Australian infantry

 A total of 15 such formations were established by the Army during the war; of these four infantry divisions served as part of the armed forces, along with one armoured division. Two other armoured divisions were formed as part of the Militia, as well as eight other infantry divisions. The 2nd AIF formations provided the bulk of Australia's deployed forces, while many of the Militia formations were employed mainly for home defence and many were only partially formed before being broken up without seeing combat. Nevertheless, two Militia divisions were deployed as formed units, and elements of several others also fought overseas during the war.

Airfix Australians

I really like this set, i know they had uniform from one color, but some color variations made them look better, i am missing a pose from the set, and crunching guy has tip of his rifle broken, i like the grenade guy, was my first paint job, didn't apply shadows at all, i think i am gonna re due them.

British commandos

The British Commandos were formed during the ww2 in June 1940, following a request from the Winston Churchill, for a force that could carry out raids against German occupied Europe. Initially drawn from within the British army from soldiers who volunteered for the special service brigade, the Commandos' ranks would eventually be filled by members of all branches of the United Kingdom's armed forces and a number of foreign volunteers from German-occupied countries.
Reaching a wartime strength of over 30 individual units and four assault brigades, the Commandos served in all theatres of war from the Arctic Cicle to Europe and from the Mediterranean  to South east Asia. Their operations ranged from small groups of men landing from the sea or by parachute to a brigade of assault troops spearheading the Allied invasions of Europe and Asia.

Airfix british commandos

Really boring set, maybe because i am more into german soldiers, maybe the boring dull paint on the uniform, broken tip of machine gun, and bayonet of other, the guy crunching i think he came without base, i am not sure, but he is nice.

 

British infantry

Airfix british infantry

Nice mix of guns in this set, i wish it had more poses, and different ones, but for an old set like this one i think it was great.

British paratroopers

Impressed by the success of German airborne operations during the battle of France, the british prime minister, Winston Churchill, directed the war office to investigate the possibility of creating a force of 5,000 parachute troops. As a result, on 22 June 1940, nr 2 commando assumed parachute duties, and on 21 November was re-designated the 11th Special Air Service Battalion, with a parachute and glider wing.
On 21 June 1940 the Central Landing was formed at near Manchester. Although tasked primarily with training parachute troops, it was also directed to investigate the use of gliders to transport troops into battle. At the same time, the Ministry of Aircraft Production contracted General Aircraft to design and produce a glider for this purpose.The result was the Hotspur, which was capable of transporting eight soldiers and was used for both assault and training purposes.
The success of the first British airborne raid, Operation Colossus, prompted the War Office to expand the airborne force through the creation of the Parachute Regiment, and to develop plans to convert several infantry battalions into parachute and glider battalions.On 31 May 1941, a joint army and air force memorandum was approved by the staff and Winston Churchill; it recommended that the British airborne forces should consist of two parachute brigades, one based in England and the other in the Middle East, and that a glider force of 10,000 men should be created.

Airfix british paratroopers

I actually found this set in a box of mix airfix, i was nicely surprised that it was the complete set, but disappointed that one pose had tip sub-machine gun broken, but i saw that it was very slim, so no big deal, they wore terrible half painted, i tried to re due the paint still they need a repaint.The set is not bad has some nice poses, the officer and submachine gun.

German Afrika Korps

The Afrika Korps or German Africa Corps was the German expeditionary force in Africa during the North Afrika Campaign of ww2. Originally sent as a holding force to shore up the Italian defense of their African colonies, the force fought in Africa from March 1941 until its surrender in May 1943. The term "Afrika Korps" is derived from the original German name (written as one word). The term originally referred to the original formation, the Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK), which became incorporated into the Axis command of the German and Italian forces in North Africa. However, it was often used by the news media and Allied soldiers as a name for all German units in North Africa. The reputation of the Afrika Korps is closely associated with that of its first commander,  ErwinRommel.

Airfix Afrika Korps

Solid set by airfix, i really like it, especially the officer, which will go well with any tank or artillery piece, i think some sand stone colors will make this guys look great.

 

German mountain troops

Gebirgsjäger (  are the light infantry part of the alpine or mountain troops(Gebirgstruppe) of Germany and Austria. The word JAGER (meaning "hunter" or "huntsman") is a characteristic term used for light-infantry or light-infantryman in German-speaking military context.
The mountain infantry of Austria have their roots in the three Landesschützen regiments of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The mountain infantry of Germany carry on certain traditions of the Alpine corps of World War I. Both countries' mountain infantry. It was established in 1907 as a symbol of the Austro-Hungarian Landesschützen regiments by Emperor Franz Joseph 1. These troops wore their edelweiss on the collar of their uniforms. When the Alpenkorps came to aid the Landesschützen in defending Austria-Hungary's southern frontier against the italian attack in May 1915, the grateful Landesschützen honoured the men of the Alpenkorps by awarding them their own insignia: the edelweiss. Together with the Paratroopers they are perceived as the elite infantry units of the German Army.

Airfix mountain troops

Nice set for a winter diorma, with 3 or 4 sky guys, i just wish it had more fighting poses, and gear, like backpacks,  the prone guy has a bipod for his big machine gun, i have it but it's hard to stay glued.

German tanks

The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) assault gun was Germany's most produced armored fighting vehicle during World War II. It was built on the chassis of the Panzer III tank. Initially intended as a mobile, armored light gun for infantry support, the StuG was continually modified and widely employed as a tank-destroyer.

This vehicle first saw combat in France in 1940. It was produced on the basis of the panzer. III tank in several modifications until 1945. By 1944, 9,346 of these self-propelled guns destroyed about 20,000 enemy vehicles. Some vehicles were in operation until 1967 and were even deployed in the Six-Day War by some countries of the Arab world against Israel.

Every unit that had a Stug in their component felt more safe.  Overall, Sturmgeschütz-series assault guns proved very successful and served on all fronts as assault guns and tank-destroyers. Although Tigers and Panthers have earned a greater notoriety, assault guns collectively destroyed more tanks. Because of their low silhouette, StuG IIIs were easy to camouflage and a difficult target. Sturmgeschütz crews were considered to be the elite of the artillery units.

Forces of valor Stug III G Russia front 1 edition

Nice detail on FOV Stug III G, comes with 4 tank crew members and some gear, this model is their first edition for Russia front, i know they are also painted in winter camo, Italy, and the short barrel one, they go well with airfix models because they are in the small side of the 1 32 scale, for TSSD this tank looks a bit unscaled.

German infantry

The Wehrmacht ( 'defence force') was the unified armed forces of Germany from 1870–1918 and 1935 to 1946. It consisted of the Heer(army, the Kriegsmarine (navy) and the Luftwaffe (air force).The designation Wehrmacht for Nazi Germany's military replaced the previously used term,  and constituted the Third Reich’s efforts to rearm their nation.
Following Germany’s defeat in the ww1, they were relegated by the treaty to a limited army. One of Hitler’s most overt and audacious moves was the establishment of a mighty fighting force (the Wehrmacht), an army designed for imperial conquest. Fulfilling the Nazi regime’s long term goals (unknown to their neighbors) of global conquest required massive investment and spending in the German armaments industry and conscription to properly man the Führer’s military machine. In December 1941, Hitler named himself commander-in-chief of the Wehrmacht.
Along with the Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe, the Wehrmacht formed the heart of Germany’s politico-military apparatus. Hitler's generals successfully employed the Wehrmacht using innovative combined arms tactics (close cover air-support, mechanized armor, and infantry) to devastating effect in a method of war called Blitzkrieg (lightning war). The Wehrmacht and the German military juggernaut incorporated a new military structure,unique combat techniques, new-found weapons, and an unprecedented speed and brutality against their opponents.
At the height of their success in 1942, the Germans dominated upwards of 3,898,000 square kilometers of territory,an accomplishment made possible by the combined German forces with the Wehrmacht firmly securing conquered territory. Working hand-in-hand at times with the SS, soldiers on the front (especially during the Eastern campaign) participated in various war atrocities, despite claims otherwise.By the time the war in Europe ended in May 1945, the Wehrmacht had lost approximately 11,300,000 men.Only a few members of the Wehrmacht’s upper leadership were tried for war crimes after World War II, notwithstanding the evidence which made many more culpable.More or less deconstructed by September 1945, the Wehrmacht was officially dissolved by ACC Law 34 on 20 August 1946.

Conte infantry part 1 and 2

Very nice details on conte figures, i bought them painted so the paint job is not excellent, i just redo the helmet to a darker grey, this figures from this part are rare.

Second part conte infantry, you have a chance to get officer with left hand pistol, if you are lucky with this set, i didn't. Note the second figure from the left is not the same with the same one from first set, they are different, and ware different gear. I am missing some of them, i hope i will find others from Conte infantry.

Airfix infantry

Classic set from airfix, nice officer and crunch guy, this is one of my first paint job, please be forgiving with the critics, i am missing the grenade guy. 

Revel/Airfix German infantry

The extra poses from Revel infantry and one airfix (see if you can find him) painted.

Matchbox/Revel recast German infantry

This set is a recast of matchbox set by revel, they are a bit bigger and very nice details on them, especially the grenade guy, comes beautiful when painted, i like the guy with the machine gun.

German elite troops

The Waffen-SS , Armed SS) was created as the armed wing of the nazi party's (SS, "Protective Squadron"), and gradually developed into a multi-ethnic and multi-national military force of nazi germany.
The Waffen-SS grew from three regiments to over 38 divisions during ww2, and served alongside the Heer (regular army) but was never formally part of it.Adolf Hitler resisted integrating the Waffen-SS into the army, as it was to remain the armed wing of the Party and to become an elite police force once the war was won. Prior to the war, it was under the control of the SS (SS operational command office) beneath Heinrich Himmler. Upon mobilization its tactical control was given to the High Command of the Armed Forces .
Initially membership was only open to people of Germanic "Aryan" origin, who were said to be the master race. The rules were partially relaxed in 1940, although groups considered by Nazis to be "sub-human" like ethnic Poles or Jews remained excluded Hitler authorized the formation of units composed largely or solely of foreign troops. Foreign SS units were made up from recruits in Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarussia, Belgium (both Wallonia and Flanders), Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Galicia, Georgia, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia (including Cossaack and Tatar, Turkic SSR Republics), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, Yugoslavia, Asian Regiment, Arab Regiment, USA (15-20 volunteers) and a small number of British troops, with the latter unit being a significant propaganda tool.

Toy soldiers of san diego (TSSD) Elite german

Nice poses, very nice details, nice riders, just wish more poses.

Toy soldiers of san diego(TSSD) German long coats

I have mix feelings about this set, the good feelings is that the set is in perfect detail, the bad feeling is that some poses are in a very bad off balance, i bought this set and in come in 16 pieces, of 8 poses, the other 8 poses are nearly touching the ground of the off balance, i don't know if it is the company i bought them or they are like this in general. About the set, i really like the sniper, the machine gun running, and the machine gun up 2 pose from left.I put them with the waffen ss to gain more poses here, and they go well in cold winter Russia with captured long coats.