Empress Miniatures 28mm Late War British Infantry Painted

[@julianmhall]

Fabulous job Gav! WRT the bases; 1. They are great mini dioramas in their own right. 2. You can never please everyone - ref green fields etc - so it's not worth trying. 3. The barbed wire is only too thick /if you know it's supposed to be barbed wire/. I didn't and just assumed it to be a piece of pipe as I think many others will. In short I think the only relevant question is, is it realistic, and IMHO it is :) (Incidentally I think of this as depicting urban warfare fighting through a town previously bombarded by artillery or bombs, hence the rubble. The glass shards look like smashed windows.)

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Julianthey were a lot of fun to paint and base . Regards Gav.

[@panzer-meister]

What a great detail of small figure. I always admire your painting skills of small figure. 🤩🤩🤩

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers NOB very much appreciated marra . Regards Gav.

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Beautiful job done on the guys Gav! I also love their bases that set the scene of urban warfare. Thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work marra!

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers George very much appreciated , look after yourself marra . Regards Gav.

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Gavin, Your figures really turned out nice. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day marra. Jeff

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks for stopping by Jeff , look after yourself marra . Regards Gav.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

They are so cooool Gav. Wonderful detail painting my friend. Great to see

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Steve on to another project i think marra . Regards Gav.

[@BrushQuill]

These are looking brilliant Gav, lovely work mate. Looking forward to the Lexington, but totally understand your heat issue. Jeez! Highs of 31 here in London!

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks Cal not the best weather for an air brush maybe tomorrow . Regards Gav.

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

Lots of cool paint work they look great.

[@gavinbooth]

Many thanks Phil . Regards Gav.

[@plasticmonkey5594]

Brilliant painting Gav nice work 👍

[@gavinbooth]

Many thanks Paul . Regards Gav.

[@vonketteringham]

Excellent brushwork Gav 👍

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Frazer . Regards Gav.

[@stevesandford1437]

I've been admiring/commenting upon these as you've taken us viewers from bare-metal to painted and now fully finished. Seeing the finished/based versions in 'squad' or 'unit' I have to say I think you've surpassed yourself here. The bases in particular suggest EXACTLY the 'bombed out' terrain of NW Europe in the wake of Bomber Command/USAAF raids upon towns and cities. The fact you've chosen such 'muted' darker colours (greys/blues/burnt browns) for the bases suggests this damage and devastation, as well as offering a contrast to the 'brighter' greens/khakis/camos of the Late War British/Commonwealth kit. (The eye is drawn upward from the bases and we focus on the minis themselves. ) Saying that, the level of detail on the bases; damaged brickwork, concrete, metalwork, broken glass etc. offers a REAL MODELLER'S SENSE of place and purpose. (Superlative work all around...) As you've mentioned yourself, the sculpts themselves are 'spot on' in terms of 'look' and 'character', and here you've painted and based the minis to EASILY MATCH AND COMPLIMENT the subject and the level of detail. (You've absolutely captured the 'look' of the 'End Of The War' British Fighting Infantryman.) A huge fan of your Viet Nam stuff, (a period you know I'm a 'fan' of!!!) I think you may POSSIBLY/PROBABLY have gone one better with this little lot. These figures are 'Top End Tabletop' and will also appeal to a keen collector. Now it's NOT 'THE ANTIQUES ROADSHOW' but however... (And nobody likes to talk about The Price!!!) But I'm Irish so I don't care!!! INDIVIDUALLY, (given the detail, the time, the research, the hours, the cost, the materials, paints, varnishes etc...) these are worth EASILY £12/£15 PER FIGURE... (The 'bare metal' figures already cost £2 + Postage each unpainted...) HOWEVER, as a unit/squad of Ten Minis, (including command, rifles, LMG team) I'd SUGGEST that they'll 'sell better' as a complete unit... (They also 'look better' in a group... To a gamer or collector...) I'd price these on-line at £120 + postage, (buyer pays the postage) for the entire squad. (That's a MORE than fair price for work of this quality. I'd CERTAINLY not let them go for anything less...) To a PARTICULAR COLLECTOR they'd be worth more, up to £200 quid (and those collectors exist...) but For The Moment I gather you're looking for 'quick sales' to fund other projects and attract further commissioned work. (These will do very well for you...) IN CONCLUSION, (I know, I waffle more than the 'OP'!!!) I've won, (and judged) several International Competions (28mm is/was my thing...) and IF THIS UNIT came to a competition table I was looking at it's IMMEDIATELY A CONTENDER!!! (It has a 'realism', a 'grittiness' and a quailty that suggests the artist really knows the subject...) Well done on these. Brilliant work. xx SF

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks for your input Steve and the advice its always very much appreciated marra , look after yourself . Regards Gav.

[@John_Sharrock]

Another great looking figure mate...Nicely done 👍

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you very much John . Regards Gav.

[@walkaboutgamez2502]

Dammm !!! these are nice great job Gav . leave it to Paul H and Paul E selling such awesome minis

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Chris top products for sure marra . Regards Gav.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

Very nice marra, very nice indeed, as always! Take care Gav and keep on rocking 🤘, Cheers 🥂

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks very much Doug my old marra . Regards Gav.

[@hensleyshobbies-doug7761]

@@gavinbooth - you are quite welcome marra, take care 🤟🤙✌️

[@62seano]

Cracking job Gav they are excellent mate

[@gavinbooth]

Very kind cheers Sean . Regards Gav.

[@liberator2408]

Fantastic figures mate 👍

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you very much Scott . Regards Gav

[@basicminiaturepainting]

Gav they look superb

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you Justin ! Regards Gav.

[@ramblers69]

They look amazing marra, 😎👍✌️

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Tom very much appreciated marra . Regards Gav.

[@lindseysbuilds9635]

Excellent as always gav

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Lindsey much appreciated . Regards Gav.

[@PriceyCommissionPainting]

Outstanding Gav 👌

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks Alex much appreciated marra . Regards Gav.

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Very nice Marra ❤

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks Shawn ! Regards Gav.

[@grantus27]

These are amazing! Do you remember what greens you used for the webbing and gas mask case? Very tempted to get some of these beautiful miniatures

[@gavinbooth]

I might of mentioned it on one of the other videos in that project . To be honest i don't write the recopies down but i probably mention them in the early vids on this project . Sorry i cant be any more help than that . I do have more too paint after i have tried their German range . Regards Gav.

[@h.s.lafever3277]

magnificent

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you greatly appreciated i hope to paint more in the spring of next year . Regards Gav.

[@grahamspicer1763]

WOW!

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Graham much appreciated . Regards Gav.