A combination of heat and work have reduced my hobby time to a smidgeon of what it used to be, but I got something painted, at least.
Specifically, the better part of a squadron of Canadian Shermans. (Well, the last 5, I've had 7 painted for a while, but didn't want to showcase them until they were all finished). The models are Battlefronts old British Shermans, in resin (with molded on stowage) and metal. Except for one of the Fireflies, he's plastic, because I didn't have a fourth resin/metal firefly.
12 Shermans in a row... sounds like the start of a horrible nursery rhyme...
First platoon, with 2 Sherman 75s and 2 Sherman Fireflies, for maximum Firefly goodness (and what some troops might have late in the war).
In case one wants to run them somewhat earlier, one or two tanks can be borrowed from the HQ and replace the Fireflies, giving a troop of 4 ordinary Sherman 75s (or a reduced troop of 3).
From the rear, it's possible to see the troop markings. Specifically, these have Division and AOS markings on the stowage bin.
Similarly, second troop has 2 Fireflies and 2 Sherman 75s...
... or 4 Sherman 75s with some borrowed from the HQ.
Here, the Division and AOS markings are on the hull, next to the stowage bins instead.
Finally, the 4 HQ tanks by themselves. Can't have a Squadron without some leaders.
The markings are for C squadron, 29th Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment (The South Alberta Regiment), making this fellow potentially David Currie (look him up, splendid leader during the war who got a Victoria Cross for his actions during the Normandy campaign).
Now, I just need to find a game to field them in (still not being happy with Flames of War)... oh, well, if I ever get around to making some Canadians for Chain of Command, (some of) these will be good support.
Hopefully, my radio silence won't be for as long next time...
/Fool Out
