Author Topic: 28mm late war British & Germans (Read 134580 times)

Freddy · « **Reply #465 on:** December 31, 2022, 11:03:56 AM »

They look really great, I especially like the weathering on the vehicles.

Ash · « **Reply #466 on:** December 31, 2022, 01:41:19 PM »

Cheers guys, really looking forward to the Arnhem Paras when they get released, probably add some Germans to go with.
Did the Germans use the Stg44 at Arnhem?

FreakyFenton · « **Reply #467 on:** December 31, 2022, 02:56:07 PM »

Lovely stuff! Much like your with your Vietnam thread!

Quote from: Ash on December 31, 2022, 01:41:19 PM

Cheers guys, really looking forward to the Arnhem Paras when they get released, probably add some Germans to go with.
Did the Germans use the Stg44 at Arnhem?

I did a cursory google and can say, it seems to be a hotly discussed topic? However looking at the tables at https://www.bayonetstrength.uk/GermanArmy/GerInfBn/9.%20KStN%20VolksGren%20Bn%20Sep44.pdf you can find that machine pistols are named as equipment rather often. As the Germans called it a MP at first it might be labelled as Machine Pistol, when by today's standards it would be more of an automatic rifle/assault rifle or "Sturmgewher". In this document this is then further highlighted as "assuming to refer to an MP44" which was the name of the Stg44 prior to its renaming.

This is however just vague information. Maybe it helps.

Ash · « **Reply #468 on:** December 31, 2022, 03:03:45 PM »

Thanks for that.
I had a good rummage around the pictures available from back then, could see any obvious examples of it (Stg44) in use there.
Probably be able to put together a unit of Germans from the Empress Volksgrenadier options, sticking with the packs with MGs, Kar98 & mp40s.

FreakyFenton · « **Reply #469 on:** December 31, 2022, 03:07:33 PM »

Could be the safest bet. I can check some of my reference material later, see if I come up with anything. But usually if you have to make an effort to find something, it was badly documented - read:rare or not used or was kept on the down low. Maybe someone else knows more precise info about Stg44 usage.

Edit: Sent you a pm with some of the info I found.

CapnJim · « **Reply #470 on:** December 31, 2022, 06:08:42 PM »

They look great, Ash. Like the mat you used for a backdrop...

I'm looking forward too those Empress Paras too. I already have a platoon done up (which should appear, along with the rest of my WW2 stuff, here in my thread next week I would think), but what the hell....

Ash · « **Reply #471 on:** January 03, 2023, 06:53:07 PM »

Quote from: CapnJim on December 31, 2022, 06:08:42 PM

They look great, Ash. Like the mat you used for a backdrop...

I'm looking forward too those Empress Paras too. I already have a platoon done up (which should appear, along with the rest of my WW2 stuff, here in my thread next week I would think), but what the hell....

Yes, the mat. It had to be done. I noticed another one used as a back drop somewhere, you trend setter!

Picked these up from eBay, Mr Hicks excellent skills utilised for a fund raiser (the faces are James Holland and Al Murray on the PIAT), 180 sets sold out in 4hrs!

CapnJim · « **Reply #472 on:** January 05, 2023, 09:07:58 PM »

Hmm. Neat figures there. Gonna paint 'em up anytime soon?

Ash · « **Reply #473 on:** January 05, 2023, 10:23:07 PM »

Quote from: CapnJim on January 05, 2023, 09:07:58 PM

Hmm. Neat figures there. Gonna paint 'em up anytime soon?

As soon as the postie drops them off...

Going to base the tankie on Michael Caine's character from 'a bridge too far'. Going to need a Humber Mk1 scout car to go with.

Shahbahraz · « **Reply #474 on:** January 05, 2023, 11:01:42 PM »

Quote from: Ash on January 05, 2023, 10:23:07 PM

As soon as the postie drops them off...

Going to base the tankie on Michael Caine's character from 'a bridge too far'. Going to need a Humber Mk1 scout car to go with.

There's a nice 3d print file for a Humber Scout Car on Arvernes Miniatures on the Wargaming3d site. I don't have that specific model but I have a load of the Arevernes minis files and they are top notch. Between him and Rich on this site, I use a ton of resin.

Ash · « **Reply #475 on:** January 06, 2023, 10:11:50 PM »

Quote from: Shahbahraz on January 05, 2023, 11:01:42 PM

There's a nice 3d print file for a Humber Scout Car on Arvernes Miniatures on the Wargaming3d site. I don't have that specific model but I have a load of the Arevernes minis files and they are top notch. Between him and Rich on this site, I use a ton of resin.

Just had look at their stuff (thanks for the info), fantastic looking range and that Humber would be perfect.
I've not yet ventured into 3D printing, wonder if anyone does them as a print in the UK...