Steampunk Cowboys

 

Lawman

Gunslinger

Steam power replacing the horse

Sniper with 10x scope

Two lawmen, "I've been hit!" cries one

The shooter

Jesse two guns

More steam power on the road.

All are plastic pieces I Painted in 2021

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World Historyprof: Wild West Exodus

Kill a Light Tank or Snipe a Soldier-use Your ATR

Taking aim on a lightly armored vehicle, this Afrika Korps anti-tank Rifle team (ATR), has an excellent chance to take the APC out if action. Alternatively, the range and killing power of the ATR makes it a deadly snipers' weapon in the hand of a good marksman.

Ranging in size from 7.9 mm to 20mm (.311 to .787 inches), the ATR was a standard weapon in most armies at the start of the 2nd World War, the US Army being a notable exception. The constantly increasing thickness of tank armor quickly made ATRs obsolete in their anti-tank role. But they continued to be used by some troops till the end of the war.

                      This is a scratch-built unit that I made and painted in 2021.

Only Fools Faceoff with the Erymanthian Boar

 

For generations, when Artimis-Mistress of the Hunt was angered she would send the fearsome Erymanthian Boar to destroy the farms and animals of those who had offended the Goddess.

So powerful and dangerous was the Erymanthian Boar that it would take the great Herakles to subdue the beast. 

As the 4th of his tasks, Herakles was required to capture the Erymanthian Boar and deliver him to King Eurystheus of Mycenae.  So fearsome was the boar that the king hid in a bronze urn until his retaines took the monster away.

The Erymanthian Boar is a plastic piece I painted in July of 2021.

Afrika Korps Fire Power

 

One of the great advantages Afrika Korps infantry had in battle was their excellent machine guns the massive amount of suppressive fire they could lay down. Allied soldiers quickly learned to respect the dangerous nature of these weapons. 

The Maschinengewehr 34 and 42 (MG 34 and MG 42 for short) were among the best machineguns of the war (their design was copied and incorporated into other militaries after the war and both designs are still in-service in several countries. Both had a maximin 1500 rounds per minute rate of fire at a muzzle velocity of 750 m per second for the MG 34 and 740 m/s for the MG 42 (2520 ft/sand 2428 ft/s respectively). While effective rate of fire was much lower the powerful 7.92 mm round (.312 cal) was deadly against enemy troops.

These are a combination of metal and plastic pieces I assembled and painted in July of 2021.

Somebody Called Medic

 

When men are wounded and the call "MEDIC' goes out, these brave men come to the aid of the fallen, regardless of the danger to themselves.  Most went onto the battlefield unarmed and many became casualties.  Tens of thousands of lives were saved by these men who put the lives of others above their own safety. 

These are metal WW II US Paratroopers from Warlord that I painted in August in 2021.

Diomedes, the Forgotten Hero

As King of Argos, Diomedes led 80 warships to the shores of Troy during the Trojan War. He was one of the most successful of the Greek Leaders as he destroyed Rehus and his Thracian's, wounded the Goddess Aphrodite (never a good idea) and captured Pallas Athena's the sacred Palladium that protected Troy.  During the destruction of Troy, Diomedes ruthless policy was "...not a single foe will escape me with life. The brave man makes an end to every foe." He therefore slaughtered all he came upon!

Aphrodite's revenge on Diomedes fell on him when he returned to Argos only to find his wife had betrayed him and his throne was lost (pissed off goddesses always have the last laugh). He was forced to flee to Italy where he established the city of Argyrippa  (Arpi). Soon his exploits in the Trojan War were forgotten in Greece earning him the title "the Forgotten Hero."

Diomedes is a plastic piece from Mystic Battles that I pained in July of 2021.
 

Use Tree Trunk Clubs When You Want To Send That Special Message

Smshmn Kllfllw knows that clubs make an impression. But when you really want to make a special impression, Tree Trunk Clubs make the very best ones!

Bring a giant, Smshmn enjoys bashing, crunching and smashing humans, he also likes their taste.

Smshmn Kllfllw is a large plastic piece that I painted in 2021.
 

Steam Powered Firepower

Ilene knows the best way to take down an enemy is with massive firepower.

Her "Steam-Blaster 1886" with its patented "Fire-Punch" launch system can take down even massive steam mechs.

I painted Ilene in 2021.

Goddess of the Hunt

 

The Greek Goddess, Artemis, the huntress, goddess of wild animals, plants, childbirth and (as a virgin) chastity; takes aim at her latest quarry.

She and her twin Apollo were the children of Zeus and Leto. Artimes was a popular goddess among the common people, especially those who lived off the land.

To the Romans she was Diana with most of the same traits as the Greek Goddess with the addition of her being a patron of the people of the lower classes.

           This is a large plastic model that I painted in March 2021.

Having More Marines is Always Good

Three USMC squads, with two bazookas for support, can lay down a lot of fire. 

Trench guns, M1 Grands, Thommy Guns, BAR's, grenades and even a Grease Gun pack a lot of wallop. 

                   Especially when led by a salty Gunny who knows all the ropes!

                                          I painted these plastic pieces in January of 2021.
 

Tough Luck, We See You First

A quick search for the enemy, fast orders and this Afrika Korps squad is ready for action

These are plastic pieces I painted in July 2021.

 

The Desert is Everyone's Enemy

The heat of the desert was a non-partisan enemy to all sides in the North African Theater.

I painted these heat baked troops in April 2021.
 

Athena-Minerva

Athena (Minerva to the Romans) Goddess of Wisdom and War 

As one of the 12 Olympian Gods, Athena has proven her worth many times,

Such as when she buried the Giant Enceladus under Mount Edna during the great battle of Gigantomachy for the rule of the World.

Since sprouting full grown from the Head of Zeus, with her armor, spear and shield, Athena has been one of the most important of the Olympian Gods.

With her owl as a symbol of her knowledge, she is the patron of wisdom and military tactics as opposed to her bother Ares' smash them head on concept of battle.

The patron of both Athens and Greek hero's, Athena has many times helped both the mortals and gods.

She has been especially helpful to her half-brother Herakles and the hero Perseus.

Perseus was so grateful for her assistance, here presented her with the head of the gorgon Medusa, which now adorns her shield.

I painted Athena in July 2021. She is a plastic piece from Mystic Battles.