One man and his brushes.: WW2

Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Saturday, 31 March 2018

WW2 - Normandy 44

This is the first post for the new project which is 15mm WW2. Following some WW2 gaming (See James' Mad Tin Hatter blog ), it has reignited my interest, so along along with MartinC '(28mm Heroes blog )and old friend Scotty it seemed like time to take a leap back into the period. With the four of us doing it we will have a lot of options.

I have decided to build my own American force, starting with an armoured combat command task force, with Shermans, M10's , infantry in half tracks and the associated support. This will be followed with an 82nd Airborne paratroop unit and a straight infantry unit , complete with the kit to do a D Day landing scenario. There will also be a small German force along as well . Terrain will be enough to fill my 8x4 with a few different options. Should keep me busy for while.

the first assets were completed in the closing weeks of the AHPC so here they are.

the first ones completed as test pieces

Plastic Soldier Company - Armored Infantry platoon-

Platoon transport

support assets , M4 81mm mortar platoon, M16AA , and HQ

the ubiquitous jeeps

The first proper lot of tanks

I really enjoyed doing the tanks , big enough to spend some time on and get nice results - really looking forward to some German camouflage ones in the future . As for these I have left them pretty clear of stowage so far while I crack on and get them game ready - I will revisit them later in the year and add that.

I decided to go tuft heavy on the bases for the summer look - so much so I broke out the flock box and made some my own in large sizes.

The first mdf buildings have been built , they need basing and full weathering yet so they will feature in a separate post. I have also sourced some fine resin building by Tiger Terrain - really looking forward to doing those.

There has been some significant shopping activity to flesh the force out with more vehicles, AT guns,SP Artillery , and more infantry - this is on the desk being constructed ready for painting.

also got lots of bocage hedgerows being made too.

Battles in the Cotentin here we come..