Bolt Action: 1940 France German Pz38(t) and the Sd.Kfz 251

 Now that they have dried from protective coating here are the rest of the figures I finished this week. These are two plastic kits from Warlord's Bolt Action range. First up is the Panzer 38(t) a workhorse and reliable tank for the Germans early war. Developed in Czechoslovakia by ČKD, the type was adopted by Nazi Germany following the annexation of Czechoslovakia.

The second vehicle is the Sd.Kfz. 251, it was designed to transport the Panzergrenadier (German mechanized infantry) into battle. Sd.Kfz. 251s were the most widely produced German half-tracks of the war, with at least 15,252 vehicles and variants produced by seven manufacturers. The utility of this vehicle led the German Army to develop the similar looking but shorter and lighter Sd.Kfz. 250 as a supplement.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

Bolt Action: 1940 France adding a few more bits

 Painting time is way, way down right now. But I did manage to push these guys through. We have a German 37mm Antitank gun and crew, antitank Rifle team, and a sniper.

I have a couple of vehicles done at same time as these to post. Just waiting for them to dry to take photos.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

SF3D/Maschinen Krieger: 232M Sandstalker

 I decided to go ahead and post my one fully completed Sandstalker with two more at about 80 percent. I haven't been able to finish them as I am right in the middle of a Macedonian army commission, and of course real life has decided it's time for me to take some time out from hobby. So this will probably be my last post for a few weeks. Hopefully I can get back on track by then.

Okay enough of bla, bla, bla. The only thing I did fancy wise is magnatize the turret. I used little micro dice to give it the elevated look, but ran out of those little dice so have to scrounge around for some more or come up with a different mounting system. The paint job was inspired by Krueger's Krieger who is a fantastic model builder. In the meantime dream Lawrence of Arabia when you check out the pictures.

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin

Macedonian's

 One of my very, very rare painting commisions. Painting up an Alexander Saga Army for a buddy.

He bought Pikeman standing at attention and after a think I decided to only make the pike shafts 2.5 inches long. The three foot rule goes into affect here. From a distance they look longer than spears so will still have the Pike impression. They will be easier to store. Most importantly they will be less apt to be knocked over reaching across the table to move them. 

I filed the tips of the pikes, but they still porcupine’d me a few times, but drew no blood, so good enough.

I was researching what the infantry actually wore, and decided to discard all the "Artist" impressions and go with a more historical feel. 

The only thing I am waiting for are the shields. The shields they came with suck..... and my friend is having a friend print some off since Victrix shield pack is out of stock. When he gets those I will apply sheild transfers and that will give these figures a lot more color and life.

Here is a shot of eight done of the twenty four pikeman working on. 

As always thanks for looking.

Cheers

Kevin