Thursday, 10 December 2020

'Red Army' firepower .

 


Red Army took delivery today of a new 'Quick Fire Machine Gun' (care of Ebay) , here being inspected by members of the General Staff , they are crewed by a couple of Sailors from the Naval Brigade .


I got the idea for this model from MGB  from Wargaming with 54mm Toy Soldiers: NEW ARTILLERY PIECE and NEW ARTILLERY CREW  , it is a novelty pencil sharpener and needs a coat of paint and a couple of more crewmen before service on the tabletop .



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  1. What a cracking piece! Not many wargaming models are that useful.

    The barrel being mounted so high makes it suitable for defending a fort. It could almost be described as en barbette.

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    1. And even more useful, it could grind down the ends of the posts to a point for constructing the palisade surrounding the fort, itself.

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    2. Yes I was suprised how good it was .

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  2. Looks very suitable. I came across quite a few similar items down in Pennsylvania early this century but alas, while I was gaming in 54, they were "model" rather than "toy" soldiers and passed them all up.

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    1. Yes I know what you mean , this has a toy feeling to it .

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  3. Nice photos of your new artillery- like your 54s.

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  4. My Dad had one of these as a novelty and 'bit of fun' amongst his collection of figurines and such. I'd not thought of actually turning it into a wargaming piece. That is inspired!
    Regards, James

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    1. It looks rather good , not my original idea saw it on someone else's blog .

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