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Friday 23 October 2020

Arditi - 18mm - Italian Scifi Special forces

These are based on GZG's superb Eurasian Solar Union troops.
I love these minis with their large helmets & backpacks.
As are the "Black Bear " power armour. ( photos show still to be weathered numbers)
I decided to do them as Italian forces as this faction is rarely seen in sci-fi.

And my personal favourite the Savoia Marchetti Lambretta XL jetbike

The leader & adjutant are from Brigade's Fasolini brigade. Very nice
minis also, most probably by the same sculptor. The leader represents 
a grizzled old high born veteran, Il Duca Guglielmo Vazarini di Manoforte ( Duke William )
Arditi ( Bold or daring ) is the name given to particular WW1 Italian troops. 

The Mecha are from Ion Age. Also solid nice models 

White undercoat, Reddish brown base and W&N peat brown washes.
Black + grey helmets & boots.
Dark grey weapons

Mecha done as above plus Tamiya dark brown panel wash

The leaves on the base are the madiera vine flowers and I put them one by one ... yes a trial of patience 
but well worth the effort 

 Thanks for your comments. 
 Z
































5 comments:

  1. Awesome work, love the force composition - good for a range scuffles.

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  2. Great stuff, Zrune! I love the mechas!

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  3. I like the red! Red always looks good on sci fi stuff. Never seen the ESU regular army painted yet.
    Darren

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  4. Thanks for the comments guys.
    These are one of my fav gzg factions & the AA mechas fit
    Perfectly.
    Love the Esu helmet design.
    Must paint the vehicles next.
    Z

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