7th Scansin (Scout Platoon)

Every Infantry regiment founded on Scansin, has at least one Scout Platoon.  These troopers usually scout out ahead of the main formation and relay information back to Regimental Command.  Experts in the art of reconnaissance and stealth, these troopers work in small teams of 3 to 6.  Equipped with a light weight uniform, (lacking the built in armor) camo cloak, and various other tools of the trade many a foe has fallen to the skilled shot of a recon scout.

Due to their location, sometimes far ahead of the main body, they can also be employed as Snipers.  Because of this all troopers assigned to the Recon Platoon are required to be excellent marksman.  Those that can no longer keep up are sent back to a line Company.

Now I just have to finish up a few more of these and I'll have a Ratling Squad or two.

Infantry, it's never enough.

And I finally finished up yet another squad.  Sgt. Burcham with  2nd Squad, 1st Platoon, 9th Company, 7th Scansin.   Only one more squad to go and I'll have 1st Platoon done.  Not to sure if I'll do up the entire 9th Company, as that would require me to paint up 9 more Infantry Squads and 4 more Command Squads.  And although I would love to do it, I'm not sure if I could get the requisition script signed by the "Major General".

I just like the way he came out so of course I had to put up a photo.  I really, really wish I knew where I got all the different heads for these guys.  I know they are a mix of Vic Mini's, Curious Constructs, and I believe Max Mini.  But which ones came from where.... 

Tank Commander Deering

Lieutenant!  What do you think your doing.  You get that crate of yours back to base right now.  This is the Imperial Guard, not some under hive speed cult gang!!!

Tank Commander Deering, could be in charge of her own Armored Regiment by now if not for the fact that she finds it hard to follow orders.   Lt. Deering has an uncanny ability to command armor, always knowing exactly where and when to employ her Platoon. 

Credited with uncounted rescues and last minute victories Lt. Deering is both loved and loathed by her Commanding officers. The troops of the 73rd adore her, although some believe for other reasons, and her crew always has her back.  First into and last out of a battle, Lt Deering can always be found at the front, pushing to beat the Kill record of Vet. Sgt. Knebel. 

Painting mojo

So, it's been a bit of a while since I've posted, but I've still been a bit busy with modeling and painting.  More so with buying than other things, but I did manage to start the squad above as part of a BnC challenge.

Some of you may remember this:

Which turned into Commissar Morkelvichka assigned to the 7th Scansin:

And then there was this guy:

Who has turned into Brevet Colonel Sunderland of the 7th Scansin...

Oh but he's gonna get a post all of his own in the coming days, so I won't put to much up here and now.  More to follow in the coming weeks as I get a bit more done and start on some long over due projects, and tie up so loose ends on a few others.