Armiesarmy | 06 Jan 2017 5:24 a.m. PST |
The countdown has begun…..
This Sunday ArmiesArmy will start its first ever "KickOff" crowdfunded event. The goal of this is to raise enough funds to create a 4th Canadian Mechanised Brigade group in 15mm.
The forces will include Lynx apcs, Leo C1 MBT, M113 apcs, M150 TOW apcs and enough infantry types to represent an infantry company. The infantry will be armed with C1 SMG's C1A1 rifles, C2A1 LMG's, LAW 72, Carl Gustaf 84mm recoiless rifle, 60mm mortars, 50 cal HMG and will be wearing the M1 helmet. The figures will be depicted in cold weather gear (not arctic!) like all my other ranges of cold war figures and ideal for Europe and NATO Northern Flank. The MBT's will come with stowage for personalisation of their vehicles and tank crew. Infantry can also be personalised with additional LAW AT rockets and backpacks. The infantry platoons will contain additional figures to represent the dismounted .50 cal teams and contain a variety of poses. Kickoff has one huge additional advantage in that it allows you to select multiple rewards, addons or even existing ranges! If it is available on my shop you can add it as part of your pledge! For additional information please take a look at my web-store. Ill be posting regular updates with progression and WIP's.
90 % of all models are already completed and the infantry dollies finished. The kickoff will end 4 weeks from Sunday and I expect to get out all order within 6-12 weeks. All items are between 10 to 15% off their retail price and will include extras such as stowage, laws and camo netting. The kickoff event can be supported at my web-store armiesarmy.com
If you have any suggestions or ideas please do not hesitate to contact me thanks Keith |
79thPA | 06 Jan 2017 7:49 a.m. PST |
Canada had an army? I kid, I kid. Good luck with your project. |
boy wundyr x | 06 Jan 2017 8:41 a.m. PST |
Now every Canadian is going to feel morally bound to support this :-) I know I do! |
Legion 4 | 06 Jan 2017 8:49 a.m. PST |
Just a sidebar. During REFORGER '88, IIRC. The Canuck 4th Mech BG was our primary OPFOR. At one point for the US 197th Mech Bde[long deactivated now]. They were pretty good !(but so were we, at least we thought so ) |
Lion in the Stars | 06 Jan 2017 11:30 a.m. PST |
Paging Ditto! IIRC, he was a Leo C1 crewman back in the day… |
11th ACR | 06 Jan 2017 1:05 p.m. PST |
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Armiesarmy | 06 Jan 2017 1:30 p.m. PST |
Its up now, however offically live on Sunday! cheers Keith |
BattleCaptain | 06 Jan 2017 3:02 p.m. PST |
That Lynx doesn't look correct. I think it's the Netherlands version. There was a difference in the location of the commander's hatch (offset to the right in the Canadian version) and in the armament. |
GeoffQRF | 06 Jan 2017 3:16 p.m. PST |
I'm just converting our Canadian version to the Netherlands version! |
Armiesarmy | 06 Jan 2017 4:12 p.m. PST |
Geoff How about posting that great news on your own post. Then I can go post on it about my post . |
Armiesarmy | 06 Jan 2017 4:13 p.m. PST |
Batrlecaptian I'll take a look at that thanks! |
DColtman | 06 Jan 2017 5:06 p.m. PST |
I'm stoked for this! Thanks Keith! Dave in Edmonton |
gunnerphil | 07 Jan 2017 12:46 a.m. PST |
BattleCaptain are you sure about the position of observers hatch? My references say rear left and that is where it appears to be. |
gunnerphil | 07 Jan 2017 12:46 a.m. PST |
BattleCaptain are you sure about the position of observers hatch? My references say rear left and that is where it appears to be. |
Krieger | 07 Jan 2017 2:18 a.m. PST |
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Armiesarmy | 07 Jan 2017 3:05 a.m. PST |
Ok, fair to say I double checked on the turret and that render is indeed off. I also checked and its a very old one so here are better ones!
keep the feedback coming! Only one day to go until the start! Keith |
Generalstoner49 | 07 Jan 2017 11:24 a.m. PST |
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Old Wolfman | 07 Jan 2017 12:14 p.m. PST |
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BattleCaptain | 07 Jan 2017 12:50 p.m. PST |
Lots of great equipment photos here: link |
Armiesarmy | 07 Jan 2017 2:45 p.m. PST |
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Armiesarmy | 08 Jan 2017 4:14 a.m. PST |
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Bellbottom | 08 Jan 2017 8:14 a.m. PST |
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Legion 4 | 08 Jan 2017 10:32 a.m. PST |
Is not the Lynx basically the old US M114 ? ghqmodels.com/store/n14.html They were no longer in use when I got in the US ARMY in '79. But I've heard older soldiers mention them[at that time]. |
Armiesarmy | 08 Jan 2017 11:50 a.m. PST |
M113 1/2 it was also known as. The m114 was a small m113…. |
Frankss | 08 Jan 2017 1:20 p.m. PST |
Good Luck Darn I started my Cold War in 20mmm. |
Legion 4 | 08 Jan 2017 4:01 p.m. PST |
Yeah, I thought the M114 and Lynx were the same animal. I remember hearing how small it was. And primarily used for recon … |
bhall389 | 09 Jan 2017 7:57 a.m. PST |
This is the definitive site for all things Canadian: link Here is one of the Lynx images PDF link Brian |