WWPD - News from the front Episode 39!

Hi Guys,

I love playing Flames of War with my mates amongst other historical games like Black Powder, Clash of Empires.......

I normally tune in to the WWPD (What Would Patton Do) podcast as it is light hearted, great fun and the guys just encourage the hobby they enjoy so much.

For the most part it is Flames of War based although other games get a mention from time to time.

Episode 39 is something a bit special as it includes an interview with John-Paul of Battlefront fame.

John-Paul answers some great questions from the guys and gives away a few spoilers.    For that alone it is well worth listening to.



Happy Gaming,

Allan

Flames of War - Wittman's Tiger Tank

Hi guys,

I finished Wittman's Tiger tank for my Late War German Armies.  I do not plan to use many tiger tanks in my lists and picked this one up for fun.

Mostly I play Heer (normal german army) lists.

Hope you like it.  I like it a lot better than my Irish Guards :)

happy Gaming,

Allan

Irish Guards - Hells Highway

Hi guys,

I promised update so I had better deliver otherwise what is the point of blogging right?

After so much Nerd Rage over GW prices and policies this week I have decided to dedicate more of this blog to other mainstream games and miniatures that most players used to GW games are not aware of.

I would much prefer to focus on something productive than promote the negative.


Here are pictures of my Flames of War Irish Guards models.  A fair bit below my normal standard but time was short and I had a tourney to go to at AUSCON.


Colonel Joe Vandeluer and RAAF Forward Air Controller:

Headquarters:

Armoured Platoon 1:

Armoured Platoon 2:

Armoured Recce Platoon:

Guards Column Platoon:

Army Shot (minus Vandeleuer and FAC):

I painted the Army over 3 days to a basic tabletop standard and hit them with a quick Gloss Varnish to protect them.

With so many half finished projects I had forgotten how good it feels to play with and against painted armies on a nice table.  The plan is to take more time on my other Armies since I am in no rush to play at tournaments for a while.

I am selling some of my Flames of War to make way for a new project:  Ambush Alley


Until next post, Happy Gaming!


Allan

I have been busy. Honest!

Hi guys,


I pre-ordered two boxes of The Plastic Soldier Company's 15mm or 1/100 scale T-34 tanks.

5 sprues per box each with the parts to make one Soviet T-34 tank with a second turret for the T-34/85 so Late war and Mid War Soviets here I come!

Sorry for the photos.

I will say the plastic is a hard type and the detailing is nice.  For the price I am more than happy.

Zvezda is also releasing plastic vehicles in 1:100 scale (15 mm) and they look just as good as is the price.  Also being released are 1/144 planes.  Perfect for Flames of War.

I love playing Flames of War but I am a clumsy bugger and it is nice to think these models will bounce and not shatter if dropped.

The other advantage is weight.  The models are so light.  Good for gamers with a bung back like myself.

I hope Battlefront comes to the party and is up to the challenge.

There is a nice quick review over at World War II Central including some much better pictures than I take.

Some other reviews of his you may like:

The Plastic Soldier Company - 15mm Russian Infantry

Zvezda - 1/100 plastic tanks review


I will follow up with another update soon.

I have rambled enough for now.  Back to Housework for me :P


Happy Gaming,

Allan

Flames of War - Hells Highway Irish Guards

Hi Guys,

A couple of pics. I have started an Irish Guards Armoured Regiment for Flames of War's new release Hells Highway. Hells Highway covers the first half? of Operation Market Garden.

Onto the pics:


Colonel Vandeluer:



RAF Forward Air Controller:



More updates will follow. I have Some of Battlefront's new Shermans and Guards Rifle platoon on order.

Sorry for the pics. I am still figuring out how to upload them to fit within the display allowed.

Happy Gaming,

Allan

Flames of War - 78th Sturm Division

Hi Guys,

Long time no updates from me but life has intervened from time to time.

I recently ordered 78th Sturm Division StuG Batterie figures, heavy mortars, pioneers and the Army box.

So far I have only painted up the warrior figure for 78th Sturm Division Dietrich Uthoff (purely fictional from Stalins Onslaught Handbook). Very recently I have taken more of an interest in the Eastern Front. No war is good and this area saw some of the worst of it in WWII.

Anyway here is the first figure and the rest should arrive at my Local Gaming Store - Battle Front in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia in the next week (hopefully sooner).

Happy Gaming,

Allan

Flames of War - 2nd SS Panzergrenadiers Work In Progress :P

Hi Guys,
Had a crack at some more SS camo.
Oak Leaf? :P
Anyway started with GW Khemri Brown, Orkhide shade and Gretchin green for the colours
Brushed a GW Devlan Mud Wash over the top (to heavy a wash)
I might have to try a few other methods.
Mostly I am restricted to local GW paints as I am in rural Australia.
For the longest time I have admired the work I have seen from great painters like WPB and Tank Santa (very late & cannot remember all the names sorry guys).
Anyway enough rambling.
I would love any advice you guys have to give.




Happy Painting,
Allan

It's Friday Night!

Hi Guys,


It's late Friday night & I am exhausted. When you have young kids who get up between 3-4 a.m. this is late at 10:30 p.m.


I will try to keep the spelling mistakes to a minimum (lol).


Here is my w.i.p. Sherman Tank for Flames of War. To be honest it's kind of a test model to see how it will look. I saw a great pic on Battle Front's forums here: http://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=126&view=topic&postid=268037&ptarget=269154



To be honest I think his tanks look great!



My w.i.p. however I am not to sure. More practice in your own time go on! (if you are old school Australian Army you will get it).













What do you think?

Happy Gaming