| Sane Max | 18 Mar 2010 7:42 a.m. PST |
After a calamitous game of AK47 Two weeks ago, I stormed home and dumped all the figures into stripper. With Morale Rolls of 1,1,1,2,1,1,1,1,1,2,6,1 in a 7 turn game, the fact that there were shiney bits all over the figures was the last straw. So, I have stripped and repainted. But doing so has brought home how samey my forces are. My Tanks are all T55s, my A/C are all French, my Trucks are either Unimogs or Toyota Pick-ups. So, I am going to indulge myself and get some nice new vehicles. What should I treat myself to? T-72s? Centurions? Saracens? Any other nice suggestions? Pat |
| Martin Rapier | 18 Mar 2010 7:50 a.m. PST |
My chaps are largely western supplied – Centurians, Saladins, Saracens, some old M47s. The 'rapid reaction' RM Commando detachment which supports them has 105mm light guns and some Scorpians, plus a Wessex helicopter. The trucks are mostly conversions from kids toys though, Chad Valley in the main. |
| Phil Walling | 18 Mar 2010 10:11 a.m. PST |
After my game the other night I think I'll be starting a couple of armies for AK47… Roll on Triples… |
| Prince Rupert of the Rhine | 18 Mar 2010 10:33 a.m. PST |
Might find some ideas here Centurions are nice! link |
| boggler | 18 Mar 2010 12:14 p.m. PST |
Why not go retro and have some T34/85's, Su100's, JS2's etc |
| Gaz0045 | 18 Mar 2010 1:17 p.m. PST |
Some suggestions- (mostly 'cos they look cool!) Chinese apc's K-63 or ex soviet BMP-2's…….
AA vehicles for suppressive fire in the ground role…SU-57-2's (on a T55 chassis) or the Czech Praga M53/59 – twin 30MM AA. Air support from Mil Mi 8 helicopter- work horse of Africa.
Go with Russian trucks too-Gaz 66 or bigger Zils -they look a bit like old WW2 Studebakers.And you gotta keep the T-55's- give 'em some tank riders! |
| Martin Rapier | 18 Mar 2010 1:57 p.m. PST |
"Why not go retro and have some T34/85's, Su100's, JS2's etc" Yes, those are very smart, and particularly handy if you have any Cuban 'advisers' along. |
| Timbo W | 18 Mar 2010 4:59 p.m. PST |
How about some light tanks, Scorpions, Chinese Type 63s, PT76s? Dunno if you have Arty on table in AK47, but 122mms, 100mm, 85mm, 76mm ex-Sov pieces were (probably are) quite common around Africa, and you can get dual-use with WW2 Russians. Perahps you could snaek in the odd Katyusha or 130mm piece? |
| Ivan DBA | 18 Mar 2010 6:45 p.m. PST |
You stripped and repainted figures just because they lost a game?!? |
| Sane Max | 19 Mar 2010 1:28 a.m. PST |
Pour encourager les others Ivan. And they were all chipped and dinged. Pat |
| Sane Max | 19 Mar 2010 1:29 a.m. PST |
These are all nice ideas, keep 'em coming I have pleanty of T-34s and SU stuff already in my Soviets. Did the Cubans paint there stuff any particular way? Pat |
| Sane Max | 19 Mar 2010 2:45 a.m. PST |
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| Sane Max | 19 Mar 2010 4:47 a.m. PST |
Ok, so far I have added a T-72, an american M8, a German 8-rad and a British AEG Armoured Car. All good stuff. Pat |
Dropzonetoe  | 19 Mar 2010 12:58 p.m. PST |
You stripped and repainted figures just because they lost a game?!? I currently have a miniature serving hard time in my gulag for fleeing from almost the first shot of the game and ruining the whole plan forcing me to lose my tooled up gang leader in a rescue mission. He will never see the light of day again. |
| AWuuuu | 23 Mar 2010 4:45 p.m. PST |
I have to admit i am mostly tempted by QRF South African Buffels :> |
| IsThereASix | 26 Mar 2010 6:22 a.m. PST |
Max,
I'm looking to expand my Moderns from Iraq/ Afghan conflicts to African shores. I thought you might be THE GUY to ask for recommendations for 28mm figures for an "African Army" – hardcores/pros, militia & amateurs w/ guns.
Any recommendations would be gratefully accepted.
Mike |
| Sane Max | 29 Mar 2010 5:56 a.m. PST |
Sadly TML, I never touch the big guys for this period. You might want to consider joining the Yahoo RFCM group and asking the same question. link Pat |
