Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Soviet Air Assault Brigade - part 4

As mentioned a few days ago, this formation is now complete, and I have finally managed to photograph it!
One of the two BMD-1-mobile Para Battalions.  Because Warpact-style companies are fairly small, each stand represents half a battalion. 
The Brigade is organised as follows:
Brigade HQ,  AA Co,  AT Co,  Recce Co, Artillery 'Battalion', 2 Para Battalions, 2 BMD-mounted Para Battalions.
One of the Para Battalions - normally delivered by either parachute or helicopter.
AA and AT Companies.  I hope it's pretty obvious which is which!  The ZU-23-2 AA gun towed by a UAZ-469, while the AT gunners trundle around in a BMD-U utility AFV.
The Artillery 'Battalion' - actually a couple of batteries - with ZIL-131 truck (I ran out of GAZ-66s) and D-30 122mm gun.  The Command & Spotting team travels in the BRDM-U.
Brigade HQ in a UAZ-469 and Recce Co with BRDM-2.
All toys and infantry by GHQ.
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5 comments:

  1. Paul9 February 2011 at 10:45

    Nice org and painting. Good to see some Cold War stuff!

    Lets see them in action.

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  2. Tim Gow9 February 2011 at 16:17

    Paul
    Rest assured that the Cold War is still in full swing in my toy room!

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  3. Bill9 February 2011 at 17:14

    It's in full swing over here also Tim! Nice looking troops, love to see them go past the FPPR reviewing
    stand on the next May day Parade...)

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  4. Geordie an Exiled FoG10 February 2011 at 19:57

    nice lit kit that packs a mean punch

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  5. Tim Gow10 February 2011 at 20:21

    Geordie
    When the sky blackens with Antonovs you'll know what to expect.

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