My British Starter Force Build
Brief
After watching the Flames of War bootcamp I was inspired to give 15mm wargaming a go, I was also inspired by the scenery that was made and the folks having a good time. It’s taken me a little while to start the project – I had wanted to participate in the slow grow league and the global campaign but, things in life took precedence.
I have always had the liking for the “Desert Rats” and in my younger days played with desert toys where they were available. I believe an uncle of mine (adopted uncle) was in the second world war and stationed somewhere in Africa, never heard any tales but watched the old movies featuring “the Desert Rats” and other war movies from that time.
I’m probably heading for my army to be Desert Rats, so I’ll have other research to do so that I am more knowledgeable than I am now. I decided to buy Battlefront’s D-Day British Forces in Normandy, 1944. I also got hold of the British Unit cards, British Command cards and the British Starter Force – Desert Rat Squadron. Now to build the models and here’s what I’ve got now.
@BenDuncan96 – you’ve got a great mix of British armor here. Those Sherman Fireflies and Cromwells (including what looks like a Centaur support tank, great addition!) would well in D-Day / Normandy settings, as would that Churchill AVRE. The other Churchills would be great in Tunisia, Sicily or Italy! You’re well-covered! Great start!
Thanks very much for your comments, most appreciated. You hit it on the nail with the Centaur. I had been thinking about the African campaign for a while but because I bought Fortress Europe first, I thought I’d do Normandy and visit the African Campaign at a later date.