We could really do with some accurate early war CMF forces for use on the Kokoda track, Milne Bay and perhaps the fight for the beachheads.
I would love them to look very ragged, a mix of slouch hats and helmets (with and without helmet cover), in shorts, wearing sweaters and shirts, with the correct putees and armed with Brens, Thompsons (no drum mags) and .303's.
Tally
Rutger (Real): 25 figures
Cardinal Biggles: about 40 figures in helmets
Ragnar: 25 figures
Christo: 80
WargamerOz: 48 (plus command figures)
Total: 218 figures
If I am correct, these could also double for the 21st Brigade on the track and 18th Brigade in Milne Bay, but they should be militia first and foremost.
I had my hopes fixed on the SHQ ones, but they are not nearly as nice as I would have hoped and a long way from being accurate.
Some pictures:



I would be in for an understrenght platoon, so at least 25 figures.