Thursday, June 16, 2011

Советский стрелковый взвод

My Soviet Rifle Platoon is finished!  I have to admit though that I cheated.  These gentlemen were already based I just re-painted them.  I think, for the most part, they look pretty good.  Please forgive the oversight or general mistake in painting.  Additionally, please forgive the small historical oversights of uniform as well!  I took a little "licença artística" but clearly the ends justify the means.

These tough looking troops are based for the popular "World War II Crossfire" Rules and each stand represents 1 rifle squad, and the individually based chap is the Platoon Commander.  I will eventually make 3 more Rifle platoons, with Platoon Commanders and a Weapons platoon to fill out the "1st Company" of my Crossfire Battalion.  To be honest, I think the Battalion will only have 2 Rifle Companies in it with some vehicles to round it out.  Though it did not take me very long at all to paint this unit up.  There is a world of possibilities out there.  Now I will start my Ostfront German Rifle Platoon!

I hope you enjoy the pictures.  Huzzah! 
Soviet "Crossfire" Rifle Platoon in 15mm minis are Old Glory

Soviet Platoon Commander leading by example

Soviet Platoon capturing the laptop

Soviet advance

Surprise!  A German "Hauptmann" watches the enemy advance with dread

The German officer barks out commands to his runners and platoon leaders.

2 comments:

  1. Love it, Crossfire remains probably my favourite rule set ever and I recall buying it in '97 shortly after it was released. It never IMHO got the recognition it deserved; very innovative!

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  2. Monty,
    Thanks for commenting. If you like Crossfire then you will love this blog! One of my absolute favorite wargame rules sets. I will be sure to post lots of pictures of future engagements. Really gives the flavor of a short, violent infantry engagement and has tremendous potential to be used across the spectrum of WWII Conflict, as well as in moderns. I will be posting pics of my Modern Crossfire units and battles as well. Thanks!
    Steve

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