Gurkhas for Falklands

[Techno]

Thanks Nosher !
Cheers - Phil.

[Gran76]

The L4A2 has a slight curve like you mentioned but id be happy with it straight at this scale just happy to hear its coming...in fact very happy

[Techno]

 

As soon as I've got something to show with these 'newies' I'll pop some pics up.
Cheers - Phil.

[rim66]

Could it be the different mags in use - a version of the old mag and the SLR mag, which I seem to recall also fitted and would be shorter and straight?

[Techno]

From the fairly cursory investigation I've done Rim....I think you're on the right lines.
Thanks for the input.
Cheers - Phil.

[Gran76]

Hope this is useful.

[Techno]

It is Gran.
Thanks 
(Dammit...I think I've made the mag a fraction too wide. ....Out with a new scalpel blade.)
Cheers - Phil.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Phil - it is basically the same shape as the SLR mag, just longer, so appears slightly curved.

ianS

[Techno]

Ah-ha !!

My rubbish sense of 2D perspective has been playing tricks on me again....
But I think at last I see it properly now.

Thanks Ian !
Cheers - Phil.

[Sunray]

The 7.62 LMG has indeed a slight curve ....BUT.. in 1/150 scale the 30rd mag would appear to be "straight".  I have seen them straight in 1/76 models.(the Matchbox paras range) The shorter mag referred to is the 20rd SLR which was interchangeable. 

Best wishes

Sunray

[Techno]

Thanks to you too Sunray.
As soon as it's 'done'...I'll put that piccy up for every one to comment.
Cheers - Phil.

[Techno]

Another quick question to clear something up for me, if anyone would be so kind.

Another of the Falkland's 'infills' is a 66mm LAW (which I can easily find pics for..So I know what it looks like and how long it is.)
I was going to do the figure as prone.
Only pic (drawing)I can find in that position shows the Law angled somewhat across the firer rather than straight down the line of the body.
Presumably to stop his bum getting scorched by the 'exhaust'...I'm guessing ??...Am I right ?

How was this weapon fired ?
Doesn't seem to be any sort of trigger underneath....Appears as though it's a button (?) on the top of the LAW which does this.
Again...Am I presuming correctly ?

Cheers - Phil

[nikharwood]

[Techno]

Thanks Lots Nik !
For once it looks as though my suppositions were on the right lines !
Cheers - Phil.

[Gran76]

Fantastic news your sculpting a 66mm LAW i think that will wrap up the Brits infantry weapons 

[Techno]

Almost  ....But no clues.
Cheers - Phil.

[Rob]

Phil,

I am sure you know all I am about to say, but just in case....

The 66/LAW is a disposable one shot weapon and was issued as ammunition to riflemen. The point being it is not a crew served or specialist weapon. Therefore any soldier depicted using it should also have his personel weapon.

It had an integral carrying strap so could be slung across the shoulder out of the way when not in use.

It was telescopic and was pulled out to its full length prior to firing. The pictures you have in this thread show it extended.


Cheers, Rob 

[Rob]

This shows it before extention

[Techno]

Thanks Rob !!
Very useful info.
I've been wondering if some (all) of the 'infills' were going to need an extra weapon added.
Probably means more questions from me tomorrow...Hey Ho !!
Cheers - Phil.