STALINGRAD Bolt Action Mega Battle!
100th Jager Division PAK 36 with Stielgrenate.
By the time of the Battle of Stalingrad, the PAK (PanzerAbwehrkanone) 36 anti-tank gun was seriously underpowered. The stop gap measure of developing a hollow shaped charge (with very limited range) was taken to prevent the 15,000 or so of them being totally useless in the face of superior Soviet tanks such as the T34 and KV series.
In game terms, I love the model and the in game challenge that this model presents. It has +4 pen that makes taking on a T34 a serious challenge at short range, and nigh on impossible at long range and against the dreaded KV series heavy tanks. However, if either of these beasts are foolish to enter half range (24 inches and under) it can fire a stielgrenate and gain a +6 pen, which can deal a killing blow.
Realistically I intend to use it to take on enemy infantry in cover, and get the odd shot (even if it’s just to put pins on) opposing vehicles and armour.
The crew have been fitted with heads from Warlord’s Plastic Blitz Opal passenger sprue, so that the whole Platoon have the same look.
Scenery by FactoruM/4Ground.
Miniatures by Warlord Games:
Blitzkrieg German Pak 36 anti-tank gun with stielgranate
2022-09-27 Your project has been visited by the unofficial Hobby Hangout. Huzza!
Cheers for the heads-up @Sundance. I will check it out!
Also if I can assist in any way, let me know?