Flames Of War D-Day Boot Camp: Sunday
Come and join us for an awesome weekend of content as we're hanging out with the Battlefront Miniatures team and our community members here as we get stuck into Flames Of War to commemorate D-Day.
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Welcome To Day Three Of The Flames Of War D-Day Boot Camp!
Welcome to the final day of our Flames of War D-Day Boot Camp!
We’ve been joined by the guys from Battlefront for a weekend of gaming, recreating the battles around Normandy after D-Day.
The Boot Campers have got their armies built and on the table and already have a couple of games under their belts. The day will bring yet more epic clashes, and it looks as though Warren has something a bit different up his sleeve…
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Today at 12:00pm BST, we will be joined live by Phil Yates and Wayne Turner from Battlefront to answer all your Flames of War and Team Yankee questions!
They’ll be telling us all about what’s in store for these great miniatures games in the coming days, including D-Day releases, the mid-war, and some exciting new pieces for Team Yankee.
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Taking A Look At The Colours Of War
Justin sits down with John from Battlefront for a closer look at their Colours of War book.
Colours of War is the essential guide for painting your Flames of War miniatures. Not only do you get some useful painting tips, it also allows you to get the accurate uniforms and colour schemes for your historical armies.
Boot Campers Get Gaming
The Boot Campers have arrived and are all getting stuck into their day’s hobbying. Sundays are always the most relaxed day of the Boot Camp, and now everyone is ready to enjoy some games, or chill out with some painting and modelling.
Warren Brings The Pulp
Warren could not resist the call of the pulp any further and has brought the forces of the alien Vril to bolster his German army once again.
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Big Four Of Late War - Wayne's Austrians
Over at Battlefront’s Big Four Of Late War, Wayne Turner is fielding the German forces. Or, rather, the Austrians.
For his inspiration, Wayne turned to the history of the 2.Panzerdivision. This division moved its home barracks to Vienna after the German annexation of Austria, and was mostly made up of Austrians from that point.
The force later saw combat in Normandy, engaging with the British 50th Infantry and 7th Armoured Divisions.
You can find out more about this force and how Wayne is looking to theme his army around them over at the Big Four Of Late War page.
Bob's Christens His Shermans
Bob has been getting his tanks painted up this weekend and even went the extra step to name his American Sherman tanks.
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Any Flying Saucers Killed Yet?
We check in with Warren for a mid-game update on how his Flying Saucers are getting on.
Casey's Soviets Winter The Big Four Of Late War
Battlefront’s Casey Davies is fielding the Soviets for Big Four of Late War and takes us through his plans for a winter tank army.
Casey has made quite a few Soviet armies in the past, but has yet to finish a force of winter tanks. This time though, he’s driving on ahead and ready to create an army that looks as though it has already weathered the worst that war has to throw at it.
D-Day Armies On Parade
The boot Campers have made great progress getting their Flames of War armies painted up and onto the table this weekend.
Gerry stops off with Martin, Wayne, and Bob to take a closer look at what they’ve been working on.
Chatting With The Campers
Everyone is relaxed and enjoying their last games of the weekend today. The Boot Camps are always a great opportunity to learn a game and hang out with the other wonderful gamers who share a love of tiny fighting men.
Cracking Open The Soviet Starter Bundle
Justin and Chris lift the lid on the Soviet Starter Bundle from Battlefront Miniatures.
For the Soviets, the answer is always “tanks”. What was the question? Doesn’t matter, it’s still tanks.
Warren's Pulp Battle: End Game
We return to find out how Warren’s game went. Is their a future for UFOs in the field of war?
Unfortunately, things did not go so well for the weird world war brigade. But that won’t stop them returning to the battlefield!
Warren's UFOs Get Grounded
After making a spectacular entrance this morning, Warren’s UFOs sadly ended up grounded.
Still, I doubt this will be their last flight. The Nachtwulf will return!
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Boot Campers Share Their Thoughts On The Weekend
Everyone’s been having a blast this weekend at the Flames of War D-Day Boot Camp.
John went around to find out how the Boot Campers has found this latest hobby weekend and what games they have been getting up to.
What's In The Box For The German Starter Force?
Justin sits down again with Chris from Battlefront to take a look at the German starter force for Flames of War.
This Panzer Kampfgruppe provides you with plenty of options on the battlefield, combining plenty of armour with fast, mobile infantry supported by artillery. The set also sees them accompanied by the infamous Tiger tanks!
The British Are Coming!
The Boot Camp’s built British force rolls out onto the field of Flames of War.
What's In The Cards For Flames Of War Units
Justin and Chris sit down one more time to take a look through the Flames of War Unit Card Packs.
These unit cards help you to keep track of every unit you have on the table, keeping an eye on stats, and building your army lists without having to constantly flick back and forth through the army books.
Final day guys, time for the big push 😀
I cant wait to see how Warren’s Luftwaffe UFOs fare in battle. I remember when I first saw him do it back in 2013, it was the best.
Will you have a review of the German starter?
happy Sunday. xlbs normally 1 and half hours,with Warren 2 and a half hours (unknown why). Today all day YES,
Can’t wait to see what you guys have going on today
the final day is finally here
I honestly cannot believe the Hit the Beach box is $50!!! Amazing!
So, the final day. Have you been recording (taking note) of game results, so we can see whether the allies got a foot hold in Normandy, or were pushed back into the sea?
Great weekend
Looks like an amazing game and a great boot camp!
So Jealous, and of course Warren brought the pulp!
Yeah, but no STUGs. If you’re fielding UFOs then you MUST field STUGs. It should be in an army list somewhere!
Amazing weekend so far! Go team OTT! Go team Battlefront!
Looking forward to the thrilling conclusion to the bootcamp.
Happy Sunday, on to Arnhem???
Always good to see historical Nazi flying saucers. 🙂
Great interview with Wayne and Phil – hoping you guys can show off some of the D-Day American book that was on the table yesterday!
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Day 3 and still strong!
So have the Allies started the push inland, or is the Fatherland watching some soggy remnants being evacuated amongst the wrecks of burning landing craft?
If things go bad for the UFO’s, perhaps they will release the Vril paneers or project x.
You really pushed this event hard. Congrats guys.
@warzan and his UFOs. Man, that brings back memories. Keep it up, man! Awesome as always! 😀
Sorry you weren’t with us, we missed you Jim!
@intelligentmistertoad – myself and @brucelea and @damon were with you in spirit, putting troops British troops ashore at Gold Beach in a 9-hour game of Panzer Leader.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmEM_gfkyjU
Looking forward to following the coverage today.
All these guys have done a great job. Good to see all the hard work.
Cheers for a great weekend of coverage one and all??