Battle front Jagdpanthers and conversion to early models

 I bought some of  battlefronts new Panther/jagdpanther  sets.   I was really surprised how nice they are. Plus being all plastic make the model open for conversions.   Having left over hulls from my PSC Panthers I noticed the rear deck might fit on the new Battle Front models.   It worked with some careful trim and cutting.  The deck plate was grafted on. Next was to sand the barrel down for the early model.   The conversion didn't take long time wise.  But I have a nice additional to German forces.

My early Jagdpanther with new deck from the PSC Panther.

Another view of the rear deck,  Added 3mm dia round hatch for the spent shells.

 Also added the early type exhaust from  PSC kit

Top view that shows the deck and position of the cleaning tube

 Reworked the 88mm barrel to the early type used in the first production Jagdpanther

 In this picture I reversed installed the exhaust, This way I could install the PSC exhaust stacks

 Picture of the rear with modification for the exhaust stacks

 The sinks marks in the side shirts are deep.  I punched out 3mm dia disks

 Finished kit out of the box. This is the late models.

Next project Bundeswehr M48's

Just received some Battle front M48's.  This the Arab vs Israeli set.  The IDF received a lto of their M48's from Germany.  Plus this comes with both the  90mm and 105mm cannon barrel.   The early German M48's where the gasoline engine type.   Later they Bundeswehr upgraded them to diesel power.  Hope have them finished in a couple of weeks.

 

Cold War Soviet BRDM-2

 Old Glory is the only source for BRDM-2's.   They not cheap plus old glory charges your 8 bucks for handle.  Shipping is another 6 bucks.  The models are rough.  Lots of pits on the surface of the model. Metal shrink everywhere.   After lots of prep time, filler, numerous coats of prime one can have a nice models.     I used the Vallejio Modern Soviet paint set to paint the BRDM-2.   It would be nice for someone to make a new model.  These would sell for people playing Yankee team.   Let me know what you think.

Hamburg Tactica 2016

The is an amazing convention held in Hamburg Germany.   The games and terrain is top notch. I have been following the event for several years.  Every year the convention grows and individual events more details.  

 Here is a video of it.  But it is German...  Sit back and enjoy.

Training film for a Bundeswehr Recon unit.,

For some inspiration for the my project a training video with Bundeswehr M41's

Note the camouflage pattern on the tankers uniforms.  This would disappear from use around the 1960 time frame.

Bundeswehr M41 finished

Ready for inspection my 60's M41 for Bundeswehr project.  These are the battlefront models.  Not bad but the only ones I could get.  The paint is from Life Colors US Army Olive Drab set.  The number is 222 on the paint bottle.  It is according to the instructions on the box for 50's and later.  Not being an expert in OD these looks right to the pictures I found on line.

  This is going to be my recon company. From what I ready there are  three M41's in the company with approximately 20  Schützenpanzer SPz 11-2 Kurz.    If anyone has a better source please add it the comments
   Now for pictures.

I know I need to make a photo booth,  These are the best I can do right.  Hopefully the items I ordered from QRF will here soon.

Anyone interested in Wing of glory Solo play

The is great site for solo play for Wing Of Glory.  This is front HerkyBirds  Nest website.


Wing of War solo play cards.

herkybird-richardbradley.blogspot

Check his blogspot lots of good solo gaming info...

Bundeswehr Schützenpanzer SPz 11-2 Kurz

It the late 50's until the early 80's the Bundeswehr  use a small APC SPz 11-2 Kurz.   The APC where used in the recon unit along side the M41's.   Just won a Roco Model on ebay.  It was suppose to be 1/100 scale. But I believe more like 1/87.   Also in the mail from the UK is one from QRF.

  The Roco surprisingly has a lot of good details.  My units are progressing slowly.  The early cold War period I believe could be interesting period to game in.  Later on it is one shot one kill sort of game play..

Pro or Con 12 March

Okay Pro and Con is on.   New location on the 12th of March,

Pro or Con 12 March

Shooting a Flak 88

WOW

15mm Modern Bundeswehr by Flytrap factory

Going through my facebook pages.  I fought this company out of New Zealand.   The company makes some amazing miniature of the modern Bundeswehr forces in the ISAF.  These would be a perfect fit for Yankee team.   Nothing like a German support unit to help you turn back the big Red bear..  They also have some Vietnam era NVA and  USN seals.

These fine figures can be found at their website.   The flytrap factory

M41A3 Bundeswehr for Cold War gaming

Okay having started my maddest for a 1950's to early 1970's Bundeswehr panzer force.  The first tanks will be the good old M41 by Battlefront.  This is from their Vietnam set.   What I like is that some of the commander have  berets.  Fits perfect for my needs as the German used berets.

The models are assembled. Next into the priming phase.   All need is to find the Bundeswehr organizational chart.

photo by P.Moss

photo by P. Moss

Cold War Soviet Uniforms 60's

Here are some pictures for reference for Soviet uniforms of 60s & 70's.   I will be using these photos while I paint my Khurasan Soviets.

Cold war Bundeswehr uniforms. 1950's and 60's

Doing some research on the Bundeswehr I found some picture of a person wearing period uniform. Now having a reference picture I will be able to find some troops in 15mm.

Yankee Team Bundeswehr

 Currently I planning to do a Bundeswehr  Army for Yankee Team.  Also kicking around the idea of a early cold war army.   M41,M47 and M48s that the Bundeswehr used around the late 50s to mid 60's.  Figuring this would be an interesting period.  Why you say, because this before the high tech era of warfare.     The video shows the current Bundeswehr panzer division.

This link will take you to Panzerbaer: Panzerbaer info on the bundeswehr
 On the site is lots of great pictures, modeling tips and info on all the vehicles used by the Bundeswehr.

Up date of M113 Vietnam and other vehicle decals

 I contacted the owners of Mecdecal.   Suggested that he should make all the decal set in 15mm-1/100 scale. He replied the back that this was s great suggestion. And would be talking to his partner.  My suggestion is that if you want these email them at one of the address below..
 info@mecmodels.com 

 mark@mecmodels.com

M113 Vietnam Decals... Plus more

 Some of my friend are gaming in the Vietnam era.   Found this set of decals for Vietnam M113 but they are in 1/35 scale & 1/72 scale. Plus many more Vietnam era vehicles.  But maybe some one can reduce the size to 15mm scale.
 Here is your chance to make some bad ass  vehicles.

These and more can be found at MecModels.    click on the link to Mec Models

50K of views. Hurray!

I finally hit 50k in visitors of my blog.  It only took about 5 years.  Thanks for coming by and taking a look at my ramblings..

Creating 6mm Highways for the Cold War area

Found this on my facebook page.   The group is called 6mm wargaming and terrain.  The group has a lot of nice tips for building terrain.   Below is a a two lane highway.   Simple and quick to build.

. The asphalt is just 320 grit sandpaper split in two, making each two lane about 19mm, which seemed fine. Based black, painted gray with a "wet drybrush" and finally a light gray on top of that. Fine sand glued on, drybrushed with cheap acrylics and finally some static and clump foliage added.

Now no excuses for not having nice roads on the battle field.

28 mm dreadnoughts battle update 2016 Spartacon

Antons just post the complete AAR of the German vs French dreadnought battle.   It this game I was the commander of the Blitz.   The naval was a blast :)   


Spartacon Dreadnought battle.

That is not Santa it the table it me the Commander of the fearsome Blitz.

A little Bolt Action humor

Sometimes Bolt action player get into the battle at hand.  The best part is the explaining the game to someone new..  Or not..

Lend Lease Russian Sherman pull of a blog

Wow,   they recovered this sherman in 2012.   You can see where the Sherman took a hit in the turret.

River wars WW1 rules book

Posting this for my good friend Anton.   This is your type of battles.   After yesterday great Dreadnought battle I figure you might like this rule set.

 River Wars" covers naval engagements on the Danube and other European waters. The supplement includes a host of new rules covering mines and torpedoes, troops on shore, land based features and targets and the riverine environment.  Data tables are included for over thirty new ship and vessel types from the navies of the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, Serbia, Romania and Turkey.

River Wars can be had for the price of $2.50 from Wargame Vault.  That is less the price of a gallon of gas or Bar Burger...

http://www.wargamevault.com/product/147483/River-Wars

Two further supplements are envisaged, one covering riverine actions in the Russian Civil War, the other expanding the campaign settings in Africa.