An Australian problem

Started by chrishanley, 27 December 2017, 04:15:46 PM

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chrishanley

Can anyone tell me the difference between the standard Australian infantry ME2 and Dismounted Australian Cavalry ME4 in the World War 1 Middle East range?
I am actually looking to convert the machine gun team ME9/10 into bush hatted 14th Army Vickers teams.
Many thanks and Happy New Year to all
Chris

Leman

From wargames distance the most obvious difference should be a small plume on the side of the hat. Not sure if Australian cavalry were accoutred like their British counterparts with the 1903 leather bandolier across the left shoulder.
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paulr

The dismounted Australians have the leather bandolier which is the main difference, the plume is on the hat is also noticeable
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chrishanley

Many thanks for the help, Although the plume and the bandelier could succumb to a scalpel and needle file, the regular Australians sound like the better option.
All I need to do is wait for the Casting Elves to return to the Pendraken forge.
Chris