76mm Shermans

Greetings troops,

     I realized while at Historicon this weekend that I did not post those finished 76mm Shermans I have been posting WIPS for lately.  These are my best armored vehicles to date.  I feel I have been developing what I like to see on my armor components and have a nice method ... finally.  So without further delay ... here they are !

Black primer first, Olive Green second, Dark Ink the whole thing ...

Next I dry-brushed the treads with gun metal silver.  I like the look better ...

Then tanks and wheels were dry-brushed with Green Grey ...

The platoon leader has the Commander out of the hatch as well as the Star on the rear deck ...

I paint the stowage and such in primary colors, dark ink them and then highlight with primary color again

The "Old Man" riding high and proud ...

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling !!!

Joe ... aka "Mezz"

FOW US Bailed Out !!

Greetings troops,

     Recently I finished up some major US Armor forces for a Battlefront/WWPD project.  As any armor commander knows, bailed out markers are a major token used during battles.  Being the hobbyist I am, I decided to make figure bailed out markers. I used 28mm figure bases to help them stick out on the battle board.

     On a side note, HISTORICON !  It will be my first major convention and I am so happy to get a chance to go.  I will be with the WWPD gang for their podcast Saturday evening.  A couple of things I will be keeping an eye out for in the vendor/sales section is ...

• Saga - Rulebook and army
• Force on Force rulebook
• Peter Pig figures - modern and insurgents
• Various hobby supplies 

Of course I can't come home with all of these items but we will see what deals I can find.  Can't wait !

I hope to see some of my followers at the convention !

Keep the Paint flowing and Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz

US 81mm Armored Mortar Platoon

Greetings Troops,

I have recently completed my US 81mm Armored Mortars for my US Armor Company.  It consists of one Command half-track and 3 81mm MMC half-tracks.  Enjoy ...

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice Rolling ... !!!

Joe ... aka Mezz

Some WIPS

Greetings troops,

Just some WIPS for the project I am participating in with the WWPD crew.  You can check out my blog post as well as the others at WWPD

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz

76 Shermans ... WIP (1)

Greetings troops,

     We are finally back into our house! And with that announcement I can say with confidence that I have my hobby area back.  I never realized how production and motivation is affected without this important aspect in the hobbyist toolbox.

     Recently, FOW announced the new Blood, Guts and Glory book to Late War.  And what a perfect motivator for my US Army Armor Company build.  I have 5, 75mm Shermans already completed.  Now to start bringing in heavier firepower and size.  I have had some great painting time with 5, 76mm Shermans.

     They should be finished in the next 2 weeks.  I can't wait to let them hit the table.  Enjoy the WIPs.

Sandbags and tank before inks ...

After inks, re-highlighting the sandbag and metal ...

Another tank, another view of sandbag highlights

Be safe, Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Mezz

American 76mm Shermans - WIP (1)

Greetings Troops,

I hope your New Year Resolutions are moving along and still in effect.  Welcome to my first WIP for my American forces this year.  These beauty's are some 76mm Sherman Tanks that Steve and the WWPD gang gave me last year.

Granted these are just primed in black primer as we speak but it gives you an idea of where I am starting.

Add caption

4 tanks with sandbag protection, 1 without

The turret that is unprotected is the Platoon Leader

I also have another platoon of Sherman tanks to make make an Armor company for my Americans.  The plan is to also add some half tracks for a platoon of Armored Rifles.  I am looking forward to adding a new Company type to my Americans. 

Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka Mezz

New Unit Addition

Greetings troops,

I was able to recently purchase 4 US Stuarts from Dirty Jon to add to my US Forces.  They are painted awesome and ready to bring the fight to their opponents. Thanks Dirty Jon !

Here are the pictures ... enjoy

Be safe ... Keep the Paint flowing and the Dice rolling ...

Joe ... aka "Mezz"

76mm US Shermans !

Greetings troops,

Amazing how when one army is completed that we move on to the next one !

Thanks to some awesome donations I have enough tanks to start a US Army Armor Company.  I have one platoon of five 75mm US Shermans already completed (2010) so this will be the 2nd platoon.  76mm Shermans are being built and primed as we speak !  Here is some pre primed and slightly assembled photo goodness for ya !

 A platoon of 5 ... 76 mm Shermans

 This will be the Officer's tank ... no sandbags, easy to identify

More to follow ! Keep the Paint Flowing and the Dice Rolling !

Joe ... aka Mezz