The LEFH8B2 is a unique and interesting SPG to field. Since only 16 were ever made by the Germans, the presence of this vehicle in your army will surely make for interesting conversations (and occasionally an interesting target). This article will show you how to turn a standard Char B1 into this heavily armoured artillery…
Deploy some mobile artillery for your late-war German armies with the Sd.Kfz 165 Hummel self-propelled gun. The Hummel was designed to provide mobile support for German tank forces, mounting a 15cm howitzer on a Panzer IV chassis, with a lightly armoured open-topped compartment for the crew. Around a 100 saw action in the Battle of Kursk, and…
Following-on from last week’s article showcasing his Zis-30 conversion, hobbyist Jakob Lotz has been hard at work on his latest creation – and this week, we’re proud to present his Flakpanzer I. Jakob has been extremely generous in creating a step-by-step guide on how to recreate this vehicle – and there should be more of…
The Sturmgeschutz (StuG) III Ausf G was based on the successful Pz.Kpfw II chassis and was Germany’s most produced fighting vehicle, killing more enemy armour than both the Panzers and Tiger tanks. The tank was designed to accommodate more ammunition than its predecessors and the crew compartment was strengthened. The crew now had a much…
Last Friday we opened pre-orders for our new plastic Stug III kit. This week even more reinforcements are on their way for all you German players – in the form of the Stug III Zug Box Set! View in Store As with our previous Tank Platoon Box Sets, the Stug Zug contains three plastic 1/56…
This week we received some stunning pictures from Paul Delaney of the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, of the huge Bolt Action game which he ran at this year’s ‘Cold Wars’ event, held at the Lancaster Host Resort & Conference Centre – Lancaster, PA from March 5th-8th. Running a game at one of the 3 largest historical…
13th of June 1944. The Britsh have broken inland and are moving towards Caen. Armoured and mechanized elements of the 4th County of London Yeomanry (4CLY) and of the 1st Rifle Brigade, together with two Observation Post (OP) tanks of the 5th Royal Horse Artillery are advancing in column along the Route Nationale 175. Suddenly,…
Stug III ausf G or StuH-42 Ready for release is a new plastic vehicle that we’ve been asked for in droves – the StuG! Not only does this kit allow you to make the classic StuG III Ausf G but it can also be built as the StuH 42 with its monstrous 10.5cm howitzer! As…
Throughout March, we’re giving away a free German miniature with every customer order over £50.00/$80.00 – however – upon announcing this, once again (just like last month with the Soviets) we have been overwhelmed by a deluge of customers calling us, sending emails and messages to ask whether the exclusive models were available to purchase…
The awesome Tiger I plastic kit is now available on general release either singularly or in a 3 tank zug and will be shipped out to immediately! View in Store Our superbly detailed new kit, made by expert plastic manufacturers Italeri, has Zimmerit anti-magnetic mine paste giving it the authentic look for mid to late…
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