Guns Inspiration: Mercs in the Congo
I came across this 1966 Italian Documentary on youtube and Google about the end of European colonialism in Africa:
Warning: A little Graphic!
I shan’t discuss politics and the troubles, rather, the gear fielded at that time. Mention the word “Mercs” during this timeframe and, chances are, the first thing that comes to mind is the FAL, otherwise known as
“The Right Arm of the Free World”.
I simply like this rifle for my troopers as it gives this aura of professionalism, as compared to an AK. I daresay it even makes plain green uniforms with ’50s webbing look more fashionable. Whatever that means.
This is definitely something I would like to put in plastic. The nearest I could find are Ripcord’s and Crankcase’ rifles (L1A1 and FAL Para with upside down barrel, respectively). Obviously, these lack details and accuracy when compared with Marauder’s excellent rifles.
Anyway, as soon as suitable 1:18 versions do show themselves, I’ll be putting together a band of Mercs.
The word is full of the ubiquitous Kalash, already.