tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6135416429133257747.post5160083174115039387..comments2024-03-11T06:58:25.287-07:00Comments on Wargame Hermit: Solo Wargaming: Wargames with Airfix and Peter Laingjhnptrqnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11011208263053721255noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6135416429133257747.post-13895998798656333932016-12-29T12:37:11.107-08:002016-12-29T12:37:11.107-08:00Your idea on converting figures sounds "old s...Your idea on converting figures sounds "old school" to me. It seems to me the lack of detail on the 1st generation Airfix might make conversions easier than the more detailed figures. I believe I'm in the minority that likes the early figures the best; maybe it's just the nostalgia of childhood.jhnptrqnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011208263053721255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6135416429133257747.post-27982400908723950112016-12-28T20:26:24.887-08:002016-12-28T20:26:24.887-08:00I have a whole swodge of Airfix Desert War figures...I have a whole swodge of Airfix Desert War figures, 1st and 2nd generation. I reckon the 1st generation Vickers could be used to make Russian MMGs. I'm thinking of making some cart mounted MMGs. The prone bren gunner is not much of a bren gunner, but makes a very fine anti-tank rifleman, with suitable work on the weapon. Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6135416429133257747.post-86729773329543385822016-09-06T14:31:00.780-07:002016-09-06T14:31:00.780-07:00I almost threw my Airfix figures away when I "...I almost threw my Airfix figures away when I "grew up". My mother suggested that I hold on to them for my own kids. My step children never had an interest in them, but I am happy that I held onto them. Might I suggest you look up Bob Condery's "Memoir of Modern Battle" rules, find those veterans, and have a war-game with them. jhnptrqnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011208263053721255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6135416429133257747.post-56810249953955278882016-09-06T14:26:53.962-07:002016-09-06T14:26:53.962-07:00My introduction to Airfix is when my brother showe...My introduction to Airfix is when my brother showed me a figure he had found at school. It was the Afrika Korps figure with the pick. He asked if I wanted the figure; I said yes. He promptly threw it across the lawn and told me I could have it if I could find it. I never did, but a week later found Airfix figures at a local hobby store. My first set was the Combat Team. jhnptrqnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11011208263053721255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6135416429133257747.post-4986150915611749912016-09-06T13:54:53.856-07:002016-09-06T13:54:53.856-07:00After I was gifted a handful of Airfix Japanese, t...After I was gifted a handful of Airfix Japanese, those 8th Army & AK 1st edition sets were the first I ever found in a hobby shop (central Ohio circa 1967). I still have most of them around here somewhere, unpainted.<br />Wow what a blast.<br />Thanks,<br />John<br /><br />The Ferrymenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741552972862333515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6135416429133257747.post-24770967737693134572016-09-06T12:11:14.248-07:002016-09-06T12:11:14.248-07:00Those 1st edition figures are just great, even the...Those 1st edition figures are just great, even the prone ones! The first Airfix figures I ever had were 1st edition WW2 Germans given to me in a plastic mug with pictures of cowboys and Indians on it. Bloody hell that was a long time ago. The standing smartly to attention with an enormous acorn stuck on a stick ????? The A/T gun ? machine gun??? thing. All good stuff. Good to see that your decision re the blog is being vindicated and that you are enjoying your games so much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04878782120365298424noreply@blogger.com