Evan’s 2024 Hobby Recap
Evan takes a look back at 2024 (and blatantly ignores his 2024 hobby goals) Continue reading Evan’s 2024 Hobby Recap
Category: WWII
Brush & Sand: Part 3
Teddy talks about his hobby “Go Kit” in his next Brush and Sand update. Continue reading Brush & Sand: Part 3
Spotlight: Warlord Games US Army (Winter) Platoon
I really prefer a good metal mini or 3d print, especially for copious amounts of riflemen. That said, I think this kit is really good. It has a lot of good arm options for the weapons and gear you’d expect to find on an American GI in the cold winter of 1944-45. Continue reading Spotlight: Warlord Games US Army (Winter) Platoon
Winter US Army Painting Guide
Evan whipped up a painting guide for Winter Americans featuring some models from the new Warlord Games kit! Continue reading Winter US Army Painting Guide
“Getting Dirty” – Adding dirt and dust to 15mm Vehicles
When it comes to the finishing touches of a model, particularly tanks and armored vehicles, the weathering really helps brings things to life. The stowage lets you tell a story about the vehicle and it’s crew, but the weathering helps show where it is, where it’s been, and what it’s been through. Continue reading “Getting Dirty” – Adding dirt and dust to 15mm Vehicles
Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 6-7
The last entry for this bloody battle between USMC and IJA. Battle ratings are super close as this one comes down to the wire! Continue reading Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 6-7
Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 4-5
TURN 4: USMC USMC rolls up only 7 orders, not ideal. Will have to make some hard decisions on what units to activate. Fwd observer passes comms check, calls in spotting round. Rolls a 1 for deviation = 4D6 inches in random direction. This will hit our own troops, so its called off. LVT4 on the flank, top speed order. Trying to close the distance … Continue reading Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 4-5
Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 2-3
Turn 2: USMC USMC rolls up 13 orders, which is plenty, and starts out with an off table medium mortar barrage. Forward Observer passes comms check, calls in mortars at the crossroads, deviates 10″ but still in a very good spot. Proceeds with the mortar strike. Direct hits on the light howitzer and LMG squads. Light howitzer is abandoned and draws a chit (2). Bazooka … Continue reading Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Turns 2-3
Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Intro + Turn 1
This is a platoon sized BG game, roughly 460pts or 28BR for each side. The infantry platoon is the core of both forces with assorted support elements. Table is a standard 4x6ft, with 15mm miniatures. The Army Lists USMC – 454pts/28br Imperial Japanese Army – 468pts/28br Scenario : Defense Line Defense Line is a standard attacker/defender scenario from the main rulebook. IJA naturally being the … Continue reading Battlegroup Pacific – Battle Report. Intro + Turn 1
Brush & Sand: Part 2
(Editor’s note: we continue to follow Teddy’s hobby adventures abroad.) I am most excited to get working on the US Airborne and I was held over for a few days during in processing. Off to the PX to see what I can find for a light. At first I was thinking I might have to use a head lamp but bless AAFES for having a … Continue reading Brush & Sand: Part 2
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