Is there any intention of doing a set of Gurkhas (or perhaps I have overlooked them somewhere else).
Also, in the British section who is "Barrie" meant to represent?
Barrie is Barrie Lovell from Timecast, who served in the Falklands with 80th Intel section. He provided a lot of information about the kit used.
He's also a mate!
Ah, that makes sense
Good job I wasn't about to order a battalion of that figure!
Seeing as hes crouching with a map and only armed with a Stirling smg, I'd say that would be a sensible choice! ;)
Quote from: alan_lockhart on 22 February 2013, 11:14:06 AM
Is there any intention of doing a set of Gurkhas (or perhaps I have overlooked them somewhere else).
I've just asked Dave about that one, and he wasn't sure they'd look any different, apart from maybe the hat? In combat though, the helmet ones should do?
(http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/4450/19eq8.jpg)
(http://www.naval-history.net/FpGurkhaTumbledownS.JPG)
Thanks.
I was just wondering about some figures wielding a kukri: they don't like it up 'em, you know (as a great philosopher once said).
It all hangs on demand. The minium height for a Johnnie is 160cm - taller than the MoD 148/151 requirements. The recruits are the pickof the crop and those who pass the doko are often "bred" for it and come from traditional Gurkha familes - well fed by the standards of Nepal. So at 1/150 scale there would be no difference.
In addition to the Kurki, a few figures in the Cold weather hat would be distinctive. I remember the Gurkhas wearing the Cold weather hat at WSI and Brecon. They are less lid conscious than some elite units who stick to the treasured beret and would rather get frostbite of the ears than wear a sensible craphat.
Sunray
I'll pop this thread over to the requests section, and we'll see how many votes we get. It wouldn't be too hard to do a couple of hat swops on the existing figures.
8)
Certainly wouldn't take long to do those. ;)
Sure I've still got quite a few 'beret' masters I can convert, if those are wanted.
Cheers - Phil.
Any particular poses you'd prefer? If you pick a few options, we'll see if Techno's got those with him, and we can go from there?
They disembarked in San Carlos and were in standard DPM Camo and 58 Pattern Webbing, SLRs/Sterlngs, with GPMG Gun Groups and Charlie G's - the only difference really would be the Kukri scabard attached at the reat of the left ammo pouch (where the bayonet would normally be carried) though I seem to recall a great many of them wearing cap comforters under thier helmets/arctic hats - dont remember any wearing berets though.
Don't worry Dave.
By saying I had some 'beret masters' .....I meant that these particular 'beret' figures would be relatively easy to convert.
I'm sure (with Leon's say so) I'll be able to do something useful for everyone that's interested.
Good info you've put down....Thanks ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil.
Hah !!
And I forgot to say....As that was your first post on the forum.....A very warm welcome !
If you want to go the whiole hog, then you might do a Para with a bren, (7.62mm version) identical to the WW2 version except the flash eliminator is very much like the SLR and not the cone shaped one, also the bren was used with the SLR 20 round mags the 30 round curved ones were problematic with rimless rounds.
And thanks for the welcome
Welcome Dave, good info!
The request/discussion regarding the LMG has come up before. In 1/150 scale the 30rd mag would be practically straight. It had only a slight curve to accomodate the 7.62 unlike the banana of the old .303. I neverencountered/ heard of feed problems. The key issues was the 20rd was more than often used as it was available, and to those who knewand loved it in Operation Banner there was a lot less bulk above the barrel - thus less liklely to snag in undergrowth or in exit from a Rover/APC. It was lighter than the GPMG and the mag kept the rounds clean, and you did not have a belt trailing to be loaded. All old mags are prone to spring fatigue. Even the "new"
5.56 ones for those cheap plastic/stamped metal thing they call an SA80 and its LSW stablemate.
Dave has a serious request for the LMG gunner. I know the Royals RASed every LMG they could find before they left base, and it was common to find both GPMG and LMG in a section.
With regards to the Barrie figure. Serious figure to have. Scares the cr*p out of any squaddie. Indeed most vets will agree that a British Int cell type -or a senior officer- seen looking at a map, posed the most serious threat to human life on the battlefield....
Sunray
The bootnecks RAS'd everything that wasnt nailed and superglued down :d
And the paint job on the Anchor pub was well out of order.................
Still does Sunray :D just had an exercise down here asked troop commander for a grid ref for an incident she was reporting. upon receipt of referance had to contact her again and tell here to turn her map 90 degrees and give me the new grid referance. ;D
Officers are scarry creatures =)
Sean
Quote from: ManchesterDave on 24 February 2013, 08:42:53 PM
And the paint job on the Anchor pub was well out of order.................
Its been a few decades since I last took a footsie up from the harbour (Philomel St ?) and but the hotel [sic] on the corner with Crozier was and is know as" the Globe"- and the paint job you refer to was to add a laurel.
The victory in the Falklands was due in no small measure to the leadership skills and fieldcraft of the 'two tape' section commanders. Unlike the Argies they could read a map, issue exact FCOs and range of battleskills. Wargame Rules should reflect this dichotomy.
Sunray
Right then.
Just starting some 'infills' the Falkland's range...Which will include a few Gurkhas...
But I've got a query on something else to be added.
The L4A2 'Bren'.
The piccy I've got (artwork rather than photo) shows the mag as (as near as dammit) straight...But checking around I'm 'informed' that the mag had a slight curve...and the photo's I've found seem to bear this out.
Which is correct chaps ?
Admittedly the curve seems to be so miniscule that at this scale I don't think it would be truly visible.
Answers on a £50 note for preference.
Cheers - Phil.
Wish I had a £50 note to offer an answer on but in absence of sufficient funds, I am absolutely certain the mag was straight.
Sure others who served at that point will be more knowledgeable ;)
Thanks Nosher ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil.
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 :D :) :) :) :)
:-bd
As soon as I've got something to show with these 'newies' I'll pop some pics up. ;)
Cheers - Phil.
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?
From the fairly cursory investigation I've done Rim....I think you're on the right lines.
Thanks for the input. :-bd :)
Cheers - Phil.
Hope this is useful.
(http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj556/Gville6818/a5532dd0-3059-4ee4-9bf1-f98823579857_zpsa588783b.jpg)
It is Gran.
Thanks :-bd
(Dammit...I think I've made the mag a fraction too wide. ;)....Out with a new scalpel blade.)
Cheers - Phil.
Phil - it is basically the same shape as the SLR mag, just longer, so appears slightly curved.
ianS
Ah-ha !! #-o #-o
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 ! :-bd
Cheers - Phil.
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
Thanks to you too Sunray. :-bd
As soon as it's 'done'...I'll put that piccy up for every one to comment.
Cheers - Phil.
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
(http://www.bevfitchett.com/law-rocket-system-66mm/images/3174_1_23.jpg)
Thanks Lots Nik ! :-bd
For once it looks as though my suppositions were on the right lines ! :)
Cheers - Phil.
Fantastic news your sculpting a 66mm LAW i think that will wrap up the Brits infantry weapons :)
Almost ;)....But no clues. ;D ;D ;D
Cheers - Phil.
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 :)
This shows it before extention
:)
Thanks Rob !!
Very useful info. :-bd
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.