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Ben F
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History teacher, dad, wargamer, figure painter, always planning the next trip
Really liking the 1944 content. Have you ever considered doing another YouTube video on tank brigade tactics but looking at 1944-45?
February 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Aren't they though? And I'm uncertain how to class a princess beach, so went with rough terrain 😁
November 19, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Obviously it'll need some simplification, but im planning on tracking the whole project on here.
November 12, 2024 at 11:36 PM
This palace was used by Goring during the war, and in July, the Luftwaffe kampfgruppe made up of foresters, pioneers, and some HG division troop, supported by Wiking Panthers, faced off against the spearhead of Rokossovsky's attack. The centrepiece will be the palace itself.
November 12, 2024 at 11:34 PM
I wanted to do something around Op Bagration, but with more visual interest, along with a more engaging narrative than 'russian steamroller'. After watching a WW2TV interview with Dr Phil Blood, I discovered something that should work. The battle for the old Tsarist hunting palace at Białowieża.
November 12, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Thanks mate - we're all super happy with the little man.
November 12, 2024 at 11:16 PM
I know, right? I saw you were on here so thought I may stand a chance at getting in 😁
November 12, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Good-o. I'll have to see if I can figure out this feeds thing then and give here another crack. The other place does finally seem to be falling apart, doesn't it? And Facebook all AI generated posts.
November 12, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Agreed, absolutely love Chain, it's a brilliant system. A mate recently put on a game of CDS, and I was hooked - it's also brilliant, with lots of nuance.
November 15, 2023 at 6:16 AM
They look superb John, i love the worn look of the uniforms, like theyve been traipsing through the jungle for weeks. Will you be using them for Charlie Don't Surf? I've been working on some 15mm PAVN and US Marines for CDS thr last few weeks.
November 14, 2023 at 11:18 AM
Brilliant stuff John, I love the dead leaves around the verandah, adds so much to it.
October 30, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Quote with a picture of water you took.
October 24, 2023 at 9:35 AM
Alas it was all to no avail. As the second lift came in, waves of mainforce VC overran the LZ. Despite a Huey Hog gunship catching a VC platoon in the open, the Aircav had to sound the retreat. Great game, even though I was thoroughly outfought. I'll definitely play again
October 7, 2023 at 11:57 AM
"THEY'RE IN THE TREES!" The first wave of Aircav are heavily engaged from the surrounding tree lines while the US commander tries desperately to gain control of the situation.
October 7, 2023 at 7:48 AM
Absolutely superb painting mate. Will you be using them for Sharp Practice? And Paul is a sculpting machine, isn't he?
October 6, 2023 at 12:06 PM
Yep. I keep hoping that Cromarty Forge will do an up to date range. Even just some legiones and auxiliares
October 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Absolutely gorgeous figures, aren't they.
October 5, 2023 at 11:26 PM
Brilliant painting John. All of my ww2 forces have sto figure bases for LMGs, light mortars, PIATs and the like.
October 3, 2023 at 9:44 PM