Friday, November 15, 2019

Warlord Games DAK and 8th Army Artillery and Mortar Support

These are some really nice kits; although I had to look at internet images of the cannons to figure out how the parts went together.
The PaK 38 and 6 pdr will be able to take out the Matilda and Panzer IV, respectively. I think the medium mortars may also be able to take them out too.
The German cannon and mortar were painted with Vallejo Iraqi Sand, and the British cannon and mortar painted with Vallejo Dark Sand.
The British crew were painted with Vallejo Khaki and highlighted with Iraqi Sand. The Germans were painted with Yellow Green, Khaki and Green Brown - highlighted with the same mixed with white.
The cannon come with round bases like the mortar teams, but I chose to use plywood bases I had from Hobby Lobby.
I also added a TC to the Panzer IV - as well as Afrika Korps decals from Warlord Games.
Next up is a Tamiya 1/48th Crusader Mk. II - just wanted something with light enough armor for the anti-tank rifles to take out. Thanks for stopping by and happy gaming and painting to you all!
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  1. Jonathan FreitagNovember 15, 2019 at 7:47 PM

    Excellent work, Dean! Your pair of AT guns are my favorites.

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 7:33 AM

      Thank you very much, Jonathan. They're all really nice kits. Warm regards, Dean

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  2. Ed MNovember 15, 2019 at 7:48 PM

    A really splendid collection you have growing for Desert War gaming.

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 7:37 AM

      Thanks, Ed! I have two more vehicles to add (a Crusader Mk. II and an Sd.Kfz 222) and some appropriate terrain - then an inaugural game. Kindest regards, Dean

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  3. Dmitry SvidloNovember 15, 2019 at 10:45 PM

    These look fantastic! Love the colors you’ve used.

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 7:38 AM

      Thanks, Dmitry. The 6 bottle Vallejo WWII Desert British and German set is very useful - not only for figures, but vehicles and equipment too. Warmest regards, Dean

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  4. PhilNovember 15, 2019 at 11:21 PM

    Wonderful vignettes!

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks, Phil! Multi-fig basing will speed up movement and such - I hope. Warmest regards, Dean

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  5. Michal DwarfCryptNovember 15, 2019 at 11:22 PM

    Excellent work as always!

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 7:40 AM

      Thank you so much, Michal! Appreciate your visits and kind words as always. Best, Dean

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  6. Simon Quinton November 16, 2019 at 12:53 AM

    Cracking work on them all Dean! love the Panzer!

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 7:41 AM

      Thanks, Simon! I couldn't wait to add the DAK palm tree decals- also from Warlord. It wasn't complete without them! Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. The Angry LurkerNovember 16, 2019 at 4:37 AM

    I can feel the sun from here, lovely work Dean!

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 7:41 AM

      Thanks a lot, Fran! We're having a heat wave...a tropical heat wave... :) Lol! Warmest regards, Dean

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  8. Vasiliy LevashovNovember 16, 2019 at 12:00 PM

    Awesome figures, Dean! Like you style of painting.

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 5:42 PM

      Thank you very much, Vasiliy! Kindest regards, Dean

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  9. KlingulaNovember 16, 2019 at 12:22 PM

    I like these support squads. Waiting for them to meet in the desert ;)

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 5:46 PM

      Thank you, Denis! Should have them clash in a few weeks - have a few games with others in the next weeks, so I have time to paint up a couple more vehicles. Best regards, Dean

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  10. Mike VellaNovember 16, 2019 at 1:40 PM

    Top notch paintwork. Great stuff Dean!

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 5:46 PM

      Thank you very much, Mike! Warm regards, Dean

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  11. Paul Scrivens-SmithNovember 16, 2019 at 2:15 PM

    Great work Dean.

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  12. KevinNovember 16, 2019 at 3:27 PM

    Damn those turned out nice, what did you use on the bases, hull red, or a reddish brown then highlight. From the age of Samurai steel to the first great sweeping steel tank battles in the desert. Your slowly covering all of history!

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMNovember 16, 2019 at 5:49 PM

      Thanks, Kevin! For the basing, I started with an old bottle of Ceramcoat Burnt Sienna and highlighted with another old bottle of Apple Barrel Khaki. Just stuff I've had on hand and use for basing. Kindest regards, Dean

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  13. AJ (Allan) WrightNovember 17, 2019 at 4:32 AM

    Outstanding work on the shading on these. Lovely figures.

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    1. DeanMNovember 17, 2019 at 7:16 AM

      Thanks, Allan! I spent a bit more time on these guys than the infantry. Figured they're more or less mini vignettes. Kindest regards, Dean

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  14. CyrusNovember 17, 2019 at 1:33 PM

    Great work Dean!

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  15. Ray RousellNovember 17, 2019 at 2:16 PM

    Very very nice Dean.

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    1. DeanMNovember 18, 2019 at 9:54 AM

      Thanks, Ray! Appreciate the kind comment. Warm regards, Dean

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  16. Дмитрий ФоминNovember 17, 2019 at 9:21 PM


    Great job! Desert color is very realistic.

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  17. Greg BNovember 18, 2019 at 10:18 AM

    Oh wow, great work Dean. Inspiring me to look at my DAK stuff!

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    1. DeanMNovember 18, 2019 at 10:37 AM

      Thanks, Greg! Appreciate the visit and nice words. Best regards, Dean

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  18. Moiterei_1984November 18, 2019 at 11:34 AM

    Looking great Dean!

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    1. DeanMNovember 18, 2019 at 12:36 PM

      Thank you very much, Nick! I am digging the Warlord Games WW2 stuff - particularly the 8th Army & DAK stuff. :) Best regards, Dean

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  19. caveadsum1471November 18, 2019 at 12:23 PM

    Really lovely work on your support kit and the mkIV has come out really well,I guess your buying loads more in warlords sale?
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMNovember 18, 2019 at 12:37 PM

      Thanks alot, Iain! Well, to be honest, I think it's soon time to get a play test going. Still contemplating the terrain - actually I'm thinking of getting (or scratch-building) some Mediterranean/N. African hootches. Warm regards, Dean

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