25th May is International AK47 Republic Day, so I dug out my forces for a parade. Who knows, one day I might even get around to playing a game, but I need more infantry first.
Army number 1 is the Grand Army of Kalembeland, well-supplied with old Soviet surplus equipment (T-55 tanks, BTR-40 APCs), plus a few other oddments (Autoprotetto S,37s and a Toyota Hilux).
There are lots of reinforcements on the way, with just a few finishing touches needed - various transport vehicles (BTR-152s, BTR-70 APCs, BMP-2 IFVs, an MTLB) and scout cars (BRDM-2s and an anti-tank armed BRDM-1).
The BMPs and MTLB have plenty of stowage, 3d printed rucksacks (painted as civilan items), fuel cans, sculpted milliput tarpaulins and camp net.
The BTR-152s and BRDMs also have lots of stowage. Wheels still need to be painted.
My other army is a former colonial settler force, equipped primarily with old WWII British/Commonwealth vehicles, but with a few modern (i.e. 1960's) upgrades,
Morris CS8 15cwt trucks and Landrovers, plus a Toyota Hilux provide transport.
Well-armed jeeps act as technicals.
Centurion and Humber armoured cars provide some anti-tank punch.
Mortar crews.
Some added firepower that still needs another lick of paint - a pair of Staghound armoured cars.
An impressive line up and some excellent paint work
ReplyDeleteThank you! Just need to get some more of them finished now.
DeleteThe edition condundrum is a barrier for me. Do you have feelings about the 'best' edition to play? Is there challenges moving between editions with the forces you have?
ReplyDeleteI have original & reloaded editions, but still haven't managed a game of either yet! A lot of people seem to be happy to play any version, a few dislike all but the one "true" version they play. As far as forces go, the biggest difference is probably the "carrier allowance" you get in Reloaded, which means you need a few more APCs or trucks than you would for the original edition. I'm just building general armies, only parts of which will end up taking part in a game, hopefully some time within the next decade...
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