This was a quick build kit in 1/72 20mm off ebay, don't know the name of the manufacturer, but it went together quick and easy, and lovely to paint. My first attempt at desert cantour camo scheme, think the base brown colour should be a lighter shade.
I don't have any other desert WW2 stuff though.
This is a 3d print kit off ebay, really nice model. Paints up easily, and big thanks to Steve K for doing the basing, and the reins, which finish off the whole thing.
Just finished a small project, a Matchbox 1/72 kit of a Westland Lysander. Already in operation at the beginning of WW2, they weren't considered to be of much use, but then came into their own for SOE operations behind enemy lines in France, mainly because they could operate out of a small field, had tough suspension, and could fly at a low speed of 55mph if needed. Only one was lost in active SOE service throughout the war.
The SOE variants were painted matt black rather than the usual green/brown/blue combination of more traditional British warplanes.
Intended use of the kit is for a Rapidfire scenario game where the plane has landed, been met by British agents and Resistance fighters, and then discovered by German patrols, so mainly a small arms game, but maybe including a German half-track or two.
The attacking Russian (Robin and Guy) force broke several Austrian (Jeremy and Adrian) infantry battalions and cavalry regiments through judicious use of artillery, musket fire, and charges.
BUT the Russians failed to take the two key objectives before the night came to a close, and so the Austrians won the game...damn their eyes....
Lots of laughs, lots of blown-up AFV's (apart from one heroic Hanomag which refused to give up), good food and good company. Nine members involved in the game, never easy, and thanks to Adrian for organising.
Various WW2 British vehicles in 20mm to add to my collection. A few different manufacturers kits involved, and a bit of scratch-building. Thanks to Alex for painting the crew figures.
This GdA2 game was fought as part of the Battle of *******. The French had to attack the Russians across a valley with a stream running laterally across the centre of the table between the two opposing armies.
The Russians (Robin) occupied a village on their right wing, and being the defenders, had built an artillery redoubt to cover their left wing, allowing them to concentrate their infantry and other artillery on their centre and right. The Russian cavalry reserve was held back behind the artillery redoubt.
Opposing them, on a slight ridge, the French (Norman & Guy) infantry and artillery maintained their distance, as advancing and crossing the stream (rough terrain) under infantry and artillery fire would have been suicidal.
However, with the Russian left wing being free of troops, the French quickly sent their cavalry across the stream within the lee of a wood, and out of the direct line of fire of the Russian artillery in the redoubt.
The Russians committed their cavalry reserve to try and stop the French cavalry moving towards their left flank and potentially getting behind the redoubt.
French quality (and good gameplay by Norman) meant that the Russian cavalry were charged and a retreat move forced on them. The French cavalry continued to advance forwards, and the Russian artillery in the redoubt failed to make any impression.
The French cavalry were approaching the flank of the redoubt when the Russian cavalry charged again, and failed again, once more heading back along their rear line in retreat.
Now a Russian infantry column moved swiftly into position to cover the flank of the redoubt. When the French cavalry charged, the Russian column failed it's test to move into square, went disordered, and was hit and destroyed by the French cavalry.
Now the French cavalry were able to charge the Russian artillery within the redoubt, and the Russian artillery was destroyed.
One last attempt was made by the severely weakened Russian cavalry to halt the French cavalry attack, and this time they lost big and dispersed off the table.
The French infantry in the centre were starting to move towards the stream unopposed as the main threat from Russian artillery fire had been mostly silenced, which would have allowed them to consolidate the cavalry gains.
The game ended at this point with a resounding French victory and the Russian infantry opting to evacuate the village and leave the field.
Well played by Norman, and big thanks to Robin for organising the game and helping us through the new 'faster-play' GdA2 rules.
Victory to the French.
