US Rangers –

Elite troops of the US Army, the Rangers were highly trained and motivated troops who would often be called upon to lead the way during dangerous assaults. Clad in the simple, effective uniforms issued to the vast majority of American troops, they’re quick and easy to paint, and have an instantly recognisable, iconic appearance on the table! With a few brown and green shades, you can produce a fantastic looking force in no time at all, and there’s no need to worry about having exactly the right colour to hand, as variations in uniform shades were very common in real life!

Armed with weaponry such as the rugged M1 Garand, legendary Thompson submachine gun, and powerful Bazooka, all of which is just as easy to paint, a force of Rangers looks great and hits hard on the tabletop. Read on to find out how to get yours looking ready for battle!

 

 

 

German Grenadiers –

With an array of well-known weapons such as the infamous MG 42 machine gun, high-tech StG 44 assault rifle, and deadly Panzerfaust anti-tank rocket, which are all quick and simple to paint, Grenadiers are an imposing sight on the tabletop, and if you read on, you can find out just how easy it is to paint them!

Hard-bitten soldiers of the German Heer (army), Grenadiers were the mainstay of the German forces opposing the Allies in Europe. Their uniforms are some of the most iconic of the war – Stahlhelm helmets, and the field-grey tunics and trousers – and are really easy to paint! Even the camouflaged helmet covers and Zeltbahn ponchos are far simpler than they may appear, and use only a few basic colours to achieve a fantastic appearance. Field-grey came in a huge variety of colours, so don’t worry if you haven’t got the exact colour listed in the guide – consult the paint conversion chart and pick the closest one you have, and it’ll be right!

 

For more detailed guides for both Rangers and Grenadiers, where we cover advanced painting techniques that let you take your models to the next level, look HERE.