I managed to finish another three sailors for my (Bolshevik?) force. This time it's one of their commanders and two sailors painted up as Guards (thanks to the tips of Cuprum at the LAF). These three should have been done on Monday last week but sadly a black Vallejo bottle exploded on them and myself when the nozzle got blocked and I pressed a bit too hard. Sadly the faces were already done at that point. Still, the new faces are just as good.
The guy in the stripped shirt was a pain to paint and looking at him now, I could have done this or the other a bit better, but I guess I am quite pleased with his shirt and him as he is.
Now, I also would like to hear your opinion on something... Since I might be done with the sailors in a couple of weeks (all my mates are absolutely stunned by the speed *lol*) I wanted to start a second unit that would also be "speedpainted" in a similar way: The faces done in a good quality and the uniforms using mainly the washes. Now, I am swaying between the Copplestone partisans and some proper Bolsheviks.
-With the partisans I might be able to create a force that is flexible in it's interpretation. They could be Reds or Whites or even Anarchists. All I would need, would be enough standard bearers and maybe different commanders to create the needed impression. An added bonus is the amount of beards in the partisans that would make the painting of a faces a lot easier. Yet, can the partisans be a force to be reckoned with?
-With the Bolshevik soldiers I would have a consistent uniformed type of troops that might paint a bit quicker... although I doubt that, especially if I keep the partisans in Browns, Blacks and Khakis. And I would be able to buy the Siberian Rifles which have the most shooting poses. Furthermore it would mean less fuss, since I would have one side to work for and that is it.
So, what do you think?
