Just a quick update. I've spent the last couple of days working on some AK47 Projects. I am hoping to build some of the helicopters this weekend, (including the Mi-24)....we'll see how it goes. Currently I am working on a new scenario and have been asked to run more games at the store...plus my Americans are slooooowly coming along....
More to come including pics!
Monday, March 19, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
My gripe to QRF...
Dear QRF;
As a maker of quality 15mm scale military miniatures, you have an amazing range of product of WWII, post war, and modern equipment. For this I am truly thankful for.
That being said however, there are some things that I would like to draw to your attention.
1: Quality Control: The QC of your items is a hit and miss issue. Looking at the QRF packs that I have opened I can honestly say that I have at least a 50% ratio of items "missing pieces". Now...Your response is good to send the missing pieces, but come on...I mean...when you put the parts for a 100 mm AT gun in the bag, please make sure that the mantlet shield is there...or when you put a tank in the bag, it might be handy to include the gun barrel.
2: Fiddly stuff...On more than one occassion, your items come with so many small "fiddly pieces" as to make it a headache as to where to put what. (Please see my suggestion below)...
3: What goes where?...When you issue a kit with 20 odd pieces, it would be nice for you to have SOME sort of assembly diagram. I am currently attempting to build your MI-24 and am having to rely on photos off of the web, due to your lack of (okay....nonexistant), instrucations and diagrams.
4: Split bags: On occassion I've gone into stores that sell your product to find your bags splitting at the bottom and parts falling out. Please fix.
5: WTF? On occassion I have ordered items, or seen items in a store that I have been interested in, only to NOT buy it due to the fact that the bag holding it was so scratched and scarred that I couldnt see the product, or even make an ID of what it was supposed to be...Example: FOW markets a tank..."GERMAN MK-IV PZKPW "Panther". This was a mid war medium tank with good speed, armor and a main gun. It proved to be a headache for allies.
Simple effective and told what it was.
Now..look at some of your packaging...
GRPZKPFWMVIVA LL/75 or PZKPFM MKIII L/50....
That may be fine IF YOU KNOW what it is that you are looking at....but if you don't you are going to say "WTF?"
That is IF your packages are marked at all...many aren't.
Please please PLEASE QRF....please correct these issues and you will see better and increased sales...they are not that hard...just a little better packaging, and making sure that stuff is there like it's supposed to be.
thanks...
Murph
As a maker of quality 15mm scale military miniatures, you have an amazing range of product of WWII, post war, and modern equipment. For this I am truly thankful for.
That being said however, there are some things that I would like to draw to your attention.
1: Quality Control: The QC of your items is a hit and miss issue. Looking at the QRF packs that I have opened I can honestly say that I have at least a 50% ratio of items "missing pieces". Now...Your response is good to send the missing pieces, but come on...I mean...when you put the parts for a 100 mm AT gun in the bag, please make sure that the mantlet shield is there...or when you put a tank in the bag, it might be handy to include the gun barrel.
2: Fiddly stuff...On more than one occassion, your items come with so many small "fiddly pieces" as to make it a headache as to where to put what. (Please see my suggestion below)...
3: What goes where?...When you issue a kit with 20 odd pieces, it would be nice for you to have SOME sort of assembly diagram. I am currently attempting to build your MI-24 and am having to rely on photos off of the web, due to your lack of (okay....nonexistant), instrucations and diagrams.
4: Split bags: On occassion I've gone into stores that sell your product to find your bags splitting at the bottom and parts falling out. Please fix.
5: WTF? On occassion I have ordered items, or seen items in a store that I have been interested in, only to NOT buy it due to the fact that the bag holding it was so scratched and scarred that I couldnt see the product, or even make an ID of what it was supposed to be...Example: FOW markets a tank..."GERMAN MK-IV PZKPW "Panther". This was a mid war medium tank with good speed, armor and a main gun. It proved to be a headache for allies.
Simple effective and told what it was.
Now..look at some of your packaging...
GRPZKPFWMVIVA LL/75 or PZKPFM MKIII L/50....
That may be fine IF YOU KNOW what it is that you are looking at....but if you don't you are going to say "WTF?"
That is IF your packages are marked at all...many aren't.
Please please PLEASE QRF....please correct these issues and you will see better and increased sales...they are not that hard...just a little better packaging, and making sure that stuff is there like it's supposed to be.
thanks...
Murph
Saturday, March 10, 2007
UN situation....should they get bullets?
From ENN broadcast: "Meetings by UN officials on the situation last week in Bongolesia that led to the deaths of three UN observers were held this morning at the UN African Affairs Office in New York City. While no official word is out yet, there are rumors going about of a soon to be emplaced change of command. There is also possible word that UN soldiers, (even the French ones), will be allowed live ammunition and the ability to shoot back.
While it is unclear of what this means to the overall UN mission in Bongolesia, analysts can only say "Good Gawd...it's gonna git worse..."
Next up...local sports scores and the recent issue in Italy involving a 95 year old crossdressing sailor that thinks that he's Mussolini....but first...these words from our sponsor..."
While it is unclear of what this means to the overall UN mission in Bongolesia, analysts can only say "Good Gawd...it's gonna git worse..."
Next up...local sports scores and the recent issue in Italy involving a 95 year old crossdressing sailor that thinks that he's Mussolini....but first...these words from our sponsor..."
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
From a friend of mine that just left Bongolesia...
I got this email from my friend Jack, who spent the last two weeks in Bongolesia and is now in Kenya getting ready to haul himself back to Europe. He was able to get more information on the recent fighting in and around Jerryville, and the story that he tells builds up more evidence of a Rebel Victory...
Read on..
Mike;
Sorry for the delay. I'm in Kenya now, and left Sudekia on Tuesday morn; two days after the fighting for Jerryville.
Since net access is restricted in Bongolesia due to the govt, and the lack of technical resources I had to wait until I got to Kenya to send this to you.
Things in Sudekia are not pretty right now. The Govt. is pushing out propaganda of a "minor skirmish" with Rebel Forces in which some of their soldiers were ambushed by rebels while aiding a UN observation force. It's the typical, "Our guys fought to their last bullet" type of heroics.
The biggest issue is the UN casualties. This marks the first UN casualties in Bongolesia and both sides are blaming the other. Rebel Radio says the Govt. did it, and Radio Joe says that the Rebels are trigger happy.
Some folks are a little shaky. Even though Jerryville is pretty far from Sudekia, you can see increased internal security patrols, and army troops inside the city. There's word that there will soon be a counterattack supported by aircraft and heavy armor assets, determined to give the Rebels a major defeat, and gain a solid footing in the propaganda war.
Not much official news is coming out of the Jerryville issue, but I was able to talk to some folks working in a nearby field hospital and they told me that casualties on both sides were actually pretty heavy. Most govt casualties were KIA's due to hits on vehicles, while many of the rebels died from small arms fire.
There is also some worry over at the UN about some of the Europeans and civilians in the town of Jerryville. There was a small group of nuns and a European Family that was helping with agriculture when the the rebels attacked. Their fates are currently unknown.
It's just a confused mess over here with info. Those that do know, aren't talking, and those that don't know are talking too much, and spreading or starting rumors.
I do know that judging from the local reaction and the recent activity around Camp Humptee Dumptee that something big is going to happen, and soon.
I was able to call my wife this morning and she was worried about me. I told her that I would be home by the end of the week. I am going to see if I can get some more info on what's going on here in Kenya before I leave, and I will send it to you.
your buddy;
Jack
Read on..
Mike;
Sorry for the delay. I'm in Kenya now, and left Sudekia on Tuesday morn; two days after the fighting for Jerryville.
Since net access is restricted in Bongolesia due to the govt, and the lack of technical resources I had to wait until I got to Kenya to send this to you.
Things in Sudekia are not pretty right now. The Govt. is pushing out propaganda of a "minor skirmish" with Rebel Forces in which some of their soldiers were ambushed by rebels while aiding a UN observation force. It's the typical, "Our guys fought to their last bullet" type of heroics.
The biggest issue is the UN casualties. This marks the first UN casualties in Bongolesia and both sides are blaming the other. Rebel Radio says the Govt. did it, and Radio Joe says that the Rebels are trigger happy.
Some folks are a little shaky. Even though Jerryville is pretty far from Sudekia, you can see increased internal security patrols, and army troops inside the city. There's word that there will soon be a counterattack supported by aircraft and heavy armor assets, determined to give the Rebels a major defeat, and gain a solid footing in the propaganda war.
Not much official news is coming out of the Jerryville issue, but I was able to talk to some folks working in a nearby field hospital and they told me that casualties on both sides were actually pretty heavy. Most govt casualties were KIA's due to hits on vehicles, while many of the rebels died from small arms fire.
There is also some worry over at the UN about some of the Europeans and civilians in the town of Jerryville. There was a small group of nuns and a European Family that was helping with agriculture when the the rebels attacked. Their fates are currently unknown.
It's just a confused mess over here with info. Those that do know, aren't talking, and those that don't know are talking too much, and spreading or starting rumors.
I do know that judging from the local reaction and the recent activity around Camp Humptee Dumptee that something big is going to happen, and soon.
I was able to call my wife this morning and she was worried about me. I told her that I would be home by the end of the week. I am going to see if I can get some more info on what's going on here in Kenya before I leave, and I will send it to you.
your buddy;
Jack
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Rebel Victory in Bongolesia!!!!
Battle Report with Pics!!!
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From "Euro News Network: "All the news with a European Flair..."
DATELINE: 3 MARCH 2007BONGOLESIA AFRICA: Anti-Govt. Radio announced today of a stunning victory over Govt. Troops in Bongolesia.Though reports are unconfirmed and no govt. statement has been released, Anti Govt. Forces of the Bongolesian African Revolutionary Front (BARF) have declared a major victory against combat forces of the National Defense Forces in the Northwestern Town of Jerryville.It's reported from refugees fleeing the fighting that several vehicles were seen burning, and at least one Government tank was on fire. Those fleeing the fighting also reported heavy weapons fire, including mortars being used by both sides.Jerryville is a small farming town in Northwestern Bongolesia with a small Govt. Administration Facility, and a recently opened "Arnolds Drive Inn", (part of the new Arnolds Fast Food Franchise that has opened in Bongolesia), along with a petrol station, and a market.Local Rebel forces have reported that despite their victory, casualties were higher than expected.....It is now being reported via Rebel Radio via FREE AFRICA RADIO TRANSMISSIONS, (FART), that a team of UN observers were ambushed and killed by Govt. Forces while moving outside of Jerryville.Details are sketchy, but if this is true, then it will be the first time that UN troops have actually been engaged by Govt. Forces, who are usually cordial with them.While official details are still sketchy, radio reports are indicating that Rebel Forces have seized the initiative against the National Govt. Forces."It is the beginning of the end for the dictator." said one of the announcements. "The time is soon coming when no longer can the ostrich put it's head in the sand and the dictator will face the music and the revolution will come to power! With the evident downfall of the dictator, we will liberate the land, ensuring that poverty will be equally distributed among the masses." A rebel spokesman has said that a tour of Jerryville will be available to Outside Media Sources "in a few days", as the area is still "dangerous".We have a team of Eurobabes and film jockeys ready to arrive and report on the current situation. Stay tuned for all further updates on this important event...Now...Back to Dr. Who, or your local regional programming...----------------------------------------------
DATELINE: 3 MARCH 2007BONGOLESIA AFRICA: Anti-Govt. Radio announced today of a stunning victory over Govt. Troops in Bongolesia.Though reports are unconfirmed and no govt. statement has been released, Anti Govt. Forces of the Bongolesian African Revolutionary Front (BARF) have declared a major victory against combat forces of the National Defense Forces in the Northwestern Town of Jerryville.It's reported from refugees fleeing the fighting that several vehicles were seen burning, and at least one Government tank was on fire. Those fleeing the fighting also reported heavy weapons fire, including mortars being used by both sides.Jerryville is a small farming town in Northwestern Bongolesia with a small Govt. Administration Facility, and a recently opened "Arnolds Drive Inn", (part of the new Arnolds Fast Food Franchise that has opened in Bongolesia), along with a petrol station, and a market.Local Rebel forces have reported that despite their victory, casualties were higher than expected.....It is now being reported via Rebel Radio via FREE AFRICA RADIO TRANSMISSIONS, (FART), that a team of UN observers were ambushed and killed by Govt. Forces while moving outside of Jerryville.Details are sketchy, but if this is true, then it will be the first time that UN troops have actually been engaged by Govt. Forces, who are usually cordial with them.While official details are still sketchy, radio reports are indicating that Rebel Forces have seized the initiative against the National Govt. Forces."It is the beginning of the end for the dictator." said one of the announcements. "The time is soon coming when no longer can the ostrich put it's head in the sand and the dictator will face the music and the revolution will come to power! With the evident downfall of the dictator, we will liberate the land, ensuring that poverty will be equally distributed among the masses." A rebel spokesman has said that a tour of Jerryville will be available to Outside Media Sources "in a few days", as the area is still "dangerous".We have a team of Eurobabes and film jockeys ready to arrive and report on the current situation. Stay tuned for all further updates on this important event...Now...Back to Dr. Who, or your local regional programming...----------------------------------------------
Well...a nice little game of AK47 Republic at Games2D4 today...
The forces were pretty much loaded for bear...
Govt. Forces had Tanks, Armored Cars, Gun Jeeps, and trucks with troops...
Rebel Forces had troops...1 Tank, 1 BMP2, a ton of technicals...a schoolbus...some suicide bombers, and lot of other crap...which made life fun and hell for everyone.
Jerryville was a small town on the Northwestern side of Bongolesia. It came under attack from a strong Rebel force late this morning. Rebel objectives were to occupy the Govt. Building for three turns, (Ransacking), or destroy it, along with taking nuns and some of the farmers hostage...
Govt. Orders were to push the Rebels out of town, secure the Govt. Building and the Bongo Market for three turns to claim victory...
Rebel Forces advantages were mobility and numbers, while Govt. advantages were higher troop quality and heavier firepower.
The Rebel forces made it into the town first, with technicals and trucks pouring down the main street, while on the right flank, the freshly plowed fields were churned up beneath the tracks of the T-55 and BMP2.
Govt. Recon Forces advanced to the edge of town and began engaging rebel troops, destroying a Troop Truck in the process.
A United Nations observation team was caught in a crossfired between both sides and attempted to flee...it met it's end from a Rebel RPG, which then had Rebel Radio Propaganda claiming that "Despite their best efforts to save the UN personnel, they were ruthlessly killed by Govt. Troops."
Wow...someone HAS been paying attention to how things go in Africa...
The fighting commenced back and forth. The Govt. Forces bogged down in the center of town as their armor and recon held positions and traded shots...meanwhile...their infantry on the flank took too long to be deployed...
Even with this delay, their firing was effective as another troop truck took a hit and burst into flames, and rebel infantry were killed in a short but fierce firefight next to the Govt. building.
By the end of the fifth turn, it looked obvious that the Govt. Forces were going to be unable to achieve their goals, and withdrew, (conceding), giving victory to the Rebel Forces.
Pics are as follows...Please be advised that these pictures were taken by civilians under combat conditions so they may not be the "best quality", but they convey the fierce fighting and brutality of the combat in the region...
Comments are appreciated...let me know what you think...
Rebel Forces Entering Town...hmmm...perhaps we could stop for a quick lunch???
The entrance to town is crammed with with BARF...Barf on the road...Barf on the ground...Barf everywhere...
"NO WE DON'T HAVE TIME FOR A CHEESEBURGER!!!! KEEP MOVING!!!" Rebel forces advance into town...
Govt. Forces with Recon Leading the Way, cheerfully practicing road column movement, head towards town....
Recon moves into town...right across from where the Nuns are holed up with their '57 Chevy Nomad Wagon, "Swanky"...
Rebel support weapons prepare to engage Govt. Troops, while the smell of cooked pork from the pigs shot by the T-55 lingers in the background...
AML90 of Recon burns from a direct Rebel hit! A Rebel Technical burns in the background in the street also, filling the area with smoke...
1st Platoon of the 1st Bongolesian Lt. Armored ("The Fighting Juju's), take losses as their tanks slug it out with rebel forces.
Another pic of Rebel Support Weapons putting the hurt on Govt. Troops.
Govt. Troops deploy in a line and move towards the Administration Building, supported by Mortars, (unseen in this picture..)
An aerial view of the fighting between Govt. and Rebel Troops.
A quick picture taken of Govt. Troops in Action, with Rebel dead ahead of them...
Despite their efforts (troops in the background), Rebel Forces (suicide bombers), storm the front of the admin building getting ready to blow it sky high!!!
At then end...the death and destruction in Jerryville. Here you can see 1 burning technical, 1 burning scout car, a dead PT-76, burning trucks and a LOT of mayhem as Rebel troops overun the farm and seize the farmer and his family, and their farmhand...The Rebel Leader, (in the bright yellow pimp suit) stands victoriously atop the Govt. Building while the national flag has fallen...
In the chaos...Rebel troops drive by the destroyed UN observer jeep, burning sadly with it's dead crew. Surely this isn't the last we've heard of this "Atrocity"....
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