Bolt Action: A brave new world for a 40k player PART 3

Hi guys,

A quick update from my American Bolt Action force...

I have finished my 1/48 scale M8 Greyhound and painted it up. I base coated in black then hit the top with white to give the next base coat some fading. Avoiding olive drab as I much prefer the dark green look, which is pretty close anyway once olive drab weathers, so I used gw spray paint dark angels green then dry brushed a few times with a touch of olive drab and military green. Added some rust, weathering and mud and I am a happy camper.

I have also done a test model for my infantry and to keep me from spending too long on each model I basically primed white then gave myself for 5 minutes to paint all the base colours on. I am relying on the two washes to bring in the details. The first a heavy red-brown then a black. I will go back and highlight the flesh and paint weapons to finish it off but I am pleased with the result.

I am hoping to batch paint these in large batches to get them done. I will do a more detailed post and list my colours etc when I do.

I also have an M4 Sherman to put together. Again, it is 1/48 scale and I will do a review of the kit when I assemble it and post it up.

Photos below!

Happy Gaming.

Capt Tycho.

Bolt Action: A brave new world for a 40k player PART 2

Hi guys,

A quick update for you. I managed to get my p51 painted for Bolt Action. I trawled through the internet looking for a suitable colour scheme. I am happy with how it turned out.

Check out the photos below.

Happy hobby
Capt Tycho

Bolt Action: A brave new world for a 40k gamer

Hi guys. After much thought, and reading reviews for Warlord Game's Bolt Action, I have taken the leap and decided to get into it.

For the muggles out there Bolt Action is a platoon based 28mm scale game set during World war 2.

After speaking with my friend Alex (who is doing a German force) I decided on doing an American Force. What can I say I loved Band of Brothers, Fury and the M1 Garand.

After having a read of various theatres I decided on basing my force around Patton's 3rd Army. Specifically the 5th Infantry Division "Red Devils" & support from the 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seven". Both saw action together in Europe and the Red Devils have a red diamond unit badge which will be easy to replicate on the helmets.

So here is my list...

5th Infantry Division "Red Devils" & 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seven" (999pts)

Armies of the United States (Allies) Headquarters (188pts)
Air Forward Observer (85pts)
Platoon Commander (103pts)
First Lieutenant

1st Platoon - 1st Rifle Squad - Veteran Infantry Squad (75pts)
  Veteran NCO with Garand Rifle
  2x Veteran Soldier with Garand Rifle
  2x Veteran Soldier with Bar M1918A2

1st Platoon - 2nd Rifle Squad - Veteran Infantry Squad (78pts)
   Veteran NCO with smg
   2x Veteran Soldier with Garand rifle
   2x Veteran Soldier with Bar 

2nd Platoon - 1st Rifle Squad - Regular Infantry Squad (118pts)
   Regular NCO with Smg
   9x Regular Soldier with Garand rifle                     1xRegular Soldier with Bar

2nd Platoon - 2nd Rifle Squad - Regular Infantry Squad (118pts)
   Regular NCO with smg
  ·9x Regular Soldier M1 Garand rifle   
   1x Regular Soldier with Bar

1st Platoon - Bazooka Team (60pts)

1st Platoon - Sniper Team (52pts) [2x Pistol, Regular (52pts)

"Alfie" - M8 Greyhound (110pts) [Coaxial MMG, Regular (110pts), Turret Mounted Light AT Gun]

"Apollo" - M4 Sherman 75MM (200pts) [Coaxial MMG, Forward Facing Hull Mounted MMG, Pintle-Mounted MMG (360) (15pts), Regular (185pts), Turret Mounted Medium AT Gun]

Thats the list done now its time to order some models. We have decide to use Warlord Games infantry but avoid using the tanks as they are 1/56 scale and look (to me) to be too small next to the heroic 28mm infantry models. Tamiya do a range of 1/48 scale which will suit the scales better. We think.☺

The box sets from Warlord are fantastic value. I got two boxes of infantry for £22 each. Each box contains 25 infantry and ALL the options to make hq, snipers, BARs (Browning Automatic Rifles), Bazooka teams. Loads of arm options, weapons and equipment. I also picked up a forward air observer which was a metal miniature but what I was not expecting was 2 other guys in the set to represent the runners. Amazing value for £6! Yes GW £6 for 3 miniatures remember them days? Not £18 for 1! Ahem.

So I got the them assembled and primed ready for some paint.

Below is a few photos of my progress. Including a P-51 Mustang my daughter (14 months) picked for me. Its 1/72 scale but this will represent incoming air craft as American Air Observers have a rule which means they can call TWO air strikes per game which is awesome.

There is also a photo of my daughter Robin playing with her Dads new toys.... monkey!

Next up terrain...