After many hours of painting and rebasing (and painting old bases as well) I can inform you that both German and Russian forces for 1941 to 1945 are done in winter uniform and camo. The Russian tanks I'm keeping in Russian green for the time being (if only to differentiate from their German counterparts which have winter camo schemes of various types).
Russian troops are mostly in brown winter coats, padded jackets and fur hats while the Germans have a greater mix of uniforms (some white, some field grey etc.) and will include Waffen SS in their autumn / winter smocks. I will do some work on the tank and APC's to give the SS their own Panzer colour scheme but that can come when required.
The end result fills some 26 boxes (if we include aircraft, trucks, armoured train, artillery etc.) so I think all bases are covered!
Just need to do some terrain boards now...should be simple enough (talus + white emulsion!)
Russian troops are mostly in brown winter coats, padded jackets and fur hats while the Germans have a greater mix of uniforms (some white, some field grey etc.) and will include Waffen SS in their autumn / winter smocks. I will do some work on the tank and APC's to give the SS their own Panzer colour scheme but that can come when required.
The end result fills some 26 boxes (if we include aircraft, trucks, armoured train, artillery etc.) so I think all bases are covered!
Just need to do some terrain boards now...should be simple enough (talus + white emulsion!)
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It would be great to see some pictures Phil. 26 boxes sounds a lot but what does that equate to in units? If you need any help with the terrain I've got some experience with the boards Russ got for me. I think you want a texture that gives soft bumps and undulations (not sand!).
Phil, I checked out the Flames of War site and looked at how they constructed a Battle of the Bulge battlefield. They seemed to use some specialist white gloop called G009(?). It looked very effective, especially on the trees, and may well be flexible enough to work with Russ' boards.
bring some down this week so we can OOOH! and AAAH!
I'm at a netwqorking event in Liverpool esrly doors but will bring them down.
Will do
Appreciate that Ian. I'm experimenting with a PVA / Snow talus / ground granite / white paint mix which works well on the unit bases - just need to see if it translates up in scale for a full board.
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