Suggestion for Indian Infantry 1965 - 1971

[Dave Knight]

Which Pendraken figures work best?

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

British Falklands probably best. You could also look at Korean stuff for 2nd line

[John Cook]

For that period you will need figures with the Brodie-type steel helmet.

[fsn]

Late war British

Definitely late war British

Oh-oh! That's an FN variant ... which is very distinctive. However, the Ishapore 2 (Lee-Enfield) was also in use.



Somewhat of a mix. Possible Korean war for the soft hats, US helmets in evidence as well, and of course, turbans.


Hmmm. Well on balance I'd go for the late War British. Possibly Korean War in tropical kit (though there's no Sten.)

[Sunray]

Rumour Control. If there was demand a few - a happy few- dedicated Indian and Pakistan figures might "appear". And yes, a few useful proxy in Korean ranges. It is a matter of regret that I pointed Phil towards design of early war Brits in historically accurate bush hats. If we had gone for berets would they have sold better? 

Leon has also looked at Bush War type figures. Again, these ambitions would be driven by demand. ie More than the whims of one wargamer.

Interesting chat with Martin (Peter Pig), the Dark Lord of 15mm. He sees the strenght of the white metal against the plastics in producing the fringe figures that sell "enough"in terms of margin, and the fact that boxes of plastic may only have one mortar. In the metal we can sell as many as you need in relatively cheap packets.

[sultanbev]

Well, I'm after 1956 Brits in WW2 helmets and kit but with SLR and 3.5" bazooka, which would also do for those Indians, so thats a +1 vote.

Mark

[Gwydion]

Leon has also looked at Bush War type figures. Again, these ambitions would be driven by demand. ie More than the whims of one wargamer.

Bush wars?
Please add my whim.

[flamingpig0]

Any chance of a Vijayanta?

[Sunray]

Keep the votes coming!

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Any chance of a Vijayanta?

Leave the stiring to me.....    

Add my vote.

[flamingpig0]

Leave the stiring to me.....    

Add my vote.

I see you as my Jedi Master on this matter

[John Cook]

Bush wars?
Please add my whim.

Well, if Dhofar counts as a bush war then I'd be interested.  It's the only post 1940 project I've ever considered but finding suitable 'Adoo' in mixed military/Jebali-style dress has proved elusive.  Sultan's Armed Forces in OGs with shemaghs, SAS, some Jordanian SF and Iranians for which US types will probably work.