Vlog Time! Warren’s FoW Troubles!
September 11, 2013 by warzan
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Hi Warren,
As regards the extra men in the 88’s pack, I believe 88’s can have an extra crew upgrade for something like 10 points per gun which increases their rate of fire, maybe that’s what those extra crew members are for. As for the rest of the gubbins it looks like just stowage etc for a bit more realism and modelling opportunities.
Hi Warren,
the things with wheels are the bogies used for transport of the 88 (two per gun). These were usually detached from the gun for firing. The two trucks (SdKfz. 7) are the towing vehicles for the guns.
like this:
http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=652
What about called it W.E.BLOG Wednesdays Event Blog or something along those lines I had the exact same problem with those plastic bases, they have laying down models with 5 or is it 4 with a standing… gerr. They are one product from Battlefront I do not like… As for models per base… I don’t know if its going to be a problem, it wouldn’t effect most. As a tip have you got any more of those laying down MGers??? That what I did i ended up bodging them in between other guys to get it to the 5 man… Read more »
thanks @lafayette I think tomorrow evening I may get you to sit down with me to help me build the rest of this army mate, as I might have bit off a bit more than I can chew! Lol
Not sure if this is definately right regards the stands but i was told that it usually machine gun and loader plus 2 guys on one stand and sergeant and 4 others on the other.
I think it be really nit picking though if someone moaned about a stand missing one mini though, just tell em he got shot or deserted or both.
Those trailer things will be the “bogies,” its just like a cannon/gun limber that you see between the horses and the gun’s themselves in all the old horse artillery units, they are used to carry ammo/charges usually.
Warrens Warlog 😀
Toilet humour intended.
+10 for awesome toilet humour lol
You know me too well 😉
The photo in the link below, probably best shows a 88 with its bogies for towing.
http://www.ww2incolor.com/german-artillery/01.html
Ohh thanks for this!
ah now i get it, and there was me thinking it was just something for bringing extra supplies for the command teams, you know essentially a mobile command post packed in to a trailer.
Humpday vlog, great name.
What about Hump Vlog of War?
On the Sturm platoon judging from the pictures on the Sturm Kompanie box: http://www.flamesofwar.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=872 They are based 4 and 5 figures per squad, so guessing from that the 4 figure base will have 1x MG gunner, 1x loader, 1x Panzerfaust, 1x rifleman, same with 5 figure base, but have an extra rifleman. From the Sturm Kompanie box pictures not all the MG gunners/loaders are lying down so use the standing/kneeling ones to make the 5 figure bases, and the lying down MG gunner/loader for the 4 figure base. If it says so on the box I am guess that is… Read more »
I have no idea how to help you. Maybe you should call this segment FoW WtF.
Flying saucer?
How about Wargamer Musings?
So if you are stuck or looking for ideas, this weekly video log will be out an outlet to for you to get input from the community. How about ‘Chock Log’. As in, a ‘chock’ is an aircraft wheel block…and for short you could call it the ‘CLog’. or not. 🙂
I Think it should be called BSLog, standing for what ever you want it to stand for but my Suggestion would be Back Stage Log 😉
Can’t help with your list but your shirt is remarkably sensible… is this a mid-week thing? Saving the T-shirts for Sunday Best? Rather than using green stuff and then painting on sand etc I found it easiest to mix up a tub (air-tight tub so it lasts) of PVA (or was it PVAN?), polyfiller and sand. You then score the base, apply a thin coat (1-2mm) of the mixture and shove the models in in the arrangement you want. You then push the mixture around a little with a stick (or small screwdriver in my case) to ‘sculpt’ it and… Read more »
Oh, and how about ‘The Vlog of War’?
Just a heads up, you glued the front armour on the Koningstiger sideways. Go look at the box or online pictures warren and hopefully you can sort it out. Otherwise best of luck and glad to see you loving FoW!
AHH FFS!!!
Yup I can see this is going to be quite the learning curve for me lol
“For the Love of Vlog”?
This is really growing on me!
Entertaining as usual guys, I like the idea of a “less formal” discussion format not limiting yourselves has it’s advantages. Regarding FoW and numbers of figures – I’d rather go with a “theme” than trying to make your army “codex” (if you will excuse the reference). As long as the stand is clearly what it’s supposed to be – mg/rifle, rifle, sub machine gun etc, the numbers of figures are not actually that critical. You will always find someone that likes to comment on your army (regardless of what period of history/rule set you choose) A reasonable gamer will understand.… Read more »
Don’t get too stressed about the exact number of infantry per medium base. Four and five man teams work just the same in the game. If there isn’t room to stick the fifth dude in, just leave him out. Since there was a world war going on and all that jazz, there were plenty of times when units weren’t in their full strength. What matters is the right base size and that you have the weapons right. So try to make sure that the MG teams have a gunner and a loader on them and teams with their panzerfaust upgrade… Read more »
Thanks @drowningharvey
Can you expand on this abit for me mate? – “and teams with their panzerfaust upgrade get their combat lollipop specialist (very important).”
Combat lollipop specialist = the man carrying the panzerfaust. Since the upgraded base has superior antitank capabilities, it is very important for you and your opponent both to be able to track which base has the panzerfaust.
I don’t have this problem, yet as I’m building a tank kompany. but glad to know for futur projects.
As far as number of figs per stand. 4 or 5? the earlier comments have put it well. I would just add that many of the FoW gamers that i know try to make their purchases go farther and put 4 guys on a stand. Those extra guys then can find a home in another unit. The main thing is that you can tell what they are by looking at them. having a panzer faust fig added let’s your opponent know which stands have upgrades and such. Most of your opponents might not take kindly to confusion over what stand… Read more »
They certainly were used with the road wheels in place, this video footage from you tube shows it well:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1C7Hl28MHio&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1C7Hl28MHio
Seems to me that what youre looking for is a club mentality towards the Vlogs. Nice.
Surely a backstage Blog should be called …
Backlog!
Also appropriate if it does end up being filmed on the throne.
Can’t help with FoW stuff, its too small a scale for my old eyes so never really got into it at all.
“BS Rambling Wednesdays”
Just read the tournament rules:
• All players must have fully painted and based miniatures
in order to participate in a tournament.*
*This includes basing and transfers where appropriate.
Me personally I would call Battle Front, just to clarify what is ok and what ain’t.
Only a week or so left before the big day, you need help painting Warren?
@y51c
In a nutshell, yes I think i really do need some help with painting!
Hoping to get some real progress made tonight (and hopefully dave will be in too to help me!)
If your up for helping me out, I’m not shy about begging lol