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Title: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 02, 2023, 11:54:15 AM: For a period of time, I have been toying with the idea of wargaming bush wars, in Rhodesia and South Africa.
I looked into 28mm and 20mm.
I opted for 20mm, convincing myself I could use die cast vehicle’s that were readily available.
I could use HO scale buildings.
I could buy and use 1/72 scale plastic aircraft models.
I was then inspired by Ash’s thread on this site (wow, there is some great work on that).
So, where to begin ?

Here’s my first play at making shantytown shacks.

I bought mdf buildings off the Internet.
Not bad at £5 for 3 off, so I bought a couple of sets.
I wasn’t happy with the roofs, so got hold of some corrugated plastic sheeting.
After posting images of the final shacks on FB, a great comment came back, that tyres and rocks were used to hold down the corrugated sheets, so they were duly added.

First try at a shack.
(https://i.postimg.cc/xCLqsSdV/IMG-4341.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQDVXqST)

First shack with walled painted.
(https://i.postimg.cc/5y1yTkHY/IMG-4340.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R6svndL4)

After this first shack, I started making the roofs a little more untidy.
(https://i.postimg.cc/zvjvrSWd/IMG-4342.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D4SnQGxs)

Half way there with the group of 6.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8CyDHLjL/IMG-4339.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sBZtfQP2)

Individual shacks coming along.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Vk8YLYx0/IMG-4401.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYB0BHC9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cCpbhLRR/IMG-4402.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tnzkCymJ)

So, at this stage I thought I was finished, before the comment about adding the rocks and tyres on the roofs.
(https://i.postimg.cc/wxnqZ5FV/IMG-4400.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XXc6yCRG)

Plastic tyres incoming.
(https://i.postimg.cc/dVjJhbFH/IMG-4403.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZWnGgDCp)

Finally tries and rocks added to the rooftops.
One finished shanty town, for now.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ryDyfZGs/IMG-4405.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhMMXTbF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3N4q2vvr/IMG-4406.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/V0w485g2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VLMf8SVc/IMG-4407.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jLx06jT8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KzsVKN4s/IMG-4408.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gX84Q3Vv)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Rickf on August 02, 2023, 12:09:21 PM: Brilliant stuff, the tyres really add to the overall look.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 02, 2023, 12:12:42 PM: Thanks, I agree. Really brings them to life.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: SJWi on August 02, 2023, 04:32:14 PM: Flat-packed, nice. Can you tell me the manufacturer /seller of the buildings?

Thanks
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on August 02, 2023, 08:12:11 PM: Looking good!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 02, 2023, 08:16:44 PM: Quote from: SJWi on August 02, 2023, 04:32:14 PM
Flat-packed, nice. Can you tell me the manufacturer /seller of the buildings?

Thanks

They came from JB MDF Products on eBay.
They didn’t have them in 20mm, so these are the ones for 28mm.
I think they were 28mm Sloped Shed /Hovel removable roofs and options for windows doors
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 02, 2023, 08:31:00 PM: Love those shacks. They look really good. An should be quite versatile...
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 02, 2023, 08:35:53 PM: I’ve also been able to obtain a couple of buildings to use as stores.
These came from “The Square”.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCd8DSw4/IMG-4601.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0MhRdG8D)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 03, 2023, 08:55:17 AM: First 20mm figures finished for this project.
British South African Police.
Figures from Underfire Miniatures.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNs22xwn/IMG-4456.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JsYTkr7B)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Nj1WNmP5/IMG-4458.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3kxSN4hT)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Dz6RhFhh/IMG-4457.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rddfGBzZ)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on August 03, 2023, 10:31:25 AM: Having seen these 'In the flesh' I can attest that Bob
has done a very good job on these.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ash on August 03, 2023, 02:23:33 PM: Very nice start.
As I was scrolling down the pictures I was thinking I'd chuck a few old tyres on that, and then there they were..!

If you're after any of the weird and wonderful vehicles I'd highly recommend S&S, superb range, and great to deal with as well.

https://sandsmodels.com/product-category/172-20mm-post-war-modern-vehicles/172-20mm-post-war-modern-vehicles-172-post-war-african-vehicles/
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: mikedemana on August 03, 2023, 04:00:26 PM: Great looking shacks! I scratch-built mine, as well. Here's an account on how I did mine on my blog:
https://leadlegionaries.blogspot.com/2017/07/african-shantytown-huts.html

(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb3hJeqbs9GUJDbDHrU56Qh1dWeZSK7k2_yZ-vhsTihvv6aa4PHzeWhXxiiue7Qak6ojHyJ9wxLKIuEyiTg1P4OXI-lxDSOxT4tZHl0_WIH57r6OUkLSe6tQyXRb5ljTalZlpLisZTAb9SGgwwV7BNsdofjE16WiPjjQ3OMhvPoCx5DSTIYrprgmD/w640-h308/ParatroopPatrolShantytown.jpg)

Your project is looking fantastic...keep it up!! :-*

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 03, 2023, 05:50:26 PM: Nice job on the BSAP. Well done!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 03, 2023, 10:53:27 PM: Quote from: Ash on August 03, 2023, 02:23:33 PM
Very nice start.
As I was scrolling down the pictures I was thinking I'd chuck a few old tyres on that, and then there they were..!

If you're after any of the weird and wonderful vehicles I'd highly recommend S&S, superb range, and great to deal with as well.

https://sandsmodels.com/product-category/172-20mm-post-war-modern-vehicles/172-20mm-post-war-modern-vehicles-172-post-war-african-vehicles/

Cheers Ash.
I don’t think I’ll achieve all you have in your posts on this subject, but nice to hear I’m going in the right direction by adding the tyres.
I’ve got a few of the different vehicles for this period. I’ll show them later.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 03, 2023, 11:01:00 PM: Some HO scale civilian vehicles for the period.
Idea will be to use them on armed convoy runs etc.
Got these from the Oxford range of vehicles.
Got them a little cheaper by visiting die cast fairs here in the uk.
(https://i.postimg.cc/tRcQ7XxC/IMG-4522.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6TC1mxcD)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 04, 2023, 08:54:49 PM: The Land Rover and the Beetle look more like 4mm or larger.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Freddy on August 04, 2023, 08:55:16 PM: I like them! Do not forget to add a lot of dust, for that African bushlands look :)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 04, 2023, 11:18:27 PM: Quote from: Freddy on August 04, 2023, 08:55:16 PM
I like them! Do not forget to add a lot of dust, for that African bushlands look :)

Completely agree.
These are fresh out the box.
I think it’ll be a process of painting out the windows, a dark wash all over, then, like you say, plenty of dust onto them.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 04, 2023, 11:35:10 PM: I’ve been on the search for HO scale bungalows, and buildings to use as Rhodesian farms.
I’ve obtained a few plastic model bungalows, and some Sarrisa cow sheds / barns.
Has.been of this parish now has these items, with the plan of making a farm to battle for.

HO scale bungalow.
(https://i.postimg.cc/j21bbTz2/IMG-4524.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJw87jpx)

Doctors surgery bungalow that will be adapted and used.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbb0kbPR/IMG-4525.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8J29r1Hb)

Another bungalow and a bookings hall that will be adapted to fit into the farm.
(https://i.postimg.cc/vBQVt6Hd/IMG-4526.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xk4808zs)

Sarrisa cow sheds.
Roof covered in corrugated iron sheets.
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dBGWVyz/IMG-4527.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/477jdKzd)

Fencing - some plastic, and some mdf.
MDF Fencing
(https://i.postimg.cc/NMprJf52/IMG-4528.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YGL9j7Nt)

Plastic fencing.
(https://i.postimg.cc/MHHfh2QP/IMG-4529.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fS4b9P5m)

Farm machinery (of varying sizes !) with shotgun armed farmer lol
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5ncvWrp/IMG-4521.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JHCYzpr6)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 05, 2023, 12:50:19 AM: That stuff oughta work just fine. And I have that very blue Land Rover as well...and good find on that tractor and wagon!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 05, 2023, 07:09:53 AM: Quote from: CapnJim on August 05, 2023, 12:50:19 AM
That stuff oughta work just fine. And I have that very blue Land Rover as well...and good find on that tractor and wagon!

Thanks CaptJim,
Good to know my bits and pieces should do the trick. ;)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: trev on August 05, 2023, 09:51:24 AM: Nice finds. This should look great. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Freddy on August 05, 2023, 10:46:01 AM: Quote from: flatpack on August 04, 2023, 11:18:27 PM
Completely agree.
These are fresh out the box.
I think it’ll be a process of painting out the windows, a dark wash all over, then, like you say, plenty of dust onto them.
The most characteristic feature of worn cars' paint is that it loses the factory gloss, it becomes matte, especially in a dusty environment. If you do not want to strip the diecast paint, then just spray it with GW Purity Seal (mask the windows), it gives a nice "worn" shine.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 05, 2023, 05:40:17 PM: Agree about dirtying up the vehicles for the games.
Here’s a BTR 40 die cast, that I’ve repainted for the period and added a hmg.
(https://i.postimg.cc/CxtzLGMc/IMG-4766.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TKVRtWDb)

And here’s a die cast landrover that I’ve mucked about with.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xWkTShy/IMG-4767.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/87QpdbjD)
Could probably do with a wheel and tyre change, but it ain’t happening.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 06, 2023, 07:04:38 PM: Well, it's obvious they've seen a few dirt roads....we have a fair number of dirt/stone roads around where I live, and people's vehicles all become one dusty/dirty color until rain washes them off. Of course, they then get dirty again....
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 08, 2023, 11:31:32 PM: Rhodesian farming family.
Armed and ready to defend their farm.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbkdzg01/IMG-4489.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H80Zcbjp)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vBHFxThD/IMG-4490.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1jSpQpd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FKxXK3j2/IMG-4492.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xkq4xkpR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/85K8RGX4/IMG-4493.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YCkJhVQ)

All Underfire miniatures 20mm figures.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 10, 2023, 11:16:07 PM: African village required.
Brilliantly made by Has.been.
Amazing what he can do with a tube of Pringle crisps and a bamboo place mat.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ryRc10ct/IMG-3159.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DmhtFzS2)

(https://i.postimg.cc/xTK2ZwXf/IMG-3160.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0b2FMHGF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vmmwcD3T/IMG-3156.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CR9Q2Myp)

The same village being used in one of our WW1 east Africa games.

(https://i.postimg.cc/2SrDN0W4/IMG-3589.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dS6gCnR)

Just need some alouette helicopters circling it now.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 11, 2023, 01:34:35 AM: The hut-burg looks good. Even if it was has.been's handiwork... ;D :D

And a shotgun, an Uzi, and 2 SLR's oughta help defend the farm.. They look good, too.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 11, 2023, 06:37:38 AM: Quote from: CapnJim on August 11, 2023, 01:34:35 AM
The hut-burg looks good. Even if it was has.been's handiwork... ;D :D

And a shotgun, an Uzi, and 2 SLR's oughta help defend the farm.. They look good, too.

CapnJim,
Like the old saying goes “when you run out of talent, OUTSOURCE!” lol lol
Be afraid, as I’ve outsourced the farm buildings to him as well. o_o
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on August 11, 2023, 07:00:25 PM: You do realize that I'm listening guys, don't you? :D
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 15, 2023, 07:59:48 AM: African irregulars, ZIPRA and ZANLA forces finished.
Mixture of manufactures all in 20mm.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3R3Kg1xK/IMG-4833.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5HkdJwzG)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3R939Gk2/IMG-4834.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyyKj7cB)

(https://i.postimg.cc/JhV7hMwH/IMG-4835.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bZgfCXwq)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wBXqyZHf/IMG-4836.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v1mFCP4f)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NfnfWRp4/IMG-4837.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/F7j4Sktd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cL84Z6zN/IMG-4838.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZW4hxYZf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/C5PLM8Yw/IMG-4839.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zHh10VVQ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KcJYD6TC/IMG-4840.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXfxWrdY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SNRxTg7R/IMG-4841.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w7Kz3crY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4yNxT5D8/IMG-4842.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9w3Qpx5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/85bz330J/IMG-4843.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLpx5kGf)

Now painting the support weapons.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on August 15, 2023, 09:20:13 AM: Nice work Bob.
Now you just need a farm for them to 'liberate' . :D
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 15, 2023, 09:39:10 AM: You’ve got the builders in, and so have I ?
Finished yet ?
Lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 15, 2023, 10:41:31 PM: Nice -looking rebels you've done there...they look sufficiently irregular... :)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: mikedemana on August 15, 2023, 11:37:52 PM: Nice stuff! Now, I'm ready to read some battle reports... :D

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 16, 2023, 10:48:46 PM: Great job.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 18, 2023, 12:08:04 AM: Decided air support may be required, so looked into it.

Found this in hobbycraft the other day.

(https://i.postimg.cc/L6dqLMd2/IMG-4602.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LhT6Fw6b)

Also purchased 4 of these in the past.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QNY9tWm9/IMG-0322.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Bought crew, 3d printed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yx5YTm4m/52-F4281-B-AB2-B-4-CC3-AA7-E-C7-C31-CADE195.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSxhy2vr)

Finally obtained a Cessna pusher/pusher via eBay, but it will need some TLC and a repaint.
(https://i.postimg.cc/8c8XSLDr/IMG-0323.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
I’m sure when I looked, the only one’s available in 20mm are retailing at about £30…gulp.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on August 18, 2023, 07:47:31 AM: It's all starting to ...take off Bob. :D
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ash on August 18, 2023, 07:59:47 AM: The fun begins...
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Digits on August 18, 2023, 08:01:41 AM: Great project Bob!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 20, 2023, 08:26:27 AM: Quote from: Digits on August 18, 2023, 08:01:41 AM
Great project Bob!

Cheers David.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 20, 2023, 08:27:44 AM: Quote from: has.been on August 18, 2023, 07:47:31 AM
It's all starting to ...take off Bob. :D

Pete
It’s not the taking off I’m worried about……it’s the landing the project that worries me lol lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 20, 2023, 08:37:09 AM: More African irregular support.
Finished last night.

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdghtb1N/IMG-4888.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8GGPtny)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Gm4xpf0f/IMG-4889.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hXqdypt8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cHSRX4Kq/IMG-4893.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WD5q4V6S)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sgb9GJsg/IMG-4894.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NK7rWmK3)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 20, 2023, 08:40:37 AM: Soviet surplus soft skin, for African forces (or anyone to be honest lol)
I’m sure this came from Has.been in a box of bits ?
Anyway, it took my eye, so painted it up for the table.

(https://i.postimg.cc/HWt2v546/IMG-4887.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w37L71rN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/BQQCr6m4/IMG-4886.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MXNRRWkF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wMFQt8TC/IMG-4885.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/T5LDSsb0)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 20, 2023, 06:25:08 PM: Those additional irregulars and the "jeep" look good! Well done!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: mikedemana on August 20, 2023, 07:35:08 PM: Love it! Keep the project coming. I have some air support for my games, too. I found I liked the die cast better than the plastic kids. My days of putting together a model with dozens and dozens of tiny parts are loooong since over! lol

I try to keep an eye out at flea markets and such to get a good price.

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 20, 2023, 11:09:54 PM: Quote from: mikedemana on August 20, 2023, 07:35:08 PM
Love it! Keep the project coming. I have some air support for my games, too. I found I liked the die cast better than the plastic kids. My days of putting together a model with dozens and dozens of tiny parts are loooong since over! lol

I try to keep an eye out at flea markets and such to get a good price.

Mike Demana

Mike, I completely agree, but have struggled for diecast items in this scale, and at the right price lol

The air support has come about in different ways.

The hunter model was found in a model shop, costing only £10.

The helicopter models were £10 each, but I did buy one for only £3 a few years ago. (Wish I’d bought more at this price).

The push/pull Cessna was around £10 from eBay. Plan is to remove what’s left of the undercarriage, mount a couple of cannons on top of the wings, then a repaint.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: sandsmodels on August 21, 2023, 03:32:17 PM: excellent looking models
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 22, 2023, 06:37:43 PM: Third police car finished, for the British South Africa Police.
Peugeot 404.

(https://i.postimg.cc/WbKJ24Xg/IMG-4902.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LntsDmd8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dQ5yx6CW/IMG-4903.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NLrFy1pT)

Only one more police landrover, and the police dogs to paint.
Hopefully the dogs won’t turn out too woof. (sorry, rough) lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 22, 2023, 06:40:20 PM: First Rhodesian troops finished.
R.L.I.
(https://i.postimg.cc/c46ny3Md/IMG-4904.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJFscJvP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3Nf00r7M/IMG-4905.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Lgf8rpnv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FRZLmgBH/IMG-4906.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k624v8C0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/RhZn06kQ/IMG-4907.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/R620sFVN)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 22, 2023, 09:24:06 PM: Love the Underfire minis....nice to see some BSAP.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Splod on August 23, 2023, 04:15:24 AM: Cracking work! The camo on those lads is top notch :o
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 23, 2023, 11:02:02 PM: Quote from: Splod on August 23, 2023, 04:15:24 AM
Cracking work! The camo on those lads is top notch :o

yes, they do indeed look good. Nice work on the Police vehicles, too...
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 23, 2023, 11:06:08 PM: Many thanks to everyone for their nice remarks.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on August 26, 2023, 08:32:37 AM: First Selous Scouts finished.
20mm Underfire miniatures.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mhWgPgXr/IMG-4943.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sGKr8sRF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/wMmBxmkP/IMG-4944.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0K9vcrFd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMVMw4Rm/IMG-4945.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/7G3D3SsZ)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on August 27, 2023, 07:43:58 PM: Nice job. They fit into the terrain quite nicely!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: juergen c. olk on August 28, 2023, 11:36:14 PM: Love the variety.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: mikedemana on September 03, 2023, 06:18:08 PM: Looking good! Can't wait to read a battle report once you get a chance to play a game or two with them...

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on October 24, 2023, 11:46:43 PM: Latest 20mm.
Enfilade Figures.
Armed European settlers.
These will be used as armed farmers in future games.

(https://i.postimg.cc/0y5vNr8T/IMG-5342.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/4m0qLfHP)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4NgZrBjN/IMG-5343.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/14JLFc9L)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4BZZfN7/IMG-5344.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bsr49Drd)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: mikedemana on October 25, 2023, 03:17:25 AM: Looking good. 20mm is such a great scale for these kinds of games!

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on October 31, 2023, 11:16:53 PM: They do indeed look good...
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 01, 2023, 06:29:44 AM: Many thanks.
Only got another 30 or so figures to paint, along with vehicles, helicopters, and aircraft and a missing farm lol.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on November 01, 2023, 10:19:14 AM: Quote
and a missing farm lol./quote]

Subtle dig there Bob. lol lol lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: blacksmith on November 01, 2023, 11:09:32 AM: Quote from: flatpack on August 02, 2023, 08:35:53 PM
I’ve also been able to obtain a couple of buildings to use as stores.
These came from “The Square”.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QCd8DSw4/IMG-4601.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0MhRdG8D)
Hello, I cannot find JB mdf products on Ebay nor The "square" anywhere. Can you please provide links to them? TIA
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 01, 2023, 12:31:41 PM: I agree, I couldn’t find them on the Internet too.
I had to go to a show at Devises to buy the items off his stand.
Sorry about that.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ash on November 01, 2023, 02:20:00 PM: Quote from: flatpack on November 01, 2023, 12:31:41 PM
I agree, I couldn’t find them on the Internet too.
I had to go to a show at Devises to buy the items off his stand.
Sorry about that.

I've also wasted a fair amount of time hunting for these online.
Picked mine up from Salute, they generally have a fairly comprehensive amount of stuff.

Nice pieces, and definitely worth getting hold of.
(https://i.ibb.co/frVgZ1k/Resin-buildings-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 01, 2023, 07:05:46 PM: Ash,
Yours look great.
I don’t think my buildings will turn out like that lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on November 01, 2023, 07:17:28 PM: Quote
Ash,
Yours look great.
I don’t think my buildings will turn out like that lol
/quote]

I would offer to do them for you Bob, but as I still owe you a farm you might say no. :)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on November 01, 2023, 09:17:01 PM: They do indeed look good! Well done, lad!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 02, 2023, 07:49:32 AM: Ash
Can I ask where you got your African posters and advertising from ?
They really add character to the buildings.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ash on November 02, 2023, 02:30:11 PM: Quote from: flatpack on November 01, 2023, 07:05:46 PM
Ash,
Yours look great.
I don’t think my buildings will turn out like that lol

These were seriously simple. Sprayed with Halfords Grey car primer, then relatively cheapo acrylic (Artiste from amazon) paint. Mixed a little blue in for the colour change, left the primer for the 'concrete'. Then slapped on some watered down mig pigment. The end.

(https://i.ibb.co/sgfY1bB/Resin-building-B-LR.jpg)

Quote from: flatpack on November 02, 2023, 07:49:32 AM
Ash
Can I ask where you got your African posters and advertising from ?
They really add character to the buildings.

Various Google image searches. Chuck them into a Word doc., copy paste the pics at different sizes. Ink jet print, stick on with PVA, once dry give them a thin wash or watered down pigments.
Used to do the same for 40k buildings way back...
I have a load saved somewhere on my HD. If you want to, PM me an email address I can send what I have as attachments.

(https://i.ibb.co/N7DKqsR/Resin-building-B-no-roof-LR.jpg)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: italwars on November 03, 2023, 12:02:12 AM: Bought crew, 3d printed.
(https://i.postimg.cc/yx5YTm4m/52-F4281-B-AB2-B-4-CC3-AA7-E-C7-C31-CADE195.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bSxhy2vr)

Very nice..never seen before Rhodesian Air crews/Mgunners in 1/72..an essential item once you had purchased, like i also did, all those "Gendarmerie Halouettes" :) .please, can you tell us where did you buy those crews?
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 03, 2023, 08:20:11 AM: For the crew, drop a line to David.
He 3d prints them in Australia and will ship anywhere.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SRKKsf4Y/IMG-0408.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bDKPVbsq)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: italwars on November 05, 2023, 09:45:16 PM: Many thanks
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 10, 2023, 10:18:55 AM: African shantytown buildings.

Bought these last year from Ironclad miniatures.
20mm shantytown buildings.

Had a set of Warbases pond bases that were sat in a drawer.

Thought I’d add the two together.

I’d like to be able to remove the building rooftops, so I’ve not glued them down, and I’m adding matchsticks inside them, as a key way for locating them.

Basic buildings and pond bases.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxhY410X/IMG-5485.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy6s7H1v)

Preparation. What fits where ?
(https://i.postimg.cc/QMcc1f4Y/IMG-5486.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/NyfywkwR)

Final fitting.
The pond bases worked for a couple of the buildings, but I had to find a couple more suitable homemade bases to finish off basing the buildings.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkqQrq27/IMG-5487.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dh97XSgq)

You never know. I may get this finished before the farm that has.been is putting together for me lol lol lol :o
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on November 10, 2023, 01:17:32 PM: Quote
You never know. I may get this finished before the farm that has.been is putting together for me lol lol lol :o/quote]

Bob, the rate that you are going, & the rate I'm going, I reckon it's a racing cert that you'll finish first. :?

Good work on the shanty town.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 10, 2023, 08:40:39 PM: Nice.

I will have to look out for those bases.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 15, 2023, 08:17:11 PM: A little more progress on the shantytown.
Shops are pained inside and out, and the first shack is finished.

First shop on the way.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WpMDgktW/IMG-5501.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PN5rkNWY)

Second shop on the way.
(https://i.postimg.cc/x8ScB0p3/IMG-5504.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CBmhqVgR)

(https://i.postimg.cc/HkW7pkYS/IMG-5506.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BXyvps1D)

First shack finished.
(https://i.postimg.cc/SK3X7LW5/IMG-5507.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FfbshLCg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/13WV414y/IMG-5510.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5XC2kGwr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/GpH8ygsG/IMG-5509.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBnm0QKm)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ash on November 16, 2023, 07:39:14 AM: Those are coming along very nicely, really like the ground work on the 'shanty' base.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 18, 2023, 12:18:43 PM: Cheers Ash.
All inspired by your great Rhodesian work.
Thanks for the posters. I’ll add those at the end.

Moved on a little more.
Added old tyres, rocks, planks and corrugated sheets to the rooftops.
These are used to keep the roofs on.

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZqVxKmcF/IMG-5526.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zLHg094V)

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNVTHxF8/IMG-5525.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zychwJts)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W3z6dyYR/IMG-5528.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k6rtZTdw)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on November 19, 2023, 07:44:03 PM: Yep - still "So far, so good...".
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 23, 2023, 06:58:18 PM: Added texture to the building bases.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5D8G2KG/IMG-5530.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fS3s94bv)

Started adding colours to the shacks.
(https://i.postimg.cc/sxs2n18p/IMG-5529.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/62bwq6B3)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 23, 2023, 07:00:39 PM: Bases undercoated.
More colours added to the buildings.
(https://i.postimg.cc/59SyXqYp/IMG-5531.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Sjjk59Gz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/W4qtzBgJ/IMG-5532.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QBsjnn6X)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vHPmzYvV/IMG-5533.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPwhfk9X)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on November 24, 2023, 10:59:53 AM: Progressing well Bob.
Honest, after Gregor's visit I WILL crack on with THE farm. ;)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on November 24, 2023, 06:40:25 PM: Loving it all mate!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 24, 2023, 11:30:22 PM: A little more progress.
Bases finished, and tarps added (yet to dry and be painted).

(https://i.postimg.cc/cL24pF21/IMG-5553.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fV7NXfM1)

(https://i.postimg.cc/9f9FCGHd/IMG-5555.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QBXrqKtC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/KjGZPwkf/IMG-5556.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/wyr8HWkR)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Pattus Magnus on November 25, 2023, 12:26:03 AM: Those look very convincing. What material are the tarps made from? They seem like they’ll be just right when they are dry and painted.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 25, 2023, 08:00:05 AM: Quote from: Pattus Magnus on November 25, 2023, 12:26:03 AM
Those look very convincing. What material are the tarps made from? They seem like they’ll be just right when they are dry and painted.

The tarps are made from wet wipes.
I dried them out for 24hrs, then I dipped them in 50/50 pva glue and water.
First time I’ve tried it tbh.

I saw the method on YouTube (somewhere), and they said wet wipes were better than tissues ( tried that before, but unsuccessfully), as the wet wipes are designed to hold moisture.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: carlos marighela on November 25, 2023, 08:30:55 AM: I like the wet wipes tarps. Idea duly stolen. :)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Pattus Magnus on November 25, 2023, 02:07:31 PM: Thanks for the info, I may just try that technique!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on November 25, 2023, 04:03:10 PM: Now we're talkin'! Those look great! Well done!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 29, 2023, 07:57:54 AM: Finishing touches on the shantytown buildings.
Tarps came out well.
Painted up the goods for sale at the shops.

(https://i.postimg.cc/rmVhdcsF/IMG-5596.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SXPL5Bcw)

(https://i.postimg.cc/SNJv7yrn/IMG-5594.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/56WgfWDJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QxwnfR40/IMG-5591.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8QgZYKX)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Constable Bertrand on November 29, 2023, 09:08:56 AM: Ooh the rust, lovely. 8) 8)
The tyre details look good
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on November 29, 2023, 11:55:56 AM: Excellent work Bob.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on November 29, 2023, 11:25:12 PM: Very nice!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: vodkafan on December 01, 2023, 11:29:17 PM: Those shanties look spot on Bob :o ;D
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on December 16, 2023, 09:15:45 AM: Farm equipment incoming.
I’ve commissioned Has.Been from this parish, to paint up my farm for gaming.
First wave of items have come back, and they look great (cheers Pete).
I’ve just tarted around with car windscreens and added a little more vegetation to the bases.
Really chuffed with the work Pete has done.
Big question is can we move into the farm before Christmas? lol

(https://i.postimg.cc/zD4NG8JW/IMG-5704.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hj0RSG8s)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sxQTNkqC/IMG-5705.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0KvG6B9V)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Jzm9shSy/IMG-5714.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MvPs4z6x)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Pr1gfDVs/IMG-5715.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PPr32Ck2)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on December 16, 2023, 09:59:33 AM: Glad you approve Bob. I am working on the rest of the 'farm'. :D
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on December 16, 2023, 03:44:41 PM: Great work, loving it all! 👍
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 16, 2023, 08:39:56 PM: Very good.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on December 16, 2023, 10:02:18 PM: That stuff looks really good!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: mikedemana on December 16, 2023, 10:11:03 PM: I agree, Jim -- this is going to be a spectacular looking tabletop!

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Westbury on January 20, 2024, 04:48:34 PM: All looking good Bob.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on January 24, 2024, 08:32:31 AM: Has.been does a wonderful job you know…
Pete has performed his magic on the Rhodesian farm buildings.

From this..
(https://i.postimg.cc/j21bbTz2/IMG-4524.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RJw87jpx)

To this…
(https://i.postimg.cc/L5h7gFM8/IMG-0518.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

From this..
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bbb0kbPR/IMG-4525.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/8J29r1Hb)

To this..
(https://i.postimg.cc/5yGrwKxq/IMG-0515.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

And a pool added..
(https://i.postimg.cc/kMhL3Gx6/IMG-0516.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

And from this..
(https://i.postimg.cc/4dBGWVyz/IMG-4527.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/477jdKzd)

To this..
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzKtjN1x/IMG-0520.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

All good stuff.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Lord Raglan on January 24, 2024, 08:51:23 AM: Excellent mate, I will look forward to seeing those in a battle report 👍🏻
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on January 24, 2024, 08:56:08 AM: Quote from: Lord Raglan on January 24, 2024, 08:51:23 AM
Excellent mate, I will look forward to seeing those in a battle report 👍🏻

Me too ! lol lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: AKULA on January 24, 2024, 11:35:18 AM: Beautiful terrain :-*
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on January 24, 2024, 04:30:59 PM: Lovely work there. Well done!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on January 24, 2024, 04:50:12 PM: Thanks.
All has.been’s hard work.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on January 28, 2024, 12:30:42 AM: Landrover series 2 ?
Saw this, and thought it came with a recoilless rifle, then realized it was a surfboard.
I guess the surfboard could come off ? lol lol

(https://i.postimg.cc/h41GDYLx/IMG-5986.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qggrQjZM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/0jn5V6kZ/IMG-5987.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0K6qQyJJ)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: carlos marighela on January 28, 2024, 01:05:49 AM: Keep it on! Just supply your imagination with a fabulous surf coast. Sith Ifrica has one after all.

Alternatively transfer it to a Huey for Vietnam.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on January 28, 2024, 08:08:56 AM: Adding vehicles to the Bush wars garage.

Just finished a couple of anti-mine vehicles.
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xRNbZDG/IMG-6020.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/svk3M7mf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/VL45Rh51/IMG-6022.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/SJ2yQDWt)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZY8W9nSW/IMG-6017.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWN1tVWK)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Westbury on January 28, 2024, 06:07:02 PM: Give the surf board to Pete, I'm sure he could convert it into something lol lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on January 28, 2024, 08:17:44 PM: Quote from: Westbury on January 28, 2024, 06:07:02 PM
Give the surf board to Pete, I'm sure he could convert it into something lol lol

Wouldn’t it look good next to his swimming pool ? lol lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on January 29, 2024, 07:38:59 PM: But Bob, it's YOUR swimming pool. 8)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Constable Bertrand on January 30, 2024, 10:11:34 PM: Wow those homesteads look great 8)

The little landy is perfect, try and trim the board off with a hobby saw and add it as set dressing to the pool, leaning up against the house maybe.
Then you can add a MG or AAGun to the landy SAS style ;)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on February 12, 2024, 05:48:42 PM: I like those vehicles. Well done!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on February 13, 2024, 06:33:04 PM: Quote from: CapnJim on February 12, 2024, 05:48:42 PM
I like those vehicles. Well done!

Cheers capn.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: mikedemana on February 13, 2024, 11:36:54 PM: Great stuff! With or without surfboards...considering Charlie doesn't surf... lol

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 04, 2024, 08:00:49 AM: No posts for several months on this subject, but look what my mate has.been found on eBay.
A 1/72 die cast vampire.
Now it just needs a repaint so that it can join my South African airforce. lol

(https://i.postimg.cc/TwrPxYT0/IMG-6664.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/LY8SBSYg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1txzbN14/IMG-6665.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/1gHPqXtZ)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on May 04, 2024, 08:17:00 AM: Good luck with the repaint Bob. Do you have South African transfers? or are you painting them?
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 04, 2024, 08:28:00 AM: Cheers Pete.
They don’t carry many markings, so should be ok.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 04, 2024, 08:30:50 AM: A little more progress on the Cessna.
Has.been added the top guns and some underwing stores.

(https://i.postimg.cc/mr1DT2j2/IMG-6018.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/nsZZkxN6)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zBmfvZ2w/IMG-6019.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HJ2mvKgj)

Might line it up with the vampire for a paint job.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 04, 2024, 08:54:54 AM: Wow, really playing catch up here.
As you may have seen earlier, has.been did a great job on the barns, but someone did point out on FB that the barns in South Africa had cement/concrete floors, so has.been did a rework.
Great job as normal.

(https://i.postimg.cc/3NQXSS7F/IMG-6237.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WFSqt7dd)

(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKZP6MwT/IMG-6238.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XXHybQMh)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 04, 2024, 08:57:09 AM: Another item for a game.
A local garage that may come under attack at some stage ?
Has.been’s handy work.

(https://i.postimg.cc/RFgy0VyY/IMG-0517.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on May 05, 2024, 05:05:42 PM: Well done. Well done to all involved!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 07, 2024, 08:34:43 AM: 3 crocodiles finished.
Not exactly finished “snappy”, but got there in the end lol

(https://i.postimg.cc/9Fm1mNH2/IMG-6687.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jC1yvcj3)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gkgsnqGZ/IMG-6690.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJ0mPdtz)

(https://i.postimg.cc/zDS01YMp/IMG-6691.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0rjppF9J)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on May 07, 2024, 10:32:22 AM: Good work Bob.
I must admit I was expecting a different picture given the title, but that
is down to my lack of modern military cognomens. lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on May 09, 2024, 03:12:57 PM: They'll certainly do the trick. Well done!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 09, 2024, 11:15:25 PM: Quote from: CapnJim on May 09, 2024, 03:12:57 PM
They'll certainly do the trick. Well done!

Cheers Capn.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 11, 2024, 09:50:36 AM: More South African transport finished.

(https://i.postimg.cc/8CJQ1CyF/IMG-6698.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kVmhs7P9)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdnZG7qG/IMG-6697.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/186jDfTJ)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on May 12, 2024, 06:16:59 PM: Ah yes - some of the original MRAP-type vehicles. Well done on them!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Digits on May 12, 2024, 06:22:11 PM: The crocodiles really are that long? What’s the troop capacity in them, do you know Bob?

Would love to see this lot on the table some time!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 12, 2024, 10:37:43 PM: Quote from: CapnJim on May 12, 2024, 06:16:59 PM
Ah yes - some of the original MRAP-type vehicles. Well done on them!

Cheers Capn.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 12, 2024, 10:39:51 PM: Quote from: Digits on May 12, 2024, 06:22:11 PM
The crocodiles really are that long? What’s the troop capacity in them, do you know Bob?

Would love to see this lot on the table some time!

David,
I’d have to lookup the answer to your question tbh.

With ref to a game, I’ll struggle as we have decorators in the house, so guess where all the furniture went ? Into my shed of course.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on May 13, 2024, 07:12:21 AM: Info here David.

Quote
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile_Armoured_Personnel_Carrier

Crew of two & 16 Infantry.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 13, 2024, 11:19:22 PM: Cheers Pete.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on May 14, 2024, 06:59:27 AM: Quote
Cheers Pete.

Now all you need Bob is (16 +2 =18. 18 x 3= 54) fifty four infantry! lol lol lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on May 14, 2024, 11:52:29 PM: Oh heck, only got 53 out of the 54 figures ready.
Give me another year and I’ll finish the missing figure lol.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on May 15, 2024, 07:01:41 AM: Well, if you left the drivers with their vehicles...
you already have a surplus of two. :D
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 21, 2024, 06:37:09 AM: Cessna finished…finally.

(https://i.postimg.cc/tg8p1ygq/IMG-7120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Jy39gfJv)

(https://i.postimg.cc/G2YrGNBk/IMG-7124.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXYfPgHJ)
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: HESH on November 21, 2024, 09:19:30 AM: Looking good. 👍
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: has.been on November 21, 2024, 10:07:50 AM: Don't let JC pilot it, he'll only use it to track elephants. lol lol lol
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 21, 2024, 06:14:05 PM: Nice.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: carlos marighela on November 21, 2024, 08:27:04 PM: Nice looking Cessna! Also a prod at my conscience for having a 1/48 version sitting unbuilt in my cupboard of shame.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Westbury on November 21, 2024, 09:17:19 PM: Like the Cessna Bob.
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: Lord Raglan on November 21, 2024, 09:23:25 PM: Quote from: Westbury on November 21, 2024, 09:17:19 PM
Like the Cessna Bob.

Cessna is good
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: CapnJim on November 22, 2024, 12:25:57 AM: That Cessna does indeed look good. Well done, lad!
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: mikedemana on November 25, 2024, 11:24:41 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on November 21, 2024, 08:27:04 PM
Nice looking Cessna! Also a prod at my conscience for having a 1/48 version sitting unbuilt in my cupboard of shame.

I have one sitting unpainted, as well... :'(

Look great!

Mike Demana
Title: Re: Flatpack - Bush wars 60/70/80
Post by: flatpack on November 25, 2024, 11:43:12 PM: Cheers chaps.
Like I might have said before, it’s an old second hand airfix (?) 1/72 model, that came from eBay. Has.been kindly added the ordinance and I did the repaint.
Just need to get it to a table for a game I guess.