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This Jagdpanzer 38(t) “Hetzer” was on display at The Bastogne War Museum.
The Jagdpanzer 38 (Sd.Kfz. 138/2), originally the Leichter Panzerjäger 38(t), known mostly post-war as Hetzer, was a German light tank destroyer of the Second World War based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis.
Today they are popularly known as Hetzers, but this name was far less common at the time.
The Battle for Angelus Prime was a massive diorama at Warhammer World, which was in a huge room.
The primary action of the War for Sanctoria campaign was fought in Sanctoria’s capital city of Angelus Prime. The entire might of the Ultramarines Chapter and their allies among the Grey Knights, the Knights of House Terryn and the Titans of the Legio Astorum stood against the bloodthirsty hordes of the Blood God Khorne.
Much blood was spilled, as the Ultramarines made their last stand against the followers of Khorne on the holy ground of Angelus Prime’s cathedral dedicated to the Ultramarines Primarch. Yet in the end, the Ultramarines prevailed once more, and Chapter Master Marneus Calgar personally banished An’ggrath to the Warp.
At Warhammer World there were lots of Age of Sigmar models in the display cabinets. One of the many forces on display was the Lumineth Realm-Lords.
This is Hurakan Spirit of the Wind, a powerful and mobile archer.
This is Avalenor, the Stoneheart King, he is part monster, part hero, all force of nature! Capable of defeating powerful opponents.
More photographs of Age of Sigmar models.
This Sherman M4A3-105 mm with 105 mm howitzer was at the Bastogne War Museum in Belgium.
3060930, nicknamed “Blockbuster”, this tank belonged to Combat Command B (CCB) of the 6th Tank Battalion of the 10th Armoured Division of the US Army, a unit that fought in the Battle of the Bulge in 1944-1945.
I don’t remember the first time I watched the mercenary film, The Wild Geese. It is quite an old film, released in 1978, however I know I didn’t go to the cinema to see it. I have seen a fair few times since though.
The story revolves around a group of seasoned mercenaries who are recruited by a wealthy businessman to rescue a deposed African president from the clutches of a ruthless dictator. The (rather old) mercenaries, led by Colonel Allen Faulkner, embark on a dangerous mission into the heart of Africa, facing numerous obstacles and deadly encounters along the way.
There is an ensemble cast including Richard Burton, Roger Moore, Richard Harris, and Hardy Krüger.
It was quite controversial at the time as it was filmed in apartheid South Africa. Despite the political issues, it is a film which I have always enjoyed. There are some interesting scenes that would make for interesting skirmish games for the tabletop. These scenarios would be in the main infantry versus infantry. You could add air attacks as was seen in the film as well. The air transports would make for good background scenery, these included a Hercules and a DC3-Dakota.
Miniatures for these kinds of games are readily available as are vehicles. In the film it was Land Rovers and Bedford trucks.
There were quite a few Imperial Guard Rogal Dorn Battle Tank models on display at Warhammer World. As well as the display cabinets, some have been added to various existing displays, notably the Imperial Guard parade.
The Rogal Dorn Battle Tank is larger than the standard Leman Russ battle tank. A huge tank that provides support for the infantry of the Imperial Guard.
This Rogal Dorn Battle Tank is armed with a twin battle cannon that provides a a high volume fire.
This variant has an oppressor cannon with a co-axial autocannon mounted on its side.
I quite like the model, which certainly has an Imperial Guard feel to it and fits in well with other Imperial Guard armoured vehicles. We’ve not seen any variants for it at this time, well in the heyday of Forge World we would have seen alternate turrets, or the hull used as the basis for different kinds of armoured vehicles. Thinking it might be a good platform for a real large missile.
The model did cause some negative feedback from modellers, who didn’t like the fact that the model did not have an underside.
When it came out I did wonder about it in this blog post back in October 2022.
I do wonder why they decided to design a completely new tank. I suspect it might be that attempting to recreate an existing resin model in plastic was challenging, and to ensure that the sprues would fit in the box they needed to start from scratch.
Well since then Games Workshop have released a plastic version of the Malcador. I am now wondering if we will see a plastic Macharius tank?
The Imperial Guard have a range of artillery, one of the most common variants is the self-propelled Basilisk.
It is used extensively by the Imperial Guard and is produced in vast numbers.
This is a Catachan Basilisk on display at Warhammer World.
In the 1980s Citadel released a range of limited edition models. These were quirky models that did not always fit the archetype fantasy model. These were often the earliest examples of 40K models. In addition many of the models were juvenile, the dwarf on the toilet comes to mind.
This Space Orc (note Orc not Ork) was on display at Warhammer World.
Interesting that they have based it on a cavalry base.
I have one of these in in my collection, I also have one of the Space Skeletons that was on display at Warhammer World.
There never was an Undead army for 40K, in the same way that orcs became orks, elves became eldar. The closest equivalent was the Necrons. This model though reminds me of the Vashta Nerada from Doctor Who, who were in the episode Silence in the Library.
This was the Zoat. It was first mentioned in the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay rulebook.
I have one of these, which I had painted purple.
These were fun models, some were excellent, others were not.
This Salamanders Land Raider Spartan Assault Tank was on display at Warhammer World.
The Spartan Assault Tank is a formidable armoured vehicle designed to breach the most impenetrable enemy defences and deliver devastating blows with its payload of Legion Astartes infantry. Its nigh-impervious hull, capable of shrugging off even the most potent anti-tank weaponry, makes it a truly formidable war machine. Its combination of speed, firepower, and protection makes it a truly versatile and devastating weapon, capable of turning the tide of battle in favour of the Legion Astartes forces using it.
The Gladewyrm – a summoned beast that crushes your foes and heals Sylvaneth units.
