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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Mac on March 28, 2013, 06:58:22 AM
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More on my blog (http://macslittlefriends.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/combat-cards-late-1970-africa-in-28mm.html)
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Great looking minis and terrain! Looked to have been a nice game.
The link didn't work for me but was able to find your blog still.
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Great stuff in there! A lot of nice toys and it seems the rules gave a dynamic, swingy game.
One question: I'm intrigued by the Alouette's base. Is that a commercial item or something "appropriated" (e.g. a candlestick or something) for use with the chopper? I think I've seen metal pieces like that before, but cannot put a finger on it.
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Same here (on both points)
Link here:
http://macslittlefriends.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/combat-cards-late-1970-africa-in-28mm.html
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Very nice shot; fantastic models and terrain. This conflict is really interesting, and there are more models comming from Australia!
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What a great looking game! Thanks for sharing. :D
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great looking models and terrain, and well written report. Thanks for sharing
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Another vote here for great looking game and figures! :)
I've also amended the link as it didn't seem to be working...
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Looks superb and love the T-34 8) :-*
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Beautiful looking game - models and scenery. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Not that they featured in this battle but my uncle served in the KAR and the RAR and I have a soft spot for the country.
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Lovely figures, models and terrain.
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Following this blog now!
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Sorry about the broken link. I uploaded this right before dinner. And thanks for fixing it for me.
The Helicoter stand is a "paper spike" used by clerical staff to, well spike paper. In Australia you get them for $4 from Officeworks. The spike is exacly 3mm, so I drilled a 3mm hole in the botton of the Helicopter.
The height is right for gaming, and the base is very stable. Here is a side on shot
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Rather clever, I say, and now I know where I had seen them - those things are rarer here in Germany, probably due to a) tendencies to shift towards to the "paperless office" and b) our obsession with filing every shred of bureaucratic paperwork for future reference rather than impaling it on the stake as it should be. lol
I've based my 20mm Alouettes on scratchbuild bases made from heavy washers, with added weight from some 2p coins, but I yet have to see how stable those turn out to be on a textured gaming surface (just finished a Hunter which pushes the envelope for base stability quite a bit).
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Outstanding write up.
Love the look of your terrain.
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Nice stuff- the table def has an African feel. :)
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Thanks, it is amazing what a debt the hobby owes to teddy bear fur.
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There is some spectacular stuff there- I like the scenery which is just lovely. I might have to
copy draw inspiration form your stuff- I really like the teddy bear fur and the crocodile. I am now following your blog. I am looking forward to reading more, because it looks like you have some great stuff on the blog too.
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Nice collection. One thing though, the battle report didn’t mention if the crocodile was later crushed by the T-34… ;D
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Top notch terrain and brushwork! It's excellent to see the Alouette up and flying, too.
-Kosta
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The T34 gingerly drove around the crocodile.
The crocoldile had no influence on the game, but it was interesing that the ZIPRA forces aviolded it... just in case.
On reflection the crocoldile would have made a good obstacle for Combat Cards. Removable by engineers or Daktari (showing my age there)
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Fabulous looking game and AAR