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Thursday, 3 May 2018

Avanti: lunch time.progress.

This lunch time completed constructing the next batch of Italians for my Avanti force.

2 Semoventes to bring them up to full strength of 5.

5 M14/41s to add another full strength platoon.

Unit of Bersagalari weapons platoon

Unit of M47 Anti tank guns

2 88s for some added anti-tank firepower.

Next up to complete the basing and then onto painting.

Hope to complete this batch next week.

Monday, 30 April 2018

Avanti- CR42 Falco

First models completed this week are the CR42 Falco for the new Avanti Force. These are going to add some much needed air support which will hopefully aid in taking out the larger opposing tanks.

Next up is some infantry.

Wednesday, 25 April 2018

Avanti- 42 point list

Avanti- 26 points plus the 100 point list

This weeks lunchtime painting sees me completing my first 42 points, there is another 58 points to paint to bring me up to a nice 100 point list.

Check after the break for more shots

Avanti-Lorenzo's Rams Unboxing

Lorenzo's Rams is a great way to get started with your Italian Forces for Mid War. Tanks and Artillery what more could you want in an starting box.

Check after the break the contents of the box set.

Avanti Italian Forces in North Africa 1942-43

'The German soldier has impressed the world, however the Italian Bersagliere soldier has impressed the German soldier'

Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel

On 10th of June, the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini known as IL Duce, joined the war on the side of the Axis forces, declaring war on Great Britain and France. He had dreams of a new Roman Empire, which he would start by kicking the British out of North Africa.

Check after the break on some internal book pics and contents. Plus my thoughts on a new Flames of War project.

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