New: Sd.Kfz 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen!

This release marks a milestone for us here at Warlord Games. Ever since we bought Bolt Action Miniatures, John (Warlord Supremo) has banged on about doing a flamethrower Hanomag. It’s been an almost weekly occurrence. And now, here it is in all it’s glory!

John will doubtless be pestering us for something else tomorrow that we ‘must do’ tomorrow…

Mounting two flamethrowers into a Sd.Kfz 251 Hanomag this vehicle lends terror tactics to the German forces. Six of these vehicles were assigned to each panzergrenadier regiment. Flame on!

The two flame projectors mounted on the 251/16 were backed up by the usual shield-mounted MG34 or MG42 and an additional portable (albeit still attached by pipe to the halftrack) smaller calibre flamethrower which could be used by dismounted infantry. The crew would don protective headgear from full hoods to havy scarves and goggles. Plenty of conversion opportunities here!

The Sd.Kfz 251/16 is just one of several new Hanomag variants we have coming out for you in the next few weeks. Next up will be an Sd.Kfz 251/1-II ‘Stuka zu fuss’…

So, you like flamethrowers eh? Your secret is safe with us – we’ll keep that from the authorities.

To feed your little ‘problem’ here are some other German flamethrowing miniatures. Light the blue touchpaper and stand well back…