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Miniatures Adventure => The Great War => Topic started by: Helen on 15 October 2008, 10:53:57 PM
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Hi Folks,
Once again Lon has shown us folks some of the forthcoming WW1 figures designed by Mr Paul Hicks:
Austrian Standtruppe:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BGAustriansStandtruupe1.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BGAustriansStandtruupe2.jpg)
Italian Company of Death:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BGItalianCoyofDeath.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s266/HelenBachaus/BGItalianCoyofDeath1.jpg)
Please enjoy 8)
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I really like the Italians. Is the last one armed with a bangolore, not sure of spelling, torpedo? 8)
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Ooo, the Italian ones would be awesome for my lead mountain lol.
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very nice!
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I really like the Italians. Is the last one armed with a bangolore, not sure of spelling, torpedo? 8)
Hi,
That is a 'Malfatti' wire cutting device: the wire was hooked on the end, and pulled sharply backwards, thus severing it. If you look closely there is a bayonet attached as well.
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I really like the Italians. Is the last one armed with a bangolore, not sure of spelling, torpedo? 8)
I am pretty sure it is one of these strange trench tools. A 'Malfatti' pike wire cutter, according to my Osprey, with a bayonet attached. Quite medeial, isn't it?
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Love Those Italians ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Love Those Italians ;D ;D ;D ;D
yes painted would be very nice. hope they arrive in europe, soon!
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That Italian Osprey is full of craziness. Look at plate G2. There is a duck dressed as Napoleon. Plate C3 has one of those Quar fellows riding a motorcycle.
I think someone spiked the the artist's drink.
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@Helen and Hammers: Thanks for telling me what it is.
I suppose it would count as an ordinary pair of wire cutters in any rules, and wire cutters are free in CLA! 8)
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Can anyone tell me what Standtruppe are?
Thanks
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They look like Tyrolean Standschützen, who were volunteer rifle units formed from Alpine rifle associations.
I'm guessing Standtruppen is another way of referring to Standschützen (?).
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Plynkes is correct, the Standschützen were some of the first troops to make conttact with the invading Italians.
Paul
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The Tyrolean Standschutzen units was also issued a green/white (green over white) armband and worn on the left arm denoting the wearer was Standschutzen.
For folks who have a futher interest in A-H infantry an inexpensive book that packs loads of information is the Almark Publication on the Austro-Hungarian Infantry 1914-1918 by JS Lucas.
Chow,
Helen
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They look like Tyrolean Standschützen, who were volunteer rifle units formed from Alpine rifle associations.
I'm guessing Standtruppen is another way of referring to Standschützen (?).
You are correct - sort of. I was at work and didn't have my osprey in front of me for the exact term so I relied on my best judgement. Otherwise everyone would have had to wait another day or so until I remembered to do it ;)