Sunday 15 November 2020

New Project - Welcome to Kaimenistan

Thanks to all who commented last time, and for some interesting guesswork about what the new project might be...
40K indeed! Lol! 

So, welcome to Kaimenistan (pronounced Ky-men-istan). Somewhere in the Back of Beyond, circa 1920s.

I have long wanted to own a model Rolls Royce Armoured Car, so that's where I began (Empress Miniatures).


Then came a Lanchester Armoured Car (Empress Miniatures) which I painted a slightly different shade of tan/ buff.

For both armoured cars, I added my own 'decals' and also the 'campaign clutter, boxes, tarpaulines etc.

As for the figures... I began with some Sikh infantry, and British officers (Copplestone Castings).

And then, a Naval detachment (Copplestone again).

and Naval Officers... Lt Gieves, Lt Hawkes, and an as yet unnamed character...

Here is the British force so far...

I have enjoyed pottering around with this. Painting units of 10-12 figures certainly makes a change from the larger Horse & Musket battalions I'm used to, so it is satisfying to be able to get something complete in fairly quick time.

The other thing I am noticing about this project is the range of activities involved... not just painting figures, but modelling the armoured cars, and making buildings. I am even contemplating some plastic kits which will really test my skills as I haven't built such things for decades.

More to come soon...


20 comments:

  1. Finding a project for a Rolls Royce AC is a wonderful thing. Love what I’m seeing here. Is there a pun or reference in the name?

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    1. The name does have a reference in it... I'll post about it sometime. The RR A/C is a design classic... everyone should have one. All the best. Phil

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  2. That early interwar period offers so many possibilities. Not to mention all those glorious black and white movies. Bring on Basil Rathbone and George Sanders.

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    1. Exactly Paul... This project will owe more to movies/ my imagination than to any real history. All the best.
      Phil

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  3. Lovely stuff! I do like the armoured cars of that era, and am just looking for an excuse to buy a Rolls Royce AC.

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    1. Go for it AJ ... you know that having a RR A/C should be on everyone's list. Phil

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  4. The Rolls is certainly in my top five armoured vehicles along with the Matilda 1.

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    1. Agreed lee. Thanks for visiting and commenting. I wonder if I could ge a Matilda into an earlier period... a prototype perhaps! Lol! Phil

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  5. These look great, Phil! When seeing your project and the first units, I thought immediately of "High Road to China." That would be an interesting setting to game, I think.

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    1. Hi Jonathan... thanks for the reference... I've just ordered the DVD! That's the great thing about a new project, new stuff to get! Phil

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  6. Lovely to see such wonderful models Phil, lots of scope for lots scenario's.

    Stay safe and happy gaming,
    Willz Harley.

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    1. Thx Willz... it's jus a bit of fun really. Not so 'serious' as the 18C stuff, but all part of the hobby. Phil

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  7. Phil,
    nice to see your little 'B of B' collection growing.

    On VWC you mentioned use of aircraft ... various types used on north west frontier could use a BE2C, plus Bristol F.2B Fighter ; some info here

    https://www.britishempire.co.uk/article/pashto/biplane.htm

    https://medium.com/raf-caps/the-raid-that-ended-a-war-the-raf-in-the-third-afghan-war-1919-c29f7df42d50

    Airfix make 1/72 kits -
    A02104 Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c
    A01080 Bristol F.2B Fighter

    Allan

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    1. Thx Allan... I knew I could count on you 'scrounging around' for suitable kits! Most helpful. Cheers.
      Phil

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  8. What a wonderful project.
    Love the houses, cars, soldiers, well everything really ...
    Cheers, Karl

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    1. Cheers Karl. Glad you like it. I'm enjoying putting it together. Early stages, but fun... Phil

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  9. More modern than I tend to think of your wargaming Phil, but just as beautifully executed and presented as always. Good luck with completing enough of both (all?) sides to satisfy this urge. Could that third mystery officer be Lt Commander Bertram Wooster RN?

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