What models to buy to create a Volkssturm battalion?

Started by Lord Raffles, 02 March 2015, 07:55:19 PM

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Lord Raffles

What models would people recommend to build a battalion of Volkssturm for Blitzkrieg Commander?

gregernest

GR1,2,4,6,7.  Not that I own any (yet).  :D

It's more a matter of how you mix them, really.  I'm the local German player for WWII stuff, so I've got books and bags of lead of all sorts throughout the war.  Two other scales, however.

I believe they did not have many MG's, more SMG's and panzerfausts.  Throw in the occasional NCO and you're good!  8)

getagrip

Panzerfausts on bicycle too.  I think the paint job should also go a long way to creating the "rag tag" look.

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Steve J

Welcome on board Raffles.

First thoughts are to look at some of the Afrika Korps figures, WWI and SCW to give you a real mix of stuff. Hope this helps?

getagrip

Quote from: Steve J on 02 March 2015, 08:51:25 PM
Welcome on board Raffles.

First thoughts are to look at some of the Afrika Korps figures, WWI and SCW to give you a real mix of stuff. Hope this helps?

Anything that doesn't look too regimented would work.
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fsn

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gregernest

Ooh!  Missed that one on the bike until now.  Neat!

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Oik of the Year 2013, 2014; Prize for originality and 'having a go, bless him', 2015
3 votes in the 2016 Painting Competition!; 2017-2019 The Wilderness years
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getagrip

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GrumpyOldMan

Hello LR

I'd mix in some WW1 Austrians and Serbs, VBCW civilians in flat caps (BR154), SCW militia (SCW10) and Boers without the hat brim upturned:-



But that's just me  :D.

Cheers

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getagrip

Good post grumpy, what's the code for the guy top left?
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GrumpyOldMan

Hello getagrip

The guys top left are the AH1 WW1 Austrians in cap, but I believe the standing firing guy is from the Afrika Korp.

While looking through Pendraken lists I did see GR144 Volksturm with panzerfaust, haven't seen it but it might fit into a Volkssturm battalion  :D, maybe in partnership with GR45 Infantry pushing loaded bicycle.

Cheers

GrumpyOldMan

getagrip

Thanks.  I'm currently trying to decide if I do BKC in 10mm on a small scale or 6mm on a larger scale (if you'll pardon the oxymoron.

If I'm honest,  I'll probably do both  :)
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Steve J

QuoteI'm currently trying to decide if I do BKC in 10mm on a small scale or 6mm on a larger scale

Personally I'd recommend 10mm. I've played Cold War Commander in 6mm, and whilst the tanks etc are ok, it's a bugger to differentiate troop types one on the table. 10mm also looks better as a game for WWII IMHO.

getagrip

Quote from: Steve J on 03 March 2015, 07:02:57 AM
Personally I'd recommend 10mm. I've played Cold War Commander in 6mm, and whilst the tanks etc are ok, it's a bugger to differentiate troop types one on the table. 10mm also looks better as a game for WWII IMHO.

I agree on both counts Steve but I know I'll end up fighting bigger and bigger battles and, 10mm is both considerably more expensive and needs loads more storage space. :-\
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At the club we play 10mm on a relatively large scale.  Just make sure you have lots of terrain.
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getagrip

Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 03 March 2015, 11:11:20 AM
At the club we play 10mm on a relatively large scale.  Just make sure you have lots of terrain.

I think that applies to any "Warmaster" based game.

What size table do you play on Orcs?
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Lord Raffles

Quote from: GrumpyOldMan on 02 March 2015, 09:32:35 PM
Hello LR

I'd mix in some WW1 Austrians and Serbs, VBCW civilians in flat caps (BR154), SCW militia (SCW10) and Boers without the hat brim upturned:-



But that's just me  :D.

Cheers

GrumpyOldMan (Have we tried switching off the 'Preview' message box and switching it back on again?)


Excellent choices, I never would have thought of Serbs and Austraians!

Just made my purchase :D