Sunday, October 20, 2019

Warlord Games Afrika Korps and British 8th Army Infantry - Ready for Bolt Action

Finished basing them today. Used some sand mixed with dried coffee grounds along with some Army Painter winter tufts.
Three full squads per side with anti-tank rifles. Plan to add light artillery and mortars later.
I didn't highlight these DAK guys after the Minwax staining as the base coating was a bit watered down and give a pretty good variation of color.
The British were given a little bit of highlighting - Iraqi Sand over Khaki that had been stained with Minwax.

For the record, I ran the Franco-Prussian War skirmish game using Bolt Action on Saturday at another game day at the Fort Lewis Museum. The game went for 6 turns with the French winning over the Prussians. The Prussians had a Cuirassier and two artillery units while the French had neither. Their victory couldn't be solely attributed to the longer range Chassepots, as the Prussians were overly cautious and didn't take advantage of their superior numbers - 10 units to the French's 8.

Next up are a Panzer IV and Matilda to support the Western Desert forces. Thanks again for dropping by and happy painting and gaming to you all.
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33 comments:

  1. Michael AwdryOctober 21, 2019 at 12:56 AM

    Wonderful work Dean!

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 6:10 AM

      Thank you very much, Michael! Warm regards, Dean

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  2. The Angry LurkerOctober 21, 2019 at 1:50 AM

    Lovely work Dean, I can feel the desert heat from here!

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 6:11 AM

      Thanks, Fran! It's a scorcher! :) Best, Dean

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  3. NormOctober 21, 2019 at 2:08 AM

    Lovely work and the coffee grounds is a great idea.

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 6:12 AM

      Thanks, Norm. It gives the ground a bit more of a variety in "rock" sizes. Warmest regards, Dean

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  4. Dmitry SvidloOctober 21, 2019 at 4:25 AM

    The troops look fantastic, Dean! My congrats! Can't wait to see them in games :)

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 6:13 AM

      Thank you so much, Dmitry. Best regards, Dean

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  5. Jonathan FreitagOctober 21, 2019 at 4:53 AM

    These guys look terrific!

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 6:14 AM

      Thanks, Jonathan. Appreciate the kind words. Best, Dean

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  6. fireymonkeyboyOctober 21, 2019 at 4:56 AM

    These are fantastic! Was looking at a starter box of these yesterday - glad I didn't see your post before, or I might have caved ;)

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 6:16 AM

      Thanks, FMB. I got the El Alamein set - over $30 discount. And it came with a cut-down copy of the 2nd Ed. rules - which I didn't yet have. Warm regards, Dean

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  7. blacksmithOctober 21, 2019 at 5:09 AM

    The dipping is very effective.They turned out really good!

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 6:17 AM

      Thank you much, Javier. Yes, it really brought out a lot of the details over the block paint job. Warmest regards, Dean

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  8. caveadsum1471October 21, 2019 at 6:31 AM

    Boom, another pair of units in record time, looking great!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 8:55 AM

      Thanks, Iain! Looking forward to getting them on the table. Best regards, Dean

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  9. PhilOctober 21, 2019 at 7:42 AM

    Wow, impressive and beautiful army!

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  10. Paul Scrivens-SmithOctober 21, 2019 at 11:07 AM

    Nice work Dean, a couple of good started forces to get you going for the period. Hope to see your work on the supports soon.

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    1. DeanMOctober 21, 2019 at 11:20 AM

      Thanks, Scrivs! Back to Bolt Action - my very first game was the one you hosted for me and Pat, way back in 2013 - at Maelstrom Games! Kindest regards, Dean

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  11. KlingulaOctober 21, 2019 at 12:19 PM

    These guys look very formidable 8)

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  12. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)October 21, 2019 at 3:46 PM

    Those guys look just great Dean!

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMOctober 22, 2019 at 6:12 AM

      Thank you very much, Christopher! Kind regards, Dean

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  13. Michal DwarfCryptOctober 21, 2019 at 8:00 PM

    Wooow! Looking awesome sir!

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  14. Simon Quinton October 22, 2019 at 12:10 AM

    Great job on the British. I have fond memories of Airfix sets of DAK and 8th Army as a kid. They featured in the Commando Comics quite often as well. Fuel for the mind!

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    1. DeanMOctober 22, 2019 at 6:14 AM

      Thanks, Simon. Yes, as I was painting them, they did remind me so much of Airfix figures = grown up a bit in scale. :) Warmest regards, Dean

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  15. Дмитрий ФоминOctober 22, 2019 at 3:48 AM

    Colossal and amazing! Very beautiful!

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    1. DeanMOctober 22, 2019 at 6:15 AM

      Thank you very much, Dmitry! Best regards, Dean

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  16. KevinOctober 22, 2019 at 7:16 AM

    Dean very nice, the dry brushing on British made a huge difference (to me) in their look. Well done.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMOctober 22, 2019 at 9:11 AM

      Thanks, Kevin! Yes, well worth the effort. Best regards, Dean

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  17. GonsalvoOctober 29, 2019 at 5:46 PM

    Beautiful figures, Dean!

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