My first Dust Battle and a new blog

[BjörnF]

A few days ago I started with Dust Tactics. I painted up a few figures and Tomas and I played two games.
It was great few. The rules was fun and the figures really great to paint.
I started a new blog to collect my rantings.

northerndust.blogspot.se

[Dr.Falkenhayn]

cool Stuff  That's a nice Camo Pattern 

[FramFramson]

Do they sell an unpainted version of that figure, or did you repaint yours?

I'm asking because the only 1:35 version of that figure I was able to find for sale online was the painted version (in pseudo-DAK scheme) which actually isn't too bad at all. I'm wondering if I missed something?

[BjörnF]

Thanks Dr!

FramFramson:
I think you are correct. These are the 1:48 scale.

[FramFramson]

Ahhhh, okay.

Yes, I picked up the 1:35 version for use with regular 28mm - 32mm Pulp gaming. She'll be on the obligatory nazi team. 

[FramFramson]

Ugh! I'm a goof! I realized I had my scales backwards yesterday.

I picked up 1:48 myself, not 1:35 (which would obviously be too big for 30mm). So there is an unpainted 1:48 version? I guess I should/could have gone with that?

[BjörnF]

FramFramson: I also do it all the time. You can buy the un-painted here:
http://www.dustgame.com/products.php?sid=25
They also sell the painted version on the same site (but not the same page). The painted versions are called "deluxe" or "premium".  Painted: http://www.dustgame.com/products.php?sid=32

[FramFramson]

Haha, I feel like a bit of dope.

But on the other hand, I guess I paid only $15 more for a reasonably decent paintjob with some pretty fine detail!

... only I might need to repaint her in the regular feldgrau, rather than the pseudo-DAK anyway. Haha!  

[BjörnF]

Now I have updated my blog with some pictures of my Sturmpionieren and a few words about what I like/dislike about them.
northerndust.blogspot.se



And don't forget to vote for what you think about the models (not the painting).

[kidterminal]

I really like your painting of Lena and Kate.

[BjörnF]

Tomas and I have just started playing Dust tactics. This was the second time we played and the first scenario for the evening was a total disaster for me, but I had a great time! We played scenario 3 from Victory Bridge where I (German) tried to charge over the bridge into the warm and fuzzy arms of the SSU.
Here are more pictures and what happen to you if you show up at the battle un-painted:
http://northerndust.blogspot.se/2014/01/forward-men-victory-bridge-scenario-3_15.html

[TheOlivant]

Hi BjornF,

Like you painting, especially the Sturmpionieren.

I've not used the Dust rules, how does the movement work?, it appears to be square terrain pieces..

regards

Wolt

[BjörnF]

Hi Wolt,
Thanks.
In Dust Tactics you move from a square to another. I like it, there is no need to be a master of using rulers, or argue about milimeters. But some don't like it. Dust Warfare on the other hand use "normal" tabletop movement rules (if I understand it correctly).
/Björn

[TheOlivant]

Hi BjornF,

Thanks for that, I was confused by Dust being referred to as both. That clarifies it.

I don't mind square terrain based movement, I used to play PBI by TooFatLardies which are an umpire based WW2 rules set, it worked fine once you get over the chess idea..

Love the blog btw, ill keep an eye on developments..

regards

Wolt

[BjörnF]

After seen the SSU trash-cans on the battlefield I needed to get something to counter them. I bought a few Sturmaffe and a lot of Zombies. The Sturmaffe looked most fun to paint so it was a easy choice where to start. Go to my blog for more pictures and a quick statistical look at how good they are in combat.
http://northerndust.blogspot.se/2014/01/sturmaffe.html