Let There Be Bright

Way back, way back in time at Midland Militaire (remember them?) there was a splendid ancient game with a stunning Seleucid army being used. I think they were Garrison Figures, that's it I am having myself one of those. I immediately bought the WRG book out at the time.

For reasons I cannot recall that was as far has I got, queue last year when I started to amass figures for the long gone but not forgotten urge. The figures are mainly from the ever excellent Aventine topped up with figures from Gripping Beast and Foundry. Now I made a promise to myself that I wouldn't start painting any until I had completed the Early Byzantines. Well I had some Aventine Magna Grecia hoplites I bought on a whim some time ago in the lead lump, who doesn't have a desire to paint Greek hoplites. So, come on I am a wargamer after all.

Did the Seleucid's employ Magna Grecia troops? Mine will and if they didn't I have kept my promise to myself not to start painting my Seleucid army😁

The splendid LBMS transfers are on the shields of course.

I won't paint any more figures until the Byzantines are done of course🤞

Until next time............ KBO 

Dull But Becoming Bright

Way back in October 2023 I completed a 155mm GMC M12. Here

Now the M12 is was a thirsty beast and didn't have room for much ammunition (just three shots in Battlegroup, remember one shot is actually several rounds in the rules). It as not been on the table yet, being in the front line for direct fire on German strong points I needed to source and paint up an armoured ammunition carrier. I sourced one from UM Models quite a while ago and have just got around to getting it assembled (they are not the friendliest kits to build)

The cargo carrier M30 was designed as a support vehicle for the 155mm GMC M12, the two vehicles shared a similar layout. The engine was moved forward to behind the driving compartment, and the rear was thus freed for stowage of 40 155mm rounds and extra crew for the M12.  The spade found on the M12 was replaced by a tail gate to allow access to the rear compartment, and a .50cal MG was ring mounted above the rear compartment for self-defense.

Turning bright? Well it's coming soon..........😉

Until then.............KBO