Wednesday, 28 August 2013

US Towed Tank Destroyers

Hello All

Today I bring you the fifth platoon for Colours 2013 painting challenge. I choose to do the Towed Tank Destroyers to get one of the two remaining large platoons out of the way (the other being the second infantry platoon).
I'm hoping this platoon will be one of the start units of my army. With four 3" Guns and four bazookas this platoon has a large template and should be able to hold off most assault from armoured platoons.
When I started this platoon I was worried it was going to take a long time, but as I started painting them I was surprised how quick the platoon was to paint. I pretty happy with the results, I'm now looking forward to getting them on the gaming table.
Easy Army Says
Gun Teams
WeaponMobilityRangeROFAnti-tankFirepowerNotes
M5 3" gun (late)Immobile32"/80cm2133+Gun shield.
Infantry Teams
TeamRangeROFAnti-tankFirepowerNotes
Bazooka team8"/20cm1105+Tank assault 4.
Next up I have the 105mm artillery, once they are done I only have two small platoons (Anti Tank Guns and Jeep Recon) and the second infantry platoon to go and I'm finished. I'm hoping to get all the platoons painted before the 2nd September so I can get a few practice games in and so i can crack on with my next US project a 7th Armoured company which will hopefully be a quick project to paint up.
Anyway thanks for reading and until next time

Ben
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8 comments:

  1. Scottswargaming28 August 2013 at 08:04

    Solid output Ben!

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  2. Mr.T28 August 2013 at 12:51

    Nice!

    Only three jeeps though?

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  3. Dai28 August 2013 at 16:10

    Smashing result sir!

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  4. Ben28 August 2013 at 17:31

    Thanks guys

    @ Mr T. - You only get 3 jeeps in the security section. I have 4 more on the painting table that are almost finished for the Jeep Recon. I would have more jeeps as I love the look of them but it is a struggle with the points.

    Ben

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  5. Mr.T28 August 2013 at 23:01

    But don't the jeeps tow the guns?

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  6. Ben29 August 2013 at 05:55

    No Half tracks do, but thats an extra 20pts I can't fit in right now.

    Ben

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  7. James MacCraggs31 August 2013 at 14:31

    Really great looking unit. I love how the basing really compliments the color of the American uniforms.

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  8. Ben1 September 2013 at 11:55

    Thanks, I try to spend a bit of time thinking about the bases as I feel it's the most important part of the painting and modeling process.

    Ben

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