Starting Bolt Action: (Ep1) - Blitzkrieg German Infantry - Unbox | Build | Paint

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

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[@HeadHunterSix]

You may be too modest, Gareth. These minis look fantastic! Your brush work is clean, color choices are accurate and they're visually appealing. If you haven't discovered Chain of Command yet, I'll second the recommendation. I love Bolt Action, but Chain of Command is the perfect way to use a box like this. I'll be watching more of your content to catch up!

[@tw33dal3]

Just started a box with a platoon for Chain of Commandd in mind. To do that one actually needs two more sprues but these are easily available from Warlord, firms like the Sprue Shop or on e-bay. Just one bit of kit-bashing. I wasn't prepared to go to the fuss of cutting off a hand to attach the pistol hand for the officer. Used a pistol holding arm from the Wargames Atlantic Panzer Lehr (which overall as figures I don't like as much as these)

[@OnPointHQ]

Excellent video and welcome to the world of Bolt Action! You have made a corking start on the project so far and I'm looking forward to seeing the progress that you make with these :)

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! keep the PCP coming for inspiration!

[@NCR_Ranger_7718]

Early war has always been smth tempting. Might get around to it one day

[@melonboi927]

A Blitzkrieg German infantry box is a great way to start any of the Infantry boxes will provide you with the right amount you need to play small level games. Yes the LMG is meant to be a two-man team one operating the gun and one firing. But if the loader dies you're still able to fire the gun just at of penalty. Also I really love the idea of an early War German versus French. I believe warlord only makes metal French but check out War Games Atlantic they provide plastic French

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you. Yes, I am definitely going to get the Wargames Atlantic French Infantry. I don't fancy building and painting 30 metal minis. I have also been drawn to the Fall of France early war campaign. It often gets over looked within the wider WW2 history but it alone was a major military campaign, bigger than most wars. I think it is easy to forget just how significant a period it was.

[@melonboi927]

@@MercenaryMiniatures oh no I totally agree I have come to like metal miniatures but I prefer plastic. And war games Atlantic French kit would be perfect for the fall of France, I'm also agree that is very overlooked and extremely crucial to the entirety of the war much like hell people overlook the sinnoh Japanese war

[@nicktalbot3310]

Outstanding! Liked & subscribed!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you Nick!

[@gregormacgregor2366]

I have seen many painted figures of German soldiers. Yours are the best.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! that is very kind. I am pleased with how they have turned out. Thank you again.

[@7thson726]

Excellent first video, welcome aboard the historical wargaming train 👍 look forward to seeing more

[@Icubanick1993]

Great stuff! Keep it up!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

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[@TheEccentricMan]

Great start, welcome aboard.

[@robandrosehobden3344]

Very good job for your first bolt action hope when I can get started on my hope my pant work is just as yours 🤠🤠

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[@desertzombie]

Great work. I really enjoy this game

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[@magila1]

Great first video! I have subscribed and look forward to following your hobby journey!

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[@Cornboy-hz9lv]

Great vid

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[@tsotne_von_chikobava]

Thank you for video. It gave me a lot info how to build plastic units. Keep painting ,cheers

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

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[@smoothbrush4722]

Beautiful paint job, soon you are ready for camoes.

[@rossburkenstock4939]

Nice work. I too, started buying and painting well before I'd fully read the BA#2 ruleset or the Armies of Germany book. Seeing that you built primarily with rifles, this was a good start for early war. If you don't want to purchase a 2nd box, getting an additional sprue or two off a swap and trade site works well. You can work up a few more SMGs for pioneer squads and there are a few good arms provided with binoculars to serve as spotters for the mortar team or your artillery/aircraft forward observer. Other suggestion is that if you eventually move on to buy an Afrika Korps box, they have arms to make multiple prone anti-tank rifle poses which you may like for your France scenario. You can use with the prone Blitzkrieg fellow if you want to avoid buying the separate metal set. When you move on to France, I just built one myself and found that the Warlord metal mix in quite nicely with the Wargames Atlantic plastics. Look forward to your next video.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you Ross. Some great information there. I have been looking at the Wargames Atlantic French, as I prefer plastic to metal for the bulk on my miniatures. I don't mind a bit of metal, but not an army full. What is the size comparison like between Wargames Atlantic and Games Workshop? are they that noticeable.

[@rossburkenstock4939]

@@MercenaryMiniatures they compare very nicely I think

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

@@rossburkenstock4939 Thank you, they are on the purchase list!

[@rossburkenstock4939]

@@MercenaryMiniatures One other thing I picked up on when building my French army. I started with the Wargames Atlantic box, the Warlord French Infantry Section (1), the Warlord support group, 1 Char B tank, 1 Panhard armored car and 1 47MM Medium anti-tank gun. As construction fatigue was setting in I elected to paint up all inclusive of three 10 man infantry sections. Once I thought I was done, I was informed that with the French you get a free artillery piece. Not $$ free but free to your army list! Just a heads up for when you set out to make your purchases.

[@Buster01Actual]

Great tip about the Wargames Atlantic French. Thanks!

[@dariostabletopminatures]

Love em! Thank you for showing me what ain the box and what you can build of of them!!!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Its such an amazing box, so many possibilities to fix with other sets.

[@tiny_worlds]

Great video and some excellent looking Germans. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! working on the next video now

[@roha2317]

Awesome work on the assembling and painting 👌

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@TheDiceGhost]

Great video, I will be using this for my new German colour scheme

[@wessexwarlord]

I was just saying to my friend today, whilst playing Bolt Action in a room full of games of 40k, how It’s a shame that more people haven’t come over from 40k to Bolt Action so I was happy to see this video pop up as a suggestion. This video is a great idea. If you need a British opponent Bristol way then let me know.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you. I had a lot of reasons to add bolt action into the games I play. Cost, wanting to paint something different and playing a war-game in a more real world setting. It looks a great game and I am enjoying, slowly, putting the models together

[@alchemyacademy4642]

I like the format, and the narration is on point. Subscribed immediately. Look forward to your new videos!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! that is very kind. I am not a natural with the narration, but have to start somewhere.

[@Flamethrower1942]

Those look really good 👍

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

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[@robsonribeiro7552]

Aweeeesome! Super cool, I also started on BA! I'll keep watching your progress, cheerS!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! Yes, it looks like a really good game and the models are fun to put together. Please do let me know how you get on as well!

[@unkelTP]

Great vid. I like this video since I can relate to you.

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[@richardmacpherson7647]

Excellent start buddy... Can't wait to watch ur journey buddy.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you Richard

[@johnclarke9498]

Nice blog and well painted 👏

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[@Buster01Actual]

Well done! Your Germnas are looking good. You've motivated me as well, and I've decided to finally take the plunge so I've subscribed and I'll be following along with you!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! we can learn together, still trying to get my head around the rules.

[@sjhhej]

Excellent start sir! As it happens we too have just embarked on Early War Bolt Action (British, German, and French) so i'll follow your progress with interest!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

I am looking forward to seeing it and will keep an eye on your blog!

[@sweeneyTodd-de4by]

What a fantastic video I'm totally new to the model world , this is my first video I've watched and can say your model and paint work is fantastic, had to subscribe

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[@michaelbach9426]

Very nice video. Stay safe mate

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[@WarGamingNewbHistorical]

Great unbox and build. This kit is a really nice one. You should look into the Pionier set as well which is basically this kit with a ton of metal components unique to the Pioniers. Making my way through the rest of your Bolt Action journey. Keep it up!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you for watching. It really means a lot. Yes, I have heard that the pioneer set has loads of good options. I will definitely take a look.

[@almondmilker1]

I’m looking forward to getting into collecting miniatures, loved the video and your style it’s inspiring ❤

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you for watching! Collecting, building, painting and playing with miniatures is an amazing hobby. You won't regret it.

[@ianmcclellan7695]

Really enjoyed your first video and foray in to Bolt Action. I thought the finished miniatures were excellent and I’m looking forward to your future instalments as you build your German and French armies.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you Ian, that is really kind. I am enjoying putting the miniatures together.

[@spratthecat]

Very interested in following your journey. Firestorm (Cardiff) - fab local gaming store :)

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[@basicminiaturepainting]

A very cool first video mate,just subbed.justin

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[@whiskeytangofoxpot4707]

so detailed! you should make paint and sell a few packs for the great detail

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Maybe one day! For now I am enjoying the hobby.

[@Badnewzbadgers]

They look really good man! I'm just starting a blitzkrieg army myself and will be using your video for ideas and tips ! 👍👍 looking forward to the rest of them

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! its a really nice kit to work on. Post some pics when you are done, I would love to take a look.

[@darioscomicschool1111]

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[@TMillsMusic]

Awesome video! I’m looking to get into Bolt Action as well so this and future videos will be perfect!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you so much! yes, it looks a great game.

[@ChrisS-fh7zt]

Just a simple thing to remember is that almost all German infantry squads are 10 man for the maximum number, there might be a few exceptions in the campaign books on that number, but I have looked in my Armies of Germany, Road to Berlin, and Fortress Budapest and they all seem to be 10 man units. How I do my 10 man squads is around 3 SMG's, 1 LMG and the rest rifles then to add anti tank grenades if I can swing the points for them or not. I really have not that much to be able to use as pre Operation Citadel (Battle of Kursk) Germans. Now after that then yes I got a lot that I can bring out including 16 different vehicles everything from a lowly Kettenkrad up to a Jagdtiger. My favorites though is probably the StuH 42, Brummbar, and finally my SD Kfz 251/21 Drilling triple autocannon AAA halftrack. Nothing says infantry be gone than 3 or 4" template of HE or 6 HE dice hits through the autocannons. But for early war and in France you can't go wrong with either a Pz III G or Pz IV D tank. I now have 3 armies for this game that being my 100+ infantry and 16 vehicles for my Germans then my 120 man infantry and 15 vehicles of my Soviets then my small force of US of about 65 troops and 6 vehicles from my armored twin bazooka jeep up to my rare M-36 B1 Jackson tank destroyer. But you did a good job on them.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Hi Chris. Thank you that is really helpful. I didn't know that the squads get maxed at 10 men. I think I was thinking that like 40k you could add to the number of guys and just add more points for them. But at least this now gives me options to swap out LMGs for rifles. Also it is good to know that you are not limited to one SMG per squad. Yes, a Pz III G or Pz IV D tank are definitely going to me on the purchase list!

[@grahamlloyd7157]

Great video, really enjoyed it... I haven't played BA for 3 years but I think I will get the Russians and Germans back out the loft and update what I have got. I had not seen the blitzkrieg set before so I am definitely interested in those. I am looking forward to watching things develop,Cheers and 'good luck'

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you, it really is a nice kit to work on

[@finnmelia4572]

Wargamers Atlantic do an excellent early war French plastic kit. I know it’s not worlord games but they only provide metal French troops. Your video was great!

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you! I will definitely be picking up the Wargames Atlantic French Infantry kits

[@nheather]

I’m going down a similar route to you, Early War, but Germans versus Soviets. Like you I’m not a fan of the lack of instructions, I guess the argument is that you can choose to build them as you wish, but it would have been nice to have a suggested build for people new to the hobby. I also didn’t like how the personal equipment is in varied sets, which prevents building a truly uniform set where all the riflemen have a gas mask canister, a bread bag, a water bottle and a bayonet.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Early War Barbarossa was a consideration of mine, and maybe something I will do next. I agree with you on the equipment. It would have been nice to have the option of making infantry that carry all the same equipment.

[@phoenixignite]

Just so happened to stumble on this channel this morning as I start the Band of Brothers box

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you Nick, and good luck with the Band of Brothers box. It looks like a big set!

[@chiefbigtoe7260]

So for each ten men, you need one leader holding a pistol,smg, or a rifle ? I don't have the rule set yet.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

I am also unsure, and also don't have the rules yet lol

[@whiskeytangofoxpot4707]

decals and chevrons are right on sheesh

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you

[@bradp6452]

Germans use at max 10 man squads normally. Early war 1 nco, 1 lmg team ( gunner and loader), and 7 rifles. I was just working on my pioneer box this past weekend. Same plastic frames but metal upgrade box. They give you a lot of bits but almost no army list can take more than 1 squad of pioneers. So likely will make another squad of blitzkrieg guys also.

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you Brad. I have not seen the pioneer kit, is that still from Warlord Games? I will check them out.

[@chiefbigtoe7260]

is it safe to prime over dried glue residue that i may have gotten on the figure? And mine didn't come with the helmet decals/

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Hello, Yes, It is safe to spray over dried glue. If you want, you can always scrap it off with a hobby knife. The helmet decals where bought separately. I got them from Warlord Games directly. They where not that expensive, but where definitely worth it.

[@chiefbigtoe7260]

@@MercenaryMiniatures ok I was told that the decals should have been included with the box set

[@Ayns.L14A]

Hi, if you are looking for scenic tips Luke at "Geek Gaming Scenics" has done some amazing Game boards for Bolt Action, Carentan and Brecourt Manor were my favourites, I'm busy building my armies at the moment, I picked up the Panzer Grenadier Starter Army and the Commonwealth Starter Army first, then decided to add some Para's and, if I was going to add Para's I should really add some Waffen SS, of course with the Waffen SS starter army there are some tanks, So my Brits needed some armour support as well , I'm also planning some 6X4 gaming tables (one per theatre) so there's also the building of them to contend with, I much prefer the laser cut buildings from Sarissa to the plastic ones from Warlord (the walls are a bit thick on the plastic ones) oh and NEW SUB here, you have some great painting skills, I will be following along with your Journey, welcome to deep well of Bolt Action............

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you. I have also seen the Carentan and Brecourt Manor build by Geek Gaming Scenics. Its truly amazing and well beyond my skill levels. Bolt Action does indeed feel like a deep well. That is a great way to put it, I fear I have more ideas than time and money, but its great fun anyway. And thank you for subbing, I really appreciate it.

[@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647]

Welcome to historical, 👍🏼

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Thank you, l am looking forward to getting some games in.

[@usecodeooshvennow]

This is minor detail but the lmgs are actually mmgs

[@notmenotme614]

3:15 The figure got shot

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

lol 😂

[@JimWelch-o5e]

Hi where can I find the paint list please

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

Hi, if you click on "MORE" in the video description underneath the video you will find a list of paints that I have used. If you need anything more specific, please let me know.

[@EDSKaR]

"I just got one box of models" yea but this is bolt action so that's an entire army :D I'm confused how you got 34 models, (I havn't had this kit) as it should be 5 sprues of 6 models for a total of 30, if you got an extra sprue, it would be 36, and if you got one extra model per sprue it would be 35? How did the total come to 34 ??

[@MercenaryMiniatures]

There was enough to make one extra guy, but no base for him! So, I don't really know what happened.