SCW Carlists part II

Despite a rather busy week, I did finally manage to complete another 8 Carlist Requetes for my platoon. Just like the last batch these are all from Empress miniatures. The more I paint of these the more tempted I am becoming to get a second platoon.

I've got the last 4 figures as well as a mortar team awaiting basing. I did a simple head swap on one of the mortar crew to add it to my Carlists. While the basing was being done I also completed a fourth Panzer 1. This time I went for a more camouflaged pattern as will probably use it as a stand alone tank with the Carlists.

This model is once again from Paint and Glue miniatures. I just wish they did some of the various armoured cars for the Spanish Civil War.

Fistful of Lead

With the return of club gaming, Mitch decided to run a FFOL game using his old west collection. I remembered that I had a box of assorted cowboys, lawmen etc stored somewhere so dug them out. Selecting 4 suitable figures after I had rebased them all.

4 Lawmen to bring justice to the streets. There were 3 other factions in play. Some Cowboys, dastardly Mexicans and the Earps. It was a simple scenario of locating a certain individual and returning him to your starting location.

The rules are simple and fun and make for a quick game. I was lucky enough to locate the target and return him to jail. Now for pictures of the game.

Great fun and Stargrave next week

SCW Carlists

With enthusiasm renewed, I quickly completed another section of Carlists. Just like the last batch these are all from Empress miniatures. I kept to the same colour scheme for these with the exception of the blanket roll. I'll do the same again for the 3rd and HQ sections for a bit of irregularity.

I've now got the 3rd section prepped and underway. Hopefully complete them by the weekend.

SCW update

It's been a while since my last update. Not much painting has been getting done as I've been busy with work. However I have made a small start on 2 new platoons for this project. 

First up is 4 FAI-CNT militia from Empress miniatures. The flag is from Flags of War.

These bring my militia up to 15 figures, will need another 18 to complete the platoon. I envisage the sections being 10 figures with the command section just 3 figures.

The second platoon I'm working on is some Carlists for the Nationalist cause. I've put together the first section of infantry,  these again are from Empress miniatures.

I do have enough figures to complete the Carlist platoon. As I'm rather enjoying these I may go on to complete a second platoon. I've still got Panzer 1 and some artillery to also finish.

SCW rules playtest

With the club finally reopening after 15 months, I finally got a chance to platest my rules for the Spanish Civil War. I deliberately kept the game simple with 2 platoons aside, keeping the armour off table for now.

The Republicans were tasked with securing a village before the Nationalists arrived. The opening moves saw both sides being rather cautious as they advanced. The first casualties  came from the Nationalist mortar team. First taking out 3 Asaltos before their second shell landed amongst the Morrocans killing 2.

The Morrocans quickly began to secure the outlying buildings before exchanhing fire with some Brigadistas. The army though were taking some heavy punishment from the Asaltos, losing 1 section.

A second army section moved into the village to support the Morrocans who were starting to get the better of the Brigadistas. The Brigadistas were also suffering from a lack of ammunition. Timely saved by the arrival of an FT-17. 

However the Nationalists were now supported by a HMG team and their own FT-17. Now the army managed to inflict some heavy casualties on the Asaltos, who were  also low on ammo saw their own attack lose impetus.

Now the advantage lay firmly with the Nationalists, even the arrival of an ammo mule was to late. The Brigadistas were out of ammo and so to were half of the Asaltos. It was time for the Republicans to withdraw.

Overall a good game and test of the rules. Need to make a few adjustments to the Pluck tests and the spotting rules but otherwise they held up well.

SCW Republican armour

It's been a while, but finally got around to finishing these tanks. Both models are from paint and glue miniatures, 3D plastic prints.

First up is the T-26, the most feared tank during the SCW, the Nationalists often repurposed and captured vehicles. I went for a simple olive green paint scheme. There are no markings as I want to be able to use it with my WW2 Winter Soviets. 

The second model is the Renault FT17. This one was painted up in the tri-colour pattern scheme. Quite enjoyed painting it. It also is different from the one I painted for the Nationalists. 

I've now got a few militia figures to paint up and another Panzer 1. Then I can make a start on some Carlists for the Nationalist cause. 

And on a happier note, the club finally re-opens tonight after 15 months. Can't wait to get a game in with the collection to test out the rules.

SCW Carabinieros III

With the nice weather I managed to get out and complete the last twelve Carabinieros I needed to complete the platoon. All the figures are from Empress minuatures.

First up is a command section. The flag is one I produced using images from the Internet. Not sure if the Carabinieros used a flag, but I wanted one.

Next up is a section of eight riflemen. Once again I used a spare helmeted figure for some variation.

And here is the full platoon all together, just need a new storage box as I can't get all the figures in.

I've also ordered a couple of HMGs from Blacktree. These are Russian NKVD. The idea being with their flat caps they could pass off as either Asaltos or Carabinieros with a suitable paint job. 

I also decided to add a page for my SCW collection