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 

See here also http://castrarunis.blogspot.com/2017/03/ion-age-afara-stridersmecha.html

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