New AVBCW masters!

[Orcs]

POlice would be more correct with shotguns, often rather short, Liverpool City used one with a 20" barrel, which would be prohibited today. An interestesting figure would be 6th former from public school with rifle, there were more weapons in HMC schools than in ploice hands in the 30's.

IanS

I agree with Ian,  shotguns would be more correct than rifles for the police.  A Bolt action Martini Shotgun was issued to colonial police forces in the 20's and 30's. 
Barrels of less than 24" are not prohibited, they just have to be on a firearms licence not a standard shotgun certificate, the same as a semi auto that can take more than 3 shells.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

But short barreled, and semi-auto shotguns never get the licence.

IanS

[Luddite]

But in AVBCW, the police have acquired all manner of weapons including bolt action rifles, LMGs, HMGs, mortars, etc.

Most police have various 'divisions' typically 'Bobbies' (traditionally armed for day-to-day duties, perhaps with the addition of pistols), 'armed' (main fighting police with whatever firearms they can muster), 'auxiliaires' (similar to LDVs but working for the police, to bulk out their numbers in open battle, or to take on duties such as manning roadblocks).

I would suggest...

[nikharwood]

I agree Luddite. If my Brigands can nick themselves motorbikes, quads, Lewis guns, the odd SMG then I'm pretty sure the Old Bill aren't going to have any problem appropriating some decent kit 

Ian - don't forget that there wasn't really A Very British Civil War - it's all made up...pure fantasy   

[snafu]

The police figures are based on the info from the AVBCW source books, in line with the 28mm equivelant ranges, as are all the figures in this range. They are done this way so that gamers familiar with the books and backgrounds can associate with the forces they are building. In the end it is a fictitious period to a certain extent and as luddite so rightly says in they can be armed with all manner of weapons.

[Luddite]

... and as luddite so rightly says in they can be armed with all manner of weapons.

I've always rather liked the idea that the coppers are more interested in subduing and arresting 'wrong doers' in battle rather than killing them!

Peelers with clubs, shields and handcuffs as assault troops.   



Sgt. Plod: 'Right Dixon, those slovenly Reds over their behind the barricade are blocking the King's Highway in contravention of the Road Traffic Act.  Take your men up there and arrest them, there's a good chap'.

Cstbl Dixon: 'They've got rifles sir'.    *Glances nervously at his own weapons; a truncheon and handcuffs*

Sgt Plod: 'You have your orders Dixon'.

[Orcs]

But short barreled, and semi-auto shotguns never get the licence.

IanS

One of the biggest growing shooting sports is practical shotgun, where 7 shot or even 10 shot are a common. Having just tried out one at my local club  I am just putting in for mine.  Been told there should be no problems with getting it.

[sunjester]

Hi Leon, now the big move is sorted out any idea if these will be available in time for Sheffield?

[Leon]

Hi Leon, now the big move is sorted out any idea if these will be available in time for Sheffield?

Hopefully is probably the best answer at the moment!

[whiteoak]

Leon

Do we have a release date for these figures ?

Thanks  Kelvin




New AVBCW masters!

« on: 10 February 2012, 08:06:37 AM »

First off, we've got some 'Jolly Good Chaps', with shotgun/hunting rifle/rifle:
Next up is a set of British Bobby's, all with rifles:
And bringing up the rear is an excellent set of Partizans, with will serve quite happily as French Resistance fighters as well.  These come with SMG or rifles:

[Leon]

Not at the moment unfortunately, they should have been moulded by now really, but with the move and trying to get the ACW & Falkland's ready, they've ended up on the back burner.  We've just moved the mould press into the unit as well, so we should be able to get going on a lot more moulds now.

[TheOlivant]

Looking forward to getting my hands on some of these...

[Leon]

Looking forward to getting my hands on some of these...

Yeah, they're still in the drawer... 

Once we get past the ACW release at the start of July, and the Falkland's at the Birthday Bash, I'll try and get these jumped into the August releases.

[robert]

Huzzah

[Nick the Lemming]

Leon, are the partizans in production at all I couldn't find them anywhere when I looked for them.

Also, could I request more partizans / resistance, especially female partizans, as we don't have nearly enough of them. More troops on bicycles would be nice too.