r/boltaction
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Bought firefly and panther as introductory 1v1 with a friend. Few Q's about getting started.
A friends birthday is coming up and although he isnt very enthusiastic about 40k he's a major war history buff so I reckon I can rope him into tabletop games with a more historical game, so obviously landed on Achtung Panzer/bolt action (also selfishly because i've really wanted to get into it myself). Was doing a bit of research and decided to go with those tanks because apparently they're fairly evenly matched and we can play a little 1v1 Achtung Panzer over a few beers when we chill in his garden, then potentially move to bolt action if he likes it and wants to expand to infantry (if not then it'll just join the samurai above his desk I painted for him last year!).
I've heard its possible but Im just wondering how a 1v1 AP game would realistically work? Is it worth ommitting some rules/features of the game when you first dip your toe in? Just to make it a little smoother? I dont want to scare him away, he showed interest in Imperial Guard (40k) then I think it was the overwhelming rules which made him nope out of it so would rather keep it light and minimally taxing and perhaps introduce things in subsequent games.
u/CryptoRoast_ — 11 days ago
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Finished up some fortifications pieces for an upcoming game to spice up the board
u/sigmentum — 11 days ago
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Luftwaffe field division help.
Hi all I'm looking into building a army themed around the luftwaffer field deviation Im thinking of using regular heer unit rules but I'm unsure what colours the uniforms would be for mid to late war.
u/Dry_Locksmith3091 — 10 days ago
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Basing question
Hello all!
I bought island assault 2026 edition.
I'm counting 17 25mm round lipped bases, 2 lozenge/pill bases, a bigger 40?mm round lipped base.
Also I have 2x smooth bases that look like maybe base toppers?
I look at the contents, I need 2 lozenge/pill round lipped bases, 22 25mm round lipped bases.
I'm missing 3 25mm round lipped bases and I have no idea what the bigger base and the smooth base toppers should be used for.
Can anyone explain this to me? It's my first time using warlord stuff.
u/putpaintonit — 11 days ago
Japanese Cavalry WW2 - 3D
Hello,
I have a Japanese army and am lusting after the glory of cavalry charges even though I don't think that really happened in WW2.
Does anyone know of any 3D makers that would make Japanese Cavalry? I cannot find any online. I know that there are metal horses from Empress but metal always chips and they don't travel as well as resin.
I have made 7 Cav from Prussian cavalry and old IJA bodies but that was a lot of effort and I would like some variation. Maybe even a couple horses with gas masks on. Variety is the spice of life.
Anyway if anyone knows where to find something good, or can digitally kit bash what is out there or fully design them - let me know!
After I realised you can take platoon leaders with a horse every night I dream of clip clopping over and hitting them with my sword.
u/C4_GEL — 8 days ago
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Skirmish in No-Mans land
The Germans and French meet in No-mans land between the French 2nd and 3rd line, Germany won 4 to 2!
Early French Gains taking out the Forward Observer team and Mortar really stymied the German defence, reserves poured on and relief came in the form of the French attack coming in piecemeal allowing me to develop a semi circular defensive ring and put the hurt on French units coming down the centre.
https://scorpionstrike.blogspot.com/2026/10/boltaction-great-war-pt5.html
u/Slinger1993 — 11 days ago
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Got round to making a Battle Report, it’s Gela ‘43, featuring French tanks in Italian control attacking US rangers!
I’ve been making (average) YouTube videos for a while and finally got round to making a battle report. It’s the Battle of Gela where US rangers were attacked by R35 tanks and Italian infantry.
It’s more of a historical focus than a points based one, but I have playtested this scenario before!
u/Whitstable_Wargamer — 11 days ago