WW2 Tanks

In a slight change to the painting schedule, I re-painted a number of Soviet tanks for a game of What a Tanker, planned for Thursday at the club. These were previously done in a winter camo, but I was never truly happy with it. So back to green. I just need to add some decals when I get some to finish them off. These are all plastic Zvezda kits.

T34/76s

T34/85

IS2

KV1

I've also got 2 BT7s and a T60 that have been re-painted. They just need to have their basing done and will be available for Thursday night.

Last of my Soviet armour

Finally got the last 2 T80bs completed. This rounds out my Soviet armour. Once again I went with the Tri-colour camo scheme.

I think I'll field these with the T72s as a seperate, front line Soviet force. So all 11 tanks together.

At some point I will need to add some infantry and support vehicles to the force.

T80B Test model

To add some extra fire power to my Russian forces, Mitch printed off 3 T80Bs for me. As these are the 'elite' of the army I wanted something different to just a shade of green. A quick browse on the internet came up with a tri-colour camo scheme of green, brown and blue. Rather eye catching so I decided to try and replicate it. These are the results.

I'm very happy with the results and have already started on the remaining 2 tanks. I may even ask Mitch for a few support vehicles to add to the force.

2 x T72b's

Just a quick post as I try to clear the painting table. We have 2 more T72Bs, both are 3d prints provided by Mitch. I've also got 3 T80s I am trying to get finished.

So I might squeeze one more post in before the New Year.

10mm Soviets and Festive Greetings

Firstly I would just like to wish all my followers and there families a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

So back to painting eventually. I managed to add some more tanks to my 10mm Soviets for SDTTRR. These are 3d prints I obtained from Mitch. First up is 4 T72As

There were also 2 T72Bs and a wrecked model to use as either scenery or an objective.

I did realise a mistake after I completed the models, I had used a lighter shade of green. Quite noticeable against the others I've done. Just have to use as a different regiment.

7DTTRR - Soviets

I made another few additions to my Soviets to round out the force. First up was an extra T-62 to give me 2 squadrons of 3 tanks and a BTR 60 command vehicle.

I then added a 2S1 Gvozdika Self propelled gun. There aren't any stats in the game for it, but just liked the model.

And lastly I couldn't resist a couple of T-72s, especially after looking at the stats for the Chieftans. My humble T-55s and T-62s would be in trouble.

Here is the whole force so far. Should be more than enough for my first game against Mitch and his Brits.

I still have a Hind to build, but after I will need to add a 3rd infantry platoon and possible a couple more tanks.

Extra 10mm Soviets

I managed to put a few finishing touches to another batch of troops for my Soviets. First up is a pair of Gaz69 jeeps from Red3 miniatures. I envisage using these with a couple of small recce teams.

I also completed a second motor rifle platoon with their BTR60 transports. Again these were from Red3 miniatures.

I did notice a difference in scsle between the Timecast and Red3 BTR60s. Though both models are the same length, the Red3 miniature is noticeably wider. They'll be fine in seperate platoons.

Red3 vs Timecast

New additions all together

I've now got 2 small recce teams and 2 HMG teams on the painting table. I also have a Hind from Zvedza to build.

More 10mm Soviets

The beauty of 10mm figures is that they don't take long to paint. So here are a few more additions to my growing Soviet force. First up is another 2 T-62 main battle tanks. I need another tank to round out the platoon.

I also added 3 Spigot ATGM teams and a small command team to lead my motorised infantry. These are all from Red3 miniatures.

My little force is slowly coming to fruition. Just a few more infantry and APCs to add with an Attack helicopter.

I've already started to plan for a small NATO force. Looks like I'll go for the Belgians with their mix of German, British and US vehicles.

10mm Soviets

Quickly following on from yesterday's post. Here are the rest of my Soviet forces that I managed to complete. First up is a pair of BRDM-2 Sagger ATGM from Red3 miniatures. Love these models so had to have them even though they aren't in the force lists for 7 days to the River Rhine.

BRDM-2 Sagger ATGM

Next up is a pair of BRDM-2s. These will undertake a reconnaissance role for the force. I picked up these models from Timecast. I wanted to test compatibility between the ranges.

BRDM-2s

The last additions are an infantry platoon and their transports. I went for the good old BTR-60 PB, these were also from Timecast. The infantry are from Red3 miniatures. In keeping with the idea of a category 2 force, these guys are just a simple motor rifle platoon. Handy to support the armour.

Motor rifle platoon with transports

The completed force so far. Not sure on the points value of this force so will need to sort that out.

I've now just got a few more pieces being based. A infantry command team, 3 Spigot ATGM teams and a couple more T-62s. I'm also awaiting a small order from Red3 miniatures for another infantry platoon with transports and a couple of Gaz jeeps. After these will look to add a 3rd infantry platoon and a few more support options. Then I can look to put together a small NATO force.

Seven days to the River Rhine

It had to happen, a new period and a change of scale. I blame Scrivs and the lovely stuff he has on his blog  https://scrivsland.blogspot.com/search/label/Seven%20Days%20to%20the%20River%20Rhine?m=0 . The 10mm stuff these days are lovely sculpts so time to dive in. Luckily Dave at the club has agreed to put together the Brits, so I went Warsaw Pact.

I've decided to pick a category 2 armoured company, so T-62s and T-55s. I've pick up a couple of small batches of figures from Red3 and Timecast and I'm very happy. So first two squadrons completed. Three each of T-62s and T-55s. These are from Red3 miniatures.

T-62S

T-55s

T-55s rear view

Soviet armour

Soviet armour

I've stuck them on some MDF bases, they would be the infantry bases from Flames of War. I've now got some infantry and support vehicles to finish off tomorrow.

WW2 Winter Soviets - supports

Finally completed 2 more support options for my Soviets, leaving just 4 spare infantry figures to complete. First up is the second artillery piece from the Plastic Soldier Company boxed set. This time I went for the 45mm AT gun with the longer barrel.

The other support option I completed was another tank. This time a T34/85 from Warlord games. Once again I went for a winter camo effect. This time I drybrushed a darker green, which I feel looks better. This brings me up to 3 armour options.

I think this pretty much completes this force for Chain of command. I may in the future add a few extra support options.