Snooper Hunt- Chapter 9 (BtH Pacific Campaign)
The pilots of VF-2 hunt down a Japanese reconnaissance plane in this short chapter. Continue reading Snooper Hunt- Chapter 9 (BtH Pacific Campaign)
Tag: WWII
Interview with TCR Designs
A quick chat with a burgeoning model maker, TCR Designs, about all that sweet 20mm armor and the rules to go with it. Continue reading Interview with TCR Designs
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
Night Missions- First game of 02 Hundred Hours
In this scenario the commandos have been seen parachuting into enemy territory and the sentries are actively searching for them. The commando goal is to get 3 men off the German side of the table. The Germans are looking to take out 3 commandos. Continue reading Night Missions- First game of 02 Hundred Hours
Battle of the Eastern Solomons- Chapter 8 (BtH Pacific Campaign)
The pilots of VF-2 defend their carrier from dive bombers in the next chapter of my Bag the Hun campaign. Continue reading Battle of the Eastern Solomons- Chapter 8 (BtH Pacific Campaign)
Brush & Sand
Part 1 Brush & Sand is a progress blog of some of my current hobby projects while I am deployed. I will be working on some of my 28mm WWII Greeks and a new army start of 28mm US Airborne (not sure which unit yet). I will be going into detail on how and what I brought with me as well as my painting recipes … Continue reading Brush & Sand
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