I haven't picked up this one, but did get the Desert Rats Squadron box. It is the same except that the four Shermans are replaced by five Cromwells, and it has two Fireflys rather than one. One point about the M10s: you can make two turrets the M10 or the M36; the M10 turret can be made up as the M10 w/ 3" gun or M10C Achilles w/ 17pdr gun not both. Though what can be done, if you use magnets, is use the M36 turret on a US Shermans to make the M36B1 TD. The US where short of M10 hulls at one point and put them onto M4A3 hulls. The Churchills also allow for multiple turrets to be made so magnets are a must for this kit too. Thanks for the review. Very detailed and enjoyable. :)
This set arrived at my doorstep from you guys today, delighted to get my hands on it and delighted to support the channel! Love your flames of war unboxings and battle reports, keep it up! 😁👍🏻
@@ModellingforAdvantage Exactly! Very tempted to have a delve into Mid-war desert after I saw some bits on your store, I can imagine it being quite different to Late war.
@@PanzerManBran Really depends which armies you want to play I guess - they are both cracking value. I think the British Vs Italian set is a more interesting game though.
There are loads more games out there if you are looking for something different. I hear great things about Chain of Command, for example if you want more complexity. Either way, in this scale I think FoW plastic kits are the best out there.
@@ModellingforAdvantage I have been looking into, Nuts, & one hour Skirmish as well as chain of com. My background is boardgaming ie. ASL, Lock & Load.
Nice - that's a lot of plastic! I went a bit crazy with 15mm US and German back in winter so won't be getting any Brits in a hurry, but if (or rather when ha ha) I do I'll definitely start with this box as it's such good value.
@@ModellingforAdvantage Ha, no! I built a tonne of tanks and vehicles and then got cold feet on the whole project. It's my first foray into 15mm and I think Imade a tactical error by picking a theatre I already play in 28mm. I'm sure I'll eventually get back to it and start painting, it's just so wee! Almost too wee.
I have a question regarding this kit and was wondering if anyone can give me advice on this I am South African and was looking at getting this box to make the South African 6 armored division and was wondering where I could find information to do that with
I’ve been debating buying this box from my local shop, I keep seeing it eyeing me back each time I go in. Your video has pushed me over the edge!
You should! These sets are great value. I mean they are expensive, but they are the cheapest way of getting into the system.
Great unboxing as always, my brother! LOL, "Any weekend would be improved with a bit of a bulge." 🤣🤣🤣
~ Wolfbrother Methos
Superb miniatures, tanks, i love the firefly churchill m10, so many tanks.
Glad you enjoyed. Lot of plastic in this set for certain.
Great unboxing love all the models you get with this set
Me too! It is one of the better ones I think.
I like the mix of units. Nice to see some infantry in with the armour.
Yeah me too. They seem to provide infantry at least where it is plastic hard frame stuff.
I haven't picked up this one, but did get the Desert Rats Squadron box. It is the same except that the four Shermans are replaced by five Cromwells, and it has two Fireflys rather than one.
One point about the M10s: you can make two turrets the M10 or the M36; the M10 turret can be made up as the M10 w/ 3" gun or M10C Achilles w/ 17pdr gun not both. Though what can be done, if you use magnets, is use the M36 turret on a US Shermans to make the M36B1 TD. The US where short of M10 hulls at one point and put them onto M4A3 hulls.
The Churchills also allow for multiple turrets to be made so magnets are a must for this kit too.
Thanks for the review. Very detailed and enjoyable. :)
Those two sets are very similar. The desert rats one has very different infantry too.
Another fantastic unboxing! Definitely looks like a great starter force.
It is one of the better ones in my opinion.
Interesting video !
Glad you think so!
This set arrived at my doorstep from you guys today, delighted to get my hands on it and delighted to support the channel! Love your flames of war unboxings and battle reports, keep it up! 😁👍🏻
Awesome mate - in time for you to make a start this weekend!
@@ModellingforAdvantage Exactly! Very tempted to have a delve into Mid-war desert after I saw some bits on your store, I can imagine it being quite different to Late war.
@@PanzerManBran certainly as a British player. Lots of variety from very weak tanks like crusader 2s up to churchills... in the same army!
@@ModellingforAdvantage Good point, but which starter to go for? Kasserine or Tobruk?
@@PanzerManBran Really depends which armies you want to play I guess - they are both cracking value. I think the British Vs Italian set is a more interesting game though.
Good one Kaiser!
Thanks mate
Great unboxing as always Kaiser, the garlic butter must have put you off 🤣
Cheeky chicken Kiev before recording, never smart
@@ModellingforAdvantage no wouldn’t have thought so 😂
A very helpful series of unboxing vids. I am very interested in 15mm but not FofW, or B A rules, I am returning to miniatures after long break. Thanks
There are loads more games out there if you are looking for something different. I hear great things about Chain of Command, for example if you want more complexity. Either way, in this scale I think FoW plastic kits are the best out there.
@@ModellingforAdvantage I have been looking into, Nuts, & one hour Skirmish as well as chain of com.
My background is boardgaming ie. ASL, Lock & Load.
@@ModellingforAdvantage the 2 starlingrad starter sets land on me mat this morning. Impressed with quality.
Nice - that's a lot of plastic! I went a bit crazy with 15mm US and German back in winter so won't be getting any Brits in a hurry, but if (or rather when ha ha) I do I'll definitely start with this box as it's such good value.
Have you had any games with that lot yet?
@@ModellingforAdvantage Ha, no! I built a tonne of tanks and vehicles and then got cold feet on the whole project. It's my first foray into 15mm and I think Imade a tactical error by picking a theatre I already play in 28mm. I'm sure I'll eventually get back to it and start painting, it's just so wee! Almost too wee.
A nice look inside the box RK. Can I be cheeky and ask of the dimensions of the M10 tank hunter?
You mean its actual size? They are 1/100th models.
@@ModellingforAdvantage of the model. How long & wide is it? No problem if you can't answer :)
3cm high 6 long 3 wide
@@Kaiserbill2 many thanks:)
I have a question regarding this kit and was wondering if anyone can give me advice on this I am South African and was looking at getting this box to make the South African 6 armored division and was wondering where I could find information to do that with
There is some stuff on the Flames of War website about them. Lots of references there: www.gf9.com/hobby.aspx?art_id=4400
Great unboxing, but what do I do with this Peppa Pig ear worm now? 🙄
Good question! Glad to have passed it on - I am now free!
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