All,
As you may have noticed, I haven't gotten much done with wargaming lately, but I did manage to get some more stuff from Flashpoint Minis (from my buddy Jimmi, who not only comes from, but lives, in The Land Down Under) finished up, photographed, and now posted! For the uninitiated, Flashpoint is my go-to for 15mm Vietnam-era stuff, which is where my US Marines (with M-14s, no less!), my ARVN, my Aussies, and my LRRPs/SEALs/Marine Recon/Rangers, NVA/VC heavy weapons, and most of my jungle terrain come from. Jimmi also has a little bit of modern stuff; Flashpoint is where my Somali bad guys come from, too. I'm trying to talk him into more modern stuff ;)
Jimmi and I were talking about a late 70s through late 80s-era irregular force; something to be used in Third World spots where Western factions, such as the CIA, might want to exert certain types of influence without leaving any footprints. So for awhile now Jimmi has been putting together unique packs of troops together that fit the bill. Here's what I've got so far:
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And now I've got a few more troops to add to the task force, as well as some scenic bits.
Here's what I just finished. Yeah, I know it's not a lot; like I said, I've been busy! ;) In any case, there are two bunkers, two spider holes with guys firing, two cave/tunnel entrances, and eleven new guys. Let's start with the new troops.
First up is "Bert," and he's a doozy. Bert is, or at least was, an extraordinary badass. Bert came up with the OSS during WWII, losing an eye on the way to becoming heavily decorated and rapidly promoted. Post-war he was assimilated into the CIA, which was cool for a bit; he served as a case officer and then moved into Direct Action Special Projects, serving all over Africa and Asia. But then his rapid promotions caught up to him, so he's spent quite a few years now as a member of the Chairborne-Commandos. When the latest field project popped up he immediately volunteered and, to everyone's surprise, Bert was selected by the Agency to run the mission. Sure he's old as hell, overweight, and out of practice, but Bert knows he's still a bad-ass. Only time will tell if Bert's still got it.
To see a bunch more photos, please check the blog at:
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So, there you go from now, a bunch more goodness from Flashpoint Minis. I hope you like the figures and terrain pieces, and I hope Jimmi is proud of them. I can't wait to see them getting rolled out for some fights!
Please leave a comment on the blog if you're willing/able.
Just Jack
