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Re: Need no Serbian Infantry in Winter Uniform? Me neither, but the set (M126) was worth every penny
Good to know that Strelets shows a continuing interest into this highly inspiring but regrettably neglected WWI theatre. :grinning:
Therefore I really hope the new winter Serbs (just as Strelets other recent WWI sets) will be a success!
Have bought 2 sets myself and can only recommend these very nice figures that can perform in various roles. :+1:
Some additional opportunities to expand this great WWI range:
- Serbian infantry (1914-16) in "summer" dress
- Serbian artillery crews "summer"
- Austrian infantry (1914-16) "summer"
- Austrian artillery crews "summer"
- Austrian cavalry (1914-16) "summer"
- Bulgarian infantry "summer"
- Bulgarian artillery crews "summer"
- Turkish infantry (regular) "summer"
- Turkish artillery crews "summer"
- Romanian infantry "summer"
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Assuming that Strelets will continue to create first-rate figures in the same vein as their present releases, I even see no risk to ramble into subjects other manufacturers handled meagerly or inadequately (Austrians & Turks).
Guess that many WWI enthusiasts would support a venture into the south-east european theatre of the conflict. At least I would. :wink:
The Balkans, thats where this first global conflagration of the 20th century started. It may be viewed a secondary theatre by some, but it holds a significant place in history. The unsteady situation and the wide variety of involved nations/units makes it one of the most interisting WWI chapters.
And I didn't even deviate to the vast diversity of the Armée d'Orient, french colonial troops, greek Evzones, ... .
One can always dream, but maybe Strelets could take some of the earlier mentioned subjects into consideration? :grinning:
Re: Need no Serbian Infantry in Winter Uniform? Me neither, but the set (M126) was worth every penny
Has anyone else based a 1914/15 army on the Strelets set yet?
To increase the number of poses, I replaced the Adrian helmets with Serbian Šajkača caps.
The Chauchat and Lewis machine guns have to be used elsewhere since these were introduced later, the Lewis not by Serbia. I added a heavy Maxim MG from the HäT Ottoman artillery set, the carriage replaced by a tripod and the gunners underwent a headswap.
Artillery crews might be recruited from HäT's Austro-Hungarian gun crews. Except for the headgear, the uniform is quite similar even up to the pointed external pocket flaps. Alternatives: gunners in shirtsleeves from Airfix RHA, HäT British WW1 gun crew, or the upcoming Japanese artillery from Strelets.