Latest Additions to the Eqyptian Forces

As you can see from my project list a new order came in from Scale Creep. Most the equipment is for the Egyptians radar stations for Operation Raviv.

Also included were an SA-6 and a ZPU-4. Should act as some insurance from the IDF/AF.

My favorite additions are a T-10M and an ISU-152. These are two of my favorite tanks/assault guns of all time. One is a plausible addition to the Egyptian forces and the second will be part of the defenses on the Suez.

I will be painting the T-10M in a single color of desert tan similar to the IS-2. I am not sure how I will paint the ISU-152. While I have seen images, like the one below, in three colors, I have not decided between three color pattern or a single color like the IS-2.

Currently I am getting into a hole with more figures received than painted. Hope to correct this latter this month.

Egyptian T-55s for Operation Raviv

Here we have a platoon of Egyptian T-55s heading south towards the reported IDF landings on the west side of the Gulf of Suez. What will they find?

The tanks were done in Dark Sand (Vallejo) and washed with Games Workshop Devlan Mud.  My references for the period have Egyptian tanks done in a solid pattern but a recent parade picture shows darker brown stripes. I may end up doing my next platoon in those alternate colors.

Tanks are from QRF, bought through Scale Creep.

SU-100

These have been my latest additions to the force of the United Arab Republic from QRF and Scale Creep. This assault gun can be added to my Sinai forces for 1967 or on the Suez Canal during the War of Attrition. Syria had these on the Golan through most of the period.

The SU-100 has the punch of the 100mm D-10 making it a major asset into the 1970s. The gun itself was installed on new T-55s up until 1979.

 
These assault guns are done in two different tones of Russian military green so they can be used by any of the Soviets allies in the Middle East or Africa. It is available for a Bay of Pig invasion on the south Cuban coast or North Korea today. Some countries never throw away anything.

Dear Santa

Yes I am getting a little old for a letter to Santa, but than again I have been a good boy and my friends at QRF (through Scale Creep), Old Glory 15s, Peter Pig and The TOOFATLardies would like to help out Santa’s Elves. So here goes.

• A lot of 15mm T55s. Looking to finish building a company for my Egyptians (and maybe my Syrians). It is a useful tank as it was used by everybody in the Middle East.
  Two 15mm T62 to finish out a second platoon.
• A ISU-152 to use on the canal. Boy it is big.
• Buildings and terrain for the desert.
• And a T-10M.

I know, one of these things is not like the others and you have every reason to ask why. The T-10M (Obyekt 730) was the last of the JS/IS heavy tanks. While the IS-3M was used by Egypt it was no T-10M. For starters the look was different. The T-10 was longer and had an extra road wheel.

So why my interest? Well it is a cool looking tank. A definite favorite and until the model of the Obyekt 279 is released in 15mm, it is one of the best tanks out there for “what ifs” and science fiction gaming. Plus think of the reaction when the Israelis run into one during the War of Attrition.

  Image from my newest favorite blog spot.
http://ww2throughthelens.blogspot.com