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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Ash on October 09, 2013, 09:47:46 PM

Title: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on October 09, 2013, 09:47:46 PM: First couple of pages lost picture to Photobucket fiasco, pictures restart at bottom of page three.

Not done anything for a while, but have been slowly collecting bits whilst waiting for painting enthusiasm to return.

A few more recruits for ZANLA
(https://i.ibb.co/Nx4Sm0S/WIP-ZANLA-3-LR.jpg)

Rhodesian ACR plus some more troopies
(https://i.ibb.co/nL4w4nF/WIP-Rh-ACR-LR.jpg)

Cubans/FAPLA
(https://i.ibb.co/pj1b4sy/WIP-Cuban-FAPLA-LR.jpg)

EO/32bat
(https://i.ibb.co/Tk6sc7B/WIP-EO-32-batt-BMP2-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Slayer on October 09, 2013, 10:35:23 PM: looking forward to u getting paint on them :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: S_P on October 10, 2013, 01:27:25 AM: They look like a pretty cool start. :)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on October 10, 2013, 02:21:44 AM: After seeing your painted Underfire Rhodesians,I ordered a bunch,beautiful castings,your new additions will go great with your others.Great job .
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: v_lazy_dragon on October 10, 2013, 08:33:52 AM: Lovely work so far
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on October 10, 2013, 11:13:07 AM: Happy dance! :D Ash is back with more Bush Wars goodness! lol

I am soooo looking forward to seeing you paint these up mate.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Arlequín on October 10, 2013, 12:02:49 PM: I'm looking forwards to this... :)

What are using for Cubans btw? They do look the part.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: worrywort on October 10, 2013, 01:37:45 PM: Nice !

What are the range of thi minis ?

Under fire for all ?

Thank you.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 10, 2013, 03:09:53 PM: Cheers for all the replies chaps. Feels like ages since I broke out the brushes, but at least now I have something to get stuck into.

All the blokes are from Under Fire. I picked up a couple of packs of the ZANLA guerrillas, plus Selous Scouts pack 1.
I swapped a few heads & legs around, and made some green stuff webbing.

(https://i.ibb.co/PT7wmMV/WIP-bush-war-1-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/SsBJS4K/WIP-bush-war-3-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/kqtpYSL/WIP-bush-war-4-LR.jpg)

The ones I thought looked the part for Cubans were a couple of the Selous Scouts, one with a head swap for a Russian helmet and a couple from a ZANLA pack with another head swap.

(https://i.ibb.co/kqphwKD/WIP-bush-war-2-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: worrywort on October 10, 2013, 03:46:12 PM: Ok,

thank you.

It's a real nice stuff.

I'm very enjoy to see them painted.

Especially the cubains.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 19, 2013, 11:21:15 PM: Small update . . .

(https://i.ibb.co/WDDf93n/PIP-EO-BMP2-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/gzCV01K/PIP-32-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/HXTLgwR/PIP-ZANLA-hut-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 31, 2013, 09:09:39 PM: Micro update . . .

(https://i.ibb.co/K2ggg3Q/WIP-gooks-4-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Q7gMB3s/PIP-Cubans-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/fHQKq90/WIP-hut-3-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: worrywort on October 31, 2013, 11:07:57 PM: Really nice.

Love the cubans !!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on November 01, 2013, 06:29:27 AM: Great Job especially the Cubans.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: S_P on November 01, 2013, 11:46:53 PM: Great work- inventive. :)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on November 13, 2013, 01:31:38 PM: Thanks for the feedback. Not had much time to make a lot of progress, this is where I'm at with the Cuban/FAPLA blokes:

(https://i.ibb.co/rQQTmHf/PIP-Cubans-BRDM-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on November 14, 2013, 10:51:38 AM: Looking good so far! :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on November 15, 2013, 03:23:26 AM: Keep em coming Ash,you need to have a russian advisor in a Gaz,driving away in haste from the cubans, great as always
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: grant on November 15, 2013, 04:08:49 AM: Cool beans!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on January 05, 2014, 09:55:36 PM: Sorry for the threadomancy, but are there any updates Ash?
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 07, 2014, 04:24:30 PM: There will be, real life played a hefty trump card on hobby time, but I do intend to get back to it, even got some new blokes from Elhiem to chuck into the mix.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on January 07, 2014, 07:24:51 PM: I look forward to it! :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 08, 2014, 06:10:43 PM: These are the new blokes, from Elhiem.
Pack with RPD & PKM; A pack with AKs.

I think some will get the EO/32 batt treatment with some GS webbing, the rest will be generic guerrillas.

(https://i.ibb.co/HFmK087/Elhiem-africans-raw-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 18, 2014, 11:54:11 AM: Made a start on the webbing, not quite finished yet.

(https://i.ibb.co/gvt1hL2/WIP-EO-32-elhiem-front-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Lx9wQqj/WIP-EO-32-elhiem-rear-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on January 19, 2014, 09:50:02 PM: Looking good… :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 06, 2014, 10:02:19 AM: As if by magic, the urge to paint has returned!

(https://i.ibb.co/m8NvLp1/PIP-32-battalion-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/2qGfvTL/PIP-EO-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/tp6W6Qs/PIP-Eland-90-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on March 06, 2014, 10:17:22 AM: More great stuff!

I love your conversions, they look so natural. And the Elhiem figures look really good and mix well with the Underfire range. Another triumph! :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 14, 2014, 06:01:33 PM: Finished the Cuban contingent:

(https://image.ibb.co/ke4jYQ/Cubans-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/jwYbQ04/FAPLA-BRDM-L-side-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/b1JY1Bj/FAPLA-BRDM-R-side-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/TTZndQP/FAPLA-BRDM-RR-34-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 14, 2014, 10:41:18 PM: Finished with my attempt at some 32 battalion blokes:

(https://image.ibb.co/bUH2pa/32-Battalion-A-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ed8Whv/32-Battalion-B-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gADWhv/32-Battalion-C-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/dN1v9a/32-Battalion-D-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on March 14, 2014, 11:12:35 PM: Great job! I especially like the muddy tires.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on March 15, 2014, 02:05:00 PM: Brilliant! :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 24, 2014, 10:38:14 PM: Got hold of a little ZPU-1 kit from model-miniature (http://www.model-miniature.com/product.php?id_product=79), came with some nice little bits to make up a scenic base.

(https://image.ibb.co/kQ23pJ/WIP-ZPU-1-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/mKpuwy/ZPU-1-D-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bGBUUJ/ZPU-1-C-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cQssid/ZPU-1-A-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ntgJOd/ZPU-1-B-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Predatorpt on April 24, 2014, 10:47:35 PM: Every time I see this topic and your painting, I can't believe these are 20mm and not 28mm :-* Stunning work as usual!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on April 24, 2014, 11:35:24 PM: Beautiful stuff as usual,it is good to see model miniature painted up,they are a little expensive ,but they have some nice stuff nobody else carries,again great job.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Marine0846 on April 25, 2014, 01:31:27 AM: Nice looking gun and base.
It goes well with your other figures.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on July 07, 2014, 02:39:46 PM: Thanks for all the kind comments guys, much appreciated. I've got a box full of the new Under Fire RAR to get stuck into, which I'll post in my Fire Force thread. Plus I got hold a 1/72 Hunter FGA9 to languish in my box of 'one day I'll get around to this'. Currently also contains an MI-8 and a DC3.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on November 26, 2014, 03:25:41 PM: Came across Friendship models (http://eshop.friendshipmodels.org.uk/epages/BT3667.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT3667/Categories/Wee_Friends/Braille_scale_172nd__176th_scale/Figures) , interesting mix of bits. I picked up the modern British maintenance sets & the insurgents. Apparently some of these (possibly all) were sculpted by Tony Boustead, same chap who did the Under Fire Rhodesians etc etc. So they should blend in/make good conversion fodder. Also picked up a nice resin stowage/load to drop into a plastic truck kit I picked up from eBay. All this lot will hopefully end up looking somewhat SADF.

(https://i.ibb.co/1YN7KS9/WIP-Bush-Wars-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/3cDgdzR/WIP-truck-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/BHhkmLn/WIP-BTR-60-PB-LR.jpg)

Having a go at turning T-shirts into shirts with collars.
(https://i.ibb.co/j8qmnsC/WIP-T-shirts-LR.jpg)

Start of some assault vests.
(https://i.ibb.co/nPRvkw2/WIP-assault-vest-LR.jpg)

Started to have a go at a bunker, turning out to be rather large, the Mk2 will be about half the size.
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/WIPBunkerLR_zps646bd170.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/WIPBunkerLR_zps646bd170.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on November 26, 2014, 11:20:00 PM: Great find and bunker.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on December 12, 2014, 03:49:30 PM: Got hold of some more little blokes to chop up; mixed bag of Zanla, RAR, RLI & militia from Under Fire, plus a pack of MACV SOG from Elhiem, mainly after the chap with the M79, but will have a go at converting the backpacks and already swapped out the CAR15 for an FN/R1.
Got enough bodies to get two chopper (Puma) loads of troops, plus a small recce team.

(https://i.ibb.co/VCvrNJ1/WIP-32-batt-blokes-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/jLxxTK2/WIP-20mm-ZPU-LR.jpg)

Couple of random vehicles for their adversaries. Just experimenting with rust...
(https://i.ibb.co/WFb5SYL/WIP-BTR60-PB-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/8j8CHVt/WIP-Truck-rust-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/bKpNYk0/WIP-Truck-rust-cab-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on December 12, 2014, 04:30:14 PM: You do good work Ash!

Following this on The Guild too. :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on December 17, 2014, 03:43:25 PM: Cheers Earther.

Got a bit more done:

(https://i.ibb.co/smg55Bb/WIP-32-batt-A-front-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/yfZyqm2/WIP-32-batt-A-rear-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/0Dv5pZd/WIP-32-batt-B-front-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/4dPxSpb/WIP-32-batt-B-rear-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/RpcBnhn/WIP-32-batt-C-front-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/NmFB7XS/WIP-32-batt-C-rear-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: von Lucky on December 17, 2014, 08:17:40 PM: Nice work in this thread. Ever tempting me into 20mm Cold War wargaming.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on December 18, 2014, 09:57:23 PM: Cheers Von lucky, glad you like it. I sort of finished with this: BTR-60PB

(https://image.ibb.co/dOjySk/BTR-60-PB-front-R-34-LR.jpg)

Think I might need to take a stiff brush to some of that pigment...
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on December 18, 2014, 11:34:38 PM: That has Africa written all over it.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 15, 2015, 04:57:22 PM: Started to chuck paint at this lot:

FAPLA ('ish). Elhiem African Militia & Generic middle east

(https://i.ibb.co/dJt0fyz/PIP-FAPLA-LR.jpg)

32 Battalion with primer
(https://i.ibb.co/PZ5nPrY/PIP-32-primer-LR.jpg)

Base coat
(https://i.ibb.co/0KFn0KS/PIP-32-base-LR.jpg)]
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on January 15, 2015, 05:11:53 PM: Excellent! More good stuff. Excited to see the 32 Battalion all camo'd up! :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 22, 2015, 12:46:09 AM: I've started on the base coats, just trying to remember which colours I used on the first four:

(https://image.ibb.co/bUH2pa/32-Battalion-A-LR.jpg)

I've dug the last three 'things with wheels' out; a BTR-152, a BM-21 and a Zil-131, from ICM. All will end up green'ish and looking a bit battered and muddy/dusty.

(https://i.ibb.co/GJ084F4/WIP-FAPLA-vehicles-raw-LR.jpg)

After a sometimes fiddly assembly I sprayed them with Halfords matt black primer, then a coat of Vallejo german cam black/brown followed with a coat of varnish. I picked up some MIG rust effects as part of a job lot on eBay so had a bit of an experiment session.
(https://i.ibb.co/sqG6Ktv/MIG-Rust-LR.jpg)

Enamel rust effect washed all over, with a bit of rust pigment sprinkled over it.
(https://i.ibb.co/NpHvncg/WIP-BTR-152-Rust-layer-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PGMFsKX/WIP-Truck-2-Cab-Rust-LR.jpg)

MIG rust pigment only, rubbed in with an old brush then sealed with pigment fixer.
(https://i.ibb.co/SNZWDF2/WIP-BM-21-Cab-Rust-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/cypHMJ1/WIP-BM-21-Rust-layer-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 22, 2015, 12:39:54 PM: On the truck I sprayed a layer of varnish over the rust, then tried a layer of hairspray, layer of acrylic bottle green, layer of hairspray, layer of olive green. Bit of wet scraping later got this

(https://i.ibb.co/Wzks7Fp/WIP-Truck-2-Cab-chipping-LR.jpg)

Back end. Didn't try any chipping, just left the rust. Painted the base coat for the wood and put a dark brown wash over the rusty metal bits.

(https://i.ibb.co/gwFkzZW/WIP-Truck-2-Back-end-Rust-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Arlequín on January 22, 2015, 01:37:20 PM: That's a pretty great-looking technique you have there. Thanks for sharing it! :)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 22, 2015, 04:53:48 PM: Thanks, bit of a mash up of info from Youtube vids etc

The BM-21 Grad; this one had no enamel rust, just the pigment. A layer of varnish, layer of hairspray, layer of sand colour acrylic spray, layer of hairspray, layer of Olive green acrylic spray.
Liberal application of warm water to soften the top layers (chucked the whole thing in the sink) then made some chips down to the rust. Let it all dry and harden up again then gave it a light sanding to show some of the sand colour. Think I prefer this to the other one.

(https://i.ibb.co/dfFknMm/PIP-BM-21-Deck-Chipping-layer-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/rs5hJXD/PIP-BM-21-Cab-Chipping-layer-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Nn34Zyy/PIP-BM-21-Chipping-layer-crew-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: von Lucky on January 22, 2015, 10:17:07 PM: Yeah - second one looks it's been aged. I like it too.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on January 22, 2015, 10:34:18 PM: Thanx for the helpful step-by-step.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on January 23, 2015, 09:47:23 AM: Looking grand Ash! :D

Keep 'em coming…
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 06, 2015, 06:13:36 PM: Micro update:

(https://i.ibb.co/3YKLtmf/PIP-32-BATT-C-LR.jpg)

[(https://i.ibb.co/1GLrbhs/PIP-32-BATT-A-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/zGHnv7B/PIP-32-BATT-B-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on February 06, 2015, 07:33:38 PM: Those are nifty! Nice movement and very suggestive of heavy contact. :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 08, 2015, 12:01:52 AM: Cheers Earther, I've pretty much finished all the stuff I had on the go for the 'Border War', back to little helicopters next.

Finished BM-21 for my little Angolan collection.

(https://image.ibb.co/gnnUYQ/BM-21-Cab-A-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Bt0q8Dg/BM-21-R-front-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kMUySk/BM-21-L-rear-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ckHk7k/BM-21-L-side-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/f0ZMf5/BM-21-R-rear-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/bQJgf5/BM-21-R-side-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/jnQSL5/BM-21-Tubes-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on February 08, 2015, 12:42:27 AM: Really cool ! I really like your weathering technic :o
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 08, 2015, 10:31:12 AM: @ Sundayhero: Thanks, I had a go at trying different techniques for rust/chipping on each of the trucks and BTRs, but ultimately I ended up dusting on a liberal amount of MIG pigments and covering up a lot of it.

BTR-60PB:

(https://image.ibb.co/dOjySk/BTR-60-PB-front-R-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cLEySk/BTR-60-PB-R-side-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kQZMf5/BTR-60-PB-L-side-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 09, 2015, 05:06:34 PM: Next

(https://image.ibb.co/eqkrDQ/ZPU-Truck-R-front-34-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/kJnGf5/ZPU-Truck-L-front-34-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/hHEwf5/ZPU-Truck-L-side-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/Pm4yXhk/ZPU-Truck-R-side-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/g6Ff7k/ZPU-Truck-L-rear-34-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/T8yddWB/ZPU-Truck-R-rear-34-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on February 09, 2015, 05:36:22 PM: Great looking truck.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 10, 2015, 05:33:56 PM: Painted the little blokes

32 Battalion SADF

(https://image.ibb.co/hUNeYQ/32-battalion-A-front-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/deEF7k/32-battalion-A-rear-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/b3srf5/32-battalion-C-front-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mNgTSk/32-battalion-C-rear-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/hf8xL5/32-battalion-E-front-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ijAYtQ/32-battalion-E-rear-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/hKd8Sk/32-battalion-B-front-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/dCVcL5/32-battalion-B-rear-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/n13a7k/32-battalion-D-front-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fyCDtQ/32-battalion-D-rear-LR.jpg)

Got one more to add, he fell off the desk and missed being painted (aargh), which is why there is one group of three.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on February 10, 2015, 05:37:52 PM: Some great conversions there Ash! What an impressive force. And an inspiring project.

:D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 13, 2015, 09:37:58 AM: Thanks very much. I'd been wanting to have a go at it for a while, just a case of finding suitable minis to chop up.
I'm not sure if I got the SWA battle vest quite right, as I couldn't find a single picture showing the sides. So not sure if there should have been pouches or water-bottles there, I went with a bit of a mixed bag of both even a couple with none. I've still got one more bloke to finish, who went AWOL whilst having his WIP picture taken, then at some stage I'll probably add a PUMA helo & maybe a Rattel or a Buffel if I can find a 1/72 kit.
Also got some more FAPLA on the way.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on February 13, 2015, 09:58:41 AM: They are resin, but S&S do 3 pages of Ratel variants, the Oliphant tank, the Blesbok and a pair of Casspirs. The do a Rodesian Crocodile too. No Buffel that I am aware of though.

http://sandsmodelsshop.com/product-category/african-vehicles/page/2/ (http://sandsmodelsshop.com/product-category/african-vehicles/page/2/)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on February 13, 2015, 10:02:38 AM: Quote from: Earther on February 13, 2015, 09:58:41 AM
They are resin, but S&S do 3 webshop pages of Ratel variants, the Oliphant tank, the Blesbok and a pair of Casspirs. The do a Rodesian Crocodile too. No Buffel that I am aware of though.

http://sandsmodelsshop.com/product-category/african-vehicles/page/2/ (http://sandsmodelsshop.com/product-category/african-vehicles/page/2/)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 17, 2015, 07:30:27 AM: Just placed an order for a Ratel 90 & an Olifant...
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on February 17, 2015, 11:07:29 PM: Ash check out The S and S, models album at ModernAfrican
Bushwars Yahoo group,they just received a Buffel mold from a man in Portugal,not sure when they will be ready. Great stuff as always.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 06, 2015, 11:56:46 AM: cheers juergen, I just placed an order for some bits with Shaun; a couple of Unimogs, a jeep, a Ratel & an Olifant. Need to finish off some Alouettes first.

Forgot to post a pic of the BTR-152

(https://image.ibb.co/fXW1f5/BTR-152-enclosed-side-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/i0ubDQ/BTR-152-enclosed-top-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/g3bZ05/BTR-152-enclosed-L-rear-34-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on March 06, 2015, 11:39:04 PM: Great job,I always love the worn Africa look you give those vehicles.Shaun might have that Buffel mold ready soon.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Marine0846 on March 07, 2015, 12:58:14 AM: Outstanding figures.
Love the way you have painted them.
Your basing really adds to the look of the figures.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 20, 2015, 02:07:28 PM: Cheers chaps.

Here's what's on the go at the mo, from S&S, a Ratel 90 & an Olifant for the SADF

(https://i.ibb.co/s14MMzd/WIP-32-Batt-Ratel-90-cam-front-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/SrcyhLt/WIP-61-Mech-Olifant-front-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 11, 2015, 05:25:31 PM: A 32 Battalion Ratel 90. Model by S&S

(https://image.ibb.co/c8dQ7k/S-amp-S-Ratel-front-L-side-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/hopbDQ/S-amp-S-Ratel-front-L-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nktgf5/S-amp-S-Ratel-front-R-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/n15u05/S-amp-S-Ratel-front-R-side-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/g0yE05/S-amp-S-Ratel-rear-L-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mn557k/S-amp-S-Ratel-rear-R-34-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on April 11, 2015, 09:26:39 PM: Great stuff,love the Ratels.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on August 30, 2015, 06:50:53 PM: WIP
SADF Olifant

(https://i.ibb.co/HGbh8Hp/PIP-Oliphant-LR.jpg)

SADF Buffels

(https://i.ibb.co/zbgTV7B/PIP-Buffels-LR.jpg)
If these look slightly battered and bent, it's because I dropped them all..!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on August 30, 2015, 09:56:44 PM: Looks good as usual ! Interesting to see tanks in a bush wars settings too. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Africa saw big tank battles, during Bush Wars era, right ?

On my side, I hope to come back on my own Ultramar projects soon.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on August 30, 2015, 11:28:20 PM: Some fairly hefty engagements in Angola (late 80's). A pretty good overview on Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Cuito_Cuanavale.
An excellent book from a squadies POV is 'Battle on the Lomba' by David Mannall, well written and informative.

Rhodesian troops came up against Frelimo armour in Mozambique, on a few occasions, generally seen off by air support.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 31, 2015, 06:20:27 AM: Also Mozambique w/ alittle Russian help was building up a convential attack force ,hence the sudden gift to Rhodesia of intercepted T-55's from South Africa,but conflict ended ,Mugabe took over Nkomo was left holding the preverbial bag.the Lomba book is a good read and Cuito Cuanavale,both big battles. And your Buffels are supposed to be beat up and battered,it's the bush,love the Oliphant.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 14, 2015, 08:44:09 PM: Finally finished the Olifant:

(https://image.ibb.co/ixYsnk/Olifant-A-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nFGpYQ/Olifant-B-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/jdku05/Olifant-C-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gqPhnk/Olifant-D-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on October 15, 2015, 12:05:33 AM: Love the "Oliphant",perfect tank for the time.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on October 15, 2015, 12:05:04 PM: Really cool !
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 30, 2015, 11:19:43 AM: Forgot to post this:

(https://image.ibb.co/m11j05/32-Buffel-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on October 30, 2015, 10:48:38 PM: Wonderful job,always reminds me how many Vehicles I have yet to put together. I can 't keep up w/ Shaun and Antonio's cranking out new toys every other week.,or so it seems..not that I'm complaining.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sandsmodels on November 07, 2015, 04:13:59 PM: Quote from: juergen c. olk on October 30, 2015, 10:48:38 PM
Wonderful job,always reminds me how many Vehicles I have yet to put together. I can 't keep up w/ Shaun and Antonio's cranking out new toys every other week.,or so it seems..not that I'm complaining.
you think you have trouble keeping up, I have as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
mighty fine work by ash on those vehicles, now we have only 3 to mould now, sometime soon?
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on November 11, 2015, 12:45:10 PM: I am absolutely inspired by this thread. The quality of the models is incredible and has just made me order a batch of 20mm from Grubby tanks to complete my Afghans. It seems 20mm is an option to the far more expensive 28mm after all!

Also on order is a copy of FoF Bush wars...Elhiem will be the next to order from I think.

Thank you for sharing such wonderful work.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on November 11, 2015, 09:48:03 PM: @ juergen: You should start a 'work in progress' thread, put up some pics of your stash of kits, then everyone can nag/encourage you to build & paint! You know it makes sense...

@ Shaun: Ta very much. Just ordered a couple of Gaz 66 variants & another jeep (for a terrain piece). Is one of those heading for a mold the MAP 4.5 ?

@ CarlLeyland : Thanks very much for the feedback, I'm having a lot of fun with these. If you want great 20mm vehicles check out S&S models (http://sandsmodelsshop.com/shop/). As well as Elhiem, if you're after moderns then look at Under Fire miniatures (http://www.underfireminiatures.com/index.htm), great range of superbly sculpted minis. Particularly good range of African 'Bush Wars' figures.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on November 12, 2015, 12:30:39 AM: I need to figure out my camera ,I got as a gift. I actually have a lot painted,just need to figure out the ....camera.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on November 12, 2015, 09:33:46 AM: Thank you for the links. Without any doubt I will "have" to order from these companies. Can I ask if you have a blog or website? Your painting is the best - certainly in this scale - that I have ever seen for moderns. The brown colour of your tanks is very striking....can I ask how you achieve this effect?

I have a friend who was a medic in the South African army in the late 70s who has been amazed at the detail and accuracy of your work and he is usually very hard to impress!

Please keep posting.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on November 13, 2015, 03:25:58 AM: Here is also a link to ModernAfricanBushwars Yahoo group,w/ many links-Albums and folders w/ much of Ash's fine work represented ,.and we are also on facebook. http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ModernAfricanBushwars
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on November 13, 2015, 08:04:44 AM: Thanks Juergen these links will be really useful. I work with a South African chap who was a medic in the 70s I am sure that he will be fascinated as well.

Thanks again
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on November 13, 2015, 12:07:40 PM: @ juergen: Going not need to see pictures, or it didn't happen..!

@ CarlLeyland: Glad you like them. The Buffels & Olifant were sprayed with Humbrol 'Dark Earth' over black primer (Halfords), then washes of dark brown and drybrushed with Vallejo 'Khaki'. A little bit of chipping. Followed by a liberal marinade of MIG 'European dust' & 'African Earth' pigments.

I've also had a go at some Rhodesians: 20mm Rhodesians (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=53230.0) & 28mm Rhodesians (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=65877.0)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on November 13, 2015, 12:56:56 PM: Thanks for the recipe Ash the vehicles are very very effective. Just about to order a copy of Bush Wars even though I don't play FoF..this thread is to blame!

Thanks for sharing, I joined the Yahoo group to see more. This is possibly addictive!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on November 13, 2015, 01:42:25 PM: Quote from: CarlLeyland on November 13, 2015, 12:56:56 PM
This is possibly addictive!

Tell me about it, I started by just looking for any minis with an FN to have a go at doing the 'Wild Geese'..! Still not done them
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on November 14, 2015, 10:55:24 PM: Just watched Blood Diamond...now working on a reading list for African conflicts, I think it was a pic of those Scorpian vehicles what tipped the balance....
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on November 14, 2015, 11:19:11 PM: If you're interested in modern african wars wargaming, you can also take a look on b'maso source book from Too fat lardies, plenty of infos, scenarios etc... Even if it's made for TFL games (wich I don't play), I bought the book still find it interesting, personaly.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on November 15, 2015, 08:20:38 AM: Thanks Sunday, I have never heard of it but I will take a look.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on November 18, 2015, 02:26:00 PM: Finally finished these 32 battalion troops with RPGs:
(https://image.ibb.co/gbrTSk/32-Bat-RPG-B-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/dwDmDQ/32-Bat-RPG-A-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/moR6DQ/32-Bat-RPG-C-LR.jpg)

A couple of Gaz 66 varients from S&S

(https://i.ibb.co/zZ6LXQ7/WIP-Gaz-66-LR.jpg)

Little jeep with RCL terrain piece ( Jeep & RCL from S&S):

(https://i.ibb.co/rH0SZYv/WIP-RCL-jeep-LR.jpg)

Based on this pic:
(https://i.ibb.co/p31SXNm/12032688-447028175489476-8122869833341258867-o.jpg)

Then SADF from Under Fire:
(https://i.ibb.co/NKyDgBX/WIP-SADF-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Earther on November 18, 2015, 02:45:36 PM: 32 Batt guys are superb, but I'm REALLY looking forward to seeing what you do with the SADF! :-*
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on November 18, 2015, 08:13:50 PM: The recoilless gun mounted on a jeep is amazing and looks just like the photo...the stuff you are producing is fantastic inspiration!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on November 19, 2015, 12:10:43 AM: Amazing stuff ,the Jeep is Money!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on November 23, 2015, 10:02:31 PM: Thanks guys, chopping the back end and the seat out of the jeep was a bugger of a job, still need to find some little elevator wheel for the RCL

Done with the first squad in 'browns':

(https://image.ibb.co/jp2Xnk/SADF-1-B-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/jaEpYQ/SADF-1-A-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cn357k/SADF-1-C-LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/hT63tQ/SADF-2-A-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cDH9YQ/SADF-2-B-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/iYvwDQ/SADF-2-C-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on November 23, 2015, 11:05:59 PM: Wow-Some of your best work yet,on those beautiful minis. I really like the poses.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on November 24, 2015, 09:38:46 AM: Really nice painting, these look real!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on November 26, 2015, 02:28:31 PM: Great work !

I've got the same typical south african tactical vest for my airsoft loadout ! lol
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on December 31, 2015, 01:04:39 AM: First go at casting; a lot quicker than making one offs with sticks and filler...

(https://i.ibb.co/CznJkCz/PIP-huts-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on December 31, 2015, 04:48:48 AM: Great job Casting,they really look professional.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on January 04, 2016, 03:48:32 PM: The castings look great. Very useful skill to have!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 08, 2016, 03:55:16 PM: Cheers chaps. Slightly off at a tangent; Just finished this stick with the addition of the kneeling bloke, all converted from spare minis. Borneo British. .

(https://i.ibb.co/4YRVrhm/Borneo-stick-front-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/gjFFrg9/Borneo-stick-rear-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on January 08, 2016, 07:00:54 PM: Look great! Who are you going to use for the Indonesian rebels and are you goingto do Dutch?.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Golgotha on January 09, 2016, 12:47:20 AM: When it comes to bringing reality to mini life your painting and modelling has to be some of the best on LAF - simply fantastic.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 09, 2016, 09:09:25 AM: @ juergen: These guys were just a bit of fun, I had enough heads with bush hats and the PATU stick (Under Fire) has a rather nice LMG...

@Gologotha: Thank you very much, considering the quality of work on LAF that's a huge compliament. I'm glad you like them, I've had a few comments about some of the conversions so I'm going to take some comparison shots of the minis I have multiples of.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on January 10, 2016, 12:48:54 AM: Here's some of the various head swaps

(https://i.ibb.co/jvFKDtB/Multi-MAG-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/PMYnk0K/Multi-SAS-AK-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/MByLDPf/Multi-Balaclava-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/QpL28XL/Multi-FFvest-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/202vcZX/Multi-shorts-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/nmGN5cL/Multi-Asian-2-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/kXfY4FR/Multi-AK-2-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/9t52P24/Multi-Porcs-front-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/TDQ5Mhb/Multi-RPK-front-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/hZY5sjX/Multi-RPK-rear-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/4StSzD8/Multi-Asian-LR.jpg)

Head/weapon swaps

(https://i.ibb.co/16hWdpx/Multi-SAS-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/4FC9dLH/Multi-RPD-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/ZKjp2sz/Multi-FN-LR.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/4YZdCns/Multi-AK-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on January 12, 2016, 05:57:23 PM: Bloody hell! Very very nice. Inspiring stuff...must start the helicoptor that your pics made me buy! Amazing stuff
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 02, 2016, 11:17:47 PM: Here's that oil drum emplacement. Jeep is just about finished, need to do lights etc:

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/Jeep%20emplacement%20rear%20LR_zpsjdvpjtvn.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/Jeep%20emplacement%20rear%20LR_zpsjdvpjtvn.jpg.html)

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/Jeep%20emplacement%20front%20LR_zpsgqdhy71q.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/Jeep%20emplacement%20front%20LR_zpsgqdhy71q.jpg.html)

The base could just about work as a rather cramped artillery emplacement:
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/25lbr%20emplacement%20LR_zpsn4immnzc.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/25lbr%20emplacement%20LR_zpsn4immnzc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on February 03, 2016, 01:26:22 PM: great work! love the Emplacement.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 20, 2016, 08:20:46 PM: Cheers Juergen.
Dug this out of the box of unmade kits, not looking forward to doing the tracks:

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/WIP%20PT-76%20LR_zpshx4sjocl.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/WIP%20PT-76%20LR_zpshx4sjocl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on March 21, 2016, 04:27:36 AM: I hate tracks ,I once melted them together w/ a match.Good Luck.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Golgotha on April 03, 2016, 02:20:33 PM: For the tracks especially thin ones like the PT-76 would have try using a mini stapler with the smallest sized staples. These also staple flat unlike regular sized ones and when painted and a little dirt added disappear well and form a very secure bond.

That is if the kit has the soft rubber like track many kits now come with hard plastic track in pieces which is more work but looks better.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on April 03, 2016, 02:40:09 PM: The staple idea is very clever ! I never thought about this for the few soft tracks kits I built in the past. Hopefully, now the brands make "easy kits" with hard, integrated tracks, at least for the most popular models.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 04, 2016, 12:44:41 PM: This lovely little tank came with the track parts that go around the drive wheels in lots of little separate links. Made of a weird plastic that likes to snap on sight of a set of clippers, also liberally festooned with flash....
Anyway, got them on, thank you gap filling glue, will end up hiding under a suitably thick layers of mud. Also started a couple of T-54/5 another truck and a BTR-60PB.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 11, 2016, 09:51:22 AM: Tracks on and primer:

(https://i.ibb.co/qrvGB8j/WIP-PT-76-LR.jpg)

Another T-55, (I've redone the tie down points on the turret):

(https://i.ibb.co/wrSp72t/WIP-T55-2-LR.jpg)

Another BTR-60PB:

(https://i.ibb.co/7Q0224J/WIP-BTR-60-PB-2-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on April 12, 2016, 11:08:53 PM: Yeah tracks are on!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 21, 2016, 02:26:30 PM: BTR-60PB
(https://image.ibb.co/exOgf5/BTR-60-PB-2-front-L-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/iVkGDQ/BTR-60-PB-2-front-R-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/jfYQ7k/BTR-60-PB-2-rear-L-34-LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fsEMf5/BTR-60-PB-2-rear-R-34-LR.jpg)

PT-76
(https://i.ibb.co/3yG1B0F/PT-76-front-L-34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/zXJyMhR/PT-76-front-R-34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/sCW4Fmn/PT-76-rear-L-34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/BKK5Nnp/PT-76-rear-R-34-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on April 21, 2016, 10:20:16 PM: They came out great . I really like the BTR 60.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Westy38 on May 10, 2016, 11:37:20 AM: Lock up your wallets guys. The next two sets of post '83 20mm SADF will be available for sale from Saturday. Got the 1st gen masters courtesy of UPS yesterday and will need a couple of days to get them ready for photographing, along with the new 28mm Bundeswehr and 20mm 'Peace in Galilee' Israelis.
I'll start a new thread when they're ready.

Regards,

Bill Weston.
www.underfireminiatures.com
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on May 10, 2016, 07:28:52 PM: Looking forward to it. email incoming...
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on May 10, 2016, 08:20:50 PM: Great news.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on May 24, 2016, 07:50:32 PM: Got a load more 20mm 1980's SADF (also some Israeli blokes) :

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/wip%20sadf%204%20LR_zpsennanlzt.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/wip%20sadf%204%20LR_zpsennanlzt.jpg.html)

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/wip%20sadf%201%20LR_zps8zvj6zvo.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/wip%20sadf%201%20LR_zps8zvj6zvo.jpg.html)

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/wip%20sadf%202%20LR_zpsbsurt1ng.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/wip%20sadf%202%20LR_zpsbsurt1ng.jpg.html)

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Ash-1_photos/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/wip%20sadf%203%20LR_zpsrxjmsd2v.jpg~original) (http://s142.photobucket.com/user/Ash-1_photos/media/20mm%20Bush%20Wars/WIP%2020mm/wip%20sadf%203%20LR_zpsrxjmsd2v.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: CarlLeyland on June 05, 2016, 10:56:01 AM: Before I started reading the Bush War threads on here (by chance) I knew nothing about them or the models available. Officially now my favourite thing to read about wargaming and the first thing I look for.

The models are probably the best I have ever seen! Well done and thanks for sharing, amazing work
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on July 06, 2016, 11:35:15 PM: Thanks CarlLeyland

Some more Under Fire SADF:

(https://image.ibb.co/dLiGDQ/SADF_3_A_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cB3u05/SADF_3_B_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/is6snk/SADF_3_C_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/m0bsnk/SADF_4_A_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nR13tQ/SADF_4_B_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fZ3SL5/SADF_4_C_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on July 07, 2016, 11:47:39 AM: I've got the same tactical vest for airsoft games :D

Great painting on this unit !
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on July 08, 2016, 10:11:37 PM: great job,love all the poses.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on July 10, 2016, 10:01:33 PM: Thanks guys.

Some more

(https://image.ibb.co/bx357k/SADF_5_A_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cmfk7k/SADF_5_B_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/f8u1f5/SADF_5_C_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/gKtGDQ/SADF_6_A_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cieCnk/SADF_6_B_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/h0nySk/SADF_6_C_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/hdBgf5/SADF_7_A_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/dCFeYQ/SADF_7_B_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cpveYQ/SADF_7_C_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/kSRmDQ/SADF_8_A_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gqQP05/SADF_8_B_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/iaf2nk/SADF_8_C_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on September 27, 2016, 01:05:37 PM: Got hold of a 1/72 ACE Centurion Mk5, just having a go at a little conversion:

(https://image.ibb.co/cc3ksv/DSCF1653_LR.jpg)

Reinserting missing DIY paint shaker picture...

(https://i.ibb.co/fHPHqfW/Home-made-paint-shaker-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on September 27, 2016, 01:38:22 PM: Yes, make a paint shaker is a very easy and usefull DIY project !

But you don't need a famous brand tool, just buy the cheapest one you can find. My own paint shaker is made with a cheap 10euros electric tool.

Concerning your figures, what can I say I didn't say already ? You're still in the top ranking concerning modern historical painting.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on September 27, 2016, 02:06:36 PM: That picture is my jigsaw. (not that it gets much use as a jigsaw). Clamp was from an eBay seller. Hard part was grinding down the end of the clamp, to the same size/width as a blade, to fit the saw. Also added small ball bearings to each paint pot.

Cheers for the kind comment on the figures. Waiting for the new FAPLA from Under Fire to come out....
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Elbows on September 27, 2016, 02:55:34 PM: Quote from: sundayhero on July 07, 2016, 11:47:39 AM
I've got the same tactical vest for airsoft games :D

Great painting on this unit !

Hah, when I played airsoft (some 10 years back) my first vest was a beat up old SAAV. I then bought an aftermarket one from the UK which was quite poor (but I wanted some camo instead of the ruddy brown and black). Brilliant layout really. The SAAV is an excellent workhorse of a combat rig.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on September 28, 2016, 01:28:57 PM: @Ash :

Beware of ball bearings, they often ruin the vallejo/princeaugust/ak bottles tips, and cause clogging (I was using airsoft BB). Now I don't use anything, the paint shaker is powerfull enough ;)

You're right, the hardest part of the job is to modify the clamp. I doubled the security using a metal serflex.

@Elbows : I'm also using a woodland camo south african tactical vest ! Great all around airsoft gear. You can put a camelback inside or a spring shotgun, you have room for cellphone, food and car keys, and enough room for spare mags and bb's. You can also put your backup gun (even big desert eagles or g18c) on front pocket (like I did). It's very convinient for this sport/hobby.

Here's a pic a couple of years old. Now I'm wearing a 1st irak war desert pant, and on top using a mix of woodland and OD, it's the camo what is working the best in my local aera in my humble opinion. I'm often using the Steyr AUG rifle with a tactical magnified scope, again a really good fit for south west french forests, and a electric glock 18c, wich is a great and safe backup, no matter the distance and outdoor weather (I have about a dozen of rifle replicas, and half a dozen handgun replicas).
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 03, 2016, 07:53:30 PM: @sundayhero: Very nice, the price for the original SADF ones has skyrocketed over the last few years.

Update:
(https://image.ibb.co/fNfbza/WIP_Olifant_2_LR.jpg)

The ball bearing do sound like they are flying around inside, they were the Mk1 aid to paint shaking (before the jigsaw attachment). Pretty much every pot I have has one in there...
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on October 03, 2016, 10:06:10 PM: this is serious conversion work !
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on October 03, 2016, 11:11:51 PM: Can't wait to see the finished product.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 11, 2016, 08:53:00 PM: little bit more done:

(https://image.ibb.co/cfHBXv/WIP_Olifant_turret_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on October 11, 2016, 10:51:48 PM: Cool !

Are the lights protectors made from copper wire, or brass ? They look great (better than the ones I made for my shermans)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 11, 2016, 11:29:59 PM: It's just some brass wire, might redo them as have now found a picture that shows them a different shape!
Also will need to trim down the smoke dischargers a bit. Other than that to only build left is the wheels and tracks, which I'll add once I've chucked a bit of paint at it.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: von Lucky on October 12, 2016, 09:52:44 AM: An impressive display of some little bit of scratchbuilding.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 15, 2016, 07:32:21 PM: A hint of paint:
(https://image.ibb.co/h84rXv/DSCF1665_PIP_Olifant_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on October 20, 2016, 04:15:19 PM: Uber cool as usual ! :D
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 25, 2016, 11:31:57 PM: Cheers Sundayhero.

(https://image.ibb.co/hu7JSk/Olifant_51_A_front_L_34_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/efkGDQ/Olifant_51_A_side_L_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/m4CwDQ/Olifant_51_A_Rear_L_34_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/n0kGDQ/Olifant_51_A_Rear_R_34_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/hem1f5/Olifant_51_A_side_R_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/j4WOtQ/Olifant_51_A_front_R_34_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: sundayhero on October 26, 2016, 12:03:24 AM: Hard to guess it's only 1/72! Weathering is really well done.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: von Lucky on October 26, 2016, 10:18:23 AM: I agree - shit hot. Possible to get a group shot and your action/game photos?
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 26, 2016, 08:33:50 PM: Thanks for the comments guys.
@ Von Lucky: I've got a couple of other bits coming from S&S, once I get those done i'll post a group shot.

Painted this at the same time as the Olifant. An eBay find made out of resin (tracks, wheels, main body all one piece), scale is pretty much the same as previous 1/72 kits.
T-54/55

(https://image.ibb.co/eaHBXv/T55_312_Front_R_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/mtnBXv/T55_312_Reart_R_34_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on October 27, 2016, 01:28:18 AM: ..Perfectly done..looks like they have been in the Bush awhile.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on October 27, 2016, 07:37:02 PM: Cheers Jurgen, I've got one more T-55, a rather old ACE kit, that looks a bit grim so I'm thinking of something along these lines:
(https://image.ibb.co/f4Nspa/996763_806312009514453_5742842505676963900_n.jpg)

Also got some more bits coming from S&S....
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on October 27, 2016, 09:19:38 PM: That would be perfect.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on November 07, 2016, 12:08:04 PM: New piece of kit from S&S:

(https://image.ibb.co/jsv6FF/WIP_G6_Rhino_rear_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/hnv6FF/WIP_G6_Rhino_crew_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/h1V6FF/WIP_G6_Rhino_front_LR.jpg)

SADF G6 Rhino
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: von Lucky on November 07, 2016, 07:57:33 PM: Never heard of it (looks so sci-fi!) and I suspect it never saw combat, but it did:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G6_howitzer
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 08, 2017, 09:16:29 PM: New project. SADF 44 Para Pathfinders.

Using the most excellent book Pathfinder Company: 44 Parachute Brigade - 'The Philistines' (https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/cka/Pathfinder-Company-Parachute-Brigade-Philistines-Military-History/1920143483/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486586427&sr=8-1&keywords=pathfinders+philistines) by Graham Gillmore as a guide, I thought I'd have a go at putting together a small patrol.
Figures are mainly from Underfire, with others from S&S and WeeFriends. The Sabres are converted from models cast by Shaun at S&S from masters scratch built by António Nunes. I just chopped them up and added a few bits...

(https://image.ibb.co/cktbFF/WIP_Pathfinder_LC_Sabres_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/gqKSNv/WIP_Pathfinder_LR_Sabre_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/nNcmFF/WIP_Pathfinder_Unimog_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on February 09, 2017, 11:59:29 PM: Looking good Ash..love those Pathfinder vehicles..and yes Von Lucky the G-6 Rhino did see action in the Angola Border War..
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 15, 2017, 09:58:13 AM: Nice pic. Not seen that one before, thanks.

Small amount of progress:

(https://image.ibb.co/dN6wFF/Pathfinder_Sabre_PIP_1_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/mATnNv/Pathfinder_Sabre_PIP_2_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: rumacara on February 15, 2017, 10:42:01 AM: Lovelly thread. :-* :-* :-*
Will follow with interest. :)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on February 15, 2017, 11:17:32 PM: Looking great Ash..reminds me of how many vehicles ..I have to put together..so many..
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on February 16, 2017, 11:17:32 AM: juergen: Just start with one, pick a photo of something cool and do a one off. I find if I get too much stuff sitting there taunting me, I tend to not know what to do first and end up doing nothing. It's almost as bad as running out of things to make!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 04, 2017, 11:12:39 PM: Picked up a fairly cheap Mig 21 kit on eBay, added some dodgy paint and some rather nice Angolan decals

(https://image.ibb.co/eASLaF/Mig_21_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: von Lucky on March 05, 2017, 04:48:49 AM: I like that - where are the decals from?
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 05, 2017, 04:00:10 PM: Got them from a chap in South Africa, great selection: http://www.mavdecals.co.za/index.php?cPath=22_27
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on March 06, 2017, 07:14:18 AM: it's perfect ,ready to go head to head w/ a SAAF Cheetah.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on March 21, 2017, 03:45:36 PM: Just found this on YouTube; interesting series on the border War.

https://www.youtube.com/user/eugeneceronio/videos
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on March 21, 2017, 08:43:27 PM: ..It's a great page ..look at it from time to time..thanx for the reminder.,
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 08, 2017, 12:31:49 AM: SADF Pathfinders

(https://image.ibb.co/eAScnk/Pathfinder_dismounts_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kggRf5/Pathfinder_dismounts_rear_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: rumacara on April 08, 2017, 10:36:52 AM: Very nice. :-* :-*
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 08, 2017, 11:53:47 AM: Thanks.

Finished with the little Sabre vehicles:

(https://image.ibb.co/cr1sL5/Pathfinder_Land_Cruiser_command_sabre_F_R_34_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/dBLK05/Pathfinder_Land_Cruiser_command_sabre_R_L_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/iukmf5/Pathfinder_Land_Cruiser_sabre_F_L_34_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/geZJtQ/Pathfinder_Land_Cruiser_sabre_R_R_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/b83dtQ/Pathfinder_Land_Rover_sabre_F_R_34_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kAidtQ/Pathfinder_Land_Rover_sabre_R_L_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/jDchL5/Pathfinder_Unimog_F_L_34_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fsyp05/Pathfinder_Unimog_R_R_34_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 08, 2017, 01:30:41 PM: Very good.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on April 08, 2017, 02:23:13 PM: Best work yet..love the variety of these vehicles.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: rumacara on April 08, 2017, 03:26:55 PM: Wow. :-* :-*
Very well done.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: von Lucky on April 08, 2017, 09:33:50 PM: Nice detail and painting. And the weathering is just the right touch. Chance of game/group shots?
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 09, 2017, 12:13:27 AM: Cheers chaps for all the feedback.
@ von Lucky: I'll have a go at a group shot of the Sabres and dismounts...

Here are the FAPLA. Mixed bag of FAPLA, Syrians and Zanla. All minis from Under Fire.

(https://image.ibb.co/czGnnk/FAPLA_1_A_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nuADSk/FAPLA_1_A_rear_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/hmJ07k/FAPLA_1_B_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/jjRytQ/FAPLA_1_B_rear_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/iN3NL5/FAPLA_2_A_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/i9wL7k/FAPLA_2_A_rear_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/jxnhL5/FAPLA_2_B_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mXsGf5/FAPLA_2_B_rear_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/dNzjYQ/FAPLA_3_A_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gXsGf5/FAPLA_3_A_rear_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/ez6bf5/FAPLA_3_B_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nqYdtQ/FAPLA_3_B_rear_LR.jpg)

Another Pathfinder with Elhiem POWs

(https://image.ibb.co/fgXtSk/FAPLA_POW_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on April 09, 2017, 06:22:25 AM: You have been busy Ash...love the POWs...nice mix..
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on April 24, 2017, 07:37:28 PM: Thanks.

As requested, a group shot of the sabre vehicles:

(https://image.ibb.co/g7XA7k/44_Pathfinders_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: von Lucky on April 24, 2017, 10:40:34 PM: I now understand where some of my 1980's action toys (GI Joe, MASK, etc) got their inspiration from. Nice set.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on May 13, 2018, 12:16:14 PM: The last of the FAPLA/Cuban troops: These are from Under Fire miniatures

(https://image.ibb.co/cj7twJ/FAPLA_5_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mDnFAd/FAPLA_5_rear_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/b9OYwJ/FAPLA_4_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/d4Nhqd/FAPLA_4_rear_LR.jpg)

Used some spares to make a few more 32 Battalion blokes:

(https://image.ibb.co/gi8YwJ/32_batt_RPD_front_LR.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/hYicOy/32_batt_RPD_rear_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Marine0846 on May 13, 2018, 05:48:32 PM: Love all the new stuff.
A great collection.
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Andym on May 13, 2018, 09:46:07 PM: Cracking project! :-* :-*
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: juergen c. olk on May 14, 2018, 06:36:43 PM: ..The Camo on the Cubans is Perfect!!!!! Great work!!!
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: Ash on May 14, 2018, 06:52:29 PM: Thanks guys.

Got a couple of BRDMs to add and an Mi-8.
Currently painting some of the new S&S Rhodesian MAP 4.5s, which are rather nice models.
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=53230.270
Title: Re: 20mm Bush Wars
Post by: mikedemana on May 24, 2018, 05:06:05 AM: As always, your artistry is amazing, Ash! :-*

Perfect timing, too, with me running my "Smokin' Some Cubans" game at the various cons. lol

Mike Demana
www.firstcommandwargames.com
http://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/

(http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/mikedemana/Miscellaneous/LPL_bades_zpsl7op2jaz.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on June 01, 2018, 02:46:11 PM: S&S Casspir:

(https://image.ibb.co/cttjdJ/Casspir_F_L_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/kdE1Qy/Casspir_R_R_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/e3Ho5y/Casspir_F_R_34_LR.jpg)

S&S Ystervark:

(https://image.ibb.co/i8My5y/Ystervark_F_L_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/iJbWQy/Ystervark_F_R_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/nnipCd/Ystervark_R_L_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/cmd0JJ/Ystervark_R_R_34_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on June 04, 2018, 08:32:52 PM: great job....still need to get mine...so much to build and paint....
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on June 05, 2018, 12:20:38 PM: Thanks Juergen.
Here's a couple of S&S Gaz 66 trucks that have been awaiting a finish for a while:

(https://image.ibb.co/bvUkky/Gaz_66_F_R_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/ft80JJ/Gaz_66_F_L_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/f05fJJ/Gaz_66_command_F_L_34_LR.jpg)

(https://image.ibb.co/kzO0JJ/Gaz_66_command_F_R_34_LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on June 06, 2018, 02:51:57 AM: really nicely done...
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on January 05, 2019, 09:40:24 PM: Finally added an MI-8 to my little EO group:

(https://i.ibb.co/7K7sP5V/EO-Group-1-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: von Lucky on January 05, 2019, 10:02:59 PM: Nice, but is he shy hiding in the back like that?
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on January 08, 2019, 04:10:12 PM: Here you go. It had been sitting in a box half done for a while; spray paint managed to get through the masking fluid which kind of wrecked the 'glass'.
Also used little magnets to attach the rotors.

(https://i.ibb.co/ZWP0F70/Mi8-rotors-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/PzM8FSk/Mi8-no-rotors-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: von Lucky on January 09, 2019, 09:37:41 AM: Glass looks fine (well it suits). They really are elegant in their own way, aren't they (I only have one in 6mm)?
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on January 16, 2019, 08:28:01 PM: A couple of Ratels that were hiding in a box...

(https://i.ibb.co/t8dNNcX/Ratel-2-front-L-34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Hn45QJ7/Ratel-2-front-R-34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/LxHMMZR/Ratel-2-rear-R-34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/gyFwTvk/Ratel-3-L-side-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2jTvDCJ/Ratel-3-R-side-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FsM27Q1/Ratels-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: von Lucky on January 17, 2019, 06:41:15 AM: 👍
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Andym on January 17, 2019, 06:59:03 AM: I wish my models came out of the box like that! :-*
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on January 17, 2019, 08:58:27 AM: Well, they were half done in the box. Unfortunately a lot of unfinished things end up in the 'box of apathy'...
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: sundayhero on February 03, 2019, 02:06:00 PM: great as always, I can't wait to continue my own work. Last year was tuff here.
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: bluewillow on February 13, 2019, 05:47:43 PM: great additions mate

cheers
Matt
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: FreakyFenton on March 02, 2019, 10:58:44 PM: Cracking stuff! :-*
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on March 12, 2020, 11:13:40 AM: Raided the stash over the weekend and dug out another little T55 to add to the Cuban/FAPLA contingent.

(https://i.ibb.co/kJpCf9y/20mm-T55-345-F-L34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FHjhVgr/20mm-T55-345-F-R34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/dDtj7gG/20mm-T55-345-R-L34-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/9wqzvQ3/20mm-T55-345-R-R34-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on March 14, 2020, 09:18:06 AM: wonderful work,
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on March 30, 2020, 10:57:34 PM: Have been raiding my stash of unbuilt/painted stuff.

1/72 Airfix Fouga Magister

(https://i.ibb.co/nbz5BG0/20mm-Fouga-front-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/S3JmHZW/20mm-Fouga-rear-LR.jpg)

...and a Hind Mi-24 from Hobby Boss. Bit of air support for my little Sierra Leone EO force.

(https://i.ibb.co/BqFKsJs/20mm-Hind-Mi24-landing-pad-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Splod on March 31, 2020, 01:25:22 AM: Great work! The Fouga is particularly nice :)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: mikedemana on March 31, 2020, 02:39:55 AM: Looks awesome!

Mike Demana
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on March 31, 2020, 07:53:52 AM: Cheers chaps.

Finished off some additions to the FAPLA contingent:

(https://i.ibb.co/37c681h/FAPLA-20mm-support-A-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GtNPVMV/FAPLA-20mm-support-B-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Jv57gsC/FAPLA-20mm-support-C-LR.jpg)

...and posibly the worst kit I've ever tried, a very old ACE T-55. I have been avoiding this one for years

(https://i.ibb.co/GsR4ykw/20mm-T55-burnt-L-front-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/WkqGjj6/20mm-T55-burnt-L-rear-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/BnVNXf2/20mm-T55-burnt-R-rear-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on April 15, 2020, 12:49:00 PM: Little group shot of my 20mm Exectutive Outcomes force; forgot to add the BMPs.

(https://i.ibb.co/b6xS5Yq/20mm-EO-group-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on April 15, 2020, 01:47:02 PM: I love the Fouga Magister..
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on April 15, 2020, 02:29:18 PM: Quote from: juergen c. olk on April 15, 2020, 01:47:02 PM
I love the Fouga Magister..

Cheers Juergen; it could probably do with the correct decals from MAV. Another time...

https://www.mavdecals.co.za/product/katangese-fouga-magister/
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Splod on April 15, 2020, 09:21:10 PM: Great work Ash! That Underfire Generic Militia range is fantastic; I keep finding more uses for them :)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on April 22, 2020, 08:06:05 PM: Cheers Splod. A couple of S&S BRDM 2s.

(https://i.ibb.co/HpNwtc1/BRDM-2s-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on August 16, 2020, 04:08:06 PM: Under Fire minis just released a pack of '32 battalion' minis in 20mm; so added them to my little conversion platoon.

(https://i.ibb.co/NNWcScw/20mm-32bat-A-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/GcsRwP1/20mm-32bat-B-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 16, 2020, 10:29:04 PM: Very nice...sigh ..more things to buy/// (32 battalion w/Unimogs and recoiless rifles)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on August 17, 2020, 09:48:36 AM: cheers Juergen.

Here's the whole lot, mainly older UnderFire Rhodesians/Zanla/Militia, WeeFriends & a few Elhiem; mixed bag of different heights:

Command
(https://i.ibb.co/28Nm3ZS/20mm-32-Bn-Command-LR.jpg)

Three sections
(https://i.ibb.co/jy3hkLL/20mm-32-Bn-section-1-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/8dCWxzz/20mm-32-Bn-section-2-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/7NvW66c/20mm-32-Bn-section-3-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Splod on August 18, 2020, 10:28:10 AM: Fantastic work mate! As I said over on TWF, I reckon they need some heavy weapons and maybe some wheels :D
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 18, 2020, 12:34:30 PM: Those are Great...I;m behind on my Bush war painting...great inspiration. Picture is of a 32 batt. 6 vicker Mg. Gun truck..probably on a Bedford...but not sure.
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on August 18, 2020, 02:23:09 PM: Good picture, I remember that truck mentioned in a couple of books. I'll see if I can find the reference.
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on August 19, 2020, 08:26:23 AM: I can feel a Wild Geese range developing in my subconscious lol
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: FreakyFenton on August 19, 2020, 01:21:11 PM: Quote from: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on August 19, 2020, 08:26:23 AM
I can feel a Wild Geese range developing in my subconscious lol

That'd be enough to make me collect yet forces for another conflict. There better be a good figure of Hardy Krüger along with it. lol
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Splod on August 20, 2020, 03:30:52 AM: Quote from: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on August 19, 2020, 08:26:23 AM
I can feel a Wild Geese range developing in my subconscious lol

Well... 20mm could do with some more love ;)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on August 20, 2020, 09:57:11 AM: Quote from: Paul @ Empress Miniatures on August 19, 2020, 08:26:23 AM
I can feel a Wild Geese range developing in my subconscious lol

Funnily enough that how this and my little Rhodesian army project started; looking for minis to do the 'Wild Geese' in 20mm. I did paint up a test piece of a WW2 Brit Para Vickers team in DPM & bought a Dakota, then went hunting for suitable minis with FN/SLR and found the RLI figures from UnderFire; sort of went off at a tangent and the Wild Geese got replaced with what feels like the entire Rhodesian army (coolest camo & wierdest looking vehicles ever).
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Golgotha on August 20, 2020, 11:45:16 PM: Absolutely adore your work - these may be of interest to you... https://www.elhiem.co.uk/ourshop/prod_6956331-VOTE047-Rhodesian-light-Infantry-PHASE-1.html
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: italwars on August 29, 2020, 03:51:05 PM: Quote from: Ash on October 09, 2013, 09:47:46 PM
First couple of pages lost picture to Photobucket fiasco, pictures restart at bottom of page three.

Not done anything for a while, but have been slowly collecting bits whilst waiting for painting enthusiasm to return.

A few more recruits for ZANLA
(https://i.ibb.co/Nx4Sm0S/WIP-ZANLA-3-LR.jpg)

Rhodesian ACR plus some more troopies
(https://i.ibb.co/nL4w4nF/WIP-Rh-ACR-LR.jpg)

Cubans/FAPLA
(https://i.ibb.co/pj1b4sy/WIP-Cuban-FAPLA-LR.jpg)

EO/32bat
(https://i.ibb.co/Tk6sc7B/WIP-EO-32-batt-BMP2-LR.jpg)

Hello sorry to have noticed just now and be so late in quoting your very interesting post..as I’m revamping my 20mm Bush War armies and project I was also interested in giving heavy support to both my early South Africans and Rhodesians ..those Elands or Panhards are a good choice as they equipped both armies..I would like to follow your track and buy just two armoured cars ..do you suggest me the same you did..that s two machines armed with guns..instead of the mg or the mortar version? Both for the South Africans and the Rhodesian? No problem about the camouflage colour as I’ll use them as basic force for both the armies ..thanks
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: italwars on August 29, 2020, 04:49:52 PM: Quote from: juergen c. olk on August 18, 2020, 12:34:30 PM
Those are Great...I;m behind on my Bush war painting...great inspiration. Picture is of a 32 batt. 6 vicker Mg. Gun truck..probably on a Bedford...but not sure.
There is some scant info here about that very pict
http://www.saairforce.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2187&start=15&hilit=pathfinder
Anyway it probably refers to operation Savanah , Zulu Column, in 1975 (a B&W picture) not in 1987..from what i remember having read that special purpose truck , the only regular component of those early columns probing in Angola in support of UNITA, was manned by few SA paratroopers and with the few vintage weapons they had been given..the helmets is an evidence of their paratroop status as I think that nobody else used helmets in the field..
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on August 29, 2020, 06:21:37 PM: I think a couple of AML-90s / Elands would be a good choice, as you said, used by both the SADF & Rhodesian ACR.
For models the ACE 1/72 AML-90 is a good starting point, if you can find some (could do with the extra turret box, but fairly straight forward to scratch build) .
S&S models used to make a resin version of the 'Eland', and I believe it is being remolded, so hopefully it will have the correct turret.
http://www.model-miniature.com/ also do an AML-90, I think it's resin, so may not by 100% suitable for wargaming.

With regard to BMP1 & 2 in Angola, I'm not sure when they were supplied but I don't think they had BMP-2's until the 1990's. I did mine to go with a 20mm Executive Outcomes force (93-95)

Also had a go at some Bush Wars in 28mm inc some EO & fAPLA: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=65877.0

@ Golgotha: Thanks for the link.
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: italwars on August 29, 2020, 08:27:57 PM: Quote from: Ash on August 29, 2020, 06:21:37 PM
I think a couple of AML-90s / Elands would be a good choice, as you said, used by both the SADF & Rhodesian ACR.
For models the ACE 1/72 AML-90 is a good starting point, if you can find some (could do with the extra turret box, but fairly straight forward to scratch build) .
Thanks for the suggestion Ash...in fact i'll opt for 3D printed Buttler Printed Models..they also do the very Eland Armoured Car
my query was above all about the version...from picts ecc..it seem that both South Africans and Rhodesians (even if the Rhodesian Armoured Corps saw little or no action) employed exclusivly the version equipped with the 90mm big gun...so as i ll field only a couple of models i want to be sure about what to choose and i prefer to ask to the experts ..two Eland 90 or one Eland 90 and one Eland 60 armed with MG?..any additional suggestions?
thanks in advance
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on August 29, 2020, 10:16:24 PM: The Rhodesian AML-60s were mainly used for Airfield defence, the Elands saw quite a lot of use; most Selous Scout cross border columns generally included a couple (painted Frelimo green) for extra firepower.

(https://i.ibb.co/XJR5rPx/14522971-259377604458753-4249318928010953777-n.jpg)(https://i.ibb.co/xf8QqfK/14519765-259377641125416-2706606615897966588-n.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/cQ2VZn1/Rh-ACR-AMLs-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 29, 2020, 10:33:19 PM: Rhodesian airforce AML-60;s
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 29, 2020, 10:50:49 PM: Rhodesian Elands,including a beautiful 20mm Model by Ash.
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: italwars on August 29, 2020, 11:04:16 PM: thanks Ash and Jurge..very informative picts ....probably i'll do with a pair of Eland 90..as i suppose also the South Africans gave priority to their big gun version
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 30, 2020, 01:56:06 AM: SADF Elands (Noddys)...and some AML -60;s
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 30, 2020, 02:24:32 AM: Cubans/Russians and FAPLA....includes a KRAZ and Ural guntruck..
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on January 03, 2023, 08:36:59 PM: Here's all the group shots of the SADF/ Angolan Bush War stuff.

(https://i.ibb.co/fDbLj0N/SADF-complete-A-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/9nVRPhz/SADF-complete-B-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/j5JckKX/SADF-complete-C-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2KpQMjs/SADF-complete-D-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/k5GTCCn/SADF-complete-E-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/v4XChVY/SADF-complete-F-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on January 03, 2023, 08:40:22 PM: Pathfinders & 32 Battalion

(https://i.ibb.co/MGdHz1W/32-complete-A-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/yQgnGFv/32-complete-B-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/RHNTrfs/32-complete-C-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Bwrcpx7/32-complete-D-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/kDTyWJp/32-complete-E-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/P6fx7MM/32-complete-F-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Hpky420/32-complete-G-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/zHWq8bD/32-complete-H-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on January 04, 2023, 09:28:47 AM: .. and the Cuban/FAPLA contingent.

(https://i.ibb.co/Czp8QYG/FAPLA-complete-A-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/2k7WDD5/FAPLA-complete-B-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/6gPWZxv/FAPLA-complete-C-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Sf8YH8k/FAPLA-complete-D-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/g4Lk3rV/FAPLA-complete-E-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/9t7b848/FAPLA-complete-F-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FzhGDt2/FAPLA-complete-G-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/5Wmf8T8/FAPLA-complete-H-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: CapnJim on January 05, 2023, 08:58:26 PM: Quite the collection there, Ash. Everything looks great!
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Golgotha on January 06, 2023, 09:22:22 PM: Both my brothers served in the South African military so for me this is certainly one of the very best threads fantastic that you have been able to bring such a topic into vivid realism well done!
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Ash on January 08, 2023, 10:18:43 AM: Cheers Jim & Golgotha.

Forgot to add these.

Executive Outcomes mid '90's.

(https://i.ibb.co/tq2ZdhD/EO-complete-A-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FJBh0ZG/EO-complete-B-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/DzxKZtp/EO-complete-C-LR.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/QM8JHv7/EO-complete-D-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Freddy on January 08, 2023, 12:42:01 PM: Wow, what a great choice of topic and what a high quality collection!
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: CapnJim on January 12, 2023, 06:49:26 PM: Yep - they look good, too!
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Marine0846 on January 13, 2023, 02:37:36 PM: Great collection.
Well done. :-*
Title: Re: 20mm SADF Bush War
Post by: Golgotha on January 13, 2023, 03:51:21 PM: Think you should contact Lt-Col. Eeben Barlow as he would likely pay you a great deal of money for those.