ERF.. 'English Resistance Fighter' ...aka as 'Running with the Clivvers'

I was just whizzing around the forum and read Clivvers post on the English Resistance Fighters ERF, because old AH didn't go East after all but he focussed on nipping over the Channel first to make sure our trains ran on time..

https://actionmanmobileops.forumotion.co.uk/t7832-october-2016-french-resistance-fighter

So I suggest we do a thread on what the ERF uniform would have been... I'll get some of mine up tonight!!

Good idea Clivvers!!

do you have the link handy slackers?

Blondeactionman wrote:

do you have the link handy slackers?

Added!

Thanks buddy! I will check it out

SlackElastic wrote:

I was just whizzing around the forum and read Clivvers post on the English Resistance Fighters ERF, because old AH didn't go East after all but he focussed on nipping over the Channel first to make sure our trains ran on time..

https://actionmanmobileops.forumotion.co.uk/t7832-october-2016-french-resistance-fighter

So I suggest we do a thread on what the ERF uniform would have been... I'll get some of mine up tonight!!

Good idea Clivvers!!

Nice one Slack, thanks for bringing this to the table

I'm looking forward to seeing what you and other members can come up with. I will have a go a designing a simple logo/patch for the ERF team. I'm thinking of a mix of vam, MAM or DID type items that other members can easily mix together to make their own ERF.

I'm off to see what i can come up with kitmix wise, but i don't have any flat caps or bowler hats for the "What if in WWII" thread

clivvers wrote:

SlackElastic wrote:

I was just whizzing around the forum and read Clivvers post on the English Resistance Fighters ERF, because old AH didn't go East after all but he focussed on nipping over the Channel first to make sure our trains ran on time..

https://actionmanmobileops.forumotion.co.uk/t7832-october-2016-french-resistance-fighter

So I suggest we do a thread on what the ERF uniform would have been... I'll get some of mine up tonight!!

Good idea Clivvers!!

Nice one Slack, thanks for bringing this to the table

I'm looking forward to seeing what you and other members can come up with. I will have a go a designing a simple logo/patch for the ERF team. I'm thinking of a mix of vam, MAM or DID type items that other members can easily mix together to make their own ERF.

I'm off to see what i can come up with kitmix wise, but i don't have any flat caps or bowler hats for the "What if in WWII" thread

I've been thinking combos all day... got some ideas but head gear has limited options...
Only know once you kit up!!

Here's a fantasy 'English Resistance Fighter' unit patch that i quicky put together this afternoon. I wanted to keep it very simple so it could print out ok in different sizes.

The three strike arrows represent Scotland, Ireland and Wales, the main triangle patch shape represents England, so all regions are combined into one 'English Resistance Fighter' force..

Clever stuff Clive!

Quick question, are we looking for a certain style? or are we thinking a sort of everyday look of the 1940's?

Slack,

I can visualise some ERF members wearing black wooly rolled up beanies like the commando style ones, most folks have them in their collections, also standard black Action Man boots, duffle coats, black (FRF) and blue polar adventurer sweaters, plus MAM basic green 'crew neck' jerseys might be a good start, i hope that helps with the kitmixing to start with.

clivvers wrote:

Slack,

I can visualise some ERF members wearing black wooly rolled up beanies like the commando style ones, most folks have them in their collections, also standard black Action Man boots, duffle coats, black (FRF) and blue polar adventurer sweaters, plus MAM basic green 'crew neck' jerseys might be a good start, i hope that helps with the kitmixing to start with.

I was on similar rails

Blondeactionman wrote:

Clever stuff Clive!

Quick question, are we looking for a certain style? or are we thinking a sort of everyday look of the 1940's?

Whatever works... think French Resistance but less French... and more....well .. English

Interesting....I'm in, I discussed this only last week with a friend, no ideas yet but
It'll come to me!

Midnight approaches on Upper Slack Street at the German Checkpoint into the Occupied Quarter...
and the ERF is ready to settle some scores and send a message to the German High Command...

"ERF Till Victory!"

Lovin' that one!! :twisted

Searchlight trouble!!

Blimming excellent!!! They are tops Slack and with a daring night time raid in progress!!!!      

They really do look like what i have in my minds eye as how the English Restistance Fighters (ERF) would have looked looked if the enemy had invaded and taken over England, in WWII: These are the brave 'Tommy Englander Boys' who won't accept the take over of "Old Blighty" by the enemy, and at all costs will do anything and everything to defeat the enemy. These scenes remind me of 'The Victor Book for Boys' and the likes, it would have made a cool story in it. I love the lighting effects you've employed and your photography is expertly done as usual!

I've not started my ERF team yet..

clivvers wrote:

Blimming excellent!!! They are tops Slack and with a daring daytime raid in progress!!!!      

They really do look like what i have in my minds eye as how the English Restistance Fighters (ERF) would have looked looked if the enemy had invaded and taken over England, in WWII: These are the brave 'Tommy Englander Boys' who won't accept the take over of "Old Blighty" by the enemy, and at all costs will do anything and everything to defeat the enemy. These scenes remind me of 'The Victor Book for Boys' and the likes, it would have made a cool story in it. I love the lighting effects you've employed and your photography is expertly done as usual!

I've not started my ERF team yet..

Get busy old bean! there's a chuffin' War on!! 

I've just spotted the ERF logo/patch going up AH's nose in the poster (4th photo down) and the graffiti "ERF Till Victory! plus all the other graffiti"

clivvers wrote:

I've just spotted the ERF logo/patch going up AH's nose in the poster (4th photo down) and the graffiti "ERF Till Victory! plus all the other graffiti"

It's always nice to be noticed old boy!

BRF?  perhaps

Reddragon wrote:

BRF?  perhaps

The  Welsh  would have never let them in in the first place. ... BUT...if they did... I'm sure you'll come up with a  WRF given the challenge!

Come on Reds... if anyone can get the Dragons out... it's you

gibri wrote:

Nice!... great threads fella... where's the jacket and cap from?

Thanks Slack, the cap and jacket, pants and shoes come from New Line Miniatures.

http://www.newlineminiatures.com/

I'll let you guys decide: