"15mm 1970's Southwest African miniatures choices" Topic
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| chmorrow | 02 May 2011 10:14 p.m. PST |
Hello!
I'm thinking about gaming a generic southwest African conflict based on the Rhodesian Bush War, and though I have settled on Peter Pig for the pseudo-Rhodesians, I need a pseudo-ZANLA army to fight them. While Peter Pig also makes Militia and Regular troops that would certainly be a good choice, I'm curious if anyone had any opinions as to the quality of Old Glory's Command Decision African Irregulars, or Rebel Miniatures' African Military/Militia. While I would certainly like to use Peter Pig for all of my figures (PP at least has pictures of their miniatures so I know what I can expect), I am specifically wondering if I can save a bit of cash by choosing Old Glory or Rebel Miniatures and still be satisfied by the quality. It seems PP makes the best stuff, but as I have no hands on experience, I am woefully unqualified to make such a claim. Also, as I'm relatively new to the world of wargaming, are there other manufacturers out there that I am overlooking? In addition, I'm curious as to the vehicles I can obtain for the period. Does anyone make a good Ratel, Alouette III, or Ferret? |
| paulkit | 03 May 2011 2:42 a.m. PST |
QRF does 5 ratel variants, and a several versions of the ferret. link link |
| Buckeye AKA Darryl | 03 May 2011 3:30 a.m. PST |
I think the Rebel figures will be a good alternative. I have their insurgents and in terms of height and heft they blend VERY well with Peter Pig U.S. Marines and QRF Cold War West Germans. And I plan on buying the Rebel Minis Africans as well. |
| GeoffQRF | 03 May 2011 3:34 a.m. PST |
And I may be able to supply an Alouette later this year. In the US, try contacting Mark at Scale Creep. Geoff
quickreactionforce.co.uk |
| OldGlory Andy | 03 May 2011 4:36 a.m. PST |
Keep an eye out as we'll have Rhodesian troopies soon- start f a range to include helis and vehicles. We already do DC3 suitable for fireforce PARADAK . |
| Jo Jo the Idiot Circus Boy | 03 May 2011 10:04 a.m. PST |
Nice.
What scale will the Old Glory Rhodesian range be in? Martin |
| Dropship Horizon | 03 May 2011 12:22 p.m. PST |
The Old Glory africans Irregulars look and feel African. PPig are too generic for my taste. I have the Rebel Minis too and really like them: picture I'm also using QRF Viet Minh with SKS (in floppy hats) Cheers
Mark |
| OldGlory Andy | 06 May 2011 1:57 a.m. PST |
Trench RAIDER… 15 mm they'll be OGUK productions Like the Brooks minis 28mm Moderns we have Most likely coming out under the Firforce15 label in the UK. |
| Jemima Fawr | 07 May 2011 3:06 p.m. PST |
There was a related discussion recently, with some more suggestions: TMP link |
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