Flames of War - British [Slow Grow League]

Well, the boss is spending the day shopping with her sisters and the WiFi is fully charged for the kids so its time to break out some Brits and get this force to 100pts!!

I’ve now played a few games and have a much better understanding of the mechanics and more importantly how Formations are key to the game (IMHO).

On that basis and to get to 100pts I’ve taken a few decisions. First and foremost to bulk out my existing Platoons so that they can a tad more punishment before having to take tests.

Also with the main British D-Day force not coming in until Feb 2020 I didnt really want to buy any more models until the full book is released.

So from the picture above you’ll see where I’m currently at. I’ve also decided to go full Tank Formation and not split into infantry. So for today’s builds I’ve got the following to do:

Build an additional Sherman for each of the Platoons to take them to 4.

Build 4 M10’s to add is as a Support Platoon – Having played against these they can be devastating but can’t take punishment back so placement is key.

Build 4 25pdrs to add is as a Support Platoon – I’ve decided to go with these rather than something like the Priests as they have a straight 4+ save

So that comes in at exactly 100pts – I’m thinking that at some point I’d like to add in an Observer Sherman at 1pt but want to play a few games with the above first to see if needed.

Well – lets get on with some building!!!!

Slight change of tack as I’ve only 2 unbuilt Shermans to add in 🙁

So I’ve bulked out the HQ and 1 Platoon of Shermans, which left me 4 points to play with so I’ve added into the Formation a Platoon of Universal Carriers. I’ve then added as a further support option a Platoon of Daimlers. These are a very useful little Platoon as they can extend your deployment zone with a bublle of 8″ around them with the Spearhead rule.

Now on to building the 4 25pdrs 🙂

Well that’s 4 25pdrs built. Great models and really easy to put together.

Time for a break and then on to 4 M10s 🙂

And that’s a rap 🙂

That’s 100pts in the bag. From a painting perspective there’s:

3 x Churchills – Add in wash and then decal, highlight and pick out details.

Daimler Platoon – As above.

4 x 25pdrs – Prime and then basecoat and then the above

4 x M10s – As above

I’ll get the primer and basecoats on these tomorrow which then means I can take any unit I want to paint up when I get time 🙂