British Casualty Markers

Here are some recently completed casualty markers for my British forces. These are ideal as 'pin' markers in Bolt Action and 'shock' markers in Chain of Command.

The figures are from Black Tree. The bases are from Charlie Foxtrot. Same pics but with flash.

Painted exactly the same as my non-wounded figures with the addition of some gore. That was simply some GW Khorne Red followed by GW Mephiston Red.

Here's the complete set; a mix of regular British infantry and Paratroopers.

Tips - The dial counters are from Charlie Foxtrot Models (www.charliefoxtrotmodels.com) and come unassembled; this means you can add texture to the top disc without the risk of getting grit/sand in between the dials. Basically paint and base, then assemble the dials. Also, when assembling the dials, do not squeeze them together otherwise the dial is difficult to turn.

British Para Jeeps

Here they are! As mentioned in a previous post, I needed to add some extra mobility to my Paras. First Corps have a superb range of Jeeps (and other vehicles); I cannot rate these kits highly enough. The resin is crisp and detailed. The metal components (crew, guns, etc) are also well cast. The kit goes together very easily too. Here's a standard jeep with a Vickers K LMG.

First Corps have a superb range of Jeeps (and other vehicles); I cannot rate these kits highly enough. The resin is crisp and detailed. The metal components (crew, guns, etc) are also well cast. The kit goes together very easily too. This is a Recce Jeep with twin Vickers K and a rather nifty basket on the back.

The convoy heads towards the front lines to provide some extra firepower!

I've also ordered some of their splendid resin Para casualties, more in future posts.

British Paratrooper Platoon Completed

The third section (with two Bren Guns) is now done -- the sniper was in the previous post. So this means my basic platoon for Chain of Command is now complete! :o)

Here's the third section.

First Bren team including a chap with a Thompson, plus the NCO.

The second Bren team. Perhaps the NCO is asking one of them to hop over the hedge and bag some poulet?

I also needed to add a 2ic. I couldn't resist this charming chap in a kilt.

Here's the whole platoon mustering near a farm in Normandy.

A couple of closer shots.

Like all armies this one is definitely not finished. I'll be adding a couple of the superb jeeps from First Corps' excellent range. They're on the workbench right now. Then there's the MMG and cannisters I picked up a little while back. Maybe I'll add a medic and a FOO as well?

Happy gaming!

Blog Review

The past year was a surprisingly productive one for The Wargames Table. Here's a quick list of what I achieved:-

• Completed a WW2 German Late War platoon.
• Completed a WW2 British Regulars platoon.
• Completed a WW2 British Paratrooper platoon. (Last few pics up soon!)
• Played a couple of new games, i.e. Bolt Action and Kings of War, and enjoyed them.
• Made some great new friends.
• Attended some very good shows.
• Expanded my WW2 scenery collection.
• Helped to play-test Orange Dave’s excellent "Zero Hour" Great War rules.

What's next? Well, I'm keeping my plans for 2016 fairly modest. Here's a not-too-strict list of what I'd like to get up to:-

• Create a Viking force initially for Saga then aim to expand it to become a WaC and KoW army.
• Expand my WW2 scenery collection. (Using Charlie Foxtrot buildings naturally!)
• Add a few items to each of my WW2 forces – no army is ever truly complete ;o) – perhaps a Sherman for my British Regulars, Jeeps for the Paras and some artillery for the Germans?
• Organise a World War Two themed event or gaming weekend.
• Help Brigadier d'Orange to launch Zero Hour with more play-testing and by joining in with some show games. This will also involve making some more Great War scenery.
• Blog some more scenery tutorial style posts.
• Make sure I get along to a few shows.
• Play lots more games of WaC, ZH, CoC, BA, Saga, KoW … well just about everything really! (My theory is that if I play enough games I'm bound to win a few?)

I thoroughly enjoy reading the blogs of others and I know how much time and effort it takes. Also thank you to everyone for taking the time to read my blog. Your comments are very much appreciated.

All the best for the year ahead!! :o)