I wanted a second gun option as an alternayive the the Gardener Gun I already have completed. Geoff had given me the gun model and I robbed the crew from some sapre Gardener guns.
Tomorrow some more 20 mm British.
With the 20mm Colonial Plastic figures I have been putting together in the last week or so, Geoff also threw in the “Fort Sahara” . As the figures were not complete I decided to build the fort rather than keep the 30+year old kit. This was quite generous from Goeff as the set is now selling for US$145.00!
Boxart Fort Sahara & Figurines Set 06701 Airfix
“Also first produced in 1966, this contained complete sets of first type Foreign Legion and Arabs (Bedouins). Again the included fort is pretty small, with virtually no accommodation for the garrison, horses etc., but otherwise reasonably authentic and with lots of charm. The choice of Bedouin Arabs as opponents probably has more to do with images of Beau Geste than anything else, but the set has proved popular over the years, especially as Esci also made suitable figures.” Plastic Soldier Review
The instructions and parts awaiting to be assembled.
With only 14 pieces to put together the kit only took about 15 minutes to put together.
With the model assembled it was glued to a cork place mat.
The fort was covered in PVA, sand sprinkled on the PVA to provide a stucco look and then it was dry brushed with sans, burnt ochre and white poster paints.
The fort was then “flocked” with sandy base.
I am envisaging a scenario where one Airfix fort’s Legionnaires needs to rescue the other Airfix fort from an Arab siege game coming soon!
A second unit of regulars completed for the Third Afghan War – only one more to go.
The figures are Eureka miniatures from their Russo – Turkish war range, but they fit in quite well.
The Third Anglo-Afghan War, which lasted from 3 May to 8 August 1919, was a significant conflict initiated by Amir Amanullah Khan’s call for Jihad against the British to achieve Afghanistan’s full independence.
His aim was to unite the Afghan people in response to foreign interference, strengthen his rule, and foster national unity among various ethnic groups.
Although the war was brief, it had a profound impact on Afghan nationalism and marked a key moment in the country’s pursuit of independence, while also drawing international attention to Afghanistan’s geopolitical importance, and was ultimately successful.
The two units completed.