Platoon Headquarters and more Commandos.

My little lad has asked for a group of commandos called 'Omega squad'. He used to use this team on a computer game and they are his favourite. Well, that's no problem now I've worked out how to make them. I thought I'd better get on to it quick before I started to forget my process. So I knocked these up for him in the last hour while it was still fresh in my mind.

They still need a few bits and bobs added, but they're kind of done. To make these a bit different, I plan to give them a sniper rifle and grenade launcher.

Omega squad!

I find I learn so much every time I create something, this time, I added extra equipment to their belts and backpacks.

I thought it was time to set about making the platoon Headquarters base. To make this stand out amongst all the others, I placed four figures on a 50mm base, this will contrast against the 35 and 40mm bases containing three troopers each.

Another way of making it look a bit different is to have the Captain with his helmet off. This should mark him out on the table.

I also created a communication backpack for one of the troopers on the stand. The tiny brush bristle aerial should help with the radio vibe. The base also has a heavy weapons trooper on it for support.

In this headquarters unit will be attached to one of the three platoons. Now we have gunships, the platoons can be dropped off on the battle field in desired locations.

 Another improvement are these Clone pilots for the gunships. I used some left over green stuff to give them proper pilot helmets. I also used some off cuts of plastic to give them chest boxes. They look much more accurate now.

Here are some toys of Omega squad which are really useful from a model making side of things.

I can use these backpack images for sure, I just need to wait for the green stuff to dry.

Looks like a nice simple paint job at least.