Finished: 15mm Dutch M113 platoon and HQ vehicle

Hi folks,

As previously mentioned back in my YPR-408 post, I got a little bogged down painting wise, trying to finish off too many things at once. However, this also meant I finished 3 (more or less 4) units at the same time. 

First up are some 15mm plastic Battlefront M113s, part of my Dutch Recce force, who will provide transport for my Tirailleur Peloton (as part of my Verkennings Eskadron). I may pick up some more Dutch infantry for these, or may use my existing figures. I'm undecided!

These models are lovely to build and a joy to paint. I really rate these boxy little iconic vehicles. These have been decalled using the BF markings, had fishing line aerials applied and have a single commander marking where the command team will be. Based to my usual standard for this collection, and weathered with some Tamiya Weathering Master powders. 

At the same time, I was working on a slightly older Battlefront resin model. This M577 Command Post Carrier was released by Battlefront as part of the initial Team Yankee offering way back when the game first came out. I believe it was a bonus model representing "Colonel Reynolds' Battalion CP" as part of the 'Bannon's Boys' army deal back in 2015. An odd model, as it comes with a large open space but no associated infantry figures. 

Dave had one of these spare from the figures he had picked up from IanW at our club. I snagged one as an interesting little thing for my Dutch, figuring it would be useful in scenarios or in Northag/Centag games. 

As usual I threw on some aerials, used the Dutch BF decals and the same basing style as on the other vehicles in the collections. 

That's it for my backlog currently. Next up will be some West German Marder Rolands, which Dave very kinds airbrushed basic camo colours for me. These are the only missile air defence options open to the Dutch currently, other than Stinger teams. I've also a Dutch Mech Inf platoon I want to get done! No rest for the gamer!

Finished: 15mm Team Yankee Dutch YPR-765 PRATs (v2!)

Hi folks,

Almost a duplicate post here of one from back in October. Another pair of resin 3d prints from Butlers Printed Models, finishing off a 4 vehicle platoon. You can find some commentary on price, quality and comparison with BF resin and metal models on this earlier post. 

These models are functionally identical to the earlier entry, and simply followed my decision to use BPM models for the whole unit. Initially I had planned to use two BPM printed models, along with two 'spare' BF models. 

And the full unit of four BPM printed vehicles:

I also have spare BF plastic turrets to fit my YPR-765 IFVs, in case I decide I need more!

Finished: 15mm Dutch YPR-408 Platoon

Hi folks,

My first finished unit since the AHPC finished - not for any other reason than having a bit of a loss of motivation. I seem to keep falling into a trap of working on too many things at once, which limits my perceived progress, which makes my motivation flag, etc, etc. I need to remind myself in future to work in smaller batches!

Anyway, these models are 15mm scale Dutch DAF YPR-408 APCs, resin 3D printed models from Butlers Printed Models. 

I decided to get a unit of them as they are cool models, and fitted in with my idea of also being able to field some 2nd line/reservist units in various Cold War games. 

These vehicles were introduced to Dutch service in the 1960's, having been designed in the 1950's. They remained in service until 1987, and are pretty iconic. They had many of the variants seen on the later YPR-765s, less the autocannon turrets. 

These models are all the YP-408 PWI-S(GR)/Pantserwiel Infanterie Standaard (Groep) - armoured infantry transports. I did upgrade these with Battlefront plastic 15mm .50cal machine guns, as the 3d printed ones that came with the models were a bit too fragile. 

These models were painted with my usual selection of AK interactive US Olive Drab paints, a drybrush to apply edge highlights then a tidy up. The usual fishing line aerials and Battlefront decals, and my normal style of basing - less flowers for the TY stuff. 

Decals were mainly those provided by Battlefront, though I did use some of my WW2 bridging weight decals.  

These are nice models, I'm glad I have them in the collection - something a bit different. Stats wise, I'll probably lift the Fuchs stats to represent light wheeled armoured vehicles. I'm sure Dave won't mind!

Finished: Necromunda Slave Ogyrn gang + terrain

Hi folks,

Another gang done as part of AHPCXIII, this time Necromunda Slave Ogyrns. 

Again, I went with an industrial type colour scheme, using various yellows. 

These models stand a good bit bigger than the standard 28mm necro figures. 

Alongside these, I also finished off some more terrain bits. 

Finished: Necromunda Goliath Gang

Hi folks,

Despite my best efforts I've fallen behind on blog posts - again!

Another AHPCXIII entry, completed as part of the challenge, was my Goliath gang for Necromunda - which included a 3d printed 'Zerker proxy. 

For these guys, I went for another industrial look - this time using Vallejo Xpress orange for the armour plates, with xpress greys for the trousers. 

I've a few more models to do for these - Champions and a few optional extras for when the gang has money to upgrade weapons.

More to follow!