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by ochoin
Sun Nov 03, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: Why machine guns?
Replies: 15
Views: 195

Re: Why machine guns?

This forum is an education. On a side note, the PSC M5 half-tracks I've nearly finished are looking particularly nice. Amongst my other sub-standard skills is model making but these are virtually idiot-proof. I have a number of PSC vehicles but if I was serious about WW2, I'd replace every model-kit...
by ochoin
Sat Nov 02, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: Why machine guns?
Replies: 15
Views: 195

Re: Why machine guns?

Amazing. Even I, with my limited understanding of modern military requirements, would hardly go to 'Hammerbarn' to find spare bits for a guided missile.


For those of you unsure of the Bluey reference:
https://www.bluey.tv/hammerbarn-for-real-life/
by ochoin
Sat Nov 02, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: Why machine guns?
Replies: 15
Views: 195

Re: Why machine guns?

The pulpit mount is a 'Scarfe Ring', so completely 360-degree coverage. The arc doesn't really get any better than that... 😉 I meant elevation. You'd have to lie down to point the thing directly up. A thrifty government you say, Buff? Personally, I support the concept. I mean, think how much Lend L...
by ochoin
Sat Nov 02, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: Why machine guns?
Replies: 15
Views: 195

Re: Why machine guns?

I'm sure I read somewhere they were intended for AA. Odd. After D-Day, I don't think this was much needed, the German air force being what it was. And the pulpit mount doesn't seem to allow any arc that would be of much use to confront a bombing run. I guess "comfort" is the answer. Even g...
by ochoin
Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:34 am
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: Why machine guns?
Replies: 15
Views: 195

Why machine guns?

I'm curious - given WW2 halftracks were relatively frail & not designed to charge into battle, why give them MGs? I'm working on some Plastic Soldier Company M5s which have 2 MGs mounted - including a mighty .50 calibre. The M5 was a useful vehicle,of course, but in reality it was a glorified tr...
by ochoin
Tue Oct 29, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: WW2 British softskins
Replies: 11
Views: 369

Re: WW2 British softskins

Dal, there'll be a place at the table if you ever venture north.

donald
by ochoin
Mon Oct 28, 2024 1:56 am
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: WW2 British softskins
Replies: 11
Views: 369

Re: WW2 British softskins

A very good site, thank you very much. A useful resource. Good to know I can use my soft skins with a degree of plausibility. And yes, I have nearly finished building the 7th AD. Now this formation alone is far too large for any type of rational game but there's been talk in the ranks of possibly do...
by ochoin
Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:08 pm
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: WW2 British softskins
Replies: 11
Views: 369

Re: WW2 British softskins

My PSC Bedford lorries are huge - comparable to a Sherman in size.
Of course, I'm using only 1 per infantry company - scaled down.

donald
by ochoin
Sun Oct 27, 2024 6:05 am
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: WW2 British softskins
Replies: 11
Views: 369

Re: WW2 British softskins

I am building a Normandy to 1945 British armoured division for Rapid Fire Reloaded. To do so, I'm re-working a large-ish & eclectic collection. I'm more or less following the RFR orbits. However, I'm adding a lot of softskin transport (eg 5 Bedfords) rather than the M5 half tracks; so not totall...
by ochoin
Sat Oct 26, 2024 11:06 am
Forum: Wargames Wittering
Topic: WW2 British softskins
Replies: 11
Views: 369

Re: WW2 British softskins

You are a champion. Many thanks.

donald