Western Desert - German Armour.

After last weeks outing where the Italians were soundly beaten, I thought I might as well stick with a theme and get the last of Germans off the paint table. They were in need of some extra support and mobility given how the allies have now acquired a number of pieces of heavy metal which most certainly gives them the edge...

Sticking with the 3D prints a Medium Pz III to try and counter the Matilda, this one from 3D valley comes with it's two turret's one closed up and the other with an open copula, it sculpted with a number of bits of campaign clutter, canvas sheeting and the like so has that on campaign feel.

The Pz II acquired off e-bay, a nice printed it needed an officer to sit in the top to really finish it off and goes nicely with the Sdkfz 250 which is one of the latest releases from Warlord in kit form, the box has plenty of variants including Rommel's version - This one is fine for pushing recon elements forward.

Also in shot some wheeled transport for the Germans, unlike the British lorries who come with the option of open topped or an enclosed canvas back, the German print only comes exposed, but a good excuse to bag some Perry dismounted infantry to sit in the back.

Some great bits of kit the miniature arms race for desert superiority really hots up.

WMMS Prep - The Battle for Fort Nibeiwa Dec 1940

Nothing focuses the painting activity like a show and deadline, we had a run through a few weeks ago and felt we needed a few more Matildas for the Commonwealth forces, so we all chipped in to bolster the numbers.

Rather worrying we now have a over 10 for the forthcoming battle, the Italians will really have their work cut out, if of course they can raise themselves from their beds to even get to the trenches.

I might have got a little carried away and added a Cruiser for good measure. 

I read some of the reports that the Indian 7th Rajput Regiment followed on the initial assault in trucks, so a good excuse to add some transports to the allied forces, I did think about adding more markings but figured more generic trucks could be used for any side if required.

All 3D prints from the guys at 3D Printing Valley | eBay Stores

Well worth a visit great detail and most of the vehicles come printed in a single piece.

Now back to the Crusades......

Vichy French Armour - Bolt Action

Operation Exporter rolls on - Great pieces of kit from Badger 3D - See the link here.

Really good value for money - no build lines and half the cost of 'kits' - you have to wait a couple of weeks but they come with extra turrets options to make them into H35 or H39's - will definitely be buying again.

The H35 will give an extra punch to the Vichy French forces and can always be flipped to Free French to take on the Africa Korps.

To counter the Allied Tank threat a Laffly W15 TCC Tank Destroyer.... who needs a Stug when you can have one of these, instead of towiing the 47mm why not mount it on the back of the lorry. 

It comes a single kit you only have to glue the gun in position and add the crew.

That's all folks...