Monday, 6 January 2025

From GeoffT: Violence, WW2 German (70 points)

Hello Challengers,

For the seventh circle of hell there are a lot of options for wargamers.  I felt ww2 would be the most significant exponent of violence, as worldwide it was the largest number of casualties of any war.

Here we have some miniatures representing the Germans in WW2.  I play a lot of Campaigns in war games, and I do very much like Chain of Commands pint sized campaigns.  They are very respectful of the subject matter with a lot of research going into them.  More like an interactive history lesson than a game.  They do require addition of various equipment to one’s arsenal as campaign demands.

The Sdkfz 250/1 is by Rubicon models and will be used in ‘Martlet’ campaign set in Normandy, so is painted with a Normandy esque camouflage.  I’m never quite sure of the accuracy of modelling the various German camo designs as they varied so much I’m never convinced I have the right one for the campaign.

The Volksturm with MP 44 are from Artizan design, and have been painted with a mix of new and old uniforms.



So, we have, a 28mm scale vehicle for 20 points, 2 x crew for 10 points, four guys on foot for 20 points, and the Violence theme bonus for another 20 points.  A total of 70 points.  This also is a squirrel for the squirrel side quest.



 
There was one more crew painted and buried deep inside, but since I only painted his top half and is largely obscured, he can be a freebie.

Kind Regards
Geoff.

From Millsy:

That's a very cool looking half track Geoff and I really like your camo choice. I see a lot of airbrushed camo for WW2 and I think that underrepresents the fact that so much of it was applied with whatever was at hand in the field, including brooms and rags!

The volkstrum and a nice little unit to ride along. Artizan make some lovely sculpts and you have done them proud.

Another 70 points for your tally!

Cheers,
Millsy

12 comments:

  1. I really like the mix of uniforms, it's an additional realistic punch to a good job.

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  2. Great detail work on the camo here

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  3. Very nice, both the vehicle and the infantrymen. Love the camo!

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  4. Great camo Geoff and choice for violence. Well done.

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  5. Wonderful painting on the half track camo.

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  6. Really nice Cammo work Geoff and there's likely to be an Artizan sale this week

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  7. Terrific work Geoff - love the Hanno. I'm with Millsy on the camo application. Most of these vehicles were treated to a pretty crude application of colours, especially in the later part of the war.

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  8. Very nice looking Germans really looking the part!

    Christopher

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  9. Splendid looking late war Germans!
    Best Iain

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