Last of my Soviet armour

Finally got the last 2 T80bs completed. This rounds out my Soviet armour. Once again I went with the Tri-colour camo scheme.

I think I'll field these with the T72s as a seperate, front line Soviet force. So all 11 tanks together.

At some point I will need to add some infantry and support vehicles to the force.

T80B Test model

To add some extra fire power to my Russian forces, Mitch printed off 3 T80Bs for me. As these are the 'elite' of the army I wanted something different to just a shade of green. A quick browse on the internet came up with a tri-colour camo scheme of green, brown and blue. Rather eye catching so I decided to try and replicate it. These are the results.

I'm very happy with the results and have already started on the remaining 2 tanks. I may even ask Mitch for a few support vehicles to add to the force.

2 x T72b's

Just a quick post as I try to clear the painting table. We have 2 more T72Bs, both are 3d prints provided by Mitch. I've also got 3 T80s I am trying to get finished.

So I might squeeze one more post in before the New Year.

10mm Soviets and Festive Greetings

Firstly I would just like to wish all my followers and there families a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

So back to painting eventually. I managed to add some more tanks to my 10mm Soviets for SDTTRR. These are 3d prints I obtained from Mitch. First up is 4 T72As

There were also 2 T72Bs and a wrecked model to use as either scenery or an objective.

I did realise a mistake after I completed the models, I had used a lighter shade of green. Quite noticeable against the others I've done. Just have to use as a different regiment.

7DTTRR - Soviets

I made another few additions to my Soviets to round out the force. First up was an extra T-62 to give me 2 squadrons of 3 tanks and a BTR 60 command vehicle.

I then added a 2S1 Gvozdika Self propelled gun. There aren't any stats in the game for it, but just liked the model.

And lastly I couldn't resist a couple of T-72s, especially after looking at the stats for the Chieftans. My humble T-55s and T-62s would be in trouble.

Here is the whole force so far. Should be more than enough for my first game against Mitch and his Brits.

I still have a Hind to build, but after I will need to add a 3rd infantry platoon and possible a couple more tanks.

Extra 10mm Soviets

I managed to put a few finishing touches to another batch of troops for my Soviets. First up is a pair of Gaz69 jeeps from Red3 miniatures. I envisage using these with a couple of small recce teams.

I also completed a second motor rifle platoon with their BTR60 transports. Again these were from Red3 miniatures.

I did notice a difference in scsle between the Timecast and Red3 BTR60s. Though both models are the same length, the Red3 miniature is noticeably wider. They'll be fine in seperate platoons.

Red3 vs Timecast

New additions all together

I've now got 2 small recce teams and 2 HMG teams on the painting table. I also have a Hind from Zvedza to build.

More 10mm Soviets

The beauty of 10mm figures is that they don't take long to paint. So here are a few more additions to my growing Soviet force. First up is another 2 T-62 main battle tanks. I need another tank to round out the platoon.

I also added 3 Spigot ATGM teams and a small command team to lead my motorised infantry. These are all from Red3 miniatures.

My little force is slowly coming to fruition. Just a few more infantry and APCs to add with an Attack helicopter.

I've already started to plan for a small NATO force. Looks like I'll go for the Belgians with their mix of German, British and US vehicles.

10mm Soviets

Quickly following on from yesterday's post. Here are the rest of my Soviet forces that I managed to complete. First up is a pair of BRDM-2 Sagger ATGM from Red3 miniatures. Love these models so had to have them even though they aren't in the force lists for 7 days to the River Rhine.

BRDM-2 Sagger ATGM

Next up is a pair of BRDM-2s. These will undertake a reconnaissance role for the force. I picked up these models from Timecast. I wanted to test compatibility between the ranges.

BRDM-2s

The last additions are an infantry platoon and their transports. I went for the good old BTR-60 PB, these were also from Timecast. The infantry are from Red3 miniatures. In keeping with the idea of a category 2 force, these guys are just a simple motor rifle platoon. Handy to support the armour.

Motor rifle platoon with transports

The completed force so far. Not sure on the points value of this force so will need to sort that out.

I've now just got a few more pieces being based. A infantry command team, 3 Spigot ATGM teams and a couple more T-62s. I'm also awaiting a small order from Red3 miniatures for another infantry platoon with transports and a couple of Gaz jeeps. After these will look to add a 3rd infantry platoon and a few more support options. Then I can look to put together a small NATO force.

Seven days to the River Rhine

It had to happen, a new period and a change of scale. I blame Scrivs and the lovely stuff he has on his blog  https://scrivsland.blogspot.com/search/label/Seven%20Days%20to%20the%20River%20Rhine?m=0 . The 10mm stuff these days are lovely sculpts so time to dive in. Luckily Dave at the club has agreed to put together the Brits, so I went Warsaw Pact.

I've decided to pick a category 2 armoured company, so T-62s and T-55s. I've pick up a couple of small batches of figures from Red3 and Timecast and I'm very happy. So first two squadrons completed. Three each of T-62s and T-55s. These are from Red3 miniatures.

T-62S

T-55s

T-55s rear view

Soviet armour

Soviet armour

I've stuck them on some MDF bases, they would be the infantry bases from Flames of War. I've now got some infantry and support vehicles to finish off tomorrow.

T55 Battle tank

After painting up the last lot of vehicles an idea formed around a tank. But which one, in 28mm they can be quite pricey. It was then that a club member John mention that the James Bond range of vehicles in 1/50th scale and it included a tank in the range. So a quick scan on a well known auction site and I picked up the T55 tank for a princely sum of £8.50.

Now as our games tend to be set in Africa and the Middle east, the green paint job did not seem appropriate.

Original model

So I decided on a quick black undercoat and layered up with a U.S. drab brown and desert  sand. I'm more than happy with the result.

I'm now think my Germans may need a Puma or two to balance the games out.

Modern Support vehicles

As the club have embraced some modern skirmishing of late, l thought it was time to add a few support vehicles to my Insurgents/Arabs. Now most vehicles in 28mm can be quite pricey, but a search on the web brought up Gruby Tanks sold by Britannia miniatures. So a couple of resin vehicles were bought.

The first is an American Humvee. I gave the gunner a quick head swap with a plastic Arab from Gripping beast. Quite happy with it.

The next vehicle is a simple pick up truck from the Somali range. The 2 gun crew are still being painted.

The last vehicle is a small truck from Anyscale models. Perfect for carrying supplies etc.

I've already got a few scenarios in mind, from ambushes, escort duties and convoys etc. Now need to try and get the painting mojo back.