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Title: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: bobblezbob on 27 April 2015, 07:22:18 AM
Hi,
I havent been on this forum for a while and was thinking that I might expand my collection of FoA Vietnam figures but find that the Wargames Command Post (who currently stock FoA figs) are out of stock of a wide range of the figures.
Does anyone know if he is restocking this line or winding down to let someone else carry the range ?

Many thanks

Regards
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 27 April 2015, 07:39:17 AM
I hope he doesn't mind me saying, but John has been out of commission with I'll health for a while again (following his most recent posts here) but hopes to be back soon. He's recently completed some PAVN heavy weapons and sappers which are excellent (especially the AAMG). I'm not sure when WCP will be getting them back in but try his eBay shop for some bargains. I picked up a load from Bob there recently.

FoA are my favourite Vietnam range, they're worth waiting for.
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: NurgleHH on 27 April 2015, 09:42:29 AM
Steve, can you porst some pics?
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 27 April 2015, 01:30:35 PM
Steve, can you porst some pics?

Sure, my phone is fixed now (sort of) so I can take a few snaps. I'll try and get some tonight, if I remember!
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: bobblezbob on 28 April 2015, 07:06:06 AM
Thanks for the info Elk101, I'm looking forward to the new releases - it is Vietnamese I'm after (an RPG team would be good to even the odds against my US M48 !)
I checked WCP ebay store but no Vietnamese up for grabs :(

Regards
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 28 April 2015, 08:52:23 AM
Some photos below:
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 28 April 2015, 08:57:32 AM
Sappers, note the option to have a ladder carrying team:
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: carlos marighela on 28 April 2015, 09:59:24 AM
Wow! Those are nice. I don't suppose you have any pics of the Australians per chance? As I on a big 1960s theme I'm kinda of tempted to revisit the Vietnam War and everyone tells me that Bob's figures are the best of the lot.
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: NurgleHH on 28 April 2015, 11:04:07 AM
Thank you, very nice.
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 28 April 2015, 12:40:22 PM
Wow! Those are nice. I don't suppose you have any pics of the Australians per chance? As I on a big 1960s theme I'm kinda of tempted to revisit the Vietnam War and everyone tells me that Bob's figures are the best of the lot.

I've got a single pack of Australians. Unfortunately I couldn't get any of the command figures. I'll get some photos for you.
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: carlos marighela on 28 April 2015, 07:16:18 PM
Cheers!
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 30 April 2015, 04:31:32 PM
A few photos of the Australians:
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: carlos marighela on 30 April 2015, 08:29:11 PM
Cheers! Much appreciated Elk,

Super long bang sticks and the occasional bare forearm aside, those do look quite good.  Will have to wait until John gets back on his feet.
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Legion1963 on 15 May 2015, 02:34:12 PM
Indeed. These FoA Vietnam miniatures look very good. Where and when will they be available again? And how do they size up to the Vietnam TAG line of miniatures? Cheers.
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Anna Elizabeth on 15 May 2015, 02:41:07 PM
Nice! FN-FAL, I love the look of those. :)
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Arlequín on 15 May 2015, 03:56:00 PM
I know from experience that the L1A1 had 'reach', but being able to poke your target in the eye with the flash-hider at 300 yards seems excessive though.
 :D

That aside though, great-looking figures... from memory the U.S. ones were very good too.  :)
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: JohnFoA on 16 May 2015, 09:07:35 PM
Nice to here the very kind comments :D

I am doing a few castings - trying to get back after various health and family issues and no I don't mind a bit as a)it's true and b) I posted it as well.

Look I do (slowly) pick up me business emails (contactus@forceofarms.co.uk)  If people do want to order I can send a sort of list - we do have all those figures but not the M113s - on list that is.  And honestly if you want to order I will fulfil them - it would be a pleasure and maybe help with a sort of kick up the backside.

Keep rolling the dice lads (in a non-gender specific meaning)

Cheers  John
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 16 May 2015, 09:12:45 PM
Great to hear from you John. I do still need to pick a couple of packs from you like I said I would!

Cheers

Steve
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Arlequín on 16 May 2015, 10:28:07 PM
Nice to here the very kind comments :D

Feel free to stop by more often and we might be able to drum up a few more for you. I make no promises, but who knows, you might even find that kick up the backside in the various discussions here too. We need our 'moderns' gaming stalwarts fighting-fit and churning out more lead!

Or at least talking about it.  ;)
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: The Gray Ghost on 20 May 2015, 08:12:13 PM
I'd like those Australians
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Bravo Six on 22 May 2015, 04:07:43 PM
Those are BEAUTIFUL figures! I have to get my hands on some of those, especially the AAMG and crew. And John, glad to hear you're doing better. I was getting concerned after the last email from you. All the best and wishes for a speedy return to health.

-Todd
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 25 May 2015, 04:34:49 PM
Left to right:

Force of Arms Australian
Force of Arms US
Force of Arms Vietnamese
Force of Arms Vietnamese sapper
Baker Company US helicopter pilot
Parkfield US
Parkfield Vietnamese

I hope this is useful. All the sapper figures are crouched over so appear shorter.

Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Arlequín on 25 May 2015, 07:20:12 PM
Very useful, so thanks.  :)

As for the height of the Vietnamese...

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bWn_XIgIntg/Uk1lK2y7lwI/AAAAAAAARKQ/bkBpqvZPJxc/w445-h355-no/p297%2B.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0-0EgjZUe90/Uu7FiZVeB5I/AAAAAAAAREI/nvFGb-oD_SM/w640-h401-no/4.jpg)

So to me the FOA figures are as they should be.  :)
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Bravo Six on 25 May 2015, 07:35:27 PM
Thanks Elk. Useful indeed.

-Todd
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: Elk101 on 25 May 2015, 08:02:47 PM
I like the size mix myself too. I think it looks right. The weapons are similar enough amongst ranges too, so that doesn't jar.
Title: Re: Force Of Arms 28mm Vietnam figures ?
Post by: The Gray Ghost on 07 June 2015, 10:23:32 PM
(http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w592/leonckriser/DSCN2906_zpsfyt41rm1.jpg)
(http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w592/leonckriser/DSCN2907_zpsvtajhgd9.jpg)