Some "dug in" Pzgrenadiers for my mediterranean collection. Spare figures left over from my Perry plastics. Then I decided I needed at least two sections, so i used a load of odds and sods from the plastic pile to do the same with Warlord plastics.
Jeff
@jeff965.bsky.social
Painter of figures, occasional wargamer and a little bit sweary
Has anybody played these ? Found plenty of videos from the company that produces them, but no reviews online yet.
Grandad duties tonight, so at the request of Grandson no 1 it's 15mm Chain of Command. US forces attempting to defend a determined attack by fanatical SS troops, who intend to capture a vital rail head somewhere in Normandy.
More photos of last nights game of Soldiers of Napoleon, a small action involving 2 brigades on each side, with @geofftbond.bsky.social commanding the Allies. I must have been distracted by reading the rules/running the game, because the Allies won the day 😫
Geoff Bond@geofftbond.bsky.social · last wk.First game since April with @jeff965.bsky.social playing very Early War. Not sure why the Germans have French flags. Must be a shabby Nazi trick
Painted some Baccus Peninsular British to fight my French in some 6mm battles. Still not decided what rules to use yet, and these chaps are going to need some Cavalry and Artillery support before they hit the table.
This week has been mostly about learning to play Soldiers of Napoleon. 2 solo games and 1 against my grandson and I have to say, I like them! Simple mechanics, but lots of nuance in how you use your cards. Will definitely play more in the future 😊
Second game of the 29 Lets Go campaign from TFL. My US platoon marched across the table under the watchful eye of a platoon of Sherman tanks, my opponent threw lots of 5's building up CoC dice and ending 2 turns. I was FM11 so 11 phases in the final Countdown.
The Germans came back today, to have another crack at taking the objective from Uncle Sams boys. Instead of putting all their eggs in one basket by taking a Brummbar, they instead took a Pz 3 and a Luchs, wise choice this time around 👍
So while I had the paints out for my ancients I thought I'd paint up a free sprue I had from WI of Warlord epic Carthaginians. Just wanted to see what I could achieve with them, they don't fit in with any other collection I have but I just followed the brushes.
Painted up some level 2 and 3 heroes for my Spartan and Macedonian armies for Midgard. 18mm Xyston figures that I've had for about 20 years lol.
Played Chain of Command today, and the Germans brought a Brummbar 😳 Its a beast!
Been busy painting a new German platoon for CoC, a mixture of plastics, metals and resin, from various manufacturers including Empress, Warlord, Perry's, Victrix and some 3d prints. Still too much cammo for my liking but what ya gonna do 🤷
I'm sunning myself on the beautiful island of Ibiza, so not much hobby related stuff going on. I have more time on my phone to enjoy the lovely work you're all posting. I made the mistake of wandering outside our little corner of sm and I really wish I hadn't. What an absolute shitshow it is 😂
Suitably inspired by this week's game, I painted an extra squad for my 15mm US platoon. Flames of War figures based individually for Chain of Command. I put some flowers on the base of the JL and BAR, so that my eye is drawn to them easily during play. #spreadthelard
Today's game was scenario 1, Probe at Le Cambe. 29 Lets Go! Using Chain of Command 2. Had to make a few adjustments to bring the scenario up to date, but nothing drastic. #spreadthelard
As well as painting my 28mm Brits this week Ive also been painting an extra section and Senior Leader for my 15mm Heer platoon.
The Bren team and Junior Leader are now painted completing my first section 😀
My new British platoon for Normandy begins. Other than Warlord I never realised how difficult it is to get figures for the late war British. RKX 3d prints, i love these sculpts but im not sure they're going to be robust enough for gaming, there's a snapped bayonet already on this team.
Ive had my British and German platoons for the best part of 15 years, so Ive decided to start to replace them with more modern sculpts. A couple of photos of some spare figures I've had knocking around for ages. Empress Senior Leaders, Artizan Panzershreck and a Perry 50mm mortar.
Not much going on as far as gaming is concerned at the mo, so Ive been painting 15mm Brits for Martlet and the Scottish corridor. They'll also come in handy as opposition for my Panzer Lehr forces. 4 sections (as you always need an extra section) #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2
Bank Holiday yesterday, so a chance for a game against my grandson. Lion Rampant rules and my old collection of Vikings and Saxons. He won, again 🙄😂
Rerun the flank attack on St Germain du Pert with the CoC2 rules. Took some photos of the game, various 15mm manufacturers and a lovely Cigar Box battlemat. The US attackers had 18pts of support, the Germans 12pts.
Good game the other day, @geofftbond.bsky.social 's US troops attempting a flanking attack on St Germain du Pert. Its a scenario from the 29 Lets Go PSC from TFL that I adapted to be more in line with CoC2, and to play as a one off game. Win for the Germans, but I'm playing it again today 😀
Geoff Bond@geofftbond.bsky.social · 5mo agoCoC2 at @jeff965.bsky.social - my US advance under the support of a Sherman, 60mm mortar and a 30cal MG team. No sign of Jerry yet
Another great game of CoC2 today, good fun and great to roll some dice again with @geofftbond.bsky.social
Geoff Bond@geofftbond.bsky.social · 5mo agoCracking game of CoC2 at Jeff’s. His Evil Nazis edged a close game against my defending Yanks. If only sergeant Trump hadn’t ran away like a big girls blouse.
Today's game was a Sharpe Practice Peninsula affair, with a Spanish Militia force supported by Guerrillas and British Light infantry and Rifles taking on French troops that included both infantry and cavalry.
Yesterday's game of Chain of Command was the flank attack scenario, with US infantry supported by armour and 60mm mortars against a well dug in German Heer platoon. #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2
Getting the forces together for my Panzer Lehr Normandy campaign. The Germans are done, and so it's onto the Brits. First section painted, consisting of a rifle team and a bren team plus a junior leader. PSC 15mm figures in plastic. #spreadthelard #chainofcommand2
Yesterday I ran a CoC2 learning game for a long time wargaming friend. We played the Attack and defend scenario with US troops attacking a German infantry platoon just after the Normandy landings. We played in 15mm, to give that nice sense of space i really like.
