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Technicals
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 2:57 pm
by Jaye Tea
these are some technicals and jeeps all based on a cookie cutter design. I have made four, red, blue, green, and yellow. sorry but pics arent the best.
http://mocpages.com/moc.php/88071
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 6:28 pm
by vulcant13
are those sets? If so i guess i haven't seen them. Rainbow jeeps!!
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 12:45 am
by Jaye Tea
no they arent sets just something I made.
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:29 am
by Theblackdog
What are "technicals"? Pilots? Mechanics? The old Technix unit from the 2001 rules?
Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:11 am
by Jaye Tea
A technical is a type of improvised fighting vehicle, typically a civilian or military non-combat vehicle, modified to provide an offensive capability. It is usually an open-backed civilian pickup truck or 4x4 on which is mounted a recoilless rifle, a machine gun, a light anti-aircraft gun, or another relatively small weapons system.
The term "technical" used to describe such a vehicle appears to have originated in Somalia. The name is thought to have derived from use by the Red Cross there who were often forced to bribe local militias or be the victim of robbery and attacks. The money used for the bribe was then written off as "technical expenses".
Other terms for them are battlewagons,[1] gunwagons,[2] or gunships.[3]
Among irregular armies, often centered around the perceived strength and charisma of warlords, the prestige power of technicals is strong. According to one article, "The Technical is the most significant symbol of power in southern Somalia. It is a small truck with large tripod machine guns mounted on the back. A warlord's power is measured by how many of these vehicles he has."[4]
found here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_ ... g_vehicle)
You have just been educated.