Monday, 18 November 2019
Bolt Action - US Deuce and a Half Trucks
At the same time I made my Oddball's Sherman Tank I made and painted a pair of American 2.5 trucks made by Warlord Games.
Like Oddball's Sherman these are a combination of resin and metal parts. The cab, main body and tarpaulin cover are made of resin and the rest of metal.
Sometimes referred to as the "deuce and a half" the 2.5 ton truck was the standard US general purpose army cargo truck used for haulage as well as troop transportation and as a prime mover for howitzers and anti-tank guns. Nicknamed "Jimmy" at General Motors, over 800,000 were built and these vehicles contributed enormously to the Allied victory.
The model comes with an option for having a pintle mounted HMG with 360 degree arc of fire for +25 points. I have fitted one to the truck to the right.
Note that the cab and front engine part must be glued to the main body.
You could leave the tarpaulin covers off or just clipped on. I have glued mine in place.
These are very fine models and useful in games of Bolt Action for transporting your American forces. It can transport 18 men, which is a lot. They went together very well and were fun to paint.
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Great work on the trucks Bryan, such an iconic vehicle from history
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Dave. They certainly were iconic vehicles.
DeleteYou are making a great job of painting these vehicles Bryan, earlier today I was looking at the Warlord sale thats on at the moment, but not seduced enough to buy anything.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, John. There were a few items in the Warlord sale that I might have bought but I feel I've spent enough already this month.
DeleteExcellent work! I can almost hear theme music from various war movies and tv shows.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such a kind comment, FB.
DeleteThose look really nice, I especially like the covers on the back, which loo really great. Those will look splendid on the battlefield!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Undercoat. I agree - they will look great on the battlefield.
DeleteYou've done a great job on these Bryan.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Frank. I do appreciate the praise. :-)
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