From AdamW: A little tank for Lt Gruber (Treachery) (28pts)

I initially struggled to come up with an idea for the Treachery circle.  The few I thought of involved way to much time making and painting things I would never use. Although I enjoy the distraction of these side challenges, I did join the challenge with the intent of painting some useful things!

Then I decided the description of the 'back stabber, the turncoat, the faithless friend' could apply to a once cherished piece of military hardware that had been captured and pressed into service by the other side.

A hunt through the spares drawers and I found the below.  A ww2 Dutch pantserwagen M38 armoured car.

I had already painted up three of these beauties complete with orange triangles, when I picked up an unfinished army that included this one. This made this one a spare, so it has been languishing ever since.

So, an hour or so with a paint brush, this afternoon, some decals and a base and here we are. I'm sure it can be pressed into service at some point.

Quickest and simplest entry so far!

Points

1 x 15mm vehicle = 8pts

Treachery bonus = 20pts

Total 28pts

Although it breaks my heart to see one of the few Dutch armoured vehicles being taken over by the oppressor, I cannot fault your logic, Adam. Nice to see one more of these fairly rare vehicles, and a good choice for the theme. 28 points more!

Martijn

From MattW: Pantserwagen M38 (32 points)

Back from Australia, this week airbrushing and assembling kits for my ww2 collections. First off the desk is two 20mm Pantserwagen M38, a resin kit I picked up quite a few years ago and I cannot recall the manufacturer. Airbrushed in dark green, then a dry brush, hand painted markings. Really happy with them 

2 x 20mm models @ 15 points = total 30 points 

More armour coming next week

Cheers

MattW

TeemuL: Thank you for your refreshing post Matt! I can believe you are happy with these.  I'm happy to see them. So happy that I give you two bonus points for the free hand markings on these. 20mm, I'm quite sure they are much larger, but I guess that is the magic and skill of miniature painting, making small objects look larger.

From MattW: Final Countdown (83 Points)

 Final Countdown 

Completing the last bits I can before the challenge ends …. I have surpassed my point goal my quite a lot this year so a very productive challenge for me. A big congratulations to all of those who have entered the challenge and completed your personal goals. 

Final building for the challenge for me 28mm building from Tabletop Workshop plastic buildings, I have added plaster then stippled with a toothbrush, sanded flat then to remove the peaks, before painting. This will join my medieval city build this year. 

28mm building 10 points 

Next up some 20mm Dutch, a Revell plastic wagon and Early War Miniature crewman, a welcome addition to my supply units. 

20mm Dutch staff car, a simple repaint of a Diecast car with a SHQ driver and officer. 

20mm Belgian staff car, again a repaint of a Diecast vehicle

20mm three vehicles @ 15 = 45 points

20mm 7 figures @ 4 = 28 points 

Total points 83

Cheers

Matt

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Wonderful work Matt and delighted to hear that you've had a good Challenge! I love how you made that medieval building your own with the addition of the plaster - very nice. I also like all the 20mm WWII kit. It's such a great scale for this period, with so much available in kits and diecast. The Dutch staff is inspired.

Well done, sir!

- Curt