my 2021 painting challenge!

[Steve J]

Thanks for the info and the link Peter . Of course now I want one for my Belgian troops!

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Superb

[steve_holmes_11]

Really impressive Belgians.

Can you tell us about the howitzer (or infantry gun) in the photographs Peter?

[petercooman]

Really impressive Belgians.

Can you tell us about the howitzer (or infantry gun) in the photographs Peter?

That was another one made by frc (fonderie royale de canons, wich basically translates to royal cannon foundry).

"The Canon de 76 FRC was a Belgian infantry support gun, produced by the Fonderie Royale des Canons (FRC). The gun was typically of 76 mm calibre; however, an optional 47 mm barrel could be fitted instead. The gun was designed for transport via a trailer towed by a vehicle. In 1940, the Wehrmacht redesignated these as 7.6 cm IG 260(b). At the start of World War II, 198 of these guns had been produced. "

and the anti tank gun is the frc 47 mm model 1931.

"The Royal Cannon Foundry 47mm anti-tank gun Model 1931 (French language: Canon anti-char de 47mm Fonderie Royale de Canons (FRC) Modèle 1931, abbreviated to C.47 F.R.C. Mod.31) was an artillery piece developed in 1931 for the Belgian army which saw widespread service in the Battle of Belgium in 1940. It was colloquially known as the "'Quat'sept" (Forty-seven) by the soldiers that used it. It was developed by the firm F.R.C., the Herstal-based Fonderie Royale des Canons, not to be confused with the French F.R.C. "

"Both infantry and cavalry versions of the gun were produced with minor variations: the cavalry version had pneumatic tires for greater road mobility, while the infantry versions had heavier but more durable full-rubber tires. The gun was also able to be incorporated into fixed defenses and bunkers, including the Belgian fortifications at the Albert Canal.They were also fixed to the T-13 tank destroyer. "

"Several hundred 47 mm guns were captured by the Germans after the battle of Belgium and donated to the Hungarians in 1940-1, to make up for their lack in anti-tank guns during Operation Barbarossa. Their use was limited however due to a lack of spare parts, while the armor penetrating capabilities of these guns had also been surpassed by the Soviet advances in tank construction. Most were relegated to training duties. "

[petercooman]

painted an early war ss squad for bolt action:







So,adding 10 models means 351 models painted this year

total tally: about 6691 models are painted and 2144 models are still waiting for love.

[steve_holmes_11]

That was another one made by frc (fonderie royale de canons, wich basically translates to royal cannon foundry).

"The Canon de 76 FRC was a Belgian infantry support gun, produced by the Fonderie Royale des Canons (FRC). The gun was typically of 76 mm calibre; however, an optional 47 mm barrel could be fitted instead. The gun was designed for transport via a trailer towed by a vehicle. In 1940, the Wehrmacht redesignated these as 7.6 cm IG 260(b). At the start of World War II, 198 of these guns had been produced. "

and the anti tank gun is the frc 47 mm model 1931.

"The Royal Cannon Foundry 47mm anti-tank gun Model 1931 (French language: Canon anti-char de 47mm Fonderie Royale de Canons (FRC) Modèle 1931, abbreviated to C.47 F.R.C. Mod.31) was an artillery piece developed in 1931 for the Belgian army which saw widespread service in the Battle of Belgium in 1940. It was colloquially known as the "'Quat'sept" (Forty-seven) by the soldiers that used it. It was developed by the firm F.R.C., the Herstal-based Fonderie Royale des Canons, not to be confused with the French F.R.C. "

"Both infantry and cavalry versions of the gun were produced with minor variations: the cavalry version had pneumatic tires for greater road mobility, while the infantry versions had heavier but more durable full-rubber tires. The gun was also able to be incorporated into fixed defenses and bunkers, including the Belgian fortifications at the Albert Canal.They were also fixed to the T-13 tank destroyer. "

"Several hundred 47 mm guns were captured by the Germans after the battle of Belgium and donated to the Hungarians in 1940-1, to make up for their lack in anti-tank guns during Operation Barbarossa. Their use was limited however due to a lack of spare parts, while the armor penetrating capabilities of these guns had also been surpassed by the Soviet advances in tank construction. Most were relegated to training duties. "

Thanks for that, I've seen a few Belgian lists, but never appreciated that there was an infantry gun.

I hope they perform well on the tabletop.

[petercooman]

painted a german anti tank rifle and a flamethrower team



So,adding 4 models means 355 models painted this year

total tally: about 6695 models are painted and 2140 models are still waiting for love.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Good work on those

[paulr]

 

[Techno II]

Nice work, Peter ! 

Cheers - Phil.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Flamethrower is very nice.

[petercooman]

thanks all!

Flamethrower is very nice.

i tried something along these lines with the colours i had at hand , only thing i skipped was dotting the white, as i couldn't be bothered and i wanted it to look darker

[petercooman]

managed to finish two more german squads, a pak,mortar and mg34




i call this one: johann rambo 


the entire army finished:



So,adding 29 models means 384 models painted this year

total tally: about 6724 models are painted and 2111 models are still waiting for love.




the state of the mountain right now:

1) epic orcs
2)warhammer fantasy bretonnians
3) warhammer fantasy undead
4)warhammer fantasy orcs and goblins
5)  mice and mystics/reaper mouselings (prepped and mounted to bases)
6)  D&D temple of elemental evil game (1/10th done)
7) D&D tomb of annihilation game
8 ) d&d mad mage game
9 ) 40k imperial guard
10) 40k dark angels (dark vengeance starter set+additions)
11) 40k chaos (dark vengeance starter set)
12)star saga models (5 expansions: 69 models) + deadzone models (29 asterians, 11 enforcers, 10 forge fathers and 27 veermyn + 2 rebel characters)
13) LOTR high elves
14)walking dead minis (84 models)
15)napoleonic waterloo British/Hanoverians/prussians
16) napoleonic waterloo french
17)peninsular british (93 models)
18)peninsular french (77 models total, 15 painted)
19)peninsular spanish guerrilla (53 models total, 20 painted)
20) zulu war british
21)zulu war zulus
22)kill team models
23)european town set by tt combat
24)bolt action blitzkrieg germans (58 models)
25)LOTR goblins
26) bolt action Belgian army (53 models)
27) additions to other bolt action armies (25 models)
28) aliens: another glorious day in the corps + expansions (68 minis)

[Elliesdad]

painted an early war ss squad for bolt action:

In just spotted this, but is the chap on the extreme left of the front row taking the first "selfie" ever?

[Techno II]

Good spot, that man.... 

Nice work, Peter.

Cheers - Phil.