Panther G Platoon (GBX66)

Panther G Platoon (GBX66) includes five Panther G (Late) tanks, two Stowage sprues, two Tank Commander sprues, five Plastic Panther parts sprues, five Plastic Panther track sprues, one Decal sheet & ten Rare-earth magnets. The Panther G is the latest model of the famed Panther tank. When the Germans revamped the old Panther A, they gave it a thicker, but more vertical, one-piece hull side to mate up with the superstructure of the Jagdpanther, and eliminated the driver’s direct vision slot. Check out the Panther G Platoon in the online store here...

Blood, Guts, & Glory It’s September 1944 and the Allies have stormed across France all along the front lines from Belgium to the French region of the Lorraine. Blood, Guts, & Glory covers the tanks battles in the Lorraine between September 1944 and January 1945. Learn more about Blood, Guts, & Glory here...

The result is slightly stronger armour, but more importantly, it is easier to manufacture. The new model retains the very long-barrelled 7.5cm KwK42 gun of its predecessor, which a year after its introduction could still penetrate any tank in existence, penetrating 124mm (4.9”) of sloped armour at 500m. The front armour of the Panther G matches its gun, being 80mm (3.15”) of well-sloped armour plate. This is more than enough to turn the shot of any gun less powerful than its own. Designed by Evan Allen Plastics designed by Will Jayne Painted by Blake Coster

The Panther G in Flames Of War

Armour      Name  Mobility  Front  Side  Top  Equipment and Notes  Weapon  Range  ROF  Anti-tank  Firepower  Panther G Standard Tank 10 5 1 Co-ax MG, Hull MG, Wide tracks. 7.5cm KwK42 gun 32"/80cm  2  14 3+

Best Tank of the War? The balance of an excellent gun, good armour, and good mobility makes the Panther tank one of the best of the war.

Firepower! It’s long 7.5cm KwK42 gun (nearly twice as long as the American M4 Sherman tank’s gun) can penetrate almost any tank in existence.

Mobility Despite weighing as much as an Allied heavy tank, and having the front-armour to match, the Panther has the mobility of a medium tank.

Wide Tracks Some excellent tank designs have successfully utilised wider tracks, allowing them to cross almost any terrain. If a vehicle with Wide Tracks becomes Bogged Down while attempting to cross Rough Terrain, roll again. On a roll of 4+ the vehicle immediately frees itself and continues moving.

The Panther G Platoon on the Move

The New Plastic Panther Sprues

The Panther G Platoon on the Move

The Contents of the Panther G Platoon Box Set

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Description of Components

a. 10x Rare-earth magnets. b. 1x Panther decal sheet. c. 5x Gun cleaning kit tubes. d. 2x Tank Commander sprues. e. 1x Stowage sprue #1.

f. 1x Stowage sprue #2. g. 5x Panther G (late) resin turrets. h. 5x Panther G (late) resin hulls. i. 5x Plastic Panther tracks sprues. j. 5x Pastic Panther parts sprues.

The Plastic Panther Sprues The parts of the new plastic Panther sprues that are used when assembling the Panther G (late) are highlighted in green. The parts highlighted in red are optional and can be used to add some modelling variety. Right: The highlighted parts of the new plastic Panther sprues used in the construction the Panther G (late).

Assembling The Panther G (late)

Step 1. Begin assembly by attaching the tracks to the hull of the Panther G. Note: Each track has an arrow the back that corresponds with the front of the track to aid in correct orientation. Make sure that sits flush with the hull.

Below: The left-hand side track attached to the hull.	Below: The right-hand side track attached to the hull.

Step 2. Next, attach the front mud guards.  Note: Make sure that the mud guard with the headlight is on the right-hand side of the hull.	Step 3. Now add the hull MG to the front glacis plate of the Panther G.

Step 4. Next, attach the gun cleaning kit tube to the right-hand side of the hull.	Step 5. Time to move onto the turret; begin by attaching the 7.5cm main gun.

Step 6. Then its time to add the cupola.	Step 7. Complete the cupola assembly by adding the hatch.

Step 8. With the cupola in place, the Panther G is ready for painting.

Adding The Extras Tank Commander

Step 1. To add a tank commander simply attach the cupola hatch in an open position as shown below.	Step 2. Next, add a tank commander to the open cupola.

Side Skirts and Spare Track LinksThe side skirts and track links are optional and can be added or left off to add some modelling variety to the platoon. As can the stowage sprues included in the box set.
Below: The spare track links attach to the rear of the hull.	Below: The side skirts attach to the side of the hull.
Rare-Earth Magnets Evan has created a recess for a rare-earth magnet in the hull of Panther G.

Step 1. The magnet recess complete with magnet. Read Chris' guide to Rare Earth Magnets here...	Step 2. Simply glue a rare earth magent to the bottom of the turret and you have a safe and secure way of attaching the turret to the hull.

Train Station (BB136)

	Train Station (BB146) includes one pre-painted Train Station. Train tracks need somewhere to go and what better destination than a Train Station. Check out the Train Station in the online store here...
This pre-painted Train Station provides an easily recognisable objective on the table to fight over or even just to take cover inside until the enemy shelling does down.

Scenery plays a vital part in any miniature wargame whether you are playing Historical, Science Fiction or Fantasy battles. The Battlefield in a Box range of tabletop ready scenery is a quick and easy way to create a wargaming table straight out of the box, suitable for any scale miniature troops to fight over.

Included in the box:• 1x Pre-painted Train Station base. • 1x Pre-painted Train Station roof. Sculpted by Jason Buyaki Learn how to enhance pre-painted terrain here...

The Train Station on the Tabletop

General George S. Patton (US885)

General George S. Patton (US885) includes General George S. Patton with his modified M20 Utility and a dismounted Patton with Willie. Patton graduated from West Point in 1909 and was commissioned into the US Cavalry. He joined the US Olympic team for the 1912 summer games, competing in foot and equestrian racing, swimming, fencing, and pistol shooting events. Check out General George S. Patton Jr. in the online store here...

Blood, Guts, & Glory It’s September 1944 and the Allies have stormed across France all along the front lines from Belgium to the French region of the Lorraine. Blood, Guts, & Glory covers the tanks battles in the Lorraine between September 1944 and January 1945. Learn more about Blood, Guts, & Glory here...

Then, in 1916, Patton carried out America’s first armoured attack when he took three armoured cars to hunt down and kill two of Pancho Villa’s closest generals, one of which was shot by Patton himself. His bold actions in Mexico won him command of the new 304th Tank Brigade during the First World War, where he was wounded in combat. Following Germany’s blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939-40, the US Army underwent a rapid expansion of its tank forces and Patton was promoted in 1941 to Major General to take command and train the 2nd Armored Division during the Louisiana and Carolina Maneuvers.

General George S. Patton Jr. in Flames Of War Characteristics Lieutenant General George S. Patton Jr. is a Warrior and Higher Command Transport Team rated Fearless Veteran. He is mounted in an M20 utility car. You may field Patton for +100 points with the Tank Company on page 22 of Blood, Guts, & Glory, or the Armored Rifle Company on page 26, or the Tank Destroyer Company on page 32 Blood, Guts, & Glory.

After the US entry into the war, Patton commanded the I Armored Corps during the invasion of North Africa in late 1942. After the defeat of II Corps at Kasserine Pass, Patton was promoted to Lieutenant General and took command of the demoralised troops. Through hard work (and a liberal use of profanity) Patton brought the disheartened men around and won victory at El Guettar in March 1943.

Special Rules Foul Mouth “We’re not going to just shoot the sons-of-bitches, we’re going to rip out their living Goddamned guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks. We’re going to murder those lousy Hun cocksuckers by the bushel-fucking-basket.” ~ George S. Patton, Speech to the Third Army, 5 June 1944. In any turn in which Patton did not move At the Double, all American platoons with their Platoon Command team in Line Of Sight of Patton pass Motivation Tests on a result of 3+.

Patton was then given command of the Seventh Army for the invasion of Sicily in 1943, where he raced with his rival, British General Bernard Montgomery, to Messina. But it was Sicily where he slapped two soldiers suffering from battle fatigue. Patton’s career nearly ended when the press got a hold of the scandal, but General Dwight Eisenhower intervened and saved Patton from an early retirement.

The Greatest Soldier “Americans love a winner. Americans will not tolerate a loser. Americans despise cowards. Americans play to win all of the time. I wouldn’t give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. That’s why Americans have never lost nor will ever lose a war; for the very idea of losing is hateful to an American.” ~ George S. Patton, Speech to the Third Army, 5 June 1944. If Patton is Destroyed during the game American morale at the front and back home suffers a huge loss, despite any other gains. If this happens, the American player loses one Victory Point and their opponent gains one Victory Point at the end of the battle.

In 1944, Patton took command of the Third Army, which came into action during the breakout from the Normandy beachheads. Patton’s hard-charging divisions pushed into Brittany and then struck east reaching the Meuse River on 1 September, where his army ran out of fuel. Through thrift and outright theft, Patton and his staff gathered enough supplies to conduct the Lorraine battles.
A Pint of Sweat “I believe in the old and sound rule that an ounce of sweat will save a gallon of blood. The harder we push, the more Germans we will kill. The more Germans we kill, the fewer of our men will be killed.” ~ George S. Patton, Speech to the Third Army, 5 June 1944. Each turn Patton may re-roll one die rolled to receive Reserves for his company.

When the Germans attacked in the Ardennes on 16 December, Patton reacted instantly, shifting his best divisions north before even being ordered to do so. When he counterattacked on 21 December, he took personal control of the operation, even going so far as to prescribe that the new Jumbo assault tanks should be at the point of every advance.

Old Blood and Guts “We are advancing constantly and we are not interested in holding onto anything, except the enemy’s balls. We are going to twist his balls and kick the living shit out of him all of the time... We are going to go through him like crap through a goose; like shit through a tin horn!” ~ George S. Patton, Speech to the Third Army, 5 June 1944. If your force is the Attacker in a mission, each American platoon within Line Of Sight of Patton may make a Spearhead movement (see page 261 of the rulebook) at the beginning of the game.

Patton led his army across the Rhine into Germany and straight through to Czechoslovakia before the war ended. For his achievements Patton was made full General in April 1945. After a warm homecoming tour of the US, Patton returned to occupation duties in Germany. On 9 December he was involved in an automobile accident and died of his injuries on 21 December 1945.
Hold’em by the Nose and Kick’em in the Pants “A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” ~ George S. Patton, date unknown. A force led by Patton has the Always Attack rule (see page 257 of the rulebook).

George S. Patton, Jr. is regarded as one of America’s greatest generals. His career was covered in success but is also often marred by controversy. Nonetheless, Patton’s aggressive leadership helped shape an army of citizen soldiers into a hardfighting and unstoppable force. M20 designed by Evan Allen M20 modified by James Brown Figures designed by James Brown Painted by James Brown

General George S. Patton with his M20 Utility and Willie his Bull Terrier

The Contents of the General George S. Patton Blister

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Description of Components

a. 1x M20 resin hull. b. 1x Dismounted Patton figure. c. 1x Willie, the Bull Terrier figure. d. 1x Small base. e. 1x Flags sticker sheet. f. 1x Left M20 front wheel. g. 1x Right M20 front wheel.

h. 1x Left M20 rear wheels i. 1x Right M20 rear wheels. j. 1x  20mm of brass rod. k. 1x .50 cal AA MG. l. 1x M20 Parts sprue. m. 1x Mounted Patton figure.

Assembling General George S. Patton with his modified M20 Utility

Step 1. Start by gluing the wheels to the side of the vehicle. There are locating slots on the body so these pieces should slide on easily.

Step 2. Attach the drivers head to his body at the front of the vehicle and the windshield to the front of the M20's open top.

Step 3. Attach the .50 cal machine-gun to its pintle mount and then attach the mount to the vehicle. There is a hole in the resin of the vehicle where this slots in.

Step 4. Place your Patton figure somewhere in the open top of the M20.

Step 5. Cut your small length of brass rod in two with a pair of clippers and glue these into place at the front of the M20.

Step 6. Now you can apply your flag stickers. The "3" flag wraps around the front-left flagpole and the starred flag wraps around the front-right.

The two smaller stickers go on two small plates, one on the windshield and another at the back of the vehicle. You will probably want to paint your model before applying these stickers.

Assembling the Dismounted General George S. Patton with Willie his Bull Terrier Dog To assemble the dismounted version of General George S. Patton along with Willie, his faithful Bull Terrier; simply arrange them to taste on the small base provided.