28mm Empress NVA

Here's my NVA, all Empress.

NVA1




NVA2




NVA4

Up to your usual very high standard, Ash.

Tom

Very nicely done!

Thanks guys; here's the next three.

NVA5




NVA6




NVA7

More great eye candy Ash!

Thanks Todd.

I ended up with doubles of packs 8 & 10, used some for convertions in a 'Bush Wars' project, and some of the doubles I had I thought would work for spider holes.

NVA8






Second pack









NVA10

Those spider hole figures worked out well! I think Paul@Empress did something similar.

Yes, they are neat.

Tom

Here's the last of my NVA so far.

12.7mm

NVA12





Gave the third figure a flag.




NVA13




Used the Viet Minh MMG as well, fits in rather nicely with the NVA range.




Lastly the command pack.
NVA15

Just fabulous.

outstanding painting

I forgot I started an NVA thread and inadvertently posted these in my USMC thread, so posted them here aswell.

NVA11

Got hold of some of the armed civilians, the one on the left needs some prodding but the other three are done.

I think Empress are superb…. and so is your painting Ash

Sparrow wrote:I think Empress are superb…. and so is your painting Ash

Cheers Sparrow; I also think Empress are superb, and not just their models...

Not sure why I keep getting asked by the same people (either here, on LAF & FB) if I've seen another range's 'swathe' of advertising posts.

mgentile7@yahoo.com wrote:..too bad the minis are so small....Have you looked at Gringo40s ?

I'm pretty sure most wargamers/painters/collectors interested in the Vietnam War at this scale must by now be aware of the ranges available.

What is a shame, is that these types of query are always accompanied by the same sort of negative comment with regard to the posters opinion on Empress Miniatures.
I think its fairly clear, from my previous forum posts, both here, elsewhere and on FB, that I rather like Empress Miniatures.
I like their balance of professionalism & familiarity when it comes to their customers; I like their ranges of time periods covered, I like the figures they produce, I like the work of the sculptors, & habitually hunt for their previous creations (a hobby in itself...).
Could call me a bit of an Empress miniatures fan ...

Couldn’t agree more, Ash. Couldn’t agree with you more

Keep forgetting that I have other threads, as everything usually ends up in the US Marines thread.

Added the 60mm Mortars from the French Indo China range.

Tried to post on these a few moments ago and got an error message. Ash, these NVA are magnificent. My first thoughts
were a sapper platoon. The spider holes are almost too real.
These, like many of your others are almost too good to game
with. but if I had your talent and skill, they would be on the
table almost before the paint dried! Beautiful work. Also,
the little 60mm mortar saw a lot of use by the Corps in '68.
Was the company and sometimes platoon artillery.
These guys are almost too real.
Sam

Thanks Sam, much appreciated.

again nice additions

Here's the whole lot:

Ash, I am speechless at your last two posts. Far beyond over
the top! Have not been here for a while. Some serious health
issues. Great work and thanks for sharing these with us.

Best wishes for the Holiday Season,

Sam

Hi Sam, thanks for the feedback.
Thought it was about time for a group shot.

Sorry to hear you've been below par, hope you're on the mend.

Ash

Wow, all put together like that makes for a very impressive force!! You definitely have a fantastic and high quality collection going.