Tuesday, 26 July 2016

15mm Riot Police Wagons from GZG.......

..........or maintaining the peace and showing the blue!

I always remember when I worked as a security supervisor in a couple of Dublin hospitals (interesting times) back in the day I always remember saying to the guys in our navy blue uniforms that patrolling the grounds and wards was showing the blue (uniform), reassuring people/staff that we were around (no matter the quality of officers).

These heavy metal boys are from GZG and represent the fleet of the riot squads of Franonia, a bit of a bitch to assemble and a bit of green stuff filling but they came together eventually. There is another version in the range but was sold out at Salute.

I have placed a 15mm figure from Flytrap Factory to give some idea of scale but they are big heavy feckers!









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72 comments:

  1. Alex J. Cavanaugh26 July 2016 at 10:44

    They are big. Very intimidating.
    Did you enjoy working as a security supervisor?

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    1. The Angry Lurker26 July 2016 at 13:20

      To be honest yes even with the odd shithead employee!

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  2. Jim Jackaman26 July 2016 at 11:06

    Very scary. Nice find.

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  3. Simon Quinton 26 July 2016 at 11:23

    Very nicely done mate. Didn't appreciate there size until seeing that last pic with infantry next to them. Looks awesome.

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  4. TamsinP26 July 2016 at 11:39

    Nice vehicles Fran :)

    But is there really a need for riot vehicles in such a haven of peace and tranquility as Franonia? Are dastardly agents from Rayonia mucking about, stirring up disharmony among the populace? ;)

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    1. The Angry Lurker26 July 2016 at 13:09

      Yes they are, fifth columnists are everywhere!

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  5. Russ26 July 2016 at 11:47

    They are cool bits of machinery! Nicely done Fran, the way things are going in the world there will be one on every street corner.

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    1. The Angry Lurker26 July 2016 at 13:18

      Very true Russ!

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    2. Paul´s Bods26 July 2016 at 15:21

      ...I´ll just stay in the middle of the street then :-D..or move to a cul-de-sac :-p They look good Fran. One Thing. If These are based on real vehicles..I can see a serious and exploitable design fault..

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    3. The Angry Lurker26 July 2016 at 16:26

      I don't know Paul to be honest, what did you find?

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    4. Paul´s Bods28 July 2016 at 11:08

      Well, apart from filling a fridge with paving slabs and dropping it from the 10th floor on top of them..the wheel arches. Get behind it and push a thick wooden beam in at an angle as the Thing moves Forwards and that´s that. Same at the front, lob a big lump of concrete in and as it moves fowards it would jam between the wheel and the blade. Most Riot vehicles have either enclosed wheel arches or ones whereby the wheel arch is a couple of cm away from the tyres or the wheel arch extends more than halfway down the wheels..If not then the wheel arches are massive (to block it you´d have to chuck something the size of a dustbin in) or they are thin metal (any obstruction would bend the wheel arch ) but that´s mostly for the faster moving riot van/landrover types or personell carriers.

      With virtually all Watercannon vehicles, the wheels are covered, particually the rear wheels, A to prevent anyone jamming them up and B to protect any personel from getting caught up in them.

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    5. The Angry Lurker28 July 2016 at 19:45

      The fridge thing is a real eye opener, well said old boy!

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  6. DEZMOND26 July 2016 at 12:11

    oh, noes, they will squish the flowers and the grass!

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  7. WarRaptor26 July 2016 at 18:35

    Cool machines there! Water cannons on top???

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  8. Michal DwarfCrypt26 July 2016 at 18:57

    Great one! I also love... bases!

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  9. Sander26 July 2016 at 19:31

    Great stuff! The blue has worked out very nicely!

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  10. Michael Awdry26 July 2016 at 19:47

    Lovely job Francis, the streets of Franonia should be save with these on the beat.

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  11. Rod26 July 2016 at 20:39

    Those are some big looking beast. Hopefully they discourage the riffraff. Nice work Fran!

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  12. Blaxkleric26 July 2016 at 21:31

    Formidable beasties Fran, and a lot bigger than I first thought. Your pic with the infantryman really helps put these bad boys' size into perspective. You're really painting some very nice minis presently, and doing some tip top paint-jobs on them too.

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  13. Neil Scott26 July 2016 at 21:32

    They look very impressive Fran

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  14. Monty26 July 2016 at 21:34

    Great work, Fran! I do like the GZG stuff, very nice.

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  15. Jay26 July 2016 at 21:41

    Very nice, General. HF!!

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  16. Pat Hatt26 July 2016 at 21:50

    No riots will break out with them around. Awesome job

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  17. Da Gobbo27 July 2016 at 01:28

    Hefty beasts buddy!

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  18. Ray Rousell27 July 2016 at 06:18

    And you think these piddly things will help stop the Revolution???
    All hail Rayonia!!!

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  19. Paul Foster27 July 2016 at 11:45

    I like. Mind you, I am a pawn of the state :)

    Well done Fran.

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  20. Rodger27 July 2016 at 12:30

    Very nice Fran. I am sure they will sort out anyone that tries to give trouble!

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  21. Clint27 July 2016 at 16:49

    While undoubtedly cool and well painted. As ALL the populace of Franoinia Love their beloved leader it is unlikely these will get used at all. Franonia is such a harmonious and tranquil place no one would dare rise up against their glorious leader. To do so would be utterly unbelievable, afterall it is what the adversts say and we all believe the adverst about the glorious leader. And we all have the same hair cut as him as well!

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  22. Zabadak27 July 2016 at 18:11

    And peace was restored.
    These do look the part for a menacing police state - surely they'll not be needed in Franconia?

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  23. Smillie27 July 2016 at 18:44

    Excellent work sir!

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  24. mshatch27 July 2016 at 18:48

    I'd feel fairly safe inside one of those :)

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  25. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)27 July 2016 at 21:16

    Very nice work indeed Fran!

    Christopher

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  26. The Kiwi28 July 2016 at 01:03

    Those look really cool. Nice job. cheers

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  27. Mark28 July 2016 at 12:14

    "Riot officers" are definitely on the "List of things I don't want to see up close". Maybe you could tell us some interesting stories about your time guarding a hospital.

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  28. Carl 28 July 2016 at 16:35

    Very nice work on those wagons Fran.

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  29. Unknown28 July 2016 at 18:45

    I like the way those look Fran. Our tiny little police force got a few of these last year. Don't know why we need them as no one here could be arsed to protest anything.

    Hey, sorry I'm late but The Hubby has been down with pneumonia for almost two weeks. I've had to stay up till 5:00 a.m. just to paint. I'm beat all to hell!

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  30. Anonymous29 July 2016 at 13:02

    Interesting to hear you were security supervisor. Fun times, eh? Those things are scary looking!

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  31. Stefan (aka. Monty)29 July 2016 at 15:12

    Cool models, good paintjob, Fran. Well done!

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  32. Al30 July 2016 at 10:52

    Tops Fran, nice additions

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  33. Paulalba31 July 2016 at 00:47

    Excellent Fran, might be handy at clearing the snow to?

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  34. Monty2 August 2016 at 00:56

    Great painting, Fran! Looking at the plows, I suspect that in Franconia, Soylent Green is people.

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    1. The Angry Lurker2 August 2016 at 08:52

      Just vicious rumours started by the opposition!

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