Nigel Heather

Yes the putty idea is what I was referring to as filler.

I can see how that would work brilliantly for figures 60mm base with a support weapon because the rise of the putty from plastic edge to metal base is quite shallow whereas on a 25mm bases the metal base is almost as wide as the as the 25mm base so the slope of the putty would be pretty steep.

I would love a local hobby shop, I’d much prefer to pop in and buy stuff as I need it but there is literally nothing near me.  Not sure where you are from but in the UK model shops are very few and far between, I always hunt them out whenever I visit different towns and cities but usually if I do manage to find one the stock is very limited and…[Read more]

Thanks, I’d not noticed their 40mm lipped bases before, it didn’t even click when I first saw your weapon crew – I thought it was a 60mm.

Cheers,

Nigel

Yes must admit, although I like the lipped design, the two things that put me off the Warlord games bases are

1) they seem too thin for me to pick up, instead I would have to lift the figure.

2) there isn’t enough range, I think there are only three, 25mm and 60mm circle and the pill shape for prone figures.

Cheers,

Nigel

Here’s a photo showing the mounting for the coaxial MG34.

But I have read into the Finnish Stugs and I doubt any had this feature because they pre-date when it was added.

So maybe the Bolt Action book is referring to the roof mounted MG.

Cheers,

Nigel

It could mean one of two things.  There was the shielded MG on the cupola, it could mean that as this was a permanent feature and clearly a ground weapon, as opposed to other Herman tanks where the crew mounted the cupola as required and usually in an AA role.  Also from October 44 a coaxial MG was added to both the boxy and pig-snout mantlet of t…[Read more]

Okay, clearly I am well behind the technology curve.  Just seen a video of one working (the Army Painter one) and very impressed … BUT …..

None of the videos give an idea of range, the line seems to top after a short distance.  Is that the case or is it just a matter of hooding it at a different angle.  My query is whether it will work for ta…[Read more]

Ahh, so is that line being created by the gadget in the hand.  That is very different to what I have.

Would be interested in one of those, where do you get them from.

Cheers,

Nigel

I bought a laser line for this purpose.  It was only cheap and primarily aimed at the DIY business but it does create a nice line along a flat table ….. BUT ……

the challenge is it tends to be too big when you try to put it to real use.  You usually have to move the spotting unit to put the gadget in place and even then you might find that s…[Read more]

[Quote]”Oh you young peoples, old gamers like me started in pre internet time and got nothing but books. (And had to walk 15 miles through snow to school 😉 )“[/Quote]

A bit presumptuous of you, I’m 57, not often I’m called young 😉

Seriously though, time is precious, I don’t expect to have to google to see whether I have all the parts, what it…[Read more]

Think I have worked out what they are trying to do.  But getting pretty fed up of having to watch youtube videos and google pictures every time I have to assemble a Warlord Games model.

That looks good – mine looks more like the one on the Warlord Games site

https://store.warlordgames.com/products/blitzkrieg-german-pak-36-anti-tank-gun?_pos=2&_sid=49759d1c6&_ss=r

Did the gun shield on your model naturally fall into that position or did you have to manipulate it?

Cheers,

Nigel

Some examples would be good.