Spring in the desert is amazing to those of us born and raised in colder climates. This last battleday exceeded all expectations! We had 18-20 tankers on site and several difficult struggles with an even 50-50 split on the winners. German heavies are still the crowd favorites.
The variety of vehicles still never fails to impress. New additions included a captured KV2 and a KV-122. Our urban terrain expands and the field now has more elevation and a new “redoubt” called Inspiration Point.
Barbque was super as usual, as a group we have managed to expand and cement our status as the most active group in the west. Due to popular demand, our next event will be sooner than normal. Always leave them wanting more!
XO Craig shows his latest masterpiece in progress. Wish I could get some build photos out of him.We added a few feet to the back side of the Ardennes.Field prepped for the big event.C.O.’s Sherman collection. Three more in progress!Israeli Sherman getting closer!Aimee’s StrumTiger back for more!Duane’s heavies making their presence felt!This beast is a tough fighter. ISU-152It has become important to mark the OOB as we expand the field.Lets do this!John G gun camera rolling!Cuckoo doesn’t need a reason to look bad-ass. It just is!Duane has modified a KV-85 into a KV-122You may remember a previous discussion of the Profiline KV-85 conversion.Mean looking SOB, glad he is on my side!Club CO’s Ca[aptured Panther G.Roll up on that... tough guy!Dave Jones shows his SDKFZ 250 progress.He has been shoe-horning as much inside as possible.Tamiya guts crammed in there.Newcomer this time, a KV-2 in captured markings!Lets not forget the full option Porsche turret KT.The Bueno family Panther.HL Pershing mod still rolling!We like to battle in style and compfort here at DAK!Duane now has cornered the market on Russian heavies. All we need is a JS-2 to really mean what we do.CO’s Panther has an excellent gun on it. So good I haven’t changed out the muzzle break for a more detailed one to avoid ruining what I have!Chandler operates the newly acquired Garcia family M4A1. His next dream tank..... JAGDPANTHER!No snow this time, does this tank stick out?Looking to kill some Tigers.To the battle!We have quite a spread going now.Chandler ha learned to operate behind an assault gun. Especially if he has a Sherman.Take the high ground!The “City” is still under construction.JACKSON!The flexibility of our field great, we can “tune” it to meet our needs and make improvements at will.CO sporting new shades.Game on!Our urban center needs work but it is fully functional!Those wiley Tucson guys plotting treason!Tough guy looking for a fight.Mmmmm!The neighbor has a few goats and chickens..... literally!Petting zoo time.In touch with HQSoups on.Dave is our master chef. Aimee likes to “supervise”. Duane and Artie, like to eat!We thank our gracious hosts for the use of their grill!My kung fu is strong!You want me to paint what? Oh another TigerDAK Co has apparently adopted both the Garcias. If I can only get them to stop shooting me in the back!!!!True veterans on and off the field!In and out of the rubble!Quite the line up! We seem to grow every year!And we have multiple generations as well!Our woods always seem to grow!Joseph learns to handle a Sherman in close combat!Joseph gets at least one hit on Dam!At least we know the traverse won’t stick on this tank!HL PZ III mod holding up fairly well!Duane rolls out the Pershing. Allied heavies need love too!Artie “negotiates” a large hole.Almost there!Here come the MarinesPeople accuse mw of making portions of the field “Sherman Friendly” I say, “who me? Never!”I know, using a captured German heavy makes me a bit of a cheater, but it is war!Quickly becoming my favorite battler.Up and over!Snake Eyes is always a crowd pleaser.We just kept battling! Nice sensation!Duane loses his muzzle break! Don’t worry, it happens to a lot of guys!His emitter is in the barrel and only points straight Down!Thats when Aimee moves in for the kill!Not a very pretty dog fight!Can you imagine this battle for real?Shoot him in the butt!The lineup!Not a bad collection of Tank commanders!Dave’s 250 seems to be working!Steering held up very well, Idler broke and sent Dave back to the bench!
