Tiger list

[60buick]

I have been thinking about doing this for a while.

I have every Allied army and No axis. My collection is severly lacking as long as I ignore German equipment.

I bought one Tiger and am going to buy the Box set which gives me 6.

This is what I am thinking about putting together. I don't know if it will work but it is different and different is good.

Out of H&S.

HQ
Tiger 1ic=225
Tiger 2ic=215

Tank Platoon
2 Tigers=430

Tank Platoon
2 Tigers=430

Panzerpionier Platoon
3 squads with Panzerfaust=205

Armoured Artillery platoon
1 Gun Section upgrade to Hummels=235

Four platoons at 1740pts

[Tiger505]

Its just like one of the lists I was considering. Just beware the Air and all the new Attack only medium armored lists.

[60buick]

I am going to be running my American Rifles for a while so the Tiger list will not see action for a bit. I am enjoying painting my lone Tiger and am going with a winter theme for the Germans. How much to paint 9 stands of German infantry to the highest standard? (I base them) You have perfected the art of German uniforms I have time and don't think I want to paint the infantry.


Also I want to do a winter theme. With lots of snow Do you have any picks of tigers in white wash that would be correct for the army list? Any reference material would be awesome, I want them to be historicaly accurate, and something no one else has painted yet.

[firsttofight]

Good points Tiger 505.
Basing this list off of your H & S list, how does this Tiger list look.

SS-Tiger List Villers-Bogage (Fearless Veteran)
250 HQ 1 Tiger (VB)
480 1st 2 Tigers (VB)
480 2nd 2 Tigers (VB)
390 3rd 3 Pionier squads (Cobra)
150 4th 3 NW41 RL (Cobra)
1750 points

This takes you from a Confident Veteran Co to a Fearless Veteran Co.
Yes, you lose one Tiger.
However, you gain a 3 gun Rocket Launcher Battery so you need not re-roll hits. Also, gain a double template for smoke.
The SS-Pionier platoon still has 7 stands and 4 half-tracks with the Mounted Assault Special Rule.
Defending may not be the easiest thing to do, but I have never tried an all German Armor list. As for air defense, try to utilize the 16" of the enemy rule and seek as much concelment as possible. Try to make the opponent range in on 5's (Tks) or 6's (INF), hope that he ranges in on 2nd or 3rd attempt, as to gain a +1 or +2 when he rolls to hit.
Personally, IMO, I would run this list if I were copying your Heavy Tank list.

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FE Confident Veteran
375 HQ 2 Panthers
750 1st 4 Panthers
285 2nd 3 StuG's
205 3rd Pz Pionier 3 squads + Cmd Faust
130 4th NW41 Rocket Launchers
1745 points

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390 HQ 2 Panthers + Bergepanther Recovery Vehicle
560 1st 3 Panthers
380 2nd 4 StuG's
230 3rd Pz Pionier 3 squads + Cmd Faust + supply truck
180 4th NW41 Rocket Launchers + PaK40 anti-tank gun
1740 points

If you do have to defend in a mission w/ Defensive Battle SR's, the supply truck will allow you some fortifications. The 1 PaK40 speaks for itself.

[Tiger505]

Winter germans in great coats? a dollar a man. The decoy stuff I just finish isnt quiet making me happy not sure why just dosnt feel right. Maybe its the giant red stars on them.

[60buick]

Since I am doing Totenkopf I am going to run an SS list this is what I am thinking about. I don't know for sure yet, there is some much stuff to choose from.


HQ Tiger= 250

2 Tigers= 480

2 Tigers= 480

15cm NW41 Rocket launcher Battery=130

3 StuH42 assault guns=300

Quad 2 cm AA gun half tracks=100


1740 points.

Or

HQ Tiger= 250

2 Tigers= 480

2 Tigers= 480

SS Armoured Artillery w Hummels=255

SS Panzer Pioneer Platoon=280