Author Topic: Aldramelechs Very British Civil War (Read 9838 times)

Aldramelech · « **on:** June 17, 2011, 10:41:34 PM »

Ive decided to do a force for this as we have just started using Brigadier 38 at my club. Picked up a job lot of figures nice and cheap off ebay. Im calling them The Kings German Rifle Brigade:

Arlequín · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:33:40 AM »

I like the adaptation of the KGL uniform, nice one!

Ataman · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2011, 04:09:23 PM »

Very nice uniforms and brushwork! Do you have any fluff for these guys or just the name so far?

Aldramelech · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2011, 05:05:28 PM »

Cheers

The Kings German Rifle Brigade is made up from "Germanic" immigrants that live in Great Britain as well as 2nd generation relatives of German immigrants. They receive unofficial financial and material support from the German Aristocracy but none from the German Government, so all equipment is "surplus" out dated material.

Westfalia Chris · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2011, 05:30:44 PM »

Ach! Vhat a nice bunch of hardy schweinhunds!

cowboy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2011, 08:30:41 PM »

Vickers were making German style helmets in the U.K. for export in the 1930's so they could be 'brand new'. I know that the Irish army in the 30's wore the Vickers helmet.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33577523@N08/3537607276/
http://www.gostak.demon.co.uk/helmets/ireland.htm
The 'Vickers' or M1927 helmet remained in service until 1940 when it was replaced by the MkII British helmet. In total 10,021 helmets which were ordered and issued in 'dark matt black green'. In 1940, after the outbreak of WW2, several thousand helmets were painted white and issued to the civil authorities. More recently, the Irish army crushed and bulldozed about 4,000 helmets into the ground during a construction project. The Vickers or M1927 helmet is now quite scarce and many worldwide helmet collectors are trying to obtain them.

Aldramelech · « **Reply #6 on:** June 18, 2011, 09:32:20 PM »

I was totally unaware of that

Thanks for that info, you learn something new every day

Ataman · « **Reply #7 on:** June 18, 2011, 10:05:42 PM »

A pity the Irish got rid of the M1927. They were fine helmets, and much more aesthetically pleasing than the hideous British kettles.

cowboy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:37:02 PM »

Unfortunately they were made of poor quality steel. The impetus to change came from a belief that the Germans were the most likely to invade (after the British!)

cowboy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2011, 11:59:57 PM »

Forgot to say that Ireland tried to buy surplus/new helmets from Germany but trade restrictions on war material after WW1 prevented this.

Arlequín · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2011, 10:56:46 AM »

Quote from: Westfalia Chris on June 18, 2011, 05:30:44 PM

Ach! Vhat a nice bunch of hardy schweinhunds!

You've been over here too long Chris, you're even talking like a 'Commando' comic now!

Aldramelech · « **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2011, 04:59:05 PM »

Gott in Himmel!

Here's the Gun:

Funghy-Fipps · « **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2011, 05:07:50 PM »

So will elements of the KGRB be ready for Wednesday night's scuffle over the PO/duck pond/cider press/whatever the hell else Mick dreams up? Very colourful looking unit and, headgear-wise, a nice change from kettles, fedoras and berets.

Aldramelech · « **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2011, 05:10:09 PM »

No

Working on Wednesday.

Aldramelech · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2011, 10:33:21 AM »

Here's the NBFZ

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