Today I’ll be covering the LVT-4 Buffalo Amtrac, Buffalo for short, and how I painted this versatile transport vehicle for my Iwo Jima-themed USMC force. With its dual 50 calibre machine guns, tracks, and loading ramp, this small amphibious landing craft suits several roles that my force depends on. For this Buffalo, I will model…
The Island hoppings of World War Two by the USMC occupy a unique space in military history. One of their first targets was the coral atoll of Tarawa. The Battle of Tarawa exacted a heavy toll upon the US Marine Corps, with almost as many casualties suffered in this single 76 hour period as during…
The famous ‘Duck’ of WWII, the DUKW Amphibious truck, comes to Bolt Action as a US transport, ideal for games in both World War II and the Korean War. During World War II, it became apparent that there was a need for amphibious transport that could both ferry men to the beaches and shuttle…
Bolt Action writer Alessio Cavatore brings us the rules for staging beach landings in your games – perfect for Pacific themed battles as well as, of course, the D-Day landings. An over-the-beach assault is just about the worst way to enter combat, especially against an alerted enemy. The rise and fall of the surf is constantly…
Semper Fidelis! With the release of the LVT(A)-1 & LVT(A)-4, what better time to begin your Pacific in Flames campaign, than with these excellent USMC sets… The Battle For the Islands The first of our USMC Sets is a complete starting package with 33 US Marines up against 30 Japanese troops with a Ho-Ro self-propelled gun in…
Out today to lend a little firepower to your invasion fleet are the LCVP Machine Gun Crew, plus single landing craft and even a flotilla! US LCVP Machine Gun Crew (x3 pairs) The .30cal was the mainstay MMG of the war and these fantastic new sculpts from the Warlord Studio wonderfully add an extra bit…
This is the ultimate Battle for Normandy collection, it is absolutely jam-packed and entirely dedicated to re-enacting the Normandy landings on your Bolt Action battlefield! 182 Infantry 14 weapon teams 3 vehicles plus defences to storm on your D-Day battlefield… View in Store The Allies have launched their combined assault onto the dug-in Axis forces….
One of our most popular plastic troop sets for Bolt action, the WWII American Gis, has received a long-awaited facelift. New dynamic poses, better-defined kit, and perhaps most importantly… a Bazooka! View in Store This box gives you a platoon of tough, well-trained troops with enough firepower to successfully perform almost any task given to them. American…
Prepare your Pacific campaign as Jacob Richards shows you how to paint a USMC Buffalo! Hey Guys: Jamie here! Jacob Richards – who I am sure you have seen on our website recently sent us a Buffalo tutorial – perfect for an upcoming Bolt Action expansion! The model kit is available here. If you…
Sarissa Precision are always pulling out the stops to bring us new goodies for your Bolt Action battles. This awesome little release is perfect for getting your Commandos to shore and into the thick of the fight! The most common British landing craft of WWII – the LCA (Landing Craft Assault) Thornycroft. View in Store Built…
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