My way in to historical

So as I mentioned in my last entry, I have already put together the American force that comes with the Hit The Beach box set.

I can tell you now that I was so pleased with how easy the Sherman Tanks go together.. that easy that even someone as clumsy as me can do it and they still look half decent.

So once I put all of the tanks together I put down a base coat of Vallejo US Olive Drab and then dry brushed Vallejo Green Brown. Then gave it a wash of Citadel Seraphim Sepia. I then put some Nuln Oil around the hatches and stuff. I think that they came out OK. If I was to paint them again, I’d go for a slightly lighter green by using Vallejo US Dark Green instead.

After the tanks I moved on to the infantry.. What a ball ache they are. I have never painted anything so small and my painting is nothing compared to most of the other guys and gals in the community… However I gave it the good ‘ol college try as my US friends would say.

Using a Base coat of Vallejo US Dark Green, I dry brushed Vallejo Green Brown and then used German Grey for boots and weapons and then a bit of English Uniform Brown for the Backpacks and stuff. Then a bit of Flat Flesh for the fleshy bits. Lastly a wash of the Sepia again and hey presto!!!!

Now I know the hard core historians amongst you may tell me the colours are all wrong, I suspect they are myself, how ever I am happy with how they came out considering I have never painted WWII or 15mm before.

So there you have it. I’ll keep you updated on my project as often as possible. I don’t even know if people will read this but hey, its a good way to wait for paint to dry

Till next time

Trog