Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer from Rubicon Models

Things are getting better and better! Here are some 3D prototype images of the Hetzer... Only the early and late...

Posted by Rubicon Models on Giovedì 20 agosto 2015

New waterslide Decals from Rubicon Models

For those who wanted to add extra insignia and markings for your Rubicon vehicles, we have updated our website to...
Posted by Rubicon Models on Sabato 22 agosto 2015

News from Heer 46

Heer 46 news!

Another happy WIP 1st Grenadier Squad and MMG team - Un altro felicissimo WIP prima squadra di Grendier e team MMG

Here we are with another WIP 1st Greneadier squad from +Warlord Games plastic panzergrendiers and MMG team (there isn't the NCO because already painted) - Eccoci con un altro felicissimo WIP! la prima squadra di Grenadiers dal kit in plastica di panzergrenadiers della Warlord Games (manca l'NCO in quanto già dipinto) ed il team MMG.

L'NCO mancante

Iniziamo con un po' di colore! - let's start with some color!

Warlord Games updated D-Day Firefight basic set - Rinnovata la scatola iniziale D-Day Firefight della Warlord

Hi folks! In the today newsletter, Warlord games stated that the D-Day Firefight bundle was updated with new sprues of german plastic miniatures and a new plastic Sd.kfz. 251 Hanomag. Anyone have already bought the new kit? - Helià gentaccia! Nella newsletter di oggi sembra che la Warlord abbia aggiornato la scatola base D-Day Firefight con nuovi sprue di tedeschi in plastica ed un nuovo Sd.Kfz. 251 Hanomag. Qualcuno di voi ha già acquistato il nuovo kit?

Speed painting German Panzergreadies

Hi guys and gals! Here we are with the anticipated tutorial! So let's get down to the various steps! - Ciao a tutti! Eccoci finalmente con il già anticipiato tutorial! Bando alle ciance e sotto con i vari step!

STEP 1 - Black primer undercoat - Base di primer nero

STEP 2 - Keeping the spraycan (or the airbrush) over the model head, let's give him a grey undercoat. With this step you will light up exposed areas keeping shadowed the recesses - Tenendo la bomboletta (o l'aerografo) sopra la testa del modello, apllichiamo una base di grigio. Con questo passaggio metteremo in luce le parti esposte mentre le parti non visibili rimarranno scure

STEP 3 - Let's paint the miniature with base colors. - Dipingiamo la miniatura con i colori di base.

STEP 4 - Now dip the miniature in Army Painter "Quickshade" (Personally I use the strong tone but feel free to use whatever shade you like). I suggest to let it cure overnight before touching the mini. Now you have your soldiers ready for battle! - Procediamo con il dip della miniatura nel "Quickshade" di Army Painter (In questo tutorial è stato usato lo Strong Tone ma sentitevi liberi di utilizzare la tonalità che più vi piace). Consiglio di lasciare asciugare tutta la notte prima di toccare la miniatura. Ora i vostri soldati sono pronti per la battaglia!

STEP 5 (optional) - If you would like that your minis stand out a little more on the battlefield, you could apply some lights to the uniform with a lighter tone of the base colors and a coat of matt varnish if you don't like shiny soldiers! - Se volete migliorare l'aspetto delle vostre miniature potete procedere con la lumeggiatura delle varie parti mediante l'applicazione del colore di base opportunamente schiarito ed una mano di trasparente opaco se non amate le miniature lucide!

Models painted are from +Warlord Games German Panzergrenadiers starter army.

News from the front!

Hi guys! Stay tuned for a Step-by-Step guide on "speed painting German Panzergrenadiers in 28mm! - Ciao a tutti! A breve uno Step-by-Step per lo speed painting dei Panzergrenadier Tedeschi!

Panzer III Ausf. J DAK colors

A bit of history from wikipedia! 

Panzer III was the common name of a medium tank that was developed in the 1930s by Germany and was used extensively in World War II. The official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen III Sd Kfz. 141 (abbreviated PzKpfw III) translating as "armoured fighting vehicle". It was intended to fight other armoured fighting vehicles and serve alongside the support Panzer IV; however, as the Germans faced the formidable T-34, 

stronger anti-tank guns were needed. Since the Panzer IV had a bigger turret ring, the roles were reversed. The Panzer IV mounted the long barrelled 7.5 cm KwK 40 gun and engaged in tank-to-tank battles. The Panzer III became obsolete in this role and for most purposes was supplanted by the Panzer IV. From 1942, the last version of Panzer III mounted the 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24, better suited for infantry support. Production of the Panzer III ended in 1943. However, the Panzer III's capable chassis provided hulls for the Sturmgeschütz III assault gun until the end of the war.

anzer III Ausf. J - Hull and turret front armour increased to solid 50 mm plate. Some were produced with 5 cm KwK 39 L/60gun and later redesignated Ausf. L.

Model is from +Warlord Games - Italeri plastic range, painted with airbrush and weathering mediums

Wittmann Last Tiger

First a bit of history from Warlord Games website....

Michael Wittmann was one of Germany’s most famous ‘panzer aces’ of World War II. During his career he was credited with destroying 138 enemy tanks and 132 anti-tank guns. He fought throughout the war until his death.

In April of 1944 his company was transferred to SS-Heavy Panzer Battalion 101 in Normandy. During the fighting Wittmann was ordered to occupy the small town of Villers-Bocage. Unknown to his commanders the town had already been occupied by the British 22nd Armoured Brigade. Observing elements of the enemy formation advancing along the road out of the town, Wittmann saw his opportunity and struck.

Within a quarter of an hour his five Tiger tanks had destroyed more than a dozen enemy tanks and at least as many other vehicles. His advance against the town had been courageous, but ill prepared and arguably reckless.

In August 1944, as he led a formation in a counter-attack towards Saint-Aignan-de-Cramesnil, his Tiger was caught in crossfire from Sherman Fireflies belonging to the Northamptonshire Yeomanry and the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. A single shot penetrated his tank’s engine compartment causing an ammunition explosion that blew the Tiger apart, throwing the turret some distance from the wreck. Wittmann and his crew were killed instantly.

Model is the +Warlord Games  - Italeri  plastic Tiger I Ausf. E made by me with airbrush colors and weathering medium. Decals for this particular tank are provided in the box!

Wittmann Last Tiger

First a bit of history from Warlord Games website....

Michael Wittmann was one of Germany’s most famous ‘panzer aces’ of World War II. During his career he was credited with destroying 138 enemy tanks and 132 anti-tank guns. He fought throughout the war until his death.

In April of 1944 his company was transferred to SS-Heavy Panzer Battalion 101 in Normandy. During the fighting Wittmann was ordered to occupy the small town of Villers-Bocage. Unknown to his commanders the town had already been occupied by the British 22nd Armoured Brigade. Observing elements of the enemy formation advancing along the road out of the town, Wittmann saw his opportunity and struck.

Within a quarter of an hour his five Tiger tanks had destroyed more than a dozen enemy tanks and at least as many other vehicles. His advance against the town had been courageous, but ill prepared and arguably reckless.

In August 1944, as he led a formation in a counter-attack towards Saint-Aignan-de-Cramesnil, his Tiger was caught in crossfire from Sherman Fireflies belonging to the Northamptonshire Yeomanry and the Sherbrooke Fusiliers. A single shot penetrated his tank’s engine compartment causing an ammunition explosion that blew the Tiger apart, throwing the turret some distance from the wreck. Wittmann and his crew were killed instantly.

Model is the +Warlord Games  - Italeri  plastic Tiger I Ausf. E made by me with airbrush colors and weathering medium. Decals for this particular tank are provided in the box!