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 105mm U.S. Howitzer

Hi 

It's the start of a New year and I have plenty of projects on the go at the moment, but I have to finish off my U.S. platoon, so with that in mind I've finished a 105mm howitzer for the Divisional support.

 Entrenched in sand bagged emplacement from Baeuda models, these dudes are in winter clothing to match the new Germans I've  managed to acquire from Warlord Games. 

This howitzer vignette could be also be used for U.S. forces in the Korean War 1950-53, the gun also saw service in the French-Indochina War at the battle of Dien Bien Phu 1954.

Anyhow more of the U.S. platoon and supports to come very soon.

All the Best for the New Year,

Peter.