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Richard M

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"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhauser gate. All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain... Time to die."

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Ratch · Posted: Tue 26 May 2009 00:19 am Post subject:

First, the options in my stash

1956 Bristol F.2B Fighter 01005
1957 Hawker Hart 01398
1959 Signal Gantry 01616
1962 Morris Mini-Minor 01404
1963 Jaguar “E” Type 02415
1964 0-4-0 Saddle Tank Locomotive 02660
1966 AEC Matador & 5.5 Inch Gun 01314 (I already have the cut-down-cab version I made for the North Africa GB)
1970 BHC SRN4 Hovercraft 09171
1971 Crusader Cruiser Tank 02310
1972 42nd (Royal Highland) Foot / Highlander (Black Watch) 1815 01552
1974 British 95th Rifleman 1815 (54mm) 01554
1975 Rommel’s Half Track 06360
1978 British M3 Grant 08365
2005 BAC TSR.2 06014
2008 BAe Nimrod 12050

Any preferences

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Brews · Posted: Tue 26 May 2009 03:55 am Post subject:

02310 Crusader!
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farmroad38 · Posted: Tue 26 May 2009 07:53 am Post subject:

The hovercraft would make a nice change from the usual subjects.
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Ratch · Posted: Tue 26 May 2009 08:56 am Post subject:

I shall probably build the Mini in the Cars GB and the loco for the Rail GB anyway

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thomasweir · Posted: Tue 26 May 2009 12:43 pm Post subject:

Ratch · Posted: Tue 26 May 2009 23:13 pm Post subject:

I'll see what can be done

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Ratch · Posted: Thu 28 May 2009 21:24 pm Post subject:

I started the Crusader today

I was very impressed by the fit

I've done this differently to my usual method, making up sizeable sub-assemblies before painting Nailbiting

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thomasweir · Posted: Thu 28 May 2009 21:34 pm Post subject:

Nice to see an old boxing being brought to life.

Ratch · Posted: Fri 05 Jun 2009 19:47 pm Post subject:

Another coat of paint

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Owen · Posted: Fri 05 Jun 2009 19:51 pm Post subject:

Taking shape

I picked one of these up at SMW, so I look forward to seeing how the build goes!
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Ratch · Posted: Fri 05 Jun 2009 19:55 pm Post subject:

The fit has been excellent up to yet

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 08 Jun 2009 23:04 pm Post subject:

The tracks are appalling

but at least I'll be able to hide the ends behind the skirts

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Ratch · Posted: Tue 09 Jun 2009 17:34 pm Post subject:

I'm keeping my options open

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Ratch · Posted: Fri 12 Jun 2009 11:05 am Post subject:

I've put the transfers on

I've used the 1st Army 17/21st Lancers, 'C' Squadron, Snr Reg, (6th Armoured Division) tactical markings for the Mk III

on the Mk II turret I used some decals from the spares box (from the LCM/Sherman)

Obviously the hull still carries the tactical markings, but the turret defines it as a 2nd Regiment/Battalion 'A' Squadron tank

Pix to follow

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Ratch · Posted: Mon 15 Jun 2009 09:18 am Post subject:

Now washed

Mk II

Mk III
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Ratch · Posted: Wed 17 Jun 2009 20:46 pm Post subject:

Crusader of 1st Army 17/21st Lancers, 6th Armoured Division, North Africa, 1942.

Crusader II, 2nd Regiment, A Squadron

Crusader III, Senior Regiment, C Squadron

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Owen · Posted: Wed 17 Jun 2009 21:07 pm Post subject:

Great Work!

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Ratch · Posted: Thu 18 Jun 2009 21:20 pm Post subject:

Saddle Tank is shown in the GB thread

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Ratch · Posted: Thu 18 Jun 2009 21:22 pm Post subject:

The next one from the stash will be the Hawker Hart

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