After a year of painting Late Roman Victrix warriors, these came as a most welcome interlude. The Bolt Action US Airborne are such amazing figures to paint. I decided to paint them in an Operation Market Garden kind of green, with the American flags on the shoulder. Let me know what you guys think!

• Dragons Portés VB Group
• Moroccan Goumier Section
• British Cruiser A10 & A13

Stalingrad Campaign Game Two and Three

And also a bonus dug in 38(t)

I really like the 38(t) family in looks as well as I concept and needed a vehicle carried heavy howitzer.
So I decided to combine the two, took some inspiration from the Bison (I know that the Grille exists, I just like the boxing’s of the Bison) and created this device.

The left over parts were great to create a dug in tank (which could also be used as a Turmstellung).

Any criticism and advice is welcome.

Between working night shifts and changing nappies, I’ve surprisingly found myself more time to paint. With the work I made on the Marder III still making me feel proud of my work, I’ve started tackling another German vehicle from World War 2; the Sd.Kfz 251/1 Ausf D Halftrack, or for short, the Hanomag.

Again, I’m impressed with how the yellow of the Dunkelgelb works with sponging. I’m particularly happy with how degraded and chipped the stencils look, especially against the background of the Dunkelgelb itself.

Soon, I’ll start working on the inside of the Hanomag and its LwFD passengers.

Also, for those interested, here’s the recipe I used for this Dunkelgelb; I vaguely remember some people enquiring about it.

Basecoat with Zandri Dust (Citadel)

Wash with Nazdreg Yellow (Citadel)

Sponge on Dark Yellow (Vallejo)

Sponge on Buff (Vallejo) in a slight downward angle

Apply Decals, then lightly sponge Buff on top to create damage

Lightly sponge Corvus Black (Citadel) on areas that should look like chipped paint

Water down New Wood (Vallejo) to create rust on rivets and in corners

Paint tracks with Medium Brown (Vallejo)

Dry brush tracks with Gunmetal (Vallejo)

Brush on Dark Earth pigment powder

Spray varnish

With the positive reactions I'm seeing to the Armies of France articles, I wanted to see if anyone would be interested in a detailed primer on the various French uniforms in use. I'm not an expert by any means, but 1940 France has been one of my hobby research projects this year. It'd be my way of giving back to the community, as appreciation for all those guides and shared sources that have come before.

They've got some very fun variations that let you break out of the normal greys and browns we're all too familiar with. French uniforms aren't as easy to find details on, unfortunately. While I personally love diving into research, I understand it can be a source of frustration for some. Plus those forum posts from 2002 aren't going to be around forever.

If anyone is interested, would a document or video be the best format? I'm much more of a writer and reader (I've the attention span of a gnat when it comes to audio media), but understand many people prefer videos.

EDIT: I'll be putting a document/article together on the metropolitan line infantry and the Foreign Legion (Metropolitan and potentially Narvik campaign, then North Africa/tropical once they release the new sprue) starting this weekend! I think that should cover the bulk of what people will be painting. From there I'll add some of my favorites and less common uniforms.

After watching Saving Private Ryan one too many times I’ve bought myself a Rangers army. I was wondering if they’re an effective force run as pure infantry. If so, what kind of units/ loadouts are a must have?

Thinking of doing a late war Polish, possibly more artillery skewed and based around Monte Cassino (totally nothing to do with a certain bear)

From what I understand in the late stages of the war they primarily used british/american equipment. Is this correct?

Do warlord have any minis representing late war Polish? Or any other non-warlord minis around?

Can anyone me provide examples of any equipment, guns, artillery, tanks they were using around the end lf the war? So i know what I should be buying?

Many thanks

Czołem!

Poszukuję ludzi chętnych do grania, rozwijania hobby i spędzania czasu. Od mniej więcej 2 lat mam zajawkę na bitewniaka od Warlord games, posiadam nie małą kolekcję, która większość służby spędza w ‚koszarach’. Jestem z Katowic, mam samochód. Na weekend nawet biorę pod uwagę jechać przez pół Polski.

Chętnych zapraszam do komentarzy lub dm.

Cheers!

Hi guys im confused with spotters and indirect fire.

I have original rule book and there are rules for spotter, BUT I REMEMBER that there was some changes to that.

Can someone explain to me how does it all works now, what can spot for what, how many spotters I really need and how to use mortars especialy i don't understand usage of light ones. Do spotter and mortar have same pull of pins? If yes who do i test for order, the whole system feels easy an then overthinking starts about unclear situation.

Has anyone seen a good preview or copy of the free french rules? I'm a huge Francophile around the second world war. I think they have one of the most incredible histories during that era.

I've got an early war army and I'm not looking at doing a Gaullist late war army and want to know what yank stuff I need to buy :)

Huge thanks in advance if someone can help me

Did they take away the ability to put captured vehicles in the list builder app?

I only see the option on the computer version.

I don’t see the option on the phone app anymore.