Flames of War Finished.

Flames of War, Open Fire, Infantry and Guns (boxed set plastics).

This is the contents of the Open Fire boxed set all painting up, except for the tanks. Given the scale, these models are insanely detailed and accurate. They have elements shown on every model that are often missed on larger scales, such as the correct ammo pouches and equipment. 

In truth they have been fully painted for a couple of weeks. Finally finished the basing, making them Ebay ready for later today. I was seeking a more subtle and realistic terrain effect than these models being waist high in clumped static grass. In this case they are based with Vallejo 'Flat Earth; paste, followed by patchy flock and a little inked water effect. You could go a whole lot darker, wetter and muddier with this combination but for now this is a sensible start.

...and yes the Paratroopers aren't painted Olive Drab but I cant resist the faded and dusky Khaki look Hollywood has fed us.

Anyhow here we have the US Paratrooper Platoon, and the German Panzer-grenadier company with supporting Pak40 anti tank guns from  Battlefront Miniatures 'Open Fire' boxed set.

Panzer-grenadier company HQ

Panzer-grenadier Platoon 1

Panzer-grenadier Platoon 2

7.5 cm  Panzerabwehrkanones (Pak 40's) 

US Paratrooper HQ

US Paratrooper Platoon

Bolt Action Panzer-grenadier platoon progress

Just a quick photo spam for the progress on this almost completed Bolt Action 28mm project, including the MG team conversions 

Converted MG teams

MG32 arms from Halftrack sprue, loaders arms from Wargames Factory sprue.

Vehicle 215 was knocked out of commission in the previous days engagement (Thats my story anyway, nothing to do with the destruction of a number 5 on the transfer sheet). Note that the red numbering is a separately purchased transfer sheet, not included in the Panzer-grenadier box set.

Bolt Action Panzergrenadiers unboxing.

Just arrived and brand new from Warlord Games this is the plastic box set filled with 28mm plastic mechanised Germans. It includes 30 infantry and three of the first 28mm plastic vehicle produced by Warlord games Sd.kfz 251/1 ausf C (Aka Hanomag, half-track).

The information for the contents of this box set were limited so I was interested to see and keen to share these goodies.

A nice chunky box filled with sprue, it includes 6 sprue for the 3 Half-tracks, 6 of the regular infantry sprue (5 models on each), 4 weapon sprue, 3 transfer sheets, bases and instructions.

Nice to see the transfers included,unfortunate I ordered additional sheets.

The 4 weapons sprue means only potentially 4 StG44 assault rifle and 8 MP40 between the squads. I will be looking at converted models with the Wargames Factory 38mm Germans (MP40 are bountiful on those sprue).

The weapon and infantry sprue (below) are ofc already known form the infantry box set.

Now for the Hanomag, the two sprue look straight forward and easy to construct with a decent amount of detail. Included are a few but not generous number of additional features for stowage and customisation, these include helmets, jerry cans, spare wheel, and MG34/32 options for front and rear.

If I find time soon I will certainly post a built one. :)