"Figs and resources for Congo Crisis" Topic
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| Stalkey and Co | 18 Jun 2021 6:48 a.m. PST |
I was thinking of using Peter Pig's lovely figs for a 15mm game, but am also now considering a switch to 28mm. I'm wondering if anyone has a good spread of choices for the many different factions in the 25-28mm range. Also, are there any good resources for "uniforms" or perhaps "stuff the military participants wore" would be a better term? Uncertain if there's an Osprey on this period. Thanks in advance! |
Patrick Sexton  | 18 Jun 2021 7:02 a.m. PST |
A very good series is this one from Helion Books: link Several very good books on the Congo. |
| Kevin C | 18 Jun 2021 7:42 a.m. PST |
Mongrel Miniatures (which can be purchased from Badger Games) offers 28mm Mercenaries from this conflict. Here are some pictures of the miniatures: link Also, Britannia Miniatures (available from Grubby Tanks) have a range of both 28mm Mercenaries and Simbas for the conflict. Here are the mercenaries from Britannia Miniatures: link And here are the Simbas from Britannia Miniatures: link I have miniatures from both of these ranges and find them to be outstanding miniatures. That said, I should mention that the Britannia Miniatures are a lot bigger than the Mongrel miniatures. |
| Col Durnford | 18 Jun 2021 9:41 a.m. PST |
Kevin, thanks so much for the size evaluation between the ranges. |
| 79thPA | 18 Jun 2021 10:09 a.m. PST |
If you are willing to consider "Africa" rather than just the Congo, 1/72 is an option as well. |
| Mirosav | 18 Jun 2021 10:15 a.m. PST |
A friend of mine has done this period in 20mm. Links to battle reports and other material are on the website for the rules he wrote called Wars of Insurgency: link |
| 79thPA | 18 Jun 2021 6:54 p.m. PST |
That's a fun set of rules. |
| Alcibiades | 18 Jun 2021 9:11 p.m. PST |
I've always hoped that someone would come out with a full range of 15/18mm Congo Crisis figures; Simbas, mercs, UN etc. Best place to start is Mike Hoare's book on the Congo. |
| Stalkey and Co | 19 Jun 2021 9:38 a.m. PST |
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| Joe Legan | 25 Jun 2021 2:39 p.m. PST |
Peter Pig did do an African range. They work well. Osprey has several good books covering the period. I personally use Force on Force which excels at asymetric warfare. Here is a report from my FFL platoon in Africa.
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All figures used were Peter Pig except Britney and the contractors; they are from Khurasian. Enjoy whatever you choose! Joe |
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