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Mostly a thumbs up, the guy holding the magazine of his Thompson is inviting a Deadman's click , and even if he did not misfire the Thompsons would be all but impossible to keep on target like that, and the guy bayoneting rifle above his head, not a natural pose, leaving your own body unprotected to a counter blow, the rest look very good and very excited about getting them and all the other desert sets.
Mostly a thumbs up, the guy holding the magazine of his Thompson is inviting a Deadman's click , and even if he did not misfire the Thompsons would be all but impossible to keep on target like that, and the guy bayoneting rifle above his head, not a natural pose, leaving your own body unprotected to a counter blow,
Yes, they are nice figures, Alan but I must correct the criticisms you level against two poses.
The chap with his hand on his magazine (no euphemism intended), is demonstrating the "Aussie Quick Change". This involves firing your weapon & changing the empty magazine for a full one, mid firing. Difficult but not beyond the capabilities of most Aussies. It has its roots in the Australian ability to finish drinking a glass of beer whilst simultaneously taking out their wallet to pay for the next.
Your second criticism of the fellow with the overhead bayonet is also unwarranted. He is merely in the classic "kill the cane toad" pose so well known to all Diggers.These feral pests only respond to a full-throated, down ward thrust of something pointy. A cricket bat can also be used to beat the toad or other pests into submission but that would be a daft thing to carry into battle. NB you'll see the latter event in the forthcoming Ashes series
I stand corrected :innocent: Ashes Should always be played in England with the duke ball and Mr Anderson should never get any older, it all to often goes pear shaped down under.
How nice it is to see two learned gentleman noting the Aussie/Pommie nexus and the successful tactics used in war which permeate through our societies approach to sports and extra curricular activities. The only thing missing is a cup of tea. Well done gentlemen and well done Strelets. Another fine addition to my ever expanding North African collection. Many years ago I decided not to invest in the two world wars as my collection of Ancients was ever growing and wanted to concentrate on that era . I made one allowance. Any campaign Aussies were involved in. Well guess what happened? I'm not complaining and it looks like my collection will continue to expand. The only thing which has stopped me expanding into other post WWII conflicts is no Aussies produced for these police actions and wars. Oh dear have I set myself up again.
To all you friends of and Strelets have a wonderful and safe Christmas and look forward to next year.
I stand corrected :innocent: Ashes Should always be played in England with the duke ball and Mr Anderson should never get any older, it all to often goes pear shaped down under.
Alan, thank you for your gracious reply to my no doubt awkward colonial sally.
It should prove to be an entertaining contest & I wish your lads the best of luck.