Sdkfz 251 Germanys half track

 I have built several 251 systems and kits over the years. My most recent acquisition is the 75mm armed version 

Some older kits my Dad made and my newest one

The Stummel. Part of an SS recce unit or fires support for their Panzergrenadiers

And 3 more troop carriers, built just need pictures 

Carpiquet airfield assault June 1944

 This is an action I am planning on putting together. I haven't played a Canadian action for a few months. Also gets a chance to showcase some of my new German kit.

The Canadian 8th Brigade initially faced stiff resistance to their advances,  some over eager German panzerjagers charged forward too soon and were taken out. The german mortars and nebelwefers attempted to keep them back, but the infantry in Universal carriers nad half tracks charged through ignoring the Panzergrenadiers who attempted to retake their bunkers. The Canadians and British can now use the airport.

More German transport

 I bought another German cargo truck, this one will have the newer style cab that was produced.

My aim is to get transports to all my German units, 

Source books: Weapons and Warfare

 This was a set put out in the 1980s. The airport museum had them in their gift shop and needed to get rid of them. So I took a whole set FREE!

I also got a book back i donated as books are not selling. 

Pictures to follow 

Panzer Vor! Fathers Day 2021

 The local airport museum has an excellent model shop and I was able to get some Hasegawa kits of German vehicles 

Kettlegrad and Schwimwagen, built on Father's Day.

Cargo truck completely done June 28

Hanamog 251 with 75mm gun

232 with 20mm gun

Estwind anti-aircraft tank 37mm gun

The plan is to equip the SS Divisions I have with enough gear to take on the British,  Canadian and Soviets 

Flames of War Battle in the Sands

 This is a replay of the same action as last week, but uses the Flames of War rules

Recce elements taking cover next to the Panzer jager battery 

The Panzer III section falls to the Grants

And the recent Squadron rushes ahead to the objective however they will be checked by the Italian recce squad 

So the after action report was that the universal carrier section was knocked down to just one carrier, but held on until infantry came in. While the Italians could have tried to contest the objective, the Germans had already lost control of the village. This one goes to the British.

Bolt action Duel in Sand Scenario

 As a birthday gift, my son gave me some time so we could play a game.

Combined 51st Highland Division on left with 38th Irish Brigade on the right with 7th Armoured Division in the centre.

The Afrika Korp position holding a fuel supply dump and village 

My son noticing that he can put units inside the desert buildings I got back in January. These were the Bolt Action debut for the game.

So my plan was to draw his units away from the objective by rushing infantry towards the village, which worked until they got bogged down in trying to get the building 

The British armour began to advance on the objective which Ian noticed and using the superior German guns and armour picked off my tanks. 

The infantry was able to close in but even though they assaulted the tanks, it was no good. The DAK holds onto the village, and the 8th Army needs to find a new commander