Conflict Rhodesia Development Thread

[Roman Legion]

Ok, I'm making this the new thread for my new scenario, but I still need help, please people volunteer your services, I'm making this to honor Rhodesia, in Rememberance of them. I'll be posting a list of units, beside them it will show if I have it or not. or currently in production.

 

[Roman Legion]

Rhodesian Army:

Note- most Vehicle pics found here:http://www.mazoe.com/echoesarmouredvehicles.html

Mazda Technical - (Needed)
Crocodile Troop Carrier - (Needed)
Rhodesian SAS - (Currently in Progress)
Pig APC - (Needed)
Selous Scout - (Needed)
Leopard MAPV - (Needed)
Kudu MAPV - (Needed)
Rhodesian African Rifleman - (Needed)
Rhodesian Light Infantry - (Needed)
Grey Scout - (Needed)
Aérospatiale Alouette III helicopter - (Needed)
De Havilland Vampire T.11 - (Needed)
Percival Provost - (Needed)
Cessna 337 - (Needed)
SIAI Marchetti SF-260 - (Needed)
Aérospatiale Gazelle - (Needed)

That's all I can find at the moment, but the Terrorist Army will basically be Infantry, armed with various weapons, some technicals(I guess) unless you guys can find more info on both Armies. and remember all whom genuinely contribute will be added to the credits, and have my most sincerest thanks. and we still need LH's for both sides. and we need a map, I'll see if I can remember how to make them.

 

[TopGun]

I definitely have models for the Alouette and Gazelle. Have to look for a Vampire and the SIAI Marcchetti, I "think" I have those as well...

 

[Roman Legion]

Shweet! and as far as I know somebody already made the UH-1 Iroquois, so that won't have to be made. oh, and if or when you start on a unit, keep me informed so I can mark it on the unit list. I really appreciate what your doing for me man. good luck.

 

[Red Door]

I don't get what the scenario's about.

 

[Simon Darkshade]

Then do some reading about The Bush War and the history of Rhodesia prior to 1980.

Wyrmshadow has made a Vampire, I think.

 

[Roman Legion]

I tried to look up the Vampire, but I didn't find it, if he made one, that should save time and effort.

 

[Simon Darkshade]

Look in his WW2 aircraft recent releases.

 

[Roman Legion]

alright, cause I do think I saw one Before.

 

[Roman Legion]

Alright, I have found it, it was made by wyrmshadow, but we need to change the markings on it to this one.

 

[Roman Legion]

Well, we still need a LH, and units, any volunteers? I would like to see this scenario get off the ground.

 

[Roman Legion]

alright, Hikaro Takayama may be willing to do the Leader Heads, now we need some unit progress.

 

[Roman Legion]

What is the status on the units, and LH's?

 

[NavyDawg]

What kind of weapons did the infantry carry? I'm not really sure what time frame this is set in? *Showing my ignorance* sometime after WWII?

 

[Virote_Considon]

Yup, before 1988, IIRC

 

[Roman Legion]

Uh, The info can be found on wikipedia, but I'll Cut and paste the part of the article here. and this scenario will be set from 1964-1980, if it gains popularity, I may make a prequel, and sequel.

"Rhodesian equipment and personnel
The war saw the extensive operation of Rhodesian regulars as well as elite units such as the Selous Scouts and the Rhodesian SAS. The Rhodesian Army fought bitterly against the black nationalist guerrillas. The Rhodesian Army comprised regiments such as the Rhodesian African Rifles and conscription was eventually introduced to supplement the professional soldiers and the many volunteers from overseas. By 1978 all white males up to the age of 60 were subject to periodic call-up into the army; younger men up to 35 might expect to spend alternating blocks of six weeks in the army and at home. Many of the overseas volunteers came from Britain, South Africa, Portugal, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The Rhodesian Army was, considering the arms embargo, well-equipped. The standard infantry weapon was the Belgian FN FAL Rifle as produced in South Africa under license as the R1 Rifle and supplemented by the H&K G3 rifle. However older weapons such as the British Lee-Enfield bolt action rifle were used by reservists and the British South Africa Police. Other weapons included the Bren LMG, Sten SMG, GPMG MMG, 81 mm mortar, and Claymore mines. After UDI Rhodesia was heavily reliant on South African and domestically-produced weapons and equipment"

read the full article here for more info on their weapons - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodesian_Bush_War

 

[Roman Legion]

Well, until some progress is made, I'll be stopping work on this.