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PM rsjahn
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Askaris / German East Africa 1914-18
rsjahn
16th May 2018 02:03:01

I'm toying with the idea to do a bit Great War in East Africa. Maybe 6mm isn't perfect for this kind of small war...

But what will do for Askaris? Maybe colonial Egypts? And which of them: CEG02 or  04?

Machine guns will be a problem...

Best regards,
Ralf

 


PM monk2002uk
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Askaris / German East Africa 1914-18
monk2002uk
16th May 2018 03:58:20

CEG02 is probably your best bet for Askaris. Try GWE03 - ANZAC Vickers Guns and crew for Schutztruppe MGs. The slouch hat will look the part. The MG is not quite right but will be fine in 6mm. GWB43 - British Middle East Vickers Guns and crew will work for King's Africa Rifles.

Robert


PM rsjahn
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Askaris / German East Africa 1914-18
rsjahn
16th May 2018 06:57:40

Thanks Robert, I will give it a try (have just ordered).


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