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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Hammers on 18 January 2010, 12:12:04 PM

Title: Polar sub crew
Post by: Hammers on 18 January 2010, 12:12:04 PM
(http://www.lazypalace.com/img/misc/german-soldiers/german-soldiers19.jpg)
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Calimero on 18 January 2010, 01:16:23 PM

 :o Wow! That’s a real great find… lol
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Captaingeneral on 18 January 2010, 01:23:23 PM
EXCELLENT :o
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 18 January 2010, 02:26:34 PM
yep, very interesting....

but I so hate, hate, hate these hunting trophy pictures... >:( :( :-[
In colonial times they used to do this with killed natives too
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 18 January 2010, 03:29:59 PM
sorry, didn't want to slip into politics or such
it is just that it makes me pysically sick
not hunting as such, but killing predators (if not to protects livestock) is pure bloodlust IMHO

"look at me, dumb human, I can kill a polar bear with a bolt action or semiautomatic - big deal
and afterwards I dump the corpse into the sea...."

I apologize

the picture is indeed interesting as it shows how far german submariners got in WWII
I wonder if Dönitz was only phantasizing about the invisible fortress in the arctic
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Weird WWII on 18 January 2010, 03:56:02 PM
Now that would have been a interesting hunt.  I'm sure those boys ate well for a couple days.

Great pick,
Brian
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: axabrax on 18 January 2010, 05:01:55 PM
I wonder how many 9mm bullets it took from the MP40 to take it down.
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 18 January 2010, 05:23:57 PM
Now that would have been a interesting hunt.  I'm sure those boys ate well for a couple days.

bad bad idea
unless You are an Innuit who use everything (unlikely on a submarine)
the liver is poisonous, eating the meat would cause trichinosis unless thoroughly cooked, and the fur would rot in weeks in the damp atmosphere of a sub...of course You can eat the blubber
as for the hunt....
well, since I don't expect a landing party (and the bear is displayed on deck), I'd rather expect it was isolated on an Ice plate as often happens - so more of a sitting duck....

better hunt a prey animal, these at least are used to hiding...
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Arlequín on 18 January 2010, 07:35:59 PM
It could of course have attacked the crew while the sub was surfaced and recharging batteries... unlikely, but not impossible.
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 18 January 2010, 07:59:52 PM
nah
in this case they would have used the quad AA  ;) :D 8)
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Doc Twilight on 18 January 2010, 08:08:46 PM
Ok... I have to say it too. Good picture, but Polar Bears are one of my "pet causes". They are amazing, beautiful, intelligent creatures. Real sad to see one in that state. A shame.
 

-Doc
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 18 January 2010, 08:10:50 PM
actually the mass slaughter started just after the war, hunting from power sleds, airplanes, etc

what's the point? the bloody fur?
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: SBMiniaturesGuy on 18 January 2010, 08:13:24 PM
Or....perhaps this explains the mysterious disappearance of "Major Morpher," a little known American war hero whose ability to change shape allowed him to conduct espionage missions behind enemy lines. He vanished while on campaign against the Nazi U-Boat menace...
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Doc Twilight on 18 January 2010, 08:17:06 PM
Or....perhaps this explains the mysterious disappearance of "Major Morpher," a little known American war hero whose ability to change shape allowed him to conduct espionage missions behind enemy lines. He vanished while on campaign against the Nazi U-Boat menace...

Heh:) Good one!

I don't object to Hammers posting it. It's a very period appropriate picture. Just makes me a little sad.

-Doc
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 18 January 2010, 08:18:13 PM
I see - that's the reason for the insane Nazi smirk

but his GF, the also famous changeling Betty "the Beaver" managed to escape and take revenge, together with the Bear Jew ;) (who actually was a changeling too)

btw, I don't object either - this is reality (but it makes me sick...)

is there any Info to the pic?
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Hammers on 18 January 2010, 08:35:04 PM
No, it is just a real period photo, one of many in a gallery also sporting the following:

EDIT: first funny photo can unfortunately not be shown due to policy.

(http://www.lazypalace.com/img/misc/german-soldiers/german-soldiers14.jpg)

I think they are interesting and fun because they show that many off the things we put on the table are not so farfetched after all.
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 18 January 2010, 08:41:23 PM
unbelievable.....

I recall the funny bicycle patrol of Gert Fröbe in "D.Day" but he was never that.... well fed
that guy probably ate the polar bear  ;)
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Red Orc on 18 January 2010, 08:56:36 PM
I'm pretty sure those two are Laurel and Hardy, busy undermining the German War effort. Only Ollie has taken off his Hitler Moustache and given it to Stan, so no-one will recignise them.

Cunning.
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: bulldogger2000 on 19 January 2010, 03:04:35 AM
These guys better be careful or Green Peace will be hunting them down as war criminals!
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Poiter50 on 19 January 2010, 03:53:39 AM
I thought the little guy was Robin Williams - must be stills from his new movie!  lol

I'm pretty sure those two are Laurel and Hardy, busy undermining the German War effort. Only Ollie has taken off his Hitler Moustache and given it to Stan, so no-one will recignise them. Cunning.
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Doc Twilight on 19 January 2010, 04:55:59 AM
No, it is just a real period photo, one of many in a gallery also sporting the following:

EDIT: first funny photo can unfortunately not be shown due to policy.

(http://www.lazypalace.com/img/misc/german-soldiers/german-soldiers14.jpg)

I think they are interesting and fun because they show that many off the things we put on the table are not so farfetched after all.

Wow. I think I used to reenact with the guy on the left...;)

-Doc
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Helen on 19 January 2010, 06:05:26 AM
Thanks Peder for the first photo. I like it for the dress attire of the crew.

Helen
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Arlequín on 19 January 2010, 07:25:07 AM
It's like a 28mm figure comparison but in real life... we just need a ruler included for perspective and someone to contribute "I prefer the chunkier figures, they look the part after being painted up better".  :D
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Hammers on 19 January 2010, 07:26:28 AM
Thanks Peder for the first photo. I like it for the dress attire of the crew.

Helen

Here's another one, just for you Helen:
(http://www.lazypalace.com/img/misc/german-soldiers/german-soldiers21.jpg)

Reminds me of the malarkeys we we were up to when I was in the navy. Boys will be boys whatever the epoch, war and nationality.

Edit: this one's WWI,though, innit? The bolts in the head is a give away, ain't I right?
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 19 January 2010, 08:13:39 AM
I thought the little guy was Robin Williams -

the day he looks like this I'll start worrying..

Wow. I think I used to reenact with the guy on the left...;)

reenact what? Falstaff? HenryVIII?   ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Helen on 19 January 2010, 08:18:37 AM
Here's another one, just for you Helen:
(http://www.lazypalace.com/img/misc/german-soldiers/german-soldiers21.jpg)

Reminds me of the malarkeys we we were up to when I was in the navy. Boys will be boys whatever the epoch, war and nationality.

Edit: this one's WWI,though, innit? The bolts in the head is a give away, ain't I right?

Thanks Peder, actually, it's the M1906 undergarment that gives it away!  lol

Helen

Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: former user on 19 January 2010, 08:25:41 AM
tropical version ;)

or it is the uniform of a german unit formed for deception, 7th Wuertemberg "the Buffs" involving some misunderstanding
Title: Re: Polar sub crew
Post by: Doomhippie on 19 January 2010, 02:30:16 PM
Maybe last war effort of WWII? No uniforms left but what the heck???  :D