Alumwell Wargames Show 2011 - part two

My second Alumwell or WMMS post features some beautifully modelled and painted German experimental armour or Paper Tigers, German tanks and tank destroyer designs that were on the drawing board as WW2 ended. A sort of Luft46 for armour rather than aircraft.

Each of the designs comes under the classification of the E-Series or Entwicklungs-Serie (Development Series). The E-Series which would allow for maximum interchange of parts. These AFV's were to replace all of the existing German vehicles making future production, maintenance and service easier and cheaper.

The tanks were named by weight classification, the E-10 being the 10 ton weight class - There were six classes in all E-5, E-10, E-25, E-50, E-75 and E-100.

Photo One - An unusual design that allowed the large gun to be removed from its armoured shell and wheeled out to the rear. I also suspect that the hull has been lengthened.

Photo Two - I believe that this design was called the Crocodile.

Photo Three - I know that this has the Porsche Turret.

Photo Four - A late war paint scheme green and yellow over the red oxide primer.

Photo Five - A Maus hull with a larger anti-aircraft turret.

Photo Six - I think this is an example of the E-10.

Photo Seven - This design is based on the King Tiger hull.

I admit that I am not an expert in this field and I really should have taken notes, but I hope that you will excuse my lack of knowledge on this subject. Should any reader be able to identify the class and vehicle in greater detail please post replies.

Most of the information above was taken from the Internet and in particular this post

All of these images were taken on the IMPS stand at the WMMS, Alumwell on Sunday 13th March 2011 and all of the models are to 1/35th scale.

Tony

Flames of War diorama accessories

In one of those (very) rare Eureka moments I was browsing through some old magazines/catalogues and came across some old Verlinden Productions Catalogues, specifically catalogue No.18 from 2002 (page 20/21) and saw these illustrations of various propaganda posters and signs. I immediately thought that they would make great diorama accessories and decoration for various Flames of War terrain and buildings, even 28mm displays, just cut them out and stick them to building sides or walls. These second-hand catalogues are regularly for sale at Bring-and Buy events through out the year and usually for just a couple of pounds you would have enough signs and posters to last a decent sized wargame club for years.

In scale terms the catalogue illustrations of the posters and signs would be ideal to use with 1/100th scale Flames of War, while some of the other illustrations could be used for 28mm WW1, WW2, Pulp or even Modern games. Just to be clear, I am suggesting that you buy a catalogue, cut out the illustrated signs and glue them to the sides of your Flame of War buildings, not purchase the sets from Verlinden!

I have included a ruler to give a better idea of the size of these illustrations.

I think they would be great additions to any gaming terrain, adding a touch of 'colour' and scale to otherwise plain walls and buildings and as stated above - one old catalogue would give literally hundreds of such signs.

In fact I am sure this idea must have been used before, if it has then I apologise, but still feel it is worth sharing.

Tony