A few more Airfix 1/32 scale figures. At last I have acquired a Bren gunner figure, who is supported by two riflemen:
In addition I have a Japanese officer and another kneeling firing soldier:
A few more Airfix 1/32 scale figures. At last I have acquired a Bren gunner figure, who is supported by two riflemen:
In addition I have a Japanese officer and another kneeling firing soldier:
Having acquired some German half-tracks and painted them in early war colours I decided that they needed a crew. having done that, using some old Airfix Germans, I then thought that some passengers were required. This then took on the shape of an early war Panzer grenadier battalion:
I am now working on some additional elements, such as anti-tank, mortar and heavy machine gun sub-units. The half-tracks are from a mix of manufacturers. One came with a rather large and ugly anti-tank gun mount, which I replaced with and Airfx PAK anti-tank gun with the base removed - still inaccurate but better looking!Enthused by his initial wargame, Ben requested another game before he had to head off home. We chose a Normandy scenario based upon the operation to secure the village of Maltot near to Hill 112.
Maltot village, held by elements of 272 Infantry Division and supported by 10th SS Panzer Division in reserve, was a key objective for the Allies, in order to secure the high ground over looking Caen, Hill 112.
Here is the centre of Maltot, with German defences extended forward into the hedgerows and buildings.
On the British right flank are the Churchill tanks of 9RTR, supported by 5 Wilts and a 25pdr battery in direct support.