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Some players may wish to theme their forces for particular landings or battles, which can be difficult if you aren’t sure when equipment was in service. This article explains when specific items of equipment were introduced, giving you a guide to choosing campaign-appropriate equipment for your Pacific armies.
When and Where...?
Marine Rocket Launcher Battery (UBX47)
Medium Sensha Platoon (JBX02)
If you liked the look of the beach landing mats used in the Island Landing battle report, you can now have your own hard-wearing, easy-to-use vinyl beach mats.
This set of two printed vinyl mats gives you an instant beach. It includes two mats, with designs perfect for either the Island Landing mission or the Atoll Landing mission from Gung-Ho, or just any battlefield layout which includes a beachfront.
Pacific Beach Landing Mats...
Flames Of War rules writer Phil Yates, playing a Japanese Hohei Chutai (Infantry Company), defends against game designer Andrew Haught's Marine Rifle Company in the new Island Landing Mission from Gung-Ho.
To celebrate the launch of Flames Of War Pacific with the two new briefing books, Gung-Ho and Banzai, we ran a week-long blog featuring videos, a battle report, painting and modelling articles, competitions and more.
The LVT Amtank was a one of the most iconic (and odd-looking) pieces of equipment deployed by the US Marine Corps in the Pacific. Chris Townley looks at four campaign-specific camouflage schemes you can use to give your amphibious tanks a distinctive and historical look.
Painting LVT Tanks – Amphibious Tank Camouflage in the Pacific...
Japanese infantry armies in Flames Of War present a unique challenge. Miguel Tapia-Ruano discusses tactics and list-building suggestions for the Japanese Hohei Chutai (Infantry Company) from Banzai.
By Sword and Flames - Hohei Chutai Tactics...
Few military operations are as difficult or risky as landing troops on an enemy beach. Amphibious tank can really help to even the odds.
Chris Townley gives his list-building tips for the Marine Amphibian Tank Company, using the LVT(A) Amtanks.
They Came From the Sea: Amphibious Tanks in the Pacific – Part 1...
In the second part of his article, Chris discusses his favourite list from Banzai, based around a truly strange-looking machine, the Japanese Type 2 Ka Mi Amphibious Tank.
They Came From the Sea: Amphibious Tanks in the Pacific – Part 2...
Having great-looking themed bases is one of the best ways of creating a good-looking army. The terrain of the Pacific Theatre, with its unique colours and textures, provides plenty of interesting opportunities and challenges.
Pacific Basing Ideas...
Andrew Haught is so enamoured with the idea of amphibious tanks, he is planning a Japanese army around 15 of them! He fills us in on his progress so far, including his unique painting approach.
Andrew's Ka-Mi Amphibious Tank Company...
James shows how to paint a Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha tank from Banzai. He shows some tips on ways to paint bright yellow and gives a primer on how to do an oil-based pin wash.
Painting Japanese Tanks...
Aaron demonstrates a fast and effective method for painting a US Sherman tank from Gung-Ho.
US Tank Painting Guide...
Marine tankers in the Pacific would sometimes add a layer of wooden planks to their tanks, to protect them from magnetic mines. The soon-to-be-released resin-and-plastic M4A2 Sherman will include optional improvised wooden armour pieces in metal.
If you're keen to add improvised armour to the Sherman tanks you already have – such as the all-plastic M4A3 models – Dan shows you how.
Adding Improvised Armour to an M4A3...
Choosing a Historical Theme for Your Gung-Ho and Banzai Armies.
When and Where...?...