Monday 25 April 2016

The Home Guard

I painted these back in February but it has taken until Saturday to get the basing finished.

Two sets of Foundry Home Guard. In hind sight I probably should have bought the guys in the steel helmets rather than two sets of the same. Too late now!

Today is April 25th, ANZAC day down in this part of the world.

 Both sets of figures on evening exercises. Home made poppies made by my wee man.





 A couple of photos taken on Saturday by my wife when we visited Cranmer Square.
A cross and a poppy for each person killed from the Canterbury area. So far the crosses are for those killed in 1915 and 1916, next year they will add those killed in 1917.


We will remember them.


Posted by Rodger at 10:24 pm
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19 comments:

  1. Dalauppror25 April 2016 at 22:38

    Exellent paintwork

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  2. Mallius Vane25 April 2016 at 23:23

    They look superb! Great job!

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  3. Michael Awdry25 April 2016 at 23:51

    What wonderful work, I love them.

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  4. Paul Foster25 April 2016 at 23:55

    Respect!

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  5. Phil26 April 2016 at 00:33

    Very nicely done Rodger!

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  6. Jay26 April 2016 at 02:48

    Great work and tribute.

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  7. Phil C26 April 2016 at 03:17

    impressive work Rodger! As an ex-pat living here in the USA, I will always remember April 25th, ANZAC day..

    cheers,

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  8. Hobbyworker26 April 2016 at 06:04

    Love the paintjob on your home guards!

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  9. Mike26 April 2016 at 07:15

    Superb job on those figures :)
    ... and what a great memorial to the fallen.

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  10. Natholeon26 April 2016 at 08:18

    Great work Rodger. Just you watch out Mr Hitler!

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  11. Cyrus26 April 2016 at 09:33

    Superb Home Guard Rodger!

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  12. Jacksarge Painting26 April 2016 at 10:43

    Your Home Guard look excellent Rodger, well done indeed!

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  13. The Angry Lurker26 April 2016 at 20:27

    Used to have these buggers but not as well painted Rodger!

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  14. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)27 April 2016 at 04:29

    Really well done on these Rodger!

    Christopher

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  15. The Kiwi27 April 2016 at 12:49

    Very nice painting. The glasses are exceptional.
    That's a great ANZAC project as well.
    Lest we forget.

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  16. peter28 April 2016 at 23:53

    Excellent painted figures and a great tribute!

    Greetings
    Peter

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  17. Stuart S1 May 2016 at 03:50

    Fantastic job on those.
    They really captured the 1940's feel.
    Cheers
    Stu

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  18. Scottswargaming2 May 2016 at 00:01

    Lovely work

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  19. Rog3 May 2016 at 00:42

    Top notch work on these lovely minis! Cheers!

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