Fortunately - Matt's great little figure is fairly similar to the Ron Volstad illustration of a Soviet MP is Steven Zaloga's Osprey classic "Inside the Soviet Army Today". Bear in mind, by today we mean 1987! Here is the pic:
And here is my guy:
Please ignore his zombie-like face - not sure what that's all about, but I swear he doesn't look quite so "dead" in real life.... I might just re-visit his face at some point.
So - no idea if I'll ever use him in a game. I do have MP units in my lists which have the "Rear Area Security" special ability - which allows you once a game ro re-roll a reserves/re-inforcements roll. If I want to field that unit I need to paint up 3 more MPs... I can see that happening now!
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Richard
Have them at a cross road directing traffic when NATO SF or Western Guerrilla's attack a supply, HQ or artillery convoy as it moves to the front.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea- may I ask which pack he came from?
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Yes - I'm sure I can organise a scenario that involves him. He comes from CWR10n Soviet HQ set B.
ReplyDeleteRichard
1987? Hell, I thought it was still 1979! Lovely paint job - I really must bodge of a similar Comrade in 1/32 scale.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, lovely steady hand for the stripes around his wrist, mine always turn out wonky.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Andy
great work - the zombie like face made me chuckle, I didn't notice until you pointed it out!!! Photos do often bring out the faults. But it looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks guys - I verymuch appreciate the positive feedback.
ReplyDeleteRichard