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commissarmoody · « **Reply #60 on:** October 18, 2014, 10:32:11 AM »

I honislty can not remember who I got them from. But I have had them for a few years and they 1/56 and are actually BMP-3s.

I am just using them as is ZBD-97

Brummie · « **Reply #61 on:** October 18, 2014, 12:17:33 PM »

Quote from: Raxxus on October 18, 2014, 08:35:12 AM

So is that with AK-74 or AK-12's?
If I remember correctly I saw atleast a couple of AK-12 during the Crimean crisis,but I could be wrong.

Russian Armed Forces do not use the AK-12, the development of the weapon was more a political as opposed to military demand, and eventually it was dropped when the Russian Military made it quite clear there was no point developing new weapons when they had endless stocks of AK74s (and other variants) lying around that with a little tweaking would be just as useful but at less than half the cost.

I think the entire basis of the AK-12 was to allow for more 'bits' to be added, or another stab at modernisation, but it was pointless really.

If any AK-12s have been produced then its likely they have been reduced to serving amongst special forces or Interior troops, similar to what happened to the AN-94 and AEK.

Raxxus · « **Reply #62 on:** October 18, 2014, 05:43:10 PM »

Quote from: Brummie on October 18, 2014, 12:17:33 PM

Russian Armed Forces do not use the AK-12, the development of the weapon was more a political as opposed to military demand, and eventually it was dropped when the Russian Military made it quite clear there was no point developing new weapons when they had endless stocks of AK74s (and other variants) lying around that with a little tweaking would be just as useful but at less than half the cost.

I think the entire basis of the AK-12 was to allow for more 'bits' to be added, or another stab at modernisation, but it was pointless really.

If any AK-12s have been produced then its likely they have been reduced to serving amongst special forces or Interior troops, similar to what happened to the AN-94 and AEK.

Yeah..It might have been a modernized ak-74 with some aftermarket parts.

DeltaBravo · « **Reply #63 on:** October 19, 2014, 05:50:01 PM »

Quote from: nils on October 17, 2014, 08:15:11 PM

what kind of dog is it?

The Brit one? Looks like a working cocker spaniel to me.

(Which I am very happy about, as an owner of two of them)

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #64 on:** October 20, 2014, 02:05:52 PM »

Quote from: DeltaBravo on October 19, 2014, 05:50:01 PM

The Brit one? Looks like a working cocker spaniel to me.

(Which I am very happy about, as an owner of two of them)

Well spotted.

DeltaBravo · « **Reply #65 on:** October 20, 2014, 04:08:28 PM »

Top marks to Empress for picking the best dog to sculpt

Now - any chance of a lanky ATO, a bleep and a padre from a certain TV series? (Oh, and an 'Arthur' would be very nice too!)

Elbows · « **Reply #66 on:** October 22, 2014, 07:08:19 AM »

The Russian military is still pursuing a new fighting rifle. Currently the trials are continuing between the current AEK model and the AK-12 pattern rifle. Rumors are that the AEK is currently leading the competition.

Any rifles you've seen in Ukraine/Crimea would be AK-74M's or AK-100 series with aftermarket parts.

The goal of the "next" rifle is a decrease in weight, increase in ambidextrous use, and inclusion of modern rail components for optics/lasers/lights etc. It will likely not be some big step forward, but a small shift in the thought process behind Russian carbine design. All of these features are currently available aftermarket as well (heck I have them on my own rifle).

Be curious to see what they adopt, if anything.

Mick_in_Switzerland · « **Reply #67 on:** October 28, 2014, 07:32:40 AM »

I would like to see you do a press pack with a camerman and reporter in flack jackets and a war photographer.

Ash · « **Reply #68 on:** October 28, 2014, 02:08:40 PM »

Seconded

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #69 on:** November 04, 2014, 10:06:44 AM »

The latest modern release is this 50 cal. team for the Brits.

Mick_in_Switzerland · « **Reply #70 on:** November 04, 2014, 12:43:03 PM »

British 50 Cal Looks very good.

I will place my order for the recent releases soon.

Any comment on the chance of reporters and cameramen?

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #71 on:** November 04, 2014, 01:34:49 PM »

Sorry I am post Crisis shattered and missed that.

Yes we have a pack on the to do list. No I do not know when.

Arrigo · « **Reply #72 on:** November 04, 2014, 02:00:05 PM »

more than cameraman... SMAW!!!!!!

Jeez you have modern USMC and no SMAW!!!!!

Then ZBD-97 and ZTZ-99.

commissarmoody · « **Reply #73 on:** November 04, 2014, 07:24:24 PM »

Quote from: Arrigo on November 04, 2014, 02:00:05 PM

more than cameraman... SMAW!!!!!!

Jeez you have modern USMC and no SMAW!!!!!

Then ZBD-97 and ZTZ-99.

Heck the U.S. Rangers have been using them for year's and the regular army has finally adopted them to.

Arrigo · « **Reply #74 on:** November 04, 2014, 08:22:37 PM »

yes... and there is only one single model in 28mm none in 15mm... geeez....

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