Here's my proposed line up for the early 1980's Cold War French naval battle group, which can either be for carrier escort based on the Foch or an amphibious / anti-submarine warfare task force using Jeanne d'Arc as the key element;
FOCH [CV]
or
JEANNE D'ARC [CGH]
DUQUESNE [DDG]
TOURVILLE [FFG]
GEORGES LEYGUES / JEANNE DE VIENNE [FFG]
D'ESTIENNE D'OVRES [FSG]
AGOSTA [SS]
I have enough models to swap things around a bit, for example, including a second Tourville class frigate or three Georges Leygues class frigates, depending on the scenario and mission profile. A few things I haven't got are a dedicated amphibious ship, a fleet replenishment ship or fleet tanker, but I'm going to have a look at the Navwar modern range to fill the gaps. The aircraft and helicopters will be from Tumbling Dice in 1/600th scale, as I already have a few in my project pile and they are ideal for use with 1/3000th scale ships. Bof!
Hi Jim,
ReplyDeleteWhat rules are you planning to use with these? I have been thinking about something ‘Cold War turned hot’ related - too many reads of Red Storm Rising methinks!
All the best,
DC
I'll be using Naval Command from Rory Crabb..they look eminently straightforward, which makes life a bit less stressful.
DeleteNice, looking forward to the completed task force
ReplyDeleteMe too, once they actually arrive in the post. In the meantime, I may well get a bit of painting practice with some 1/3000 Indonesian ships.
DeleteWhy not both the Jean d'Arc and the Foch? :)
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