WW2 1/56th scale U.S. Infantry Squad 2 + FOO team

Hi, fresh from a recent panzer IVH kill this is Infantry Squad 2 of my U.S. infantry Platoon in cold weather kit, the 28mm figures are 'Warlord Games' miniatures and painted in enamels, oils and acrylics. 

There are 12 men per squad and include a MMG squad automatic weapon, a M1918 BAR and I've added a bazooka for each squad.

I'm not sure whether I'll acquire a third infantry squad before I tackle the M3 halftracks, I'll see how it goes.

Also the Forward Observer team for the  Platoons' Fire Support to call down mortar or artillery fire on enemy targets. 

These dudes seem to have brought some of the terrain into the house they're operating from on their boots.

Anyhow next will be the German Panzer grenadiers platoon with supporting arms including a pak40 anti-tank gun.

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.

WW2 1/56th scale U.S. Infantry Squad 1

 Hi,

This is Squad 1 of my U.S. infantry Platoon in cold weather kit, the 28mm figures are 'Warlord Games' miniatures and painted in enamels, oils and acrylics. There are 12 men per squad and include a MMG squad automatic weapon, a M1918 BAR and I've added a bazooka for extra 'bang'. I had to work out a formula for the uniform colour schemes which took a lot longer than painting them.

I have noticed the shiny effect on some of these minis, that'll be due to the spotlight, I used to use 'Testors Dullcote' matt varnish but the manufacturer stopped making it, so I'm using 'Humbrol' matt varnish at the moment, I find Army painters matt varnish isn't any better.

I'll detail an army list after the Platoon an supporting arms are finished.

Anyhow next will be the Platoon Head Quarters and also an anti-tank gun, plus I must get some platoon vehicles in the near future.

All the Best,

Peter.