keep in mind for later at the very least.

    PF150, The bases are just sharp sand held on with PVA/white glue, then painted and dry brushed. I'll tell you the exact colours I've used when I'm at home.

    Simon, I think I need more light but we can chat Wednesday. Hope the US was fun.

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  7. Dex McHenry17 October 2011 at 20:31

    These are excellent. Inspiring me to get off my butt and build my own Zhodani forces; a hangover from the mid-80s!

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