Rhodesian anti-mine vehicles & aircraft

[Mike Tanner]

Even if they are shown in another scale ask the producer they may be prepared to produce it in 1/100. With the computer files scaling the model is fairly simple, depending on how the 3D model has been created.

Thank you Leslie BT, I received a reply to my inquiry regarding the re-scaling of the Crocodile model to 1/100 from Arctic Skunk yesterday. The model should become available from Shapeways in the next couple of days. 

That's the majority of my Fireforce heli's and land-tail taken care of.

[Mike Tanner]

The 1/100 Crocodile is now on sale at Shapeways. Unfortunately the price tag is extremely hefty. With postage it cost me 29,55 EUR for one model. I can see now my Rhodesian forces road-tail is going to consist mainly of PP Unimogs and Landrovers .


https://www.shapeways.com/shops/arcticskunk?section=Rhodesian+Vehicles&s=0


I will post a review of the model in the coming days.

[Mike Tanner]

Your Shapeways model puts it to shame, Mike - thanks for saving some of us from a sad and costly error...

I have found another couple of sources for the Alouette III. PP doesn't produce this model so I should be safe posting links here. Admin, if there is a problem please PM me and/or remove this post.

Amazon France:

11,98 EUR

https://www.amazon.fr/Heller-Junior-49045-Maquette-Alouette/dp/B0079UHJMG






Armaments In Miniature:

$14.00

This range of Alouette models has the advantage of having door gunners supplied. However ordering is a bit weird. First one has to email A.I.M with the order and wait for a reply. I am still waiting for a reply to my order so I can't say how much the postage to Europe from New Jersey, USA will be. 

http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/armamentsinminiature/aircraftinminiature/15mm/resinlist15mm.htm




Has anyone here done business with Armaments In Miniature before?

[Mike Tanner]

I picked this 1/100 Doyusha DC3 up from Amazon.de for 18.19 EUR. I will give it a camo paint job and my Paradaks will have something to jump out of over the table.

[Mike Tanner]

Just in case some of you are wondering about my recent switch in focus from the SADF Border War to the Rhodesian theatre: I want to begin wargaming with figures mounted on single bases, up to Company strength. I think the Rhodesian Bush War is better suited to my needs. It also holds more interest for me. My first batch of SADF troopies (can't remember the Afrikaans spelling) is nearly finished so I will be using them mounted in Ratels and Buffels. In my imagi-nation conflict South Africa will not have abandoned Rhodesia to its fate, and will provide manpower and heavy weapons should the Communists ever dare launch conventional main force attacks into Rhodesia.   

[martin goddard]

I have had quite a few items from AIM.  Dave Schmidt. All good models and good delivery

[Colonel Kilgore]

I want to begin wargaming with figures mounted on single bases, up to Company strength.

Mike,

I initially started getting into PP figures for a very similar purpose. I have the first edition of Force on Force, and most of the Force on Force theatre / scenario books from Osprey for Africa. What rules are you planning to use with your little Piggies for your Rhodesian Bush War games?

[Mike Tanner]

I initially started getting into PP figures for a very similar purpose. I have the first edition of Force on Force, and most of the Force on Force theatre / scenario books from Osprey for Africa. What rules are you planning to use with your little Piggies for your Rhodesian Bush War games?

I purchased the Iraq, Afghanistan and African bush wars scenario books for Force on Force last year even though I don't yet have the core rulebook. I also have many of the Osprey books on Modern African Wars etc. Last month I actually made an effort to begin looking into what rules I might eventually use. After a bit of Google research I ordered I Ain't been Shot Mum and B'Maso! The Winds of Change Wars In Africa supplement rules. The B'Maso! supplement is PDF only so I had to print it out after download (I would have preferred to buy a hardcopy but the printing wasn't too much of a hardship). I understand these rules have been around for a while. Have you used IABSM Colonel? If so how do they compare with FoF? Force on Force seems to be more popular but as I understand it I Ain't Been Shot Mum is better suited for larger actions. I was also swayed to buy IABSM because I read somewhere FoF does not contain weapon tables/charts etc. I have only had a chance to skim through B'Maso! but it seems very interesting and I would buy it again even if I never intended using the IABSM rules.

I have managed to get my hands on a hardcopy of PP's AK47 Republic v1.11 ©2000. Needless to say if I ever move on to grouping my figures on bases these are the rules I will be using.



The classic that made African imagi-nation wargaming so popular around the world

[Colonel Kilgore]

Thanks Mike - good to see you're collecting so many books!

I'm afraid I've not played IABSM, but look forward to hearing how you get on with it. I suspect you can still get a lot of use out of the FoF scenario books with it.

Please post photos of your games in due course!

[Mike Tanner]

I will be sure to get some pictures posted when I can (I will have the first batch of South Africans finished very soon). The usual story for me is that as soon as I get cracking on one thing work gets in the way and I have to stop. Then I have to wait days before being able to restart. However I am making real progress this year and will have a decent sized game on the table by September at the latest (I hope). Don't forget I am starting from scratch and still have to sort out vehicles, buildings, scenery etc. I agree with you about the FoF scenario books and would recommend them to anyone as a useful resource.

[Mike Tanner]

The Crocodile model arrived from Shapeways the other day and I am very happy with it although I prefer the weight of the PP metal kits. I am not happy about the price tag though.

The Heller Allouette model also arrived from Amazon. It is completely unsuitable for most wargaming needs as major modelling work would have to be undertaken to cut the doors out of the clear plastic canopy area. I will eventually get around to using it as a crashed heli. This model is also a fair bit larger than the Old Glory and Shapeways models.

I have just sent some money to Dave Schmid via Paypal for one of his G-Cars. He also sells Rhodesian decals so I bought a set of them too. I will give a quick review of the heli kit and decals when they arrive.

[Colonel Kilgore]

Thanks for the updates and photos Mike - all good information.

And that's a very clean-looking Crocodile - looks very nice!

[Mike Tanner]

The detail on the Crocodile is very crisp and clean. The photographs really don't do the model justice, semi-transparent things don't photograph that well with handy (mobile/cell phone) cameras.

[Mike Tanner]

On Tuesday I received my Alloette III K-Car from Dave Schmid at AIM. The model molding is crisp, clear, and top notch. Herr Schmid also sent me parts for alternate versions of this helicopter, G-Car, Attack, etc. for free.  Thank you, Herr Schmid!  With postage this model cost me more than the Shapeways Alouette but I think I will stick with Dave Schmid for my Fireforce helicopters. In theory during my battles the K-Car will be over the table much of the time so having a visible gunner will help with the illusion of reality.

[martin goddard]

Assembly looks challenging.