Here is a box, a cardboard box , painted and ready to play…
The interior of the pillbox complete with artillery piece and crew.
Revealing the interior of the box…
The external aspect of the pillbox with one of Mark’s Little Soldiers for scale.
The origin of the idea, a picture from an interwar Elastolin catalogue.
More Elastolin fortifications from the same catalogue.
Barred wire from the above source.
I found this cardboard box lying about and immediately thought it was idea for the project. I feel it has a suitable toy soldier vibe as an idea to fit in perfectly with MLS figures and game aesthetic. Might try it anon in 54mm scale, availability of box permitting.
Innovative terrain piece. Now your troops have somewhere to stay safe in cover, and you have an object to fight over. Nice paintwork too; reminds me of camouflage pattern seen in Eastern parts of Europe.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Good fun to do. Must get it on the tabletop soon.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Smart idea and nice work!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks!
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Very nifty indeed, wargamers never cease to amaze me with the gift of seeing the usefulness in everyday objects, great idea!
ReplyDeleteWargamers do see the world differently l think…
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
“Here is a box, a cardboard box , painted and ready to play…” sounds like the start of one of those Watch With Mother programmes set in Trumptonshire. Clever use of the old box.
ReplyDeleteChris/Nundanket
Homage to the tv of my youth, glad you spotted it. I am pleased with the result.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
The Works had hexagonal wooden jewellery boxes … crying out for your camouflage
ReplyDeleteI saw those , only £2 each, ideal for 54mm . Great minds think alike. Watch this space…
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out btw.
Alan Tradgardland