/r/boltaction

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Welcome to /r/BoltAction! (Achtung Panzer! & Konflikt 47' too!)

The only sub for the WWII tabletop game, created by Rick Priestley and Alessio Cavatore of ex-Games Workshop fame.

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Welcome to /r/BoltAction! (Konflikt 47' too!)


The only sub for the WWII tabletop game, created by Rick Priestley and Alessio Cavatore of ex Games Workshop fame.


If you are looking to get information on starting out in Bolt Action, check out these resources:


If you are looking for help with playing, collecting, modeling, or painting, check out these resources:


Rules

  1. The Golden Rule: People might have a different opinion than you, this isn't a basis to be a jerk. Treat your fellow players with respect!
  2. No Pirated Material: No linking to pirated material, PDF's or rules. Support Warlord Games by buying their product and keeping the game alive.
  3. Posts Must be in Some Way Related to Bolt Action: This is a subreddit for the game, not for wargaming in general, or WWII history overall.
  4. No Vague or Lazy Posts: * No lazy posts like "Build my list for me" or "What do I do?". Do your research and bring in some well educated questions please!
  5. Please Use Reddit's Image Upload Feature, or a Free Service Like imgBB When Linking Images.
  6. Limit Advertising: Only one marketing-type post is allowed on the front page per company or channel at a time.
  7. No Dumb Meme Posts: Keep the subreddit front page meme-trash free please. Comments containing memes are fine.
  8. No Karma Farming, or Posts Without Proper Context: Please no posts of giant "hobby hauls" or "look at how much stuff I bought" without enough context to start a conversation. Describe what you're working on with a comment or description along with your photos.
  9. No Links to Vulnurable Sources Such as Dropbox or Google Drive: It is too easy to keep malicious files in places like these which may affect a user when clicked on, and we cannot and will not moderate all external links for safety.
  10. No Offensive or Inconsiderate Material: Please refrain from posting anything which may be considered offensive or inconsiderate with respect to WWII. Please use common sense and maintain dignity with sentitive topics.

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Can i use a KV-8 even though its a KV-1 model?

i just bought the KV-1 and im wondering to make it a KV-1 or 2. i thought if i can get two uses out of the KV-1 turret i would use it so im wondering if i can make it a KV-8 on some lists? They look identical to each other

5 Comments
2024/05/21
11:18 UTC

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USMC Speed Paint tests

Performing some color tests for USMC. Which one looks best? A - 1:1:0.5 Camo Cloak / Malignant Green / Speed Paint Medium B - Militarum Green C - 1:1 Militarum Green / Creed Camo D - 1:1 Camo Cloak / Malignant Green

4 Comments
2024/05/21
06:10 UTC

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Freikorp

After finishing up my afrika korp I wanted to start like a true early war force of veterans of World War I and what better route to go than the Freikorp, it’s not 100% accurate but with enough skulls painted on the other’s helmets and vehicles I think I can call it a proper “Freikorp” force

0 Comments
2024/05/21
02:12 UTC

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Instructions

I just received the French light artillery in the mail and I’m new to the game so I was confused when I got it and noticed there weren’t instructions so I don’t quite know how to build it, can someone help me out?

7 Comments
2024/05/21
01:11 UTC

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Team weapons on same base or...

Recently I saw here ppl who put lmg gunner and loader on same base. For the looks it's great. However is it legal? How do you know/mark loader for lmg or knee mortars?

5 Comments
2024/05/20
21:48 UTC

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Royal Navy sailors

Has anyone ever seen 28mm royal navy sailors for sale anywhere that isn't Warlord. I like theirs but there is only one section and I was thinking it would be cool to know if anyone sells more to play a battles of Narvik type scenario. I don't have the money for it but you could easily mike it with some victory at sea then do the land element.

7 Comments
2024/05/20
20:44 UTC

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Completed BEF bren team

First time posting a video. Please ignore the audio. Thank you.

0 Comments
2024/05/20
20:25 UTC

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River width and road width question

What's a good width to make roads for Bolt Action's scale? What's a good width to make the rivers, especially one that will fit under the arch of the stone bridge kit (will be getting this in the future but can't find inner arch width)

2 Comments
2024/05/20
20:15 UTC

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What are you hoping for in a new starter set for third edition?

We are eagerly awaiting the new third edition rule book for Bolt Action. It’s not a bad guess that a new starter set will accompany the new rules. what factions and theater are you guys hoping to see? If this is already discussed in this subreddit: sorry i don't spend so much time on Reddit.

64 Comments
2024/05/20
17:53 UTC

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Any groups in the DFW?

Hey yall, I'm just getting into Bolt Action and am wondering if there are any play groups in the DFW area particularly in the north Dallas area (Garland, Plano, Richardson area). Thanks for any feedback!

10 Comments
2024/05/20
02:21 UTC

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1k British 8th Army List

Hi all,

Looking to start a British 8th Army list. I was planning on getting the British 8th Army starter set, and a Matilda 2.

Just wondering if that’s a flexible list or if anyone has a suggestion for a decent 1k 8th Army list. I’m pretty new to Bolt action, so this would be my first army - just been playing with a group who’s been giving tutorials.

Thanks

4 Comments
2024/05/19
21:50 UTC

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Alternate models?

I bought a box of plastic Waffen-SS Grenadiers this week, and while they're not bad I do not like that so few of the poses are actually engaged in shooting. Specifically, the only pose for the MG42 has it slung over his shoulder like the Schütze is going for a stroll in the countryside as opposed to, you know, actually being in the process of firing it against some Amis, Tommies, or Iwans.

What other 28mm models for the SS are out there that mesh well with the Warlord range if I wanted to add some variety to my squads? I am located in the USA also so if any of these have US distributors that would be welcomed too to avoid heavy shipping costs.

11 Comments
2024/05/19
18:56 UTC

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Building an army around a Churchill Crocodile tank - suggestions?

Hi all, beginner here. I haven't even played yet, just decided where to start.

Ultimately I'd like to build a list around a Churchill Crocodile tank. I'm not much of a tank guy, but I loved the Churchill crocodile since having a model as a kid.

It's pretty expensive in points, so was wandering where I should start for building a list around it?

Thanks!

6 Comments
2024/05/19
18:27 UTC

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First list advice

I'm think about to start a commandos army (first bolt action army). I made a list based on the starter box and would like to get some advice from some experienced players :) My list:

Special Artillery Forward Observer (Forward Observer) Regular (free) Composition: 1 Soldiers Special Rules: Assault

Required

2nd Lieutenant (SAS Ofcer) Veteran (94pts) Composition: 1 Officer + 1 Soldiers (Rifles) Special Rules: Tough Fighter, Stubborn, Behind Enemy Lines, Tank Hunters, Team Medic

Commando Section Veteran (112pts) Composition: 1 NCO + 6 Soldiers (Rifles) Special Rules: Behind Enemy Lines, Tough Fighter, Tank Hunters

Commando Section Veteran (112pts) Composition: 1 NCO + 6 Soldiers (Rifles) Special Rules: Behind Enemy Lines, Tough Fighter, Tank Hunters

Infantry

Commando Section Veteran (126pts) Composition: 1 NCO + 6 Soldiers (SMGs) Special Rules: Behind Enemy Lines, Tough Fighter, Tank Hunters, Assault

Commando Section Veteran (104pts) Composition: 1 NCO + 5 Soldiers (Rifle + LMG) Special Rules: Behind Enemy Lines, Tough Fighter, Team Weapon

Machine Gun Team Veteran (65pts) (MMG)

Medium Mortar Team Veteran (75pts) Composition: 4 Soldiers (1 Spotter)

PIAT Anti-Tank Team Veteran (52pts)

Cruiser Tank MK VIII Centaur CS Veteran (234pts)

Jeep Regular (21pts)

995 Points

11 Order Dice

Anything that i should change? :)

4 Comments
2024/05/19
13:11 UTC

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Advice on German Armor decals

https://preview.redd.it/9nxk597d0d1d1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55847cb8d9ed7f83287bc1d989bcd362bcddbd22

Need some advice on German armour decals. What exactly does each symbol mean and where would they most likely be placed? These are for a Panzer IV and a Stug III.

11 Comments
2024/05/19
10:26 UTC

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