Week Five: Rob Villnave This week I am happy to show you that platoons are being finished.  In this weeks update I have two Sherman platoons finished.  At this stage I am very happy with these two platoons.  I am also very happy to now be working on the main body of the army….My infantry!

Below: My first platoon of Sherman Vs and a Firefly.

The thing I was most excited about when finishing these two platoons came about when I sprayed them with my matte finish I did not get my typical result.  What normally happens to me despite my best intentions and effort is the matte finish causes a crinkling effect on my models.  I have come to learn to spray three to four very light layers on to my models.  Perhaps now the patience is paying off.

Below: Another shot of my first platoon of Sherman V’s and a Firefly.

My hope by the end of this project I will have the time to go back to these little beauties and add on some foliage.  I have been inspired by some recent articles in Wargames Illustrated and on the Flames Of War website concerning camouflage.  I just think that little extra effort not only makes models go up in WOW Factor but also helps cover up… er, um… errors shale I say.

Below: My second platoon of Sherman Vs and a Firefly.  Note the star on the front of the hull.  I did this to distinguish one platoon from the other.

Thank you again for taking a few minutes from your day.  I hope next week we will begin to see the army it self taking form. ~ Rob.

Below: My second platoon of Sherman Vs and a Firefly.