CapnJim's Modern Stuff (Time For Balszakistan to Heat Up...Pg. 12 - 30 Apr 23)

[Lord Raglan]

A mighty fine Batrep Jimbo 

[CapnJim]

A mighty fine Batrep Jimbo 

Thanks, M'Lord.  Appreciate that...

[CapnJim]

And I think things are gonna heat up there in Balszakistan, with US and Russian troops getting involved.  I've got an idea for a scenario that could involve US infantry and Balszaki resistance fighting Russian VDV and Motor Rifle Troops, over some damn bridge. 

Gotta paint the US platoon and the VDV platoon, but I have everything else done...and said painting should commence this summer, after I finish a few more figures and buildings for my US 1920s Battle of Matewan scenario I plan on running at cons later this year... 

[CapnJim]

Actually, I think a few intermediate scenarios are in order, as things heat up and get out of control in Balszakistan.

First, the Balszaki rebels (the Balszaki Freedom Front, or BFF), are pissed (not to mention a bit embarrassed) about the US's successful hostage rescue.  So I think a BFF attack on the US Consulate in Balszakistan is in order (think about the movie Rules of Engagement...).  That will lead to broader US involvement, one way or the other.

Then, I think there needs to be a border incident between Balszaki border guards and Russian Interior Ministry troops, which will give the Russians an excuse to intervene.

Then, perhaps an attack by the People's Balszaki Resistance (PBR) on Russian troops will introduce another faction.  At that point, we'll have the US, the Balszaki Armed Forces, and the PBR aligned against the Russians, the BFF, and local armed gangs/thugs.  That oughta do it...

Then I think the afore-mentioned fight for the bridge can be safely conducted...and we'll go from there...

[CapnJim]

Gotta paint the US platoon and the VDV platoon, but I have everything else done...

Check that.  Gotta have some Balszaki national troops.  I've ordered Khurasan Miniatures 28mm modern Ukrainians to form the basis for my Balszakis...once them come in next week, I'll see about augmenting them somehow...