The second kit in the BRAVO*6 under Sanctions Series depicts Selous Scouts of the Rhodesian Bush War.
The Rhodesian Bush War was fought from 1964-1979 and resulted in the end of minority rule and universal suffrage. It also led to the establishment of the Republic of Zimbabwe. The Selous Scouts were a Rhodesian Army special force that fought from 1973 to the time of Zimbabwe’s reconstitution. The first kit
was released two years ago. Vladimir Demcehnko then sculpted a second kit in the same series 35207 Selous Scouts (2)
, inspired by real-time war photos. The kit includes two standing figures in irregular clothes, with field gear and guns. The bodies, small pieces and accessories are placed in zip-lock baggies and then bundled together. The figures have a very good sculpting quality and are cast with crisp and clean details. Just a little sanding before priming is enough. Parts are easily removed from the casting block, however fragile components like barrels will need special care.
FIGURE-A
It comes in nine pieces. He wears a Rhodesian Army Brushstroke Camouflage Shirt with shoulder straps. The sleeves are ripped off. The shirt is a three-color, grass pattern with a high-contrast, disrupting fabric, green and brown strokes, on a sandy backdrop. Shorts are a solid color. The shorts are available in a variety of colors, including khaki and olive drab. The scouts wear this type of uniform during local patrols or training. It is minimal, with no pants, backpacks, heavy loads, etc. He has a chest rig with 4 pockets, FN FAL, and a P69 webbelt, both of which are used by the Rhodesian Army. Veldskoen Sout African Suede Boots are his footwear. He is carrying a 7.62 calibre FN FAL assault rifle painted in camouflage. FN-FALs in Rhodesia are painted with a yellow-green pattern called Baby-poop Camo. This figure comes with 3 water bottles, a 2-piece rock and three pieces of water bottle to place under the left foot. 35206
FIGURE-B
He wears Brushstroke Camo Shorts and a Plain Crewneck Tshirt with flap style pocket on the Right Side. The figure is cast with a Rhodesian P69 Type Belt and Suspenders, which are copies of British Army 58 Pattern Yoke. Machine gun ammo pockets on both sides and a belt made locally in Rhodesia have also been added. The FN MAG is a machine gun. He wears a Rhodesian Army Split Tail Flap Cap, which can be closed with two buttons. Three pieces of water bottle, two bipods, carrying handle, and ammo are provided as separate parts. British M1944 Canteen2. South African plastic canteen that looks exactly like the US M1956 but has South African markings3. Rhodesian P69 Canteen
CONCLUSION
They fill the gap for modelers who want to build Bush war scenes or display Rhodesian vehicles. They really fill the gap for the modelers planning to build Bush war scenes or display Rhodesian vehicles.Body postures and proportions are correct and life-like. The uniform details are very well-defined, as is the field gear, weapons and facial features. B6-35207
is a FigureRecommended
kit with its different and rare subject, sculpting and casting quality, ease on assembly with less parts, easy and correct fit and optional water bottle choices. Vladimir Demchenko provided the review sample.