So I have 6 classic Sherman DD’s (taking me to 10 in total now)
More units to add to my 70th Tank Battalion for Utah Beach
Following a conversation with JamesM of this parish we found some 3D print designs for deep wading kits to add to the tanks. I was going to magnetise these so they could be removed , but in the end with Battlefronts “Hit the Beach” set being such good value (I ended up buying one and being given the Sherman's from 2 of them !). I just went with having more tanks!
So I have 4 with deep wading kits , 3 of those are also dozer equipped - they represent units from 70th Tank Battalion that landed on Utah Beach on D Day. There is also an armoured bulldozer to help clear those troublesome obstacles
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| I really like these , and I don't think I have ever seey any on a gaming table. Nice to have something unique too. |
Then as I had some M10’s spare (as you do - well I do/did...) I added wading kits to them . While they didn’t actually land any TD units on D Day itself , they just looked too coool .. so they will be in my next re run of the Utah beach game this summer.
So it’s 15 vehicles x 8 points = 120 points
The next lot of tanks are already lining the docks ready for departure to a blog post near you!
I played the Utah game, may have been the best game ever. Dave rocks up with a few tanks, there will be millions more, i wonder what the largest US vs German tank battle was as james has more than Dave
Lovely looking amphibious armour!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Cheers
DeleteGreat stuff Dave.
ReplyDeleteWhere did the armoured bulldozer come from? That's a pretty cool addition to the group...
It’s a battlefront flames of war D7 dozer .. I now have two!
DeleteFabulous work Dave! Your D-Day collection is absolutely stunning and these will fit in nicely with the rest. And of course I too have a few TD's sitting in a drawer... albeit in 28mm ;-)
ReplyDeleteCheers Nick. They do all need stowage stuff adding at some point , but I like to do that 1 or two at time to get some real variety - so that will be a separate post challenge project
DeleteNice armour Dave :)
ReplyDeleteCheers
DeleteGreat stuff Dave, these will help you clear the beaches in no time. Never let history stand in the way of a great model tank!
ReplyDeleteIndeed I hope they will . Too right .. where would Hollywood be eh!
DeleteThey look great Dave!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks
DeleteGoing with more tanks is always the better choice. Those wading kits really look great - I love the baffled exhausts as well. Ace!
ReplyDeleteYeah.. more is always better !
DeleteLooking great Dave.
ReplyDeleteCheers.
DeleteThe Rule of Cool always trumps historical accuracy - and these are really cool!
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Quite the force you have there, though I must question the lack of camels...
Great stuff Dave!
ReplyDeleteGood to see the #notatanker!
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