Invasion of the Netherlands in 28mm

[answer_is_42]

So, intermission over. I've painted the Carden-Loyd Lynx. Behold as it is dwarfed by the mighty Panzer IA.






Still on the lookout for an infantry gun. Also time to start thinking about terrain (obviously I'll need a canal...).

[Dave Knight]

Looks very good

[eketar]

Very inspiring project, I was wondering about Renegade Miniatures late war ww1 German Artillery for the field piece

http://www.renegademiniatures.com/ww1lwger.htm

it looks to be a Krupp 77mm, which the Dutch did have. Most of their field pieces were obsolete from the early 20th century, and having been modernised in the 1920's, so I think this gun won't look too out of place.

[answer_is_42]

Very inspiring project, I was wondering about Renegade Miniatures late war ww1 German Artillery for the field piece

http://www.renegademiniatures.com/ww1lwger.htm

it looks to be a Krupp 77mm, which the Dutch did have. Most of their field pieces were obsolete from the early 20th century, and having been modernised in the 1920's, so I think this gun won't look too out of place.

Oh, yes that looks quite close to what I want. Thanks for the link!

This project is on pause at the moment for my uni exams, but I should have enough stuff for a game in a month or so, so stand by.

[cstoesen]

Nice looking miniatures.  I can't wait to see pictures of them in a game.  I love that you went with the tankette.  I am a big fan of early war armor.

[Gothic Line]

 Once I suggested a production of Duch soldiers on a forum...no answers!

[eketar]

Once I suggested a production of Duch soldiers on a forum...no answers!

I would buy some. It seems like there is an increase in the interest of Early War at the moment, so I suppose I wouldn't be the only one.

[answer_is_42]

Finished my exams, hurrah!
Following eketar's suggestion I've gone with a 75mm Krupp gun (7-Veld in Dutch use). It's from Tiger miniatures, nice model, though I needed to modify it somewhat to look like the Dutch gun. They crew were rather tricky, too. Anyway, the platoon is now finished! Next up, some terrain.

[eketar]

that gun looks great! what kind of terrain are you going to build?

A problem I have run into with Dutch terrain, is unlike Norman terrain for instance with lots of LoS blocking bocage, Dutch fields don't have anything which would block LoS to demarcate them. Instead they have ditches which run round the outside with a small piece of earth which connects fields to eachother or to roads. Also, most of the country is dead flat, so that leaves only trees as LoS blocking terrain.

I am building my terrain board so ditches are cut into the surface, much like how rivers are put into gaming tables. I will share some pictures when I get around to borrowing my Girlfriends camera.

Good luck with your next project!

[joroas]

Who makes 28mm tulips?   

[answer_is_42]

that gun looks great! what kind of terrain are you going to build?

A problem I have run into with Dutch terrain, is unlike Norman terrain for instance with lots of LoS blocking bocage, Dutch fields don't have anything which would block LoS to demarcate them. Instead they have ditches which run round the outside with a small piece of earth which connects fields to eachother or to roads. Also, most of the country is dead flat, so that leaves only trees as LoS blocking terrain.

I am building my terrain board so ditches are cut into the surface, much like how rivers are put into gaming tables. I will share some pictures when I get around to borrowing my Girlfriends camera.

Good luck with your next project!

Well, obviously this is only a small project so I won't be doing too much. Definitely a canal, bridge and couple of pillboxes (see link below). I guess I’ll have to rely on trees and buildings for breaking LoS.  I’ve been to the Netherlands a fair few times so I’ve a good idea of the sort of ‘look’ needed.

http://www.waroverholland.nl/index.php?page=photo&pid=3905

It would be good to see some photos of your stuff!

[Kieffer]

Buildings of WW2 Netherlands are very typical and full of personnality.
But your game table wouldn't be complete without a windmill !

[General Lee]

what an excellent thread! you are making me proud 

[styx]

Buildings of WW2 Netherlands are very typical and full of personnality.
But your game table wouldn't be complete without a windmill !

I saw one done with laser cut...very nice work. I wanted one.

[styx]

Great work! Really enjoying the thread!