Saturday 25 January 2020

Personalisation in Wargames- the Homeguard Platoon

Decided to customise/ personalise my Homeguard Platoon today. Here they are on parade-
Now for a closer look at the characters, from left to right...
Youngest platoon member ( - 1 in shooting, hand to hand and morale) the platoon medic ( +1 to saving throw for any figure if base to base contact with medic) Platoon Officer ( + 1 to morale, 50% chance of indecision when giving orders) Platoon 2ic the sergeant ( +1 to morale and on dice Officer throws to give orders if in base contact with him) and finally the the old soldier ( +1 in hand to hand combat)
I added a paper bayonet to the old soldier’s rifle and a paper scarf to the youngest member of the Platoon. Figures are all 54mm homecasts (bought) apart from the Officer who is a Britains hollowcast with spares rifle arm.

12 comments:

  1. A lovely idea! Your slight modifications to the appearance of your men enhance the idea that these have become personalized and more like discrete individuals. Cracking good work sir!

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    1. Thanks, I feel personalisation has enhanced the platoon greatly

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  2. They are wonderful!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  3. shouldn't the youngster be carrying a bren gun?

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    1. Remembering my C.C.F days, I wish such a heavy thing on the poor chap!

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  4. Great looking platoon, especially that "stupid boy" on the left.

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  5. Do you think that's wise?

    Which one is the dour Scottish undertaker ("we're all doomed! The man's mad ...")?

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  6. Those are wonderful figures and great customizations.

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