From HowardT: Terrain - Buildings, 15mm, 10mm (30 points)

A selection of fifteen buildings of solid plastic mouldings and MDF.  These were bought for an American Civil war project but could be used for periods up to current times.  The MDF models are by Thingsfromthebasement.  The Plastic moulds are from a forgotten manufacturer.

Barn brown roof, 15mm, Plastic mould

Cottage red roof, 15mm, Plastic mould

Barn grey roof, 15mm, Plastic mould

Log cabin, 15mm, Plastic mould

Log cabin, 15mm, Plastic mould

Dunker Church, 15mm, Plastic mould

Red Brick House, 15mm, Plastic mould

Row houses x 3 and two stores, 10mm, Plastic mould

Row houses x 3 and two stores, 10mm, Plastic mould

Windmill - 15mm- MDF

Canal Bridge - 15mm- MDF

Canal Bridge - 15mm- MDF

Canal Bridge - 15mm - MDF

At the 10mm and the 15mm scales the points given for these terrain project does not offer good value per item but I need to get these pieces painted.

 Points breakdown:

Barn grey roof, 15mm, Plastic mould, 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 = 4.5 Inchcub (cubic inches)

Barn brown roof, 15mm, Plastic mould, 2 x 1.5 x 1.5 = 4.5 Inchcub 

Dunker Church, 15mm, Plastic mould, 2.5  x 1.75 x 1.75 = 7.25 Inchcub 

Red Brick House, 15mm, Plastic mould, 2.5 x 1.5 x 2.25 = 8.5 Inchcub

Cottage red roof, 15mm, Plastic mould, 2 .0 x 1.75 x 1.5 = 5.25 Inchcub

Cottage grey roof, 15mm, Plastic mould, 2.0  x 1.75 x 1.5 = 5.25 Inchcub

Log cabin x 2, 15mm, Plastic mould,  2.25 x 1.5 x 1.0 x 2 = 6.70 Inchcub 

Row houses x 2, 10mm, Plastic mould, 0.75 x 1.5 x 1.0 x 2 = 2.25 Inchcub

Taller row house x1, 10mm, Plastic mould, 1 x 1.5 x 1.0 = 1.5 Inchcub 

Store x1, 10mm, Plastic mould, 1.7  x 1.0 x 1.0 = 1.7 Inchcub

Corner Store x1, 10mm, Plastic mould, 1.0 x 1.0 x 1.5 = 1.5 Inchcub 

Windmill - 15mm- MDF,  4.25  x 4.0 x 2.5 = 42.5 Inchcub 

Canal Bridge - 15mm- MDF, 2.5 x 12.5 x 3.25 = 101.5 Inchcub 

Total cubic inches = 4.50 + 4.50 + 7.25 + 8.50 + 5.25 + 5.25 + 6.70 + 2.25 + 2.25 + 1.5 + 1.7 + 1.5 + 42.5 + 101.5) =   245.5  cubic inches.

20 points per 6 inch cube (216 cubic inches).  

Total points 20 points

These are lovely little pieces, and you haven't skimped on them at all- the red brick house in particular is a delight. Your colour choices are charming. I like the flowers and your wood effect. Have 10 bonus points!

Barks

From HowardT: Later Achaemenid Persian 1/72 20mm (163 points)

Submission for the second half of the Later Achaemenid Persian army.    This submission includes Kardaka, Horde, Cavalry and Chariot.  Will now be moving on to some terrain.

Scale 1 /72 (20 mm). All HAT plastic figures except the Chariot which are Zvezda.

For DBA purposes this army is now complete.

 Points breakdown:

Kardakes,  four stands of 4 figures each.           Points = 4 x 16 = 64.

Horde,   1 stand of 7 figures.             Points = 4 x   7 = 28.

Heavy Cavalry, two stands  of 3 figures each.    Points = 8 x  6  = 48.

Chariot   one stand  with 2 figures.                    Points =  1 x 15 = 15.

Total of points is  (64+28+48+15) = 155 points.

Based for DBA, 8 Stands of Achaemenid Persians of Darius III, 330BC ish. Kardaka to the front Horde to the left, followed by the scythed chariot and heavy cavalry.

Based for DBA, 8 Stands of Achaemenid Persians of Darius III, 330BC ish.
 Kardaka to the front, Horde to the rear left, followed by the scythed chariot and heavy cavalry.

Left side profile.

The Scythed Chariot

Cheers

Howard  2lk

Nice work, Howard. You've pulled out some fine patterns on the shields and armour. Well done on finishing a DBA army! I've added some well-earned points for the chariot crew.

Barks

From HowardT: Later Achaemenid Persian 1/72 20mm (188 points)

Slower Progress through January.  Working with 1/72 plastic figures for this half of the Achaemenid army.  This submission includes Takabara, skirmish bow/sling,  Cavalry, Light Cavalry and Horde. Scale 20 mm. 

All HAT plastic figures.

Points breakdown:

Takabara,  four stands of 3 figures each.        Points = 4 x 12 = 48.

Skirmishers, four stands  of 2 figures each.    Points = 4 x  8 = 32.

Horde, one stand of 7 figures.                         Points = 4 x  7 = 28.

Light Cavalry,  two stands of 2 figures each.   Points = 8 x 4 = 32.

Cavalry, two stands of 3 figures each.            Points = 8 x 6 = 48.

Total of points is  (48+32+28+32+48) = 188 points.

 

Based for DBA, 13 Stands of Achaemenid Persians of Darius III, 330BC ish.

Right side profile.

Front profile.

 

These HäT models hold up well. I like the bright colours and the conservative basing.

Barks

May I implore the tardy Thursdayites- Howard, Dallas, Dave- to submit your draft posts before Saskatchatchatchewan Thursday, or else there's a risk it won't go up for a week.

From HowardT: British 1940 Regulation Platoon, 15mm (222 Points)

British 1940 Regulation Platoon with Supports, 15mm.

I have had these figures since October 2019 and they are the last of four armies that I have struggled to complete .  Will be used to play CoC early WW2  1940-1942.  Finally able to complete over the Christmas break.

This submission is a complete British 1940 Regulation Platoon with Supports, Scale 15mm. 

From various manufacturers but mostly Peter Pig.  All metal except that all nine vehicles are PVC 3D prints.

My first ever submission so I hop it works.  Thanks Tamsin.

The basic platoon consist of the the platoon;

 Points breakdown:

HQ ( 2 x senior leaders plus 2” motor team (2) and Boys AT rifle team(2)). 

Points = 2 x 6 = 12.

Three sections each of:

Bren Team of 3 figures, a rifle team of 7 figures and a Junior leader (11 figures per section). 

Points = 2 x 33 = 66.

Selection of support infantry covering: Adjutant (1), medic (1), snipers(2), Boys (2) and 2” mortar (2) , engineers (3) and spare figures (8). 

Points = 2 x 19 = 38.

Three 2-man crewed weapons, Vickers HMG, 1-pounder AT and 2-pounder AT.

Points = 4 x 3 = 12.

Additional individual crew (3x3) with Junior leaders (2).

Points = 2 x 11 = 22.

Vehicles - RAF car, Matilda MkII, Cruiser A10, 4x Bren Carriers, Morris CS9 and Vickers Mk VI B.

Points = 8 x 9 = 72.

Total of points is  (12+66+38+12+22+72) = 222 points.

The completed 15mm British WW2 Platoon - Mark6B tank is missing

Close up of the core Platoon section and HQ.

 

Close up of Platoon support units, 1 pounder, 2 pounder and HMG 

with assorted infantry support.

Second Boys ATG,  second 2 inch mortar.

All the support vehicles -  4 x Bren carriers, Mark VIB tank, 

RAF Car, Matilda II, Cruiser 10A, Morris CS9.

Close up of some of the vehicles

Complete army in a transport container. 

Welcome aboard, Howard! This is what we call a 'small points bomb' as your first entry. I would like to hear Richie Benaud award you 222 points for it. Thank you very much for the detailed points breakdown. Those printed vehicles are lovely- but can they withstand the blitzkrieg?!

Barks