Thinking about that 15mm German Armoured Train

After much consideration I did in the end get a German Armoured Train for Flames of War. Though they were not used on the Western Front (as far as I am aware) it is my intention to use it against British (and American) tanks. Then again I might just get in a few Soviet tanks for a quick game.

Well that plan which I decided I would do, was back in 2013, and then like too many projects, it got shelved and put in that pile of shame, that I guess quite a few of us have.

There was another kit I liked, which I didn’t get, which was the Tank Hunter Car.

I have been thinking about getting the models out again and getting them painted. I think what may have delayed the model was the fact that the completed models on the Battlefront website (at the time) were painted using an airbrush. 

They don’t sell them on the Battlefront website any more, and they seem to sell on eBay, so another option would be to sell them and then buy some different resin models to add to that pile of shame. Decisions, decisions.

Leviathan Siege Dreadnought

Leviathan Siege Dreadnought

Heavily-armed and impressively armoured, the Leviathan Siege Dreadnought is an alternative development of the highly successful Contemptor design.

Leviathan Siege Dreadnought

These rare and mighty engines are prized by Astartes commanders, recognised as savagely powerful siege and hunter-killer units that can crush any opposition with an unstoppable wrecking charge. Yet such overwhelming strength comes at a cost – a Leviathan’s systems place an onerous and ultimately lethal strain upon its occupant, the entombed incumbent burning brightly but only briefly in their second life.

More photographs of the Leviathan Siege Dreadnought.

Belgian 5th Special Air Service Regiment Jeep

This Belgian 5th Special Air Service Regiment Jeep complete with bullet holes, was on display at the Musée royal de l’armée et de l’histoire militaire or Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels.

The Belgian 5th Special Air Service Regiment (SAS), a special airborne unit, specialised in sabotage and military intelligence gathering during World War II.

The Willys MB and the Ford GPW, both formally called the U.S. Army Truck, ​1⁄4-ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, commonly known as the Jeep. The jeep became the primary light wheeled transport vehicle of the United States Military and its Allies in World War II, as well as the postwar period, with President Eisenhower once calling it, “one of three decisive weapons the U.S. had during WWII.

15mm ruins

I noticed on the Amazon site that there are quite a few companies out there who are producing 3D printed ruins at what I think are quite reasonable prices. I also remembered that I have quite a few old style 15mm resin ruins that are in various stages of painting.

I think before I start buying more ruins, I really ought to find and finish painting what I have already.

Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Predator

The Predator is perhaps the best known and most widespread variant of the basic Rhino chassis. Augmented with superior armour and firepower, it entirely sacrifices the Rhino’s troop transport capacity in favour of ammunition and generators for its formidable weapon systems.

The Deimos Pattern Predator Battle Tank is a versatile and effective armoured vehicle commonly used by the Space Marine Legions during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy. Based on the ubiquitous Rhino chassis, it sacrifices troop transport capacity for enhanced firepower and armour.

The tank can be configured with a variety of weapons. For the Imperial Fists Legion, specifically, the tank is particularly effective when equipped with the autocannon and heavy bolter configuration, which benefits from their Legion trait that grants a bonus to hit rolls.

More photographs of the Deimos Pattern Predator.

Kübelwagen

The Volkswagen Kübelwagen is a military light utility vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II for use by the German military.

This Kübelwagen was on display at the Musée royal de l’armée et de l’histoire militaire or Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels.

Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino

This Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino was in the display cabinets at Warhammer World.

The Deimos Pattern Rhino is an iconic and reliable armoured personnel carrier used extensively by the Space Marine Legions during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy. For the Imperial Fists, a Legion renowned for its expertise in siegecraft and fortified defence, the Deimos Pattern Rhino is a fundamental part of their armoured columns.

Its robust design, based on ancient Standard Template Construct (STC) technology, makes it well-suited for the relentless, grinding warfare that defines the Imperial Fists’ combat doctrine. The Rhino can transport a full 10-man squad of Legionaries, shielding them with its thick armour as it carries them swiftly across the battlefield. While the vehicle is primarily a transport, it can be equipped with various pintle-mounted weapons, such as a heavy bolter, multi-melta, or a havoc launcher, adding to the Imperial Fists’ already formidable firepower. The model kit for this vehicle often includes a transfer sheet with specific markings for the Imperial Fists and other legions, allowing hobbyists to easily customise their models.

More photographs of the Deimos Pattern Rhino.

How I painted my Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Rhino.

Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Vindicator

The Deimos Pattern Vindicator is a heavily armoured siege tank widely used by the Space Marine Legions during the Great Crusade and Horus Heresy.

Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Vindicator

A variant of the Deimos Pattern Rhino chassis, it sacrifices its transport capacity for a powerful, hull-mounted main weapon. The Vindicator is particularly effective in urban combat, where its primary armament—typically a demolisher cannon—can be used to destroy fortifications, breach obstacles, and clear out dense infantry formations.

Imperial Fists Deimos Pattern Vindicator

For the Imperial Fists, the Vindicator is a fitting choice, as their legion specialises in siege warfare and tearing down enemy defences. In addition to the demolisher cannon, the Deimos Pattern Vindicator can also be equipped with a magna laser destroyer, turning it into a formidable anti-tank vehicle capable of taking on super-heavy tanks and even Titans. Both load outs are highly effective and are complemented by the tank’s iconic dozer blade, which allows it to push through rubble and barricades with ease.

More photographs of the Deimos Pattern Vindicator.

Belgian Air Force Fairchild C-119

The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar was an American military transport aircraft renowned for its distinctive twin-boom and boxy fuselage design, which earned it its popular nickname. Developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, the C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and over 1,100 units were produced before manufacturing ceased in 1955. Designed to haul cargo, troops (up to 62 fully equipped), litter patients, and mechanised equipment, its rear “clamshell” doors and high fuselage allowed for easy straight-in loading and the aerial deployment of large objects and paratroopers.