Canadians Discussion Thread - Modern
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I have started on my Canadians for the late 1970's and early 1980's, about 1983 is about the farthest I wish to go with the moderns. After that, I find that the Western Allied tanks are too powerful.
What I have so far for my Canadians is:
1 Mech Infantry battalion w/ M113 and Support company (M106, M150 TOW)
1 Armoured Troop of Leopard 1A4
Still working on more infantry.
What I have so far for my Canadians is:
1 Mech Infantry battalion w/ M113 and Support company (M106, M150 TOW)
1 Armoured Troop of Leopard 1A4
Still working on more infantry.
Doug
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Bruce Lee
A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
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I have build 30 or so M113/25. Put LAV 25 turret on M113A3 hull. Have cougars & grizzlies, M113C&R. M113 with ADATS, LAV 25, LAV ADATS, Iltilis, 2.5 ton truck, LAV apc (lav logistic), etc. In early 90's, meet some Canadian troops in FL, they were stationed at Camp Blanding, and told that they had been testing Bradley's as a replacement to serve as a 'tank'. Guess that did not happen, since the Leopard 1A4 has been up armored. So I built some Bradley's along with Leopard 1A4's to go smack around. So I may need to use the Canadians with Leopard 2 & Bradleys for fun, sometime, when they receive the Leopard 2.
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I`ve purchased Leos. 2A6 for my Canadians in Afganistan but have to convert LAV 25 to Coyotes when I buy some down the road. But I do have the Lynx and M113s from the other company and will utilize GHQ M113 with the gunshields. I have some Iiltis and trucks for my Canadian forces. I have the hard covered book on the Canadian armoured corps an illustrated history which has lots of pics from the beginning with use of horses up to modern with the Leo 1A4s. This book covers the forces getting Centurions and some M24 Caffees, talks about the reserves units and regs. Has pics of the use of Cougars, and the Lynx on training and Centurions. I remember when at Wainwright back in the 60s and early 70s I`d see Centurions moving up and down roads and we were using M113s for recce. Even at Borden I`d see the Cents but this time we used Lynes for recce. I miss those times.
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Fireman Tim said:
As for the the from Grande Prairie...I just moved up here about 9 months ago with my wife. I'm originally from Calgary.
From which part of Canada do you reside in?
Red Dawn scenario...sounds interesting...
No sorry, no pics yet...just about to do the finishing touches with them.Doug,
got any pics? And you are from Grand Prairie I see. Your town is in one of my 'Red Dawn' Scenarios. Small world.
As for the the from Grande Prairie...I just moved up here about 9 months ago with my wife. I'm originally from Calgary.
From which part of Canada do you reside in?
Red Dawn scenario...sounds interesting...
Doug
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Bruce Lee
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I'm interested in the same period and have bought my first leopards. A long way to go but it all starts with one step. Its good to know there are others out there interested in the same period.dougeagle wrote:I have started on my Canadians for the late 1970's and early 1980's, about 1983 is about the farthest I wish to go with the moderns. After that, I find that the Western Allied tanks are too powerful.
What I have so far for my Canadians is:
1 Mech Infantry battalion w/ M113 and Support company (M106, M150 TOW)
1 Armoured Troop of Leopard 1A4
Still working on more infantry.
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I have a section on Canadians on my website, but it is limited to shots of maybe a half dozen vehicles. I'll see about adding more.
Pat
http://www.microarmormayhem.com/Units_Canadian.html
Pat
http://www.microarmormayhem.com/Units_Canadian.html
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Very Indeed.
I'm currently making up some labels for my Canadians, for identification purposes, and have a couple of stands of infantry with the TOW launcher. I guess its a personal thing if I wish to use it or not, but am wondering if it would have been used instead of the M150 TOW?
I'm currently making up some labels for my Canadians, for identification purposes, and have a couple of stands of infantry with the TOW launcher. I guess its a personal thing if I wish to use it or not, but am wondering if it would have been used instead of the M150 TOW?
Doug
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Bruce Lee
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Well back in the 80s I know they would ground mount the TOWs. I guess it depends if you think you are going to be taking alot of artillery fire. One would want to save the TOW launcher. I am going to use M150s for FFT.
And check out my Blog for the Red Dawn ideas.
http://coldwargaming.blogspot.com/
And check out my Blog for the Red Dawn ideas.
http://coldwargaming.blogspot.com/
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I have got a TO&E of a Canadian Mechanized Infantry Combat Brigade for the late 70's and early 80's from another gaming source, yet I'm wondering if it is right or not.
Basically, it states that there are 2 mechanized infantry battalions and 1 tank battalion.
I would assume that this is correct?
Some suggestions would be greatly appreciated...
Basically, it states that there are 2 mechanized infantry battalions and 1 tank battalion.
I would assume that this is correct?
Some suggestions would be greatly appreciated...
Doug
A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee