Hi all , what I hear - another new project - well you can blame fellow challenger JamesM for this one. He has been treating our local group to a series of wonderful games set in Normandy '44 with his British and Germans . Its inspired me kick off a "small" (honest) side project to build a suitable American force. I am actually pleased in that this is a step back to my early war gaming roots as a teenager, where one of my first armies was a US one. It was made up of Airfix, Esci and Matchbox figures and model tanks - some of which are still doing venerable service with the person I sold them on to!
24 points!!!!
So here we have 15mm Plastic Soldier Shermans and Battlefront M10 Tank Destroyers. I always enjoy doing tanks - these are a nice size for detail and weathering etc. There would have been a lot more this week if my delivery of extra bits for them had not been snow bound - I am still waiting for the missing water slide transfers to turn up!
4 X 15mm tanks - 24 points
We holiday in Normandy frequently and regularly drive the route the US forces took to Avranches so I will be exploring some of the battles of the break out - terrain stuff is on order
And of course - you can't beat the classic tune to Kellys Heroes- but will Private Millsy turn up as Oddball?
Artist - Mike Curb Congregation
Song - Burning Bridges
From Ray
Excellent brushwork Dave! They do look the biz! I wondered how long and who James' wonderful WWII figures would inspire to get into WWII. I didn't think it'd be the great Camelboy of the north!
I've gotta admit, I've been sorely tempted myself. I've even gone so far as to plan a smallish purchase, I was looking at Early War Dutch and Germans????? Will this daft project ever get off the ground........
I've gotta admit, I've been sorely tempted myself. I've even gone so far as to plan a smallish purchase, I was looking at Early War Dutch and Germans????? Will this daft project ever get off the ground........
24 points!!!!
Yes Ray , do it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice tanks Dave, but I think this entry can only be the tip of the iceberg...
ReplyDeleteDon't listen to that shoulder demon in a Sennett hat, Ray, Dave doesn't know the meaning of restraint!
Now if I remember an eight of an iceberg is above the water... hmm .. this is more like the top of the tip!
DeleteNice tanks Dave
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteVery nice Dave, glad to see the madness is spreading!
ReplyDeleteoh yes . more orders placed tonight...
DeleteHe's infected us all. top work, always thought these M10s were a wonderful design
ReplyDeleteWow Dave, you sure have been busy this week, great stuff!
ReplyDelete> but will Private Millsy turn up as Oddball?
ReplyDeleteOnly if I can wear my zipper mask.
Again with the negative waves, Millsy!
DeleteAwesome work Dave! It‘ll certainly be great following you along with this project.
ReplyDeleteLovely work Dave.
ReplyDeleteLovely weathering on these tanks!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Lovely work on the ARMOUR Dave! Spelling, metric, Presidents...Americans are always on the wrong side of everything.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Dave! It'll definitely be interesting to see what you'll come up with in this project! Surely a camel can fit in at least as some crew motif on the side of a tank!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking Yank armour Dave! The decals and whip antennae really finish them off nicely.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, hopefully they can give the big cats a scare.
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