How far to Moscow?

[Hu Rhu]

Having recently picked up a copy of the new 'O Group' rules, my gaming pal and I decided to embark on an Eastern Front campaign in 10mm.  The new rules look excellent, with a big emphasis on command and control but with enough action, counter action to make the game really repeatable. 



However 10mm is a completely new departure for me, normally I stick to 28mm.  I had only gamed at this scale using Wings of War WW1, which doesn't need any terrain whatsoever.

So the first thing was to see what I had that might be turned into 10mm terrain.

I had a few odds and ends so produced a couple of fields and some light woods, using some Woodlands Scenics clump foliage and some of the very small trees I have in my bits box.  So far so good.





However if I wanted anything else I would have to scratchbuild.  I decided to model a small thatched cottage.





Built out of balsa wood, scored to make planks, with an offcut of foam for the chimney and some string for the cottage garden, I had my start. Now to add a few bits to fill out the base but leave enough space for the farmyard to be occupied by troops.

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

This is looking good. Will follow with interest.

[Digits]

Agreed, watching with interest.

[Captain Blood]

Interesting 
Good start Gary.
I’ve been looking at the new 12mm range from Victrix. It is very tempting...

[gamer Mac]

Nice start Gary
So what size is the house?

[fred]

Good start. 10mm is a great scale, lets you get a good sized battle on the table. I too am looking O Group, but haven’t had chance to play a game yet.

There are some good looking East Front buildings on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10mm-Scale-Wargame-Scenery-Russian-Village-Buildings-10-items-/114331212752?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

Pendraken too have some east front buildings.

I’ve been looking at the new 12mm range from Victrix. It is very tempting...

I’ve just painted up a company’s worth of the Victrix Germans - and they are nice figures to paint. I’m not sure why they are labelled 12mm, as they are very much the height of Pendraken, Pithead or Minifigs figures. But the Victrix ones are certainly more slender than the metals.

The Victrix PzIV scales very closely to the Pithead PzIV

Which is all good news as they can be mixed in with existing metal ranges

[Hu Rhu]

Thanks for the kind comments everyone.

Nice start Gary
So what size is the house?

Thanks. Its 50mm x 30mm.  Very small for my old eyes. 

Interesting 
Good start Gary.
I’ve been looking at the new 12mm range from Victrix. It is very tempting...

I also looked at the Victrix range but the requirement to buy 6 vehicles at a time and with a limited range at the moment, meant I opted for Pendraken.  I might however be tempted by their Panthers.

Good start. 10mm is a great scale, lets you get a good sized battle on the table. I too am looking O Group, but haven’t had chance to play a game yet.

There are some good looking East Front buildings on eBay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10mm-Scale-Wargame-Scenery-Russian-Village-Buildings-10-items-/114331212752?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

Pendraken too have some east front buildings.

I have some of the Pendraken, Battlescene and Timescale buildings on order along with Pendraken miniatures and vehicles but I thought I'd get started with something of my own.  I also looked at some N Guage railway models which seem to fit perfectly, albeit more 1950's England than 1940's Russia.    However I am sure a few can be customised to suit. 

Since last night I have added a thatched roof and some fences to the plot.  The thatch is cut from an old face flannel since teddy bear fur and towelling are way out of scale.



I also added a hedge made of pipecleaners and what is meant to be a hayrick made of foam base with flannel offcuts.

[FlyXwire]

Looks like you're hittin' it!

[has.been]

Agreed, watching with interest.

Russian Front !?!?!?!
Digits mate, don't even go there!

[Digits]

I can’t see that small to paint! Lol

As for Russian...I thought you had that covered?

No, I’m happy to watch threads like this cheers.

[Hu Rhu]

Looks like you're hittin' it!

Thanks.

I can’t see that small to paint! Lol

Your painting is excellent. I love your 28mm CoC thread.  Very inspirational.



So after the glue had dried I slapped some basecoat onto the model.



And then some highlighted shades



Still needs a little more depth but that will follow in due course.

[Hu Rhu]

So finally finished off my first 10mm terrain piece.





I noticed that the white glue had not dried completely when I took these photos.

Also arrived in the post today some markers I ordered from Warbases from their custom acrylic range. Poor light in the photo but the yellow markers say Hesitant. I could have gone with the MDF markers from Two Fat Lardies but I wanted to be able to differentiate the effects easily on the tabletop.



So I've got the rules, made some terrain, what else do I need.  Oh yes the miniatures.  Sadly my order form Pendraken was sent in just as they are in they are in the process of moving premises and I might have to wait a week or two for casting etc.  So in the meantime back to some terrain building.

[gamer Mac]

looking good Gary
You may need an opponent to play a game

[Digits]

That terrain piece came out nicely!

[Hu Rhu]

looking good Gary
You may need an opponent to play a game

Thanks. True about an opponent but until lockdown ends it will be solo play. 

That terrain piece came out nicely!

Thank you. I'll need a few more peices to fill the table though.