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Miniatures Adventure => The Conflicts that came in from the Cold => Topic started by: Ray Rivers on April 04, 2017, 12:39:03 PM

Title: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: Ray Rivers on April 04, 2017, 12:39:03 PM
Although I don't have a lot of interest in Cold War 15mm stuff, this KS caught my attention because it is coming from a Company here in Spain.

The Company is called Totentanz Miniatures and they seem to have some quality sculpted 15mm minis:

(http://totentanz-miniatures.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Lanzas-polish-02-695x695.jpg)

Totentanz Miniatures Link (http://totentanz-miniatures.com/)

Kickstarter Link (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1758196306/nato-86-south-flank-spanish-army-15mm-wargame-mini/description)

The KS seems to be doing quite well, actually.

Here is a size comparison photo between BF and Totentanz 1986 Spanish figures:

(https://ksr-ugc.imgix.net/assets/016/113/763/8834432bf99bea356f48e8b5a6bbd2a1_original.jpg?w=639&fit=max&v=1491226086&auto=format&q=92&s=125917b037913a9c6b55d91ec61e4534)

They appear to be also working on the 1st Carlist War in 15 mm. That might be more to my liking.

Anyway, just thought I would pass this along.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: Arlequín on April 04, 2017, 01:21:24 PM
Very interesting indeed.

They should consider a M47 MBT though, as afaik BMRs were only in formations with them and the AMXs were with M113s. The M47 is also a model nobody does I think.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: Ray Rivers on April 04, 2017, 02:01:09 PM
Indeed, the M47 would be nice. However, I think they went with the AMX-30E because it was manufactured in Spain.

Perhaps they are planning to bring it out with the Italian Army.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: Arlequín on April 04, 2017, 04:05:05 PM
You may well be right and they mentioned the French in their future plans,  so the AMX fits with that. The Portuguese Army would make an interesting option too.

There's actually a decent orbat for the Spanish in 1989.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Spanish_Army_in_1989
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: Ray Rivers on April 05, 2017, 12:33:31 PM
There's actually a decent orbat for the Spanish in 1989.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure_of_the_Spanish_Army_in_1989

Nice find!
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: carlos marighela on April 06, 2017, 03:57:40 AM
Funny. Just for shits and giggles I recently converted a few Eureka Portuguese into Spanish Army types circa 1969. WF German helmets, extra pouches and a different paint job for the rifles, CETME Bs being near enough to G-3s for the purposes of the exercise. Paint 'em OG instead of khaki and they'd be good to go for the 1980s.
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: Predatorpt on April 06, 2017, 09:37:27 AM
Funny. Just for shits and giggles I recently converted a few Eureka Portuguese into Spanish Army types circa 1969. WF German helmets, extra pouches and a different paint job for the rifles, CETME Bs being near enough to G-3s for the purposes of the exercise. Paint 'em OG instead of khaki and they'd be good to go for the 1980s.

You know that's heresy, right?  ;D We Portuguese are sworn enemies of the Spanish! (and yes, I'm making a joke).
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: commissarmoody on April 06, 2017, 11:04:59 AM
Funny. Just for shits and giggles I recently converted a few Eureka Portuguese into Spanish Army types circa 1969. WF German helmets, extra pouches and a different paint job for the rifles, CETME Bs being near enough to G-3s for the purposes of the exercise. Paint 'em OG instead of khaki and they'd be good to go for the 1980s.
I would like to see those guys some time.  :D
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: Suber on April 06, 2017, 11:45:27 AM
You know that's heresy, right?  ;D We Portuguese are sworn enemies of the Spanish! (and yes, I'm making a joke).

It's been so for centuries! lol Good thing about that is that we settle our arguments over a good wine and good cured ham :D
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: carlos marighela on April 06, 2017, 01:06:17 PM
You know that's heresy, right?  ;D We Portuguese are sworn enemies of the Spanish! (and yes, I'm making a joke).

It's OK I painted a slightly indolent expression on their faces. Anyway you just need to pretend that you are all one big happy family again, like in 1580. :D
Title: Re: (Kickstarter) NATO 86 / South Flank: Spanish Army
Post by: Ray Rivers on April 22, 2017, 02:14:41 PM
Kickstarter complete.

105 backers and 12,186 Euros pledged.

Not bad.

Good luck to them for future projects.

I think they will be doing French next followed by Italians.

Personally, I'll be watching them for their introduction of 18mm miniatures for the 1st Carlos War.