My Italian forces

My Italian troops consist of Alpini supported by a self propelled gun.
With the additions of German guns, I may field some units to supplement what I have.
I have recently found them after my family moved my hobby stuff around. I shall have to get some paint on them and add them to this site.

The biggest challenge for me has been to find a paint that fits the Alpini unit.

My force is built for an ESCI/Italeri models 1/72 set.

I've use Tamiya Olive Green. The next step to finishing the unit will be to add some flesh and highlight any equipment.

3/27/2019
I made a trade with a fellow collector and received a Autoblinda AB 40 Ferroviaria so my Italians now have 2 of them to be part of an armoured force.

Ortona Italy November-December 1943 Point Defence scenario

3rd Canadian Brigade of the 1st Canadian Division hold off a German Paratrooper attack supported by Panzers.

Canadian units involved include West Nova Scotia Regiment, Carleton and York Regiment and 

Royal 22e Regiment (Van Doos) 

A panzer division  in support of the paras

The action begins with the Germans going all out with an assault. 

They smash into the Canadians. The Canadian armor counter attacks and takes out several Panzers. 

This game was played over several days. since IVe been snowed under with work yet again, I have yet to update this.
Once again, Ian smashed into my units. I waited too long to engage his mortars and artillery. I really need to concentrate on taking them out next time.