The project is off to a flying start, I have purchased enough figures for a full platoon and support, a Sherman platoon, a M36 Jackson and some M3 half tracks should I wish to field an armoured infantry platoon. This should keep me occupied until Partizan were I hope to pick up some more vehicles.
The progress so far.
A moving and firing bazooka team and the start of the platoon HQ, all AB figures.
BAR and rifle teams all AB Figures again.
30cal machine gun team, yes you guessed AB Figures.
Reconnaissance team, jeep by Italeri and the crew Plana Mayor.
57mm anti-tank gun, crew Simon's Soldiers and the gun is from Empress Miniatures.
Sherman "Easy Eight" with 76mm gun a Trumpeter plastic kit and stowage from Early War Miniatures.
That's all for now folks.
TTFN and KBO
Excellent progress, Phil, and wonderful brushwork. Those AB figures are superb.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jonathan, have to agree on AB Figures they are the benchmark of 1/72nd-20mm WW2 figures IMHO
DeleteLooking great. The Empress gun was originally an AB kit was it not? I’ve never understood why they went to Empress, obviously some logical explanation, I just don’t know what it is.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mark. They were indeed the old AB ones, I can't remember the story behind Empress getting the equipment side either, perhaps someone can enlighten us?
DeleteLovely toys Phil…
ReplyDeleteIt’s nice to see you doing nothing new…
And you are doing it rather well…
All the best. Aly
Thank you Aly, yes it's going better than my existing ones🙂 and oh dear Mr. Barton is now making early war British and Germans, I am doomed regarding "nothing for me in 23"😂
DeleteLovely work Phil. How many wargamers do you know who actually are done, despite the announcements, myself included.
ReplyDeleteThank you George. Indeed I am sure it's an addiction if some kind.
DeleteLovely brushwork Phil, nice little force , given you aren’t collecting Americans !
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt. They have certainly taken me by surprise 🙂
DeleteNice start there Phil, but pointless if you prefer shopping to gaming...😉
ReplyDeleteThank you David. Indeed but needs must and it's fun🤥
DeleteBusy doing nothing ... More rather splendid stuff Phil.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jon. Doing nothing appears to be very productive, next two Shermans are underway.
ReplyDeleteCracking work as always Phil and the AB figures are the best on the market IMHO.
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve. Have to concur on AB , Mr. B is the man, although I do like Andrew Stevens sculpts too as you can see.
DeleteLovely painting and basing on the jeep, tank and ATG Phil, also you have done AB Miniatures proud with the figures in greatcoats.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pat, much appreciated.
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