This week we spotted this fantastic paint job of our SS-Sturmbataillon Charlemagne set by forum member VolleyFireAndy. These lovely models join his late war Waffen-SS force. Note the base detail depicting the rubble-strewn streets of Berlin. The earthy tones used in his paint palette give a really gritty realism to the overall look of the force….
The Sd.Kfz 184 Elefant Heavy Tank Destroyer brings awesomely long range hitting power to German armies, capable of eliminating enemy vehicles at a range of over 3 miles – well before any return fire was possible for most targets! Based on the Ferdinand Heavy Tank Destroyer, the Elefant was designed to overcome the deficiencies experienced at the Battle…
The 6th of June marks the anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy – perhaps the most pivotal moment in World War II, when the Allied forces commenced operations to push the German army back out of France, culminating in the fall of the Third Reich. This historic day is rich with inspiration for Bolt…
Launch an amphibious raid with German Sturmboot assault craft. This high-powered motorboat is just the thing for a crack team of Pioniers to mount a surprise attack (models not included!). View in Store The German Pioniers box is the perfect addition to the Sturmboot: View in Store
Add more mobile long-range artillery support to your German army with the Wespe self-propelled gun perfect for taking on the Allies from 1943 the the end of the war in 1945. The Sd. Kfz. 124 Wespe (German for “wasp”) mounted a 10.5cm field howitzer on a modified Panzer II (by now obsolete as a frontline tank) chassis. The superstructure was lightly armoured, with…
Get the upper hand in Bolt Action night battles with these German Heer with infra-red assault rifles forming a Nachtjäger (‘Night Hunters’) squad. The German military were advanced in their development of infra-red technology, fielding several different units including Panther tanks with infra-red targeting systems led by Sd.Kfz 251 Hanomags with colossal infrared searchlights! View in…
The new Pionierwagen model features the distinctive bridge ramps as well as special stowage pieces and the top-mounted anti-tank gun. This new armoured transport is perfect to back up your German Pioniers, so scroll down to see our Special Offer! View in Webstore The Sd.Kfz 251/7 Ausf C half-tracked engineer’s vehicle was more commonly known…
Yet more great vehicles from Neil ‘Troop of Shewe’ Burt. This week we have two our of resin Jagdpanzer IVs – one ‘out of the box’ and a second with crew and stowage added for that ‘on campaign’ look.
The 33rd Waffen-SS Charlemagne (1st French) were French volunteers in the Wehrmacht and latterly the Waffen-SS during the Second World War. From estimates of 7,400 to 11,000 at its peak in 1944, the strength of the division fell to just sixty men in May 1945. They were one of the last German units to see action in a pitched battle during the war, where they held…
In the last days of Germany’s war, many desperate civilians were drafted into the Volksturm to defend Berlin. Armed with whatever they could lay their hands on, old men, wounded soldiers, and even those too young for regular service were expected to hold back the unstoppable Red Army. This new metal boxed set brings you…
Graham Davey