For those that do not know AK-47 is a set of rules by Peter Pig. I have tried the newer set (still quite old now) and do not like them. I do however like the old AK rules. I also think the club would benefit from a continuous game. ( I am reluctant to use the word campaign as they seem to think we will play the same set of rules every time, and let's be honest we all want a change). So on Sunday I will propose starting an AK 47 series of games.
I hope to set it up like one of my old necromunda campaigns so people an drop in and drop out as the whim takes them. And yet still have consistency of groups and people. BUT no you will not be able to control more than 1 African faction. As a side note Shame Fran is not in the area as I really do think this would be his sort of game as it usually is devoid of hedges but does nave other things to hide behind.
Anyway this is a Zvedzda 100th scale (therefore many use them as 15mm) JS2 heavy tank used by a great deal of countries around the world in the 1970's . Painted in a fictional colour scheme which I think is suitable for Africa (You are of course free to disagree but Africa is rather large and it does have a WIDE variety of terrains). The model went to together very easily and despite my best instincts really was fool proof. I will be interested in getting another of these just to give me some variety of units and Knowing the rules having a "professional" quality tank on the table costs a lot of points BUT does tend to scare the opponents in AK terms.
That's it for today. next time either more about the campaign proposal or far more likely some Vikings. Until then take care have fun and roll some dice like you are a dice rolling fiend intent on winning.
That looks as if should pack a punch. Nice job Clint.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael. In the rules it will just be a tank gun. In real life it was 120mm and at the end of ww2 was a BIG gun for a tank.
DeleteI did think originally that this was a larger model than '15mm' but I forgot how good you are with these smaller models.
ReplyDeleteGreat bit of kit and I love the camo, which won't look out of place anywhere save a desert!
Thank you Joe. It should fit in Africa some where and maybe I will paint the rest to match. But repainting is less fun. But for me it looks like it will fit nicely and that is all I need.
DeleteSounds like a great idea Clint for a not campaign ! LOL the tank turned out really well
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave. Lots of work to still do on a Not campaign and it does depend on what others think, but high hopes at least.
DeleteAs for te tank I was quite pleased with it.
Great tank, and great idea to have a series of games which aren't a campaign ;-) I always enjoy your AARs and rather fancy seeing how this tank performs on your tabletop.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. This tank may never actually get a game! When I play AK republic I personally tend not to have tanks in my force. Points wise they are very expensive. But maybe I shall make an exception.
DeleteIt looks fine to me. I hope you do use it in a game, or if not you, then one of your other players.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bryan. The chances are it will be used in a game. Maybe not the first game or the second, and then again maybe it will. If nothing else it gives me a few options.
DeleteVery cool. I've always liked the concept of AK but never got the chance to play it. I wish you all the best. Please post a report. Nice model and paint scheme.
ReplyDeleteThank you Warrior. It all depends on how the club react to the idea. Assuming they are favourable I shall detail all the action (that players Know)
DeleteI hope you get this campaign off the ground Clint as it sounds terrific. Great tank btw
ReplyDeleteThanks Andy. I have most of the ideas kicking around in my head and not on paper just yet. BUT I am hopeful
DeleteGreat job on the JS2 the camo scheme looks really good on it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. I was pleased with how it came out in the end.
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