• Pardon the dust while the boys rebuild the site.

    The board will be in a state of disarray as I get things sorted out, for a little while at least.

    The new incarnation is using Xenforo as the system software. It is much like what we are used to, with a few differences. I will see about making a FAQ to help point out the differences for the members.

     

    One IMPORTANT difference for all of us old timers is that the 'mail' system is replaced with what are called 'conversations'/

    There is no 'Inbox' or 'Out box' or 'Sent' folders anymore.

    Think of Conversations as private 'threads' or topics that don't exist in a forum, that you start with another member. NOTE: Conversations can include more than one member if you or someone else in the conversaion, likes.
    Takes a little getting used to but I am sure you all can get a hang of it.

     

    Only a slightly modified default default Xenforo style is available for now. Once the new SAG style is ready it will be available.

    All existing users should be able to login with their usernames and passwords once the site goes up.

     

    If anyone has difficulties logging in please contact me at sixthvanguard@gmail.com.

     

    Thank you for your support and patience. I know it has been a loooong road.

Recent content by SteveKrieg

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    Work in progress Polish infantryman, 1939

    Very nice WIP indeed with regards to the detailing and grand to see one of the lesser-known WW2 armies represented (well, in terms of model work) . Just wondering Jacob if this'll lead to a famed mounted Lancer build in the future. Thanks for sharing, Steve
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Yes, I wasn't too sure either until reading further into the H&C book 'Spearheading D-Day' which covers the Projector in fine detail. The grapnel, launcher and rope box were the best bits of Hasbro's 2001 D-Day release - U.S. Ranger circa Pointe du Hoc in terms of detail. Still relatively easy...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Almost forgot...the two figs displaying both sides of the assault jacket.
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    And the J-Projector.
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Cheers muchly 'Sixth', now onto the Provisional Ranger Group consisting of the 2nd and 5th Ranger battalions which were modelled on the British commandoes in terms of training and effect though these models are largely DML with a few add-ons by 'Facepool' and 'DiD'. Two of the scenes centre on...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    G'day all, Been a few weeks with a bit of figure build here and there in terms of the specialist units that supported the U.S. landings of Omaha and Utah as well as the Ranger battalions (2nd and 5th), I'll be posting them throughout the week but here's a couple of pics of a mine-clearing...
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    RC RSO

    Such superb craftsmanship in every regard, looking forward to seeing the final result of this unusual German vehicle. Thanks for sharing, Steve
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Thanks very muchly Squidley. It was the variety in terms of equipment carried by an ABT and the poses necessary to convey the intensity and chaos that kept this build fresh for me in terms of figure assemblage though there was the tedium of uniform/shoe and legging fitting and matching of combat...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Cheers muchly Kapernakis, the idea of dead fish is a good one that I had thought to include based on written accounts but the reason why I haven't (noting my arm is always capable of being bent back to suit) is because I only have one in the scale and it sought of looked out of place despite my...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Using two large folding tables with an appropriately-sized painters drop sheet, it took around 40kg of 'play' sand to form the base. Over all it took me an hour and twenty minutes to configure and less than half of that time to pack-up (I always do test set-ups to provide me an appreciation of...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Whilst the diorama is largely set-up on such a way to illustrate an ABT in its entirety it's worth noting (and I will point out via the information panels that I'll put together and place to the front of the scene along that stretch of white) that Company A was pretty much obliterated during the...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Upon the ramp going down the ABT would exit and then fan out though controversially it was the ABT leader who would exit first (which explains the high officer casualty rate that morning). He would go up the middle with the rifle team whilst the bazookas and BARs would go the flanks (for...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Each ABT (noting the British and Canadians has different configurations based on their weaponry and on that fact they relied more so on specialised armour for their breaching tasks). consisted of a what was essentially a platoon (-) though more heavily armed - a boat team leader (normally a...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    'DOG GREEN' Sector of Omaha assault area was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 116th Regimental Combat Team (RCT) of the 29th Infantry Division which consisted of six assault boat teams (ABT) of 30 men apiece plus a command boat team (company HQ). The concept of these ABTs stemmed from the...
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    Project - 'D-Day spearhead'

    Cheers muchly all and do not fear, I've got a couple of days off coming up with which to put sand, obstacle and figure together in order to map out the scene in its entirety minus the wet effect (which I'll apply on the day of the model show given I'll be packing this scene up in its transit...
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