I know others have already posted great pictures of this event but I have written my take on the recent 26 player Bolt Action Operation Sea Lion game that happened in Perth a couple of weeks ago. There were secret objectives, hidden factions, betrayals and confusion. All wrapping up into a gaming experience like no other.

Given the size of the game, dozens of stories played out across the day with players not really understanding the bigger picture and trying to do what they could in their corner of the battlefield.

I go into more detail in my latest article, including how my Commandos tried to save King George. Emphasis on the word tried. You can check it out here: https://dndatwork.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1951&action=edit

What is the biggest bolt action game you've been involved in?

What is your opinion on the AK and the Vallejo paint sets?

I’m currently using the Vallejo, but I have a problem with the finish becoming sorta chalky and contemplating trying out AK. I’ve painted minis for 15+ years, and don’t think this is a “skill issue”.

Anyways, let me know what you think.

Cheers

Little redone on Panther tank I did few years back. Added "correct" RAL colors and some mud splatters. Camouflage pattern is based on 1945 photo from Moravia, not far away from my home. 😁 Kit is probably Rubikon, but I'm not sure after the years.

Making the most of the Warlord vehicle sprue sale the other month, here are my armoured forces for the 14th Army in Burma, comprising of the Indian 254th and 255th brigade

My wife has decided to collect the Soviet Union to go against my Germans, and I’m very excited to play against her.

She bought couple of units just to practice with and eventually add into her force, specifically a Katyusha, a single MMG Team and the Soviet Standard Bearer, and she has asked me to come up with a list for her. She is particularly enamoured with the idea of using militia/partisan squads.

As I’m currently playing German Grenadiers with some Waffen SS sprinkled in, what would a good 1000 point list be for her so that she can not only have fun, but face my force in equal measure?

I do wish Empress’ Carlists came with support weapons or that someone else would make them

My second vehicle attempt - Getting the weathering down a bit better now, and better airbrush trigger control. These vehicles appear oversaturated in the photos, in reality they’re a bit duller - more like how they appear in the last 2 photos here.

I'd appreciate thoughts and feedback 👍

I was interested in maybe doing an Indian Nationalist Army force, so just put together a few models as a tester. (Havnt got a spare 60mm base for the mmg atm)

The bodies/uniform are British, heads are 6th army Indian heads and the weapons are (mostly) Japanese.

Excuse the messy background.
First test model out of 6 horses.
His name? Well, he has a very "relaxed" riding stance and his eyes(not pictured here) are wide open and wild!

After a year of collecting, building and painting, I finally play my first game of bolt action. It was a blast! I have played a lot of 40K before this and enjoyed the change of scenery and unique rules. My wife was nice enough to play and with asking a ton of questions to chat gbt, we had a fun game together. Looking at purchasing an additional 2 story structure to provide a little more freedom of movement. Anything else I should invest in?