Falkland island battle?? (1 Viewer)

[BLReed]

Whilst that may be true I have not heard about any being brought up yet and the British were living there long before cars were invented.

Simple point is most living there are of British origin and prefer to remain that way.

Yes, I have access to Google also.

I was referring to this.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/12/argentina-falklands-oil-international-courts

 

[Panzer ace]

Indeed it is Martin.


Now on a side note gents please remember that these discussions can quickly go south if it becomes political so which ever side of this conflict you are on keep that in mind so we don't have to close things down.

Dave

I am on the side that wants Thomas Gunn to make a Falkland Islands series.

^&grin

 

[The Military Workshop]

Yes, I have access to Google also.

I was referring to this.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/12/argentina-falklands-oil-international-courts

Google was not invented when the British claimed the Falklands nor when the Argentinians invaded. My views of the matter formed around 1982.

However an interesting article which explains the revived interest of the Argentinians over the issue.

 

[waynepoo]

At the very least (for me anyway) it has been educational learning about the history.

Brad,
It also got me thinking. Have a look at the history of Hawaii and in particular look at their flag{sm4}

Incidentally if there is anybody from Hawaii on the forum has there been any move to change the flag ?
NZ is looking into possibility of changing theirs and quite a few want to change the Aussie one.
Brett

Interesting, before I became aware of the story of the A.I.F in the Great War and my Grandfathers and Uncles role in the war I was a supporter of changing the flag or at least removing the Union Jack from it, now I am a staunch supporter of keeping it the way it is even if we become a republic, which I support by the way, to many Australians died serving their country under the present flag.... to change it would dishonour them. On the Falkland Islands, its easy....they are British and the islanders want them to stay that way.
Wayne.

 

[Panzer ace]

While the conflict itself holds lots of interest, I really would like to see these figures made. I would love to see some Royal Commandos and Paras in full kit for the long marches across the green hills that make up the island. Not to mention the wide range of weapons, L1A1’s (the British FN FAL), the L7A1 machine gun, stinger missiles etc.

However, the one thing that I would love to see the most would be a Scimitar and a Scorpion.

 

[uksubs]

While the conflict itself holds lots of interest, I really would like to see these figures made. I would love to see some Royal Commandos and Paras in full kit for the long marches across the green hills that make up the island. Not to mention the wide range of weapons, L1A1’s (the British FN FAL), the L7A1 machine gun, stinger missiles etc.

However, the one thing that I would love to see the most would be a Scimitar and a Scorpion.

Don't forget the SAS^&cool

 

[Martin Tabony]

Don't forget the SAS^&cool

Don't forget the Guards! Although if this range is made by anyone the figures will have to be spot on detail wise, as there's a lot of info about and a lot of us about that wore the kit.

Martin

 

[Martin Tabony]

Interesting, before I became aware of the story of the A.I.F in the Great War and my Grandfathers and Uncles role in the war I was a supporter of changing the flag or at least removing the Union Jack from it, now I am a staunch supporter of keeping it the way it is even if we become a republic, which I support by the way, to many Australians died serving their country under the present flag.... to change it would dishonour them. On the Falkland Islands, its easy....they are British and the islanders want them to stay that way.
Wayne.

Nail on the head there mate. It's all about self determination, if the Falklanders want to stay British they are more than welcome to stay by me (as I also hope the Scots will! ) and if the majority of Ozzies want to be a republic, it's your choice, I'll still speak to you.^&grin

Martin

 

[ucla1967]

Interesting thread on the various political points of view on the Falklands/Malvinas Islands. FYI: Hiriart, from Uruguay, has two sets of toy soldiers in its catalog of Argentine Forces during the war. I have never seen photos of them, but they are BATALLON INFANTERIA de MARINA N. 5 (Marine infantry) wearing U.S. style helmets and uniforms armed with FAL assault rifles and COMPANIA de COMANDOS N. 602 wearing stocking (watch) caps.

 

[Rob]

Indeed it is Martin.


Now on a side note gents please remember that these discussions can quickly go south if it becomes political so which ever side of this conflict you are on keep that in mind so we don't have to close things down.

Dave

Dave, it's almost as if you have a sixth sense mate?:wink2:

Rob

 

[Mitch]

Well, I would think in terms of Toy soldiers they would be of interest. We have heard practically all the same arguments about time etc echoed against the Vietnam war and manufacturers have began to produce them. We have also seen the Gulf war and the actions in Afghanistan replicated so, why not??

I know lots of WWII former soldiers who have model kits and toy soldiers in their possession. Having a family member who fought in the Falklands I know from speaking with him and from others who served it would not bother them if things are made and a fair few who would buy them.

It seems the ''time'' issue and apparent ''rawness'' is always, or often, raised by those who have never served or have no real idea what is sensitive or bad taste to the troops. Funny, or ironic when you think about it!!
Mitch

 

[Rob]

Still a touchy subject to anyone who had friends killed!

Martin

I'm sure it is Martin, as someone who actually served this country and had comrades who also really served the UK you have my greatest respect.

Rob

 

[Martin Tabony]

Well, I would think in terms of Toy soldiers they would be of interest. We have heard practically all the same arguments about time etc echoed against the Vietnam war and manufacturers have began to produce them. We have also seen the Gulf war and the actions in Afghanistan replicated so, why not??

I know lots of WWII former soldiers who have model kits and toy soldiers in their possession. Having a family member who fought in the Falklands I know from speaking with him and from others who served it would not bother them if things are made and a fair few who would buy them.

It seems the ''time'' issue and apparent ''rawness'' is always, or often, raised by those who have never served or have no real idea what is sensitive or bad taste to the troops. Funny, or ironic when you think about it!!
Mitch

Well I would say a lot would depend on how exactly the figures are made. Out of all of these veterans that you know, I bet most have what is basically a three dimensional illustration, so that they can say "that was the vehicle I crewed" or "that was the uniform I wore". Not many would want typical toy soldiers so that they can say "this shows my mate getting killed" !!
I'm not sure anyone can have an idea of what is sensitive "to the troops" anymore than you can have an idea of what is sensitive to blue eyed people. Maybe you only know one kind of veteran. Funny or ironic?

Martin

 

[Rob]

Well I would say a lot would depend on how exactly the figures are made. Out of all of these veterans that you know, I bet most have what is basically a three dimensional illustration, so that they can say "that was the vehicle I crewed" or "that was the uniform I wore". Not many would want typical toy soldiers so that they can say "this shows my mate getting killed" !!
I'm not sure anyone can have an idea of what is sensitive "to the troops" anymore than you can have an idea of what is sensitive to blue eyed people. Maybe you only know one kind of veteran. Funny or ironic?

Martin

Excellent post Martin, said with great authority .

Rob

 

[Mitch]

It is very rare that sets are made in bad taste by manufacturers. I would not expect the Falklands sets to follow any different pattern to what has been released on the Vietnam or the Gulf war sets. I guess I was alluding to the mary whitehouse syndrome and the fact that very rarely do we hear from serving or retired troops that X or Y is raw or in bad taste etc.

I agree and know many people who have served that have a plethora of memorabilia from the war's they participated in and from other periods. I think it natural that this happens some venture into it deeper than others and they all have different reasoning behind what they have or do not.

I would think a range from the falklands war (I dislike the term conflict) would be no more in bad taste or raw than the ranges from the more modern wars in Iraq or Afghanistan. I see only comments from people on Vietnam and the Falklands about unpopularity, rawness etc. I hear the Vietnam stuff is selling well not a best seller but well and the Gulf war stuff seemed equally popular with collectors

If a range is released would our Keith collect it? No but, then he is not that type of person but, I know two other former soldiers that would, and do, collect such items.
Mitch

Well I would say a lot would depend on how exactly the figures are made. Out of all of these veterans that you know, I bet most have what is basically a three dimensional illustration, so that they can say "that was the vehicle I crewed" or "that was the uniform I wore". Not many would want typical toy soldiers so that they can say "this shows my mate getting killed" !!
I'm not sure anyone can have an idea of what is sensitive "to the troops" anymore than you can have an idea of what is sensitive to blue eyed people. Maybe you only know one kind of veteran. Funny or ironic?

Martin