No mini's left behind (3) Bolt Action Pin Markers - Western Desert.

Last post of the year before the customary review of 2023, a sweep of the spares box as the last of the Western Desert project enter the paint table together with a few left overs.

I found these hanging around as I was making room for new projects - Foundry BEF and a handful of Africa Korps casualties from Artisan these will be perfect for Pin Markers for Bolt Action or Chain of Command. 

The Brits are wearing the wrong kit but it clears a few more of the hidden lead.... 

Two dice sabots per base should be enough.

That's all folks.... See you next year......

Africa Korps Support Sections.

Having completed the Commonwealth forces, the German Africa Korps clear the paint table, a mix of Warlord and Artisan Miniatures.

A great addition to the German forces and perfect timing as the campaign games are calling.

The German Light AT Gun - 37mm should be ok for stopping some of the lighter armour the allies have. But might struggle against some of the larger peices.

The battle word 75mm IG will be a valuable addition to the Axis assault.

The main stay of German defences the MG42, the Artisan figures are a little more bulkier than the Warlord figures but they blend in well once based up.

Next up..... a couple of BIG games.... and a green table for a change.

Dispatches from the front XXIX - Small scale actions.

I had every intention of ploughing through the remaining Commonwealth Infantry and Free French but having completed the prep, basing and undercoating the thought of 80 boots, 40 rifles and webbing etc put me off a little. Perhaps next week unless something shiny comes along.

Instead I opted for the assembly line of the last support weapons for the allies and axis forces. Some nice castings from Warlord in shape of AT guns, Mortars and Infantry Guns...

I did sneak in a small order to Northstar with an extra HMG above, but really for some of their Africa Korps casualties which will make up pin markers for future games - I have hunted high and low for allied casualties and have drawn a blank, which was a surprise as almost every other range of figures across history seems to have them in all scales....

On the subject of purchases, Fred over at Two Send Fred is working on a small wadi for me, I was after a connector for my larger purchase, this is the draft mock up. This will be great for future games, more on that in a separate post.

Plans are afoot to finally give the Pony Wars rules an actual run out at the club. I wanted to be clear on the rules, hosting several players in one go, nothing frustrates me more than agreeing to host a game and not know the rules or spending valuable game time reading them while everyone looks on.

Whilst most definitely of there time the reaction tables really do make for interesting command decisions and they Indians numbers can get out of hand really quickly....

Over at the Wyre Forest Club I gave Bolt Action Modern a run out with my North Koreans facing off against the South Koreans with support from a British/UN modern contingent. Much like the news from Ukraine it turns out that T55's don't last long against more modern dug in armour.

The village of Fooket with dug in Dragon Teams and LAW's lining the walls.

The NK armour rushes forward with closed up armour and infantry in support.

The Brits lie in wait on the tree line.

Kim's forces burn in the field as the M60's take there toll.

A fun encounter if you were western backed forces, not much fun for the Koreans from the north.

You till next time....

Wargaming the Texas War of Independence.

Remember the Alamo...

Planning for next year, I thought it was high time that I thinned some of the projects that never quite reached their painting goals and given the need to fund next year and the storage space needed for an ever increasing collection I thought I would see if I could find a new home for these miniature warriors.

One such project is the Texas War of Independence, it has some great wargames potential, loads of minor engagements, varied uniforms for both sides with a plenty of good quality casting readily available.

Unfortunately too many alternative projects which have jumped the queue so it's with regret that I shall be selling off my fledging forces, but it would be great if I could find a good home for them amongst other gamers.

A homage to what might have been....

Mexican Infantry one of the first units painted Figures from Artizan one of my favourite units that I ever painted, just not enough game time over the years and too many more are needed to complete the Alamo game that I had in mind.

Alamo Defenders another great bunch of castings, I do hope I don't regret this in years to come when somebody suggests a club project in 15/20/54mm .....

Mexican Cazadore Sharpshooters originally British Riflemen from Onslaught Miniatures, at the time there were few alternatives on the market and these seemed to do the job. Not for the purist but they have never let me down on the table.

Dismounted Cavalry originally Front Rank Bavarians (??) but at the time Boot Hill had not launched their range.

 

So if you're playing down in old Mexico you eventually have to want to have a bit of Zorro action so the man himself  Zorro - The masked Bandit....

Mexican Presidial Troopers to chase Zorro around the table including Sargent Garcia, just great, it's a shame they never got more than a couple of outings.

Mexican Civilians never a great fan of painting non functional stuff, but they do make the difference to the table top.

All of the above can be found on my e-bay profile

http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/seelowe1972/

I do hope by posting these on here does not sever as a constant reminder of what might have been and I don't tempt myself back in to this period.
Saying that Blue Moon's 15mm do look very nice.........