WW2 1/56th scale U.S. M5 3inch Anti-tank gun

 This is a monster of a gun compared to the smaller 6 pounder anti-tank gun though not as effective, it comes with crew of 4, it should have the potential of punching through any armour in the open, especially seeing as the tiny Panzerfaust was capable of knocking out any WW2 tank! 

The M5 was issued exclusively to U.S. tank destroyer battalions from 1943. I'll be using the M3 halftrack as its tow vehicle, it saw service in Italy and Northwest Europe notably at the battle of the Bulge.  

Next will be the 2nd Infantry squad, then on with the Germans while I wait for the U.S. halftracks to be delivered from the manufacturer.  

All the Best and Happy Painting,

Peter.

WW2 1/56th scale U.S. 60mm mortar team

Providing indirect supporting fire, this fire team is equipped with an 60mm mortar and crewed by 3-4 men and commanded by a Corporal. 

I used the same paint scheme as for the other U.S. infantry on my previous posts. I should produce a colour reference card because it's better than relying on memory.

The Sandbags and trench works are from the Baueda range of resin casts forming a makeshift mortar pit.

The miniatures are from Warlord Games Bolt Action range with cold weather clothing, anyhow I think I have at least 1 or 2 more infantry squads and a U.S. M5 3inch anti-tank gun to do, before starting the transports which will probably be M3 halftracks.

All the Best,

Peter.

WW2 1/56th scale U.S. Infantry Platoon Headquarters.

 This post covers the U.S. Infantry Platoon Headquarters squad for my tiny 28mm U.S. battlegroup. The commander is a Lieutenant supported by a Platoon Sergeant, a radio Op and a medic, the rest carry an assortment of weapons including Garand rifles, carbines and a BAR rifle.

The Lieutenant has a stripe on the back of his helmet, the medic has the usual red cross arm bands and the sergeant has stripes.  

All Warlord Games Bolt Action minis in cold weather gear, based on 25mm diameter plastic bases with homemade grass tufts.

Colours are various Olive Drab greens, Khaki Drill and Khaki Drab for the uniforms, Khaki for the webbing and burnt Umber mixed with Khaki for the Greatcoats. Steel helmets are dark uniform green mixed with black.

Next will be a supporting U.S. mortar team.

All the Best,

Peter.