Falklands War Series (1 Viewer)

[cantinetozzo]

I got my TF001 figure. The detail of the figure is excellent.
Not that I know a lot about uniforms, but I was expecting the uniform to be darker and greener as in the photos.
There is a lot of light beige. It doesn’t look right.
The other problem is the flag. There are blue marks all over it. I think there was a problem at the printers.
I must say after waiting so long and looking forward to this, I’m a bit disappointed. I hope this is just a one off that's been rushed and the new figures will be better

Usually i can see different shades in the British Camo of the Falklands war. The base in my opinion is correct but in the field it tended to be darker due to mud, water etc. I can't say about the flag, i've only seen figures bought by friends and i can't see error ...

 

[Old Bill]

I joined a few groups on Facebook to enquire about some history from the Falklands War. I shared the pics of the new sets and received distase from the veterans on the page. All to do with how they would never have worn hoods, never carry a GPMG that way and that there were always more helmets than berets on show.

Canny please everyone!

Scott

Oh........ Really ?

 

[BHogan]

Oh........ Really ?

When it comes to history, answering in the definitive is usually not a good thing.

I'm sure if a sergeant-major saw a troop carrying a machine-gun like that they'd give them an earful, but as soon as the troop was out of the sergeant-major's sight, back on the shoulder it went!

Brendan

 

[Go for Broke]

When it comes to history, answering in the definitive is usually not a good thing.

I'm sure if a sergeant-major saw a troop carrying a machine-gun like that they'd give them an earful, but as soon as the troop was out of the sergeant-major's sight, back on the shoulder it went!

Brendan

One of the soldiers is carrying the mg with his hand near the barrel. Maybe that's the sculpt they're talking about.

 

[cantinetozzo]

By the way, i have a question: what helmet was used by the British forces ? From the pictures and videos i can see the shape of the "turtle" helmet of wwII vintage...and the paras probably used also the old helmet...

 

[Blackbob]

The Paras in the Falklands War used the WW2 Airborne Helmet but as they were being issued at the time of the conflict with the M76 Paratrooper Helmet, maybe some of these may be seen, (perhaps a veteran of 2 or 3 Para could advise).
The general issue helmet worn by the British Army at this time was the Mark4, that had a similar profile to the war time Mark 3 turtle tin lid. One suspects that some of the latter were also worn.
I remember cutting up a sandbag to fit over my helmet, that was held in place with netting. One quickly spotted the poor sods with limited dexterity. I was quite proud of my efforts. Now helmets come with tailor made covers.

 

[jason foote]

Who would hav3 thought that in the 1980s troops would still be using WW2 stuff