From RossM - Assorted 20mm WWII German AFV ( 60 points)

Here is my second entry to this year's Painting Challenge, which this time features AFV's from both Britannia Miniatures and Frontline Wargaming.

First up is a comparison shot between two very different vehicles; the Sturmtiger and the Hetzer. Both models are produced by Britannia Miniatures and this really is an example of scale creep. 

In reality the Hetzer is actually longer than the Sturmtiger (according to Wiki so it must be true) and yet the models just don't fit in the scale category as the Sturmtiger is just short of 20mm longer. Not to worry as they won't appear on the table at the same time however, the Sturmtiger is truer to the scale of most of the German infantry I have. Could the Hetzer be a 15mm reject masquerading as a 20mm model? Hope not as its was sold as a 1/76 kit. Any way enough rambling and on to the rest of the pictures.

A great model to paint that really gives you the feel of this assault weapon. A limited number of parts meant it was easy to prep and get on the painting table the rest - hopefully - speaks for itself

Now the Hetzer which only required the guns to be glued in place, so quick prep again and very easy to paint.

Here I opted for a bolder camouflage than has been used for other types of AFV from this range. It works fairly well and should suit some scenario based gaming well in the future.

Next up are two models from Frontline Wargaming, the SdKfz 234/3 75mm Close Support Armoured car and the SdKfz 234/4 PAK 40 on the right as you view it.

These models came with more parts and the gun shield on the PAK 40 version broke are a tumble to the floor. The repair job was botched and the shield is now somewhat skewed on one side.

No problems with scale on these two models as there are few differences between the chassis that can be seen.

Next, a Sd Kfz 11 (3 tonnes) transporter. A clean and easy model to assemble that will see a variety of use in Disposable Heroes.

Lastly a couple of pictures of the desk/folding table where most of this happens.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and feel free to comment. Hopefully, the points will be as I have indicated and there will be more from this period and others to follow very shortly.

Cheers for now.