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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: cdm on 28 September 2010, 08:24:27 AM

Title: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: cdm on 28 September 2010, 08:24:27 AM
These turned up today with little detail. Perhaps others may chip in some information on them.

An Afghan AA HMG, a DUZ??? I can't read the full name on the packet :(
(http://chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/afghanhmg.jpg)
(http://chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/afghanhmg1.jpg)

The rear leg is a separate piece and is very fine with a tiny connection. A better method may have sufficed for resiliency, but it does the job. I blue taced the legs to the ground to hold them for the photo. They have fine needle point ends

Codes 100Mod120-122
(http://chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/mod120a.jpg)
(http://chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/mod120b.jpg)
(http://chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/mod121a.jpg)
(http://chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/mod121b.jpg)
(http://chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/mod122a.jpg)
(http://chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/mod122b.jpg)

These really didn't photo well at all :( The faces are alot better than indicated, as is the general crispness. If I had to be a super nit picker perhaps a few of the legs are slightly 'thick' but frankly I'd have to be grumpy to say that. I have no idea who they are intended to represent, all the pack has is a code number. I will attempt to re photo them when I get a chance.
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Blackwolf on 28 September 2010, 08:43:06 AM
The chaps with  the SLRs are SAS,the Oman methinks.The machine gun is an Soviet DShk 1938/DShKM,roughly equivalent to a .50 Browning HMG.
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: itchy on 28 September 2010, 08:49:02 AM
I thought the guys with slr's and shorts etc were something like sealous scouts or south africans ?
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Keith on 28 September 2010, 08:56:56 AM
Selous or Rhodesian Light Infantry aren't they?
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: itchy on 28 September 2010, 08:57:39 AM
Did the easy option and checked there catalouge they are 1970's Rhodesian light infantry , so close with the scouts guess...
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Blackwolf on 28 September 2010, 09:24:51 AM
Didn't even think of that,the pairing with the Dushka confused me o_o lol
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: cdm on 28 September 2010, 09:28:56 AM
Thanks for the help. The HMG definitely has DUZxxx written on the pack. The Rhodesians, my first thought was hmm, Predator figures :O but I'll use them for Aliens the same as the other moderns I get.
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Arlequín on 28 September 2010, 03:54:07 PM
Nice figures, especially the long-awaited RLI.
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: carlos marighela on 28 September 2010, 07:02:56 PM
The DshKm is also available separately, minus crew and in that configuratiuon comes with separate spade grips which fit onto a lug at the rear. Mine fitted so well they almost didn't need glue. The whole thing is an amazing piece of craftsmanship and speaking personally, I haven't found any problems with the tripod, once glued it's quite robust. The ammo box fits nicely to the gun as well. Best sculpted machinegun out there.

The RLI business is just a marketing ploy. We all know that really they are armed members of the San Francisco men's Pride Group, the cute shorts are a giveaway. ;)
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Lowtardog on 28 September 2010, 07:06:45 PM
Those moderns are cracking cheers Chronofus :-*
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Arlequín on 28 September 2010, 08:58:55 PM
If it wasn't for the FN, I'd swear the squatting figure was 'the Zohan'  :D
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Bravo Six on 28 September 2010, 11:49:32 PM
Okay, I'm a little confused.... are these upcoming releases? There's no news or info about them anywhere on the Eureka site. CDM how did you manage to get your mitts on them?  :?

-Todd
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Lowtardog on 29 September 2010, 01:20:36 AM
Quote from: Bravo Six on 28 September 2010, 11:49:32 PM
Okay, I'm a little confused.... are these upcoming releases? There's no news or info about them anywhere on the Eureka site. CDM how did you manage to get your mitts on them?  :?

-Todd

Ahh CDM gets all the pre-releases I think he has a standing order or a golden ersonality the lucky swine ;)
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Chuckaroobob on 29 September 2010, 05:27:51 AM
The RLI were part of Eureka's 100 club, they just became available to the pre-order folks a month ago.  They will probably show up on their website in the next couple months.
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: Chuckaroobob on 29 September 2010, 05:44:11 AM
Whoops, looks like I spoke too soon.  The RLI are already up on Eureka's USA site.  Although there is no mention of the HMG from  your pictures.  I could use some of those!
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: cdm on 29 September 2010, 09:36:23 AM
Re photoed, not sure they are any better, but oh well....

(http://www.chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/100mod120xa.jpg)
(http://www.chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/100mod120xb.jpg)
(http://www.chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/100mod120xc.jpg)
(http://www.chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/100mod120xd.jpg)
(http://www.chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/afghanhmga.jpg)
(http://www.chronofus.net/wargames/eureka/100club/modern/afghanhmgb.jpg)
Title: Re: A few new Eureka moderns
Post by: cdm on 06 October 2010, 08:35:29 AM
Eureka put up a teaser for the Afghan HMG: http://eurekamin.com.au/news.php?newsid=EklyFFFlkkgLNDHqWR