Bolt Action - Review: Warlord Games US Plastic Infantry

This review's brought to us courtesy of Martin Bond (marticus) and Warlord Games. Enjoy! - J

I was lucky enough to get to take a look at the Warlord Games WWII American Infantry plastic boxed set.  

So I thought I would share what’s in it and my thoughts on it.

As always nice artwork on the box…

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US M113 ACAVs in Vietnam

Battlefront's new all plastic M113 kit is really quite spectacular!  Now, as some of you may remember- I dislike plastics. It's not the end result, or the weight, or anything like that.  It's certainly not the price (this new box retails for $35 for 4 vehicles- a big savings over the previous resin and metal offering).  It's just the assembly.  I hate assembling plastics.

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'Nam AAR: Get to the LZ!

Sean and I decided to try out another 'nam game to get some of our new terrain on the board. We didn't use an existing mission, but rather just whipped up our own scenario on the spot. Since the last game we played had the US defending an LZ, this time we wanted them up and out of their foxholes and hoofing it to an LZ. We were fast and loose to keep the game exciting as we went along, since our primary goal was simply to get familiar with the unique 'nam rules and forces. The Buffalo grass was waist high, essentially giving concealment to all infantry and man-packed guns in the open. The US started with their infantry platoon and independent teams with the choppers in reserve. The PAVN started with nothing on the board, and everything in Guerilla reserve. Neither force will be subjected to company morale checks.

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Bolt Action - AAR: 29th, Let's ... Defend?!?

Steven came over to give the 29th their first game of Bolt Action!  I finally got everything all painted up and ready for the table.  We decided to play the Envelopment mission and I got to defend -- must be some counter-attack near St. Lo.  I deployed two Infantry Squads, both MMGs and my LT.  Steven had to bring everything on either in the first wave or after.

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Alternative Spray Colors: Krylon Woodland Light Green

Since we have been without spray paint from Battlefront for over a year, I have started to search for some alternative colors for use with my Flames of War armies.  With my considerable stockpiles running low, I spied out Krylon Woodland Light Green as a possible solution for my Late War British armor.  Let's take a look!

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Bolt Action - Review: Warlord Games Ruined Farmhouse

General Review:

The Ruined Farmhouse from Warlord Games provides a pretty nice looking, modular building for your Bolt Action battles.  I am going to review this from two perspectives, so please take a look...

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Store Review: HobbyTown USA-Auburn Alabama

I was on the road again.  This time to one of my favorite places...  Auburn, Alabama.  Yep...I am one of those...War Eagle baby!  You know what I'm talking ...right SECFootball from the WWPD Forum?

Was down there this time not only to visit my two daughters who attend the school, but also to visit yet another great game store with a great group of players...  The HobbyTown USA in Auburn.


Photo by Daniel McCoy

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Computer Game Review: European Escalation

Wargame European Escalation is a "Cold War Gone Hot" game by a relatively unknown developer, Eugen Systems, and it is fantastic.

The game's scale is huge - close to the same scale as RUSE (its based on the same engine) - another fantastic RTS and even borrows some of the same mechanics.

Normal RTS scale map

This is not a command and conquer style RTS. There is no base building (which I personally hate, except for supreme commander) - this game is about real strategy. As you capture zones you gain requisition, which allows you to purchase more units that arrive onto the map via roads. This brings me to my next point: roads are key in this game, as they allow fast travel between zones and fuel efficiency - yes you will have to keep an eye on fuel and ammo.  This game mechanic reinforces the need for zones with in-roads to be captured to save distance of travel for supply trucks and reinforcements. Running your MBT over the map cross country will drain their fuel pretty fast - keep them to the roads and if you need to change position, and make sure you have the fuel.

WG:EE Scale

This game doesn't skimp on detail!

 The developers have done their best to make the game feel as authentic as they can. Ranges are huge (and I assume truer to life then games like company of heroes), infantry are brutal in forests and towns but vulnerable in the open.  The infantry must rely on helicopters and APCs for transport. Cover and height matters and makes ambushes along roads a huge strategic advantage.

You never play as one particular nation but rather a mixing bowel of units from each side, NATO and Soviets. You get to choose from a ton of toys, from infantry to main battle tanks all the way up to helicopters and artillery.

My biggest issue with the game is the Main Menu, which is clunky and confusing, but once you learn how to navigate it and get into the game its one of the best RTS games Ive played in recent years.

Overall, this is a fantastic game! I love it and if you are looking for a realistic Cold War (or any wars) game, this is it.

CONCLUSION:  9/10 AFV's

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8 Completed HMG Nests

Just a quick post today!  A while back Eric Lauterbach hooked me up with 8 resin HMG nests.  I finally got around to painting them at Jon's behest.  I did 4 for "europe" and 4 for "the desert" to cover all my bases.

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Bolt Action - Review: Company B M7 Priest

The following review was done by community member and tournament organizer extraordinaire Stefan Sheckells. I've never dealt with any Company B stuff, so I hope it proves as valuable and insightful to you as it did me. - Judson

The Priest was purchased as an infantry killer and unique vehicle for my US Paratroop Army. I was pleased with Company B's quick turn-around time when it arrived at my door about five days from purchase.  Additionally, I was more impressed when the model came with eight pieces of stowage.  It did not come with crew members though, which is ok as I like to have a crew that matches my infantry in scale.

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