In anticipation of the hinted eminent release of Warlord Games
breaking into the post war Korean Conflict I have been experimenting
with some of the Bolt Action models already on the market. To be honest I
think Warlord Games have been subtlety changing late WW2 figures for a while,
thus enabling an easy transition into the Korean War. The allied soldiers and weapons found
on the Korean battlefields of the 1950s were not much different from the soldiers and weapons
at the end of WWII. Take British armour as an example, Cromwell and Churchills tanks were still
being used, all that’s needed is new Centurion kit.
In fact apart from the Chinese forces and some Korean heads the models are already in place
for a war.
A lot will depend on what time of year you decide to place your games in. The Korean winter was
especially harsh and had Allied troops wearing a miss mash of clothing in an attempt to just
keep warm. The summer returned troops to similar looking WW2 field kit.
I have used the Bolt Action Commando troops to experiment with as Commandos were actually
present in Korea and they have a good selection of heads with berets and the large back packs
are ideal look for constantly marching look so often seen in pictures of Allied troops in Korea.
I have added a self moulded beanie hat made with green stuff and extra back packs of rolled up
tarps.
Could these be a couple of Glosters patrolling along the Imjin ?
The model warrior 